The Briefing - Your Monday morning news catch up

Welcome to your Monday morning briefing. Let us ensure you’re up to speed on what’s happening and are prepared for the day ahead.

BRIEFING TOP STORY

WATER STAFF GET TRAINING TO TACKLE STRESS

Irish Water is paying for its managers and staff to attend ‘resilience training’ classes to help boost their self-esteem and manage stress levels.

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IRISH NEWS

CONOR CUSACK: GOVERNMENT HAS NOT GRASPED SEVERITY OF MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS

Hurler and mental health campaigner Conor Cusack has said the Government has still not "grasped the severity" of the country’s mental health crisis and appealed for all parties to pump resources into this area.

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CHURCH 'LEAVING FALSELY ACCUSED PRIESTS IN LIMBO' 

A Catholic priest found not guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage girl is embroiled in a row with his order and the Archbishop of Dublin over claims they are punishing him for being accused.

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WORLD NEWS

FIFTH SIERRA LEONE DOCTOR TESTS POSITIVE FOR EBOLA

Authorities in Sierra Leone said yesterday that another doctor there has tested positive for ebola, marking a setback for efforts to keep desperately needed health care workers safe in the West African country ravaged by the deadly virus.

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E-GIGARETTES LINKED TO MORE THAN 100 FIRES IN BRITAIN

Electronic cigarettes have been linked to more than 100 fires, new figures reveal.

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SPORT

STACKS END 20-YEAR WAIT IN SIZZLING 20 MINUTE SPELL

In less than 20 minutes, Austin Stacks effectively put an end to 20 years of waiting for a 12th county title.

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SUPPORT AT HOME GAMES 'GETTING WORSE', SAYS MOURINHO

Jose Mourinho has continued his scathing attack on Chelsea’s supporters – but refused to endorse Roy Keane’s ’prawn sandwich’ critique.

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BUSINESS

IRELAND PRIMED TO BECOME EUROPEAN TECH HUB

Ireland has the capacity to become a new technology hub for central and Eastern European firms looking to access the US market, according to professional services giant, PwC.

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VIEWPOINTS

SEXUALITY: PLAYING CATCH-UP WITH A QUIET REVOLUTION

The statement by Apple CEO Tim Cook that he’s proud to be gay is yet another indication of the growing recognition that heterosexuality is not the sole morally and legally acceptable form of sexual orientation and gender identity.

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EXAMVIRAL

UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL TEAM BANNED FROM LEAGUE DUE TO PORNHUB SPONSORSHIP

A UK based University football team have been banned from their league as long as they continue to wear their football sponsored by an X-rated website.

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SHOWBIZ

DORNAN REFUSED TO SHOW HIS BITS IN 'FIFTY SHADES'

Actress Julia Roberts has said if she manages to get her teeth brushed and lip balm on in the mornings she is happy.

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TOP FEATURES

WHAT MAKES A GREAT SECONDARY SCHOOL?

The two biggest gifts you can give your child are: life, and an education. You’ve done the first bit. Now comes the next – selecting a good secondary school, writes Afric McGlinchey.

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PETROL STRETCHING: "REVENUE AREN'T DOING ENOUGH ABOUT THIS AT ALL"

‘Petrol stretching’ is on the rise in Ireland, with thousands of euros worth of damage being done to cars every week.

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