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July 4, 2020
Hope high for full classes in autumn – but distancing concerns remain

It will be the most unusual back to school ever: returning to classrooms for the 2020/21 year comes with an unprecedented health warning.

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July 4, 2020
Cauldron of crises leave Trump with no reason to celebrate this Fourth of July

After weeks of unending tribulations, Donald Trump arrives at America's Independence Day celebrations with an ominous political cloud obscuring the pyrotechnics of today's traditional fireworks.

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July 4, 2020
Hope high for full classes in autumn – but distancing concerns remain

It will be the most unusual back to school ever: returning to classrooms for the 2020/21 year comes with an unprecedented health warning.

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July 4, 2020
Gardaí to spot-check pubs to ensure health rules are followed

Gardaí are carrying out checks on pubs and restaurants this weekend to ensure they are complying with public health guidelines.

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July 4, 2020
Cauldron of crises leave Trump with no reason to celebrate this Fourth of July

After weeks of unending tribulations, Donald Trump arrives at America's Independence Day celebrations with an ominous political cloud obscuring the pyrotechnics of today's traditional fireworks.

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July 4, 2020
Language of death has changed due to Covid – but toll ‘may be overstated’

The traditional Irish death notice, one of the most-read daily newspaper columns, has changed forever under Covid-19 lockdown, with terms such as 'broadcast' and 'webcam' now common to describe the...

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July 4, 2020
Gardaí to spot-check pubs to ensure health rules are followed

Gardaí are carrying out checks on pubs and restaurants this weekend to ensure they are complying with public health guidelines.

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July 4, 2020
China says virus may have come from Spain

Chinese officials have insisted that any investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic should not be confined to China, pointing to Spain as an alternative source. The statements came...

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July 4, 2020
Language of death has changed due to Covid – but toll ‘may be overstated’

The traditional Irish death notice, one of the most-read daily newspaper columns, has changed forever under Covid-19 lockdown, with terms such as 'broadcast' and 'webcam' now common to describe the...

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July 4, 2020
Staycation plans? Don’t forget to pack your Covid toolkit

The welcome mat is out for 'staycation' visitors across the country and, whether it's five-star luxury or a budget break, the number one ambition of tourists is that their post-lockdown...

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July 4, 2020
China says virus may have come from Spain

Chinese officials have insisted that any investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic should not be confined to China, pointing to Spain as an alternative source. The statements came...

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July 4, 2020
Language of death has changed due to Covid – but toll ‘may be overstated’

The traditional Irish death notice, one of the most-read daily newspaper columns, has changed forever under Covid-19 lockdown, with terms such as 'broadcast' and 'webcam' now common to describe the...

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July 4, 2020
China says virus may have come from Spain

Chinese officials have insisted that any investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic should not be confined to China, pointing to Spain as an alternative source. The statements came...

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July 4, 2020
Parents told to caution teens about ‘Longitude parties’

Young people do not have a "get-out-of-jail-free card" to attend massive house parties or other gatherings this weekend and should be strongly reprimanded if they attempt to do so.

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July 4, 2020
Expert panel submits nursing homes report to Health Minister

The Covid-19 Nursing Homes Expert Panel has submitted its interim report to the Health Minister Stephen Donnelly.

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July 4, 2020
Parents told to caution teens about ‘Longitude parties’

Young people do not have a "get-out-of-jail-free card" to attend massive house parties or other gatherings this weekend and should be strongly reprimanded if they attempt to do so.

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July 4, 2020
Expert panel submits nursing homes report to Health Minister

The Covid-19 Nursing Homes Expert Panel has submitted its interim report to the Health Minister Stephen Donnelly.

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July 4, 2020
Parents told to caution teens about ‘Longitude parties’

Young people do not have a "get-out-of-jail-free card" to attend massive house parties or other gatherings this weekend and should be strongly reprimanded if they attempt to do so.

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July 4, 2020
Expert panel submits nursing homes report to Health Minister

The Covid-19 Nursing Homes Expert Panel has submitted its interim report to the Health Minister Stephen Donnelly.

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July 4, 2020
Taoiseach needs a result on three big EU issues at his first Brussels leaders’ summit

Albert Reynolds emerged from the marathon talks with his eyes blazing: "Eight billion, Diggy, eight billion … tell that to the begrudgers. Now watch me put a government together," he...

