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Public health experts predict ‘peaks and troughs' of cases in Republic over coming months

Cate McCurry, PA

Professor Philip Nolan said he does not expect to see a single peak.

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Taylor Swift sends Irish fans into frenzy by posting images from Co Donegal

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Taylor Swift sends Irish fans into frenzy by posting images from Co Donegal

Covid: A further 1,600 cases as mass vaccination centres prepare to stop giving first doses

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Covid: A further 1,600 cases as mass vaccination centres prepare to stop giving first doses

Booster jabs may become available for everyone to tackle Covid, says Taoiseach

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Booster jabs may become available for everyone to tackle Covid, says Taoiseach

Alleged rape of Defence Forces member at quarantine hotel investigated

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Alleged rape of Defence Forces member at quarantine hotel investigated

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Rory Best to walk 180 miles across Ireland to raise funds for therapeutic facility for children battling cancer

Rory Best to walk 180 miles across Ireland to raise funds for therapeutic facility for children battling cancer

Suzanne McGonagle

FORMER Ulster and Ireland rugby captain Rory Best is to walk 180 miles across Ireland to help raise funds for a new therapeutic facility for children battling cancer.

Anti-vaccination campaigners suspected of making of fake bookings in bars and restaurants across the Republic

Anti-vaccination campaigners suspected of making of fake bookings in bars and restaurants across the Republic

Connla Young

ANTI-VACCINATION campaigners are suspected of making a large number of fake bookings in bars and restaurants just days after indoor dinging resumed in the Republic.

Three more Covid deaths occur as number of inpatients rises

Three more Covid deaths occur as number of inpatients rises

Paul Ainsworth

THERE have been three further deaths in Northern Ireland from Covid-19.

Peter Weir says NI should follow Republic lead in offering vaccine to over 12s

Peter Weir says NI should follow Republic lead in offering vaccine to over 12s

FORMER Education Minister Peter Weir has said he believes Stormont should follow the Republic's lead and offer children over 12 the covid vaccine.

New humpback whale spotted for the first time off Co Donegal coast

New humpback whale spotted for the first time off Co Donegal coast

Suzanne McGonagle 27 Jul, 2021

A NEW humpback whale has been spotted for the first time off the coast of Co Donegal.

Government in Republic agrees to extend Covid vaccines to 12 to 15-year-olds

Government in Republic agrees to extend Covid vaccines to 12 to 15-year-olds

Cate McCurry, PA 27 Jul, 2021

Anyone under the age of 16 will have to be accompanied by an adult to get their vaccine.

18-metre mural marks 50 years of Down Syndrome Ireland

18-metre mural marks 50 years of Down Syndrome Ireland

Dominic McGrath, PA 27 Jul, 2021

The artwork depicts 21-year-old Amanda Butler from Mullingar.

Wedding parties in Republic increased to 100 people from August 5

Wedding parties in Republic increased to 100 people from August 5

Dominic McGrath, PA 27 Jul, 2021

The Cabinet has agreed in principle to relax restrictions.

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