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Gardaí are currently at the scene in Mitchelstown

It is understood very tentative discussions have been under way at a senior level between officials in Brussels and London

Major reset of EU-UK relations being considered by EU

A new two-phased approach will be set out in a white paper

Govt to replace Direct Provision with protection system

The number of patients being treated for Covid-19 in hospital fell below 600 last night

Case of 'concerning' variant identified in Ireland

The Chief Executive of the HSE said there is a need to build a national pandemic workforce

Reid: We must reflect on what we could've done better

An online support group for people who have lost their taste and smell after Covid-19 has expanded rapidly during the current lockdown.

Loss of smell and taste lingers for Covid-19 patients

John Geddert coached the US women's gymnastics team to gold at the 2012 London Olympics

Accused ex-US Olympics gymnastics coach found dead

Aer Lingus owner IAG has warned it could not give guidance due to the ongoing travel slump

Covid pushes Aer Lingus owner IAG to big loss for 2020

The US Defense Department at The Pentagon said it had carried out airstrikes at a Syria-Iraq border control point

US strikes 'Iranian-backed militant' site in Syria

Nurse Joanna Sloan was the first person on the island of Ireland to receive a Covid-19 vaccination

NI expected to pass 500,000 vaccine milestone today

Dr Ronan Glynn said it would be 'disingenuous' to set dates for the reopening of society at this point

5 things we learned from today's Covid-19 briefings

Regional

It is thought a full post-mortem examination to establish how the whale died will not be possible (Image: Robbie Shelly and Helen Tilson)

Juvenile humpback whale washes ashore in west Cork

At Trim Circuit Court, Judge Patrick Quinn imposed a suspended sentence of two years and a driving ban of 10 years

Man spared jail over Co Meath crash which killed friend

A sign in the window of a store at the Victoria Square shopping complex in Belfast

Minister hopeful of economic recovery in NI

The drugs were seized in a premises in Trim, Co Meath

Man due in court over €204k cannabis seizure in Trim

A number of people walking on the beach raised the alarm

Woman rescued from sea cave in Cork

Dáil hears Eamon Ryan committed to regional development

The symposium heard that the procurement process takes up half the time of a construction project

Decision on builder for housing can take up to 3 years

Level 5 Restrictions Extended

Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced the measures at Government Buildings this evening

'The end is truly in sight': Stay focused, says Martin

The Cabinet has agreed to extend Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions until 5 April and the phased return of schools will get under way next Monday.

There is no change to the current 5km restriction on non-essential journeys

At a glance: What's in the Govt's 'path ahead' plan

Taoiseach stakes it all on Covid vaccine roll-out

Analysis and Comment

The extended supports include the CRSS, EWSS and PUP

Govt extends key supports as restrictions continue

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The Covid-19 pandemic - One year on from first case here

The Covid-19 pandemic - One year on from first case here

People encouraged to pick up a book on 'Ireland Reads Day'

Bauer Media to buy Communicorp's Irish radio stations

Review of visiting rules at long term units under way

News Lens

The Black-browed Babbler has only ever been documented once (Pic: Birdpacker)

Rare bird re-emerges after 170 years

Vaccines work by training the immune system to recognise and combat either viruses or bacteria

Covid-19 vaccines explained for younger readers

According to Oceana Brazil's report, the South American country throws some 325,000 tons of plastic into the sea

'Tsunami' of plastic covering Brazilian beaches

Baarack before the cut (Pics: Edgar's Mission)

Wild sheep rescued in Australia shorn of 35kg fleece

The painting depicts a man and woman strolling arm in arm past a ramshackle fence with a windmill in the background

Van Gogh painting goes on public display for first time

The woman filed a claim for extra compensation for housework and childcare duties

Chinese court orders man to pay ex-wife for housework

The archaeologist assigned to monitor the renovation works said the discovery was 'completely unexpected'

Builders uncover 12th Century bathhouse in Seville bar

Egija and Inars Birina with their little girl, Sofia Viktoria

Premature baby born smaller than a hand returns home

Infrared technology assisted experts in analysing the handwriting (Pics: Annar Bjorgli, Borre Hostland/National Museum of Norway)

Artist wrote 'madman' tag on 'The Scream', say experts

Mistletoe is actually a parasite and has an unusual feeding strategy, according to new research

More to mistletoe than meets the eye (and lips)

The cost of moving the six-bedroom house was roughly €330k, according to local media reports.

Moving house: 139-year-old building moved six blocks

Nearly 20 inches of solid ice was measured on the lake last Saturday

Icy landing: runway opens on frozen US lake