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July 4, 2020
Forty restaurants sue over insurers’ refusal to pay out for Covid-19 interruption

At least 40 restaurants are taking legal action against insurers over the non-payment of business interruption claims arising from the coronavirus crisis.

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July 4, 2020
Taoiseach needs a result on three big EU issues at his first Brussels leaders’ summit

Albert Reynolds emerged from the marathon talks with his eyes blazing: "Eight billion, Diggy, eight billion … tell that to the begrudgers. Now watch me put a government together," he...

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July 4, 2020
After guiding us through this crisis, Tony Holohan is now needed closer to home

'As A husband and father and as a public health doctor, I am conscious we have been through tough times in recent months and many families have been affected by...

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July 4, 2020
Forty restaurants sue over insurers’ refusal to pay out for Covid-19 interruption

At least 40 restaurants are taking legal action against insurers over the non-payment of business interruption claims arising from the coronavirus crisis.

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July 4, 2020
Taoiseach needs a result on three big EU issues at his first Brussels leaders’ summit

Albert Reynolds emerged from the marathon talks with his eyes blazing: "Eight billion, Diggy, eight billion … tell that to the begrudgers. Now watch me put a government together," he...

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July 4, 2020
Are the Irish finally waking up from our American dream?

It was a blistering August day when I rang my mother on a Greyhound bus somewhere outside Santa Cruz. It was my first time in America. My friend and I...

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July 4, 2020
Forty restaurants sue over insurers’ refusal to pay out for Covid-19 interruption

At least 40 restaurants are taking legal action against insurers over the non-payment of business interruption claims arising from the coronavirus crisis.

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July 4, 2020
Trump’s not in control on this Fourth of July, Covid is

The Fourth of July is traditionally a day when America celebrates its fortunes and the rest of the world salutes admiringly. Patriotism and pride are still in plentiful supply but...

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July 4, 2020
Are the Irish finally waking up from our American dream?

It was a blistering August day when I rang my mother on a Greyhound bus somewhere outside Santa Cruz. It was my first time in America. My friend and I...

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July 4, 2020
Gardaí to spot-check pubs, ensure health rules are followed

Gardaí are carrying out checks on pubs and restaurants this weekend to ensure they are complying with public health guidelines.

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July 4, 2020
Trump’s not in control on this Fourth of July, Covid is

The Fourth of July is traditionally a day when America celebrates its fortunes and the rest of the world salutes admiringly. Patriotism and pride are still in plentiful supply but...

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July 4, 2020
As economy finally opens up, Birr focuses firmly on survival

There is one word that keeps popping up in Birr, the jewel in middle Ireland's crown: "survival".

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July 4, 2020
Gardaí to spot-check pubs, ensure health rules are followed

Gardaí are carrying out checks on pubs and restaurants this weekend to ensure they are complying with public health guidelines.

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July 4, 2020
Trump’s not in control on this Fourth of July, Covid is

The Fourth of July is traditionally a day when America celebrates its fortunes and the rest of the world salutes admiringly. Patriotism and pride are still in plentiful supply but...

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July 3, 2020
Couple tie the knot in midnight ceremony after lockdown eased

Two key workers have tied the knot moments after lockdown restrictions were eased in a midnight wedding ceremony.

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July 3, 2020
Couple tie the knot in midnight ceremony after lockdown eased

Two key workers have tied the knot moments after lockdown restrictions were eased in a midnight wedding ceremony.

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July 3, 2020
Couple tie the knot in midnight ceremony after lockdown eased

Two key workers have tied the knot moments after lockdown restrictions were eased in a midnight wedding ceremony.

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July 3, 2020
Ryanair flight makes emergency landing in Greece

A Ryanair flight en route from Berlin to Athens made an emergency landing at Thessaloniki airport on Friday with 164 people on board, Greek authorities said.

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July 3, 2020
Brazil set to pass 1.5 million coronavirus cases, but cities reopen anyway

Brazil was set to pass 1.5 million confirmed coronavirus cases on Friday, as the virus continues to ravage Latin America's largest country even as cities reopen bars, restaurants and gyms...

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