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cleared for takeoff
Heathrow Airport 'fully operational' after day of disruption caused by power outage
Around 200,000 passengers were impacted yesterday when a fire at a nearby substation left the airport without power, forcing it to close.
More than 1,300 flights were cancelled yesterday when a fire at a nearby substation left the airport without power, forcing it to close.
Any passengers due to travel today have been advised to check with their airline for the latest information about their flight.
Stuck on Me
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Palestine
'This can't be the world we're living in': Doctors describe the toll on children from Israel's strikes on Gaza
Crime
'Dangerous Dublin': How two viral headlines were behind Conor McGregor's White House comments
An image of two Irish news articles has gone global among anti-immigrant groups.
the morning lead
'I presume this is free?' Confusion over when women will get long-awaited free HRT from pharmacies
A scheme that would see the State cover the cost of the drug was due to be rolled out in January, but it has yet to be implemented.
Pharmacists said there was “zero consultation” with the sector before the measure was announced as part of Budget 2025.
One pharmacist said the scheme is "a missed opportunity to get equality" in hormonal care for women of all ages.
Meanwhile, the clinical lead of the Rotunda's menopause clinic said supply shortages in some HRT products are currently "a much bigger issue" than cost.
Friday
21 Mar 2025
Heathrow
Heathrow closure: Limited flights resume this evening as fire thought to be 'non-suspicious'
Over 1,300 flights were cancelled today after a power outage caused by a fire at a nearby electrical substation.
Late Late Show
'I'm used as a punchline': Rosie O'Donnell says she moved to Ireland because Trump 'out to get' her
Turkey
Dozens arrested in Turkey as protests continue against the detainment of Istanbul's city mayor
ryevale house
Court orders protesters to stop blocking water works for house hosting asylum seekers in Kildare
Palestine
Israel threatens to annex parts of Gaza if hostages are not returned
In Israel, the supreme court froze Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to sack the head of the domestic intelligence agency.
f-47
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Circuit Criminal Court
Man who fired shots into Dublin house confessed to gardaí after becoming 'haunted' by guilt
The next election
'It won't be me': Mary Lou McDonald bats off questions about running for President
Russia and North Korea
Russian military officer meets Kim Jong Un after North Korea sent troops to fight Ukraine
Grose Fire
Smoke across the city as firefighters respond to gorse fire in Dublin Mountains
The smoke has now spread as far as Lucan.
never ending
Opposition seek to recognise Lowry and Co as Government TDs ahead of speaking rights vote
Court of Appeal
Conor McGregor seeks to introduce 'fresh evidence' in appeal of civil sexual assault finding
Courts
Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes told he won't be jailed if he's suitable for 180 hours of community service
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