<p>Taoiseach Micheál Martin addresses the nation. Picture: Julien Behal</p>

NEWS

Covid-19: Taoiseach announces whole country to move to Level 3

The Government will advise against hugging and shaking hands over Christmas this evening when it announces a "balanced" plan to exit Level 5

<p>Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin</p>

NEWS

Ireland in 'precarious' position in Covid-19 fight, Nphet letter reveals

Ireland is in a "precarious" position in the fight against Covid-19 which is why the hospitality sector should not open in December, the Chief Medical Officer told the Government earlier this week.

<p>Members of the public in Cork City. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

COMMENT-ANALYSIS

Daniel McConnell: Hope for some but outlook is bleak for others

Confirmation of the easing of restrictions is a most welcome development for most in the country, but not all.

Toy Show that 'nearly didn’t happen' is 'about coming home'

CULTURE

Toy Show that 'nearly didn’t happen' is 'about coming home'

Gardaí appeal for information after lone gunman's attack in Cork City last year

MUNSTER

Gardaí appeal for information after lone gunman's attack in Cork City last year

Coronavirus - Mon Nov 23, 2020

ECONOMY

AstraZeneca shares trade at early November levels on vaccine data questions

Peter Keane arrives 8/11/2020

GAA

Peter Keane quizzed on Kerry management set-up

Leslie Williams

Wine with Leslie: Burgundy bargains and wines that show off their regional terroir

Online shopping and delivery service concept. Paper cartons in a shopping cart on a laptop keyboard, this image implies online s

PEOPLE

The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals in Ireland

News

Coronavirus - Fri Nov 27, 2020

New year circuit-break in NI not inevitable, says health chief

Another period of intensified coronavirus restrictions in the new year is not inevitable, the chief medical officer has insisted.

Online shopping deivery issues

Revenue warns online shoppers of potential additional costs

FILE PHOTO The Central Bank of Ireland has announced it has fined KBC Bank Ireland over €18m for regulatory breaches affecting t

Third man jailed after refusing to stay away from Roscommon farm

Fund cannot seek to recover €1.6m from doctor, appeals court rules

Fund cannot seek to recover €1.6m from doctor, appeals court rules

sport

Liverpool v Watford - Premier League - Anfield Stadium

Jurgen Klopp hopeful ‘outstanding’ Georginio Wijnaldum will stay at Liverpool

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists Georginio Wijnaldum’s ongoing contract issue has had no impact on their relationship and he remains optimistic about the midfielder’s future.

Crystal Palace v Newcastle United - Premier League - Selhurst Park

Newcastle grab much-needed victory thanks to Callum Wilson and Joelinton's late strikes

Hibernian v Celtic - Scottish Premiership - Easter Road

Neil Lennon has ‘full support’ at Celtic

Down v Cork - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Proud Paul Kerrigan calls time as commitment ‘gone bananas’

Lifestyle

Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival - Weekend 2 - Day 3

Kendrick Lamar and A$AP Rocky among impressive list of Longitude headliners

God only knows what the Covid situation will be by July, but if the deity is a hip-hop fan, they're sure to grant a temporary reprieve for Longitude in Dublin in July.

How to buy toys that will last a lifetime for a child this Christmas

How to buy toys that will last a lifetime for a child this Christmas

Closeup image of served Christmas dinner table

This Christmas story from a former M&S employee in Dublin will give you the feels

Searching for the true spirit of Christmas? Look no further than #HomeAtHeart

Searching for the true spirit of Christmas? Look no further than #HomeAtHeart

Business

Coronavirus

Currys apologises after Black Friday surge crashes site and wipes gift cards

Customers reported seeing hundreds of pounds “wiped” from gift cards as they went to purchase items

Aryzta shareholder Lodbrok Capital writes to board to oppose Elliott offer as undervaluing bakery firm

Aryzta shareholder Lodbrok Capital writes to board to oppose Elliott offer as undervaluing bakery firm

Barryroe: No funding partner deal in place yet as talks deadline looms

Barryroe: No funding partner deal in place yet as talks deadline looms

Retailer River Island said its 24 stores in Republic fared better than expected at end of summer lockdown

Retailer River Island said its 24 stores in Republic fared better than expected at end of summer lockdown

Property

'I'm spending Christmas in my own space after being homeless'

'I'm spending Christmas in my own space after being homeless'

How does it feel to prepare for the festive season after months without a home? A new Munster householder tells us his story

Is this West Cork's rock and stock-broker belt? Google's MD has this island's good life pinned as such

Is this West Cork's rock and stock-broker belt? Google's MD has this island's good life pinned as such

Celebrate new brands, charity candles, and five-star luxury

Celebrate new brands, charity candles, and five-star luxury

What are the home interiors trend predictions for 2021?

What are the home interiors trend predictions for 2021?

Viewpoints

HIQA needs more powers to protect our vulnerable nursing home residents

HIQA needs more powers to protect our vulnerable nursing home residents

Following the closure of Oaklands Nursing Home, HIQA Chief Inspector Mary Dunnion sets out the legal limitations impacting HIQA's work in residential settings

FILE PHOTO Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has told the Dail that she took advice from Tánaiste Leo Varadkar when appointing

Paul Hosford: Judicial appointments system is working just as it was intended to

The time to talk with our loved ones is now, in the living years

The time to talk with our loved ones is now, in the living years

CC HELEN MCENTEE

Michael Clifford: How did McEntee make her choice?

our columnists

Alison O'Connor

Alison O'Connor: Even a pandemic can't diminish the Irish obsession with the pub

Michael Moynihan

Michael Moynihan: Cork's coffee spots rival New York's

Clodagh Finn: Why isn’t Irish anti-slavery campaigner Mary Ann McCracken better known?

Fergus Finlay: No grey area in battle to protect our vulnerable racing dogs

World

Brexit

Michel Barnier arrives in London ahead of Brexit trade talks resuming

Mr Barnier arrived in the capital by Eurostar late on Friday, having earlier tweeted that the “same significant divergences persist”

Coronavirus - Thu May 28, 2020

More than 1,300 people in UK wrongly told they have Covid due to Test and Trace error

Coronavirus - Thu Nov 19, 2020

English hospitals told to prepare for Covid vaccine in 10 days – report

Trump

Appeals court rejects Trump challenge of Pennsylvania race

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Brexit and the imperatives for farmers and the agri-food sector

Touchless printing solutions ease Covid fears for employees

Touchless printing solutions ease Covid fears for employees

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