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Champions Cup
Leinster smash past La Rochelle to secure Croke Park Champions Cup semi-final
From The 42
Match Report
Ireland end long wait for Women's Six Nations win after bonus-point heroics in Cork
the big issues
A warning to social media firms and an appeal to Iran: Martin rallies troops at FF Ard Fheis
Micheál Martin said that Ireland is facing “enormous” challenges, but that the country “can and will overcome”.
housing targets
Nearly 40k houses will be built this year, says O'Brien playing down Harris’ target to build 50k
From The 42
Irish Eyes
I Am Maximus crowned 2024 Grand National winner, Cork jockey takes prize for first time
children and smartphones
Fines social media companies will get for breach of care will be 'significant, Foley says
ff ard fheis
Bring an end to tent encampments and deport asylum seekers that commit crime - FF migration report
Australia
Six killed and suspect shot dead after stabbing attack at Sydney shopping centre
Eight people including a child have been taken to hospital after the incident.
War in Ukraine
Eastern front against Russia has 'deteriorated significantly', says Ukraine's top army general
Gaza
Challenges of reporting from Gaza: How inaccurate reports of a dead Irish aid worker went viral
Middle East
Israel pounds Gaza while US says it will send reinforcements to deter any attack by Iran
US President Joe Biden said he expected Iran to attempt to strike Israel soon but warned against any retaliation for the 1 April strike on its Damascus consulate.
Not Rocket Science
Dr Chris Luke: To improve care in emergency departments, we should do two simple things today
Uisce Éireann
Irish language group says it won't pay €6,686 water bill over English language correspondence
in the spotlight
After weeks of the Fine Gael show, FF moves back into the spotlight with party's Ard Fheis
Opinion Poll
European elections: Voters sceptical about an EU army and whether Ireland should participate
A new The Journal/Ireland Thinks poll also found that immigration is seen as the priority issue in the European elections.
Questions over EU military cooperation have long been a source of debate in the bloc.
Half of poll respondents were opposed to an EU army, with just over a third in favour.
Supporters of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, the Greens and Labour were in favour of Ireland's participation in an EU army.
Friday
12 Apr 2024
Up In The Air
Tánaiste in favour of postponing patent referendum to allow more time for 'proper preparation'
Courts
Man who raped younger sister and brother taken into custody after sitting near sibling on train
Inquest findings
Irish border was 'exploited' by terrorists in Kingsmill attack, which was partly planned in ROI
violent attack
Teens avoid prison for roles in Dublin park incident that saw Italian student badly injured
Gaza
Recognition of Palestine by EU countries 'much closer', Harris says after meeting with Spanish PM
Pedro Sanchez has previously said his country plans to extend recognition to the Palestinians by July.
Podcast
The Explainer: The State inquiry into the Bill Kenneally case - what have we learned so far?
Disability Allowance
Government to scrap Green Paper on disability reform following backlash from activists
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