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PSNI opens criminal investigation into Garvaghy Road protest as DUP set to meet chief constable
PSNI opens criminal investigation into Garvaghy Road protest as DUP set to meet chief constable
The protest has been attended by Sinn Féin leaders Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O’Neill.
FAI bosses grilled by TDs over Nations League matches against Israel
FAI bosses grilled by TDs over Nations League matches against Israel
FAI chief executive David Courell said the association would respect any government decision if it opted to step in.
'Rubbish' wheelie bin plan paused after Dublin 7 protest
'Rubbish' wheelie bin plan paused after Dublin 7 protest
Macklemore's Dublin date on his Free Palestine Tour has completely sold out
Macklemore's Dublin date on his Free Palestine Tour has completely sold out
Russia targets Ukrainian power supplies ahead of winter
Russia targets Ukrainian power supplies ahead of winter
The 9 at 9 Portadown stand-off enters fourth day, Burnham says UK could rejoin EU and heavy weather knocks out power for 18,000…
More than 100,000 public sector workers begin work-to-rule over pay
More than 100,000 public sector workers begin work-to-rule over pay
Nurses, civil servants and school staff are among those engaging in industrial action
Debate on ending three-day wait period for an abortion continues at health committee
Debate on ending three-day wait period for an abortion continues at health committee
Tuesday
29 Sep
Garvaghy Road residents launch fresh legal bid to stop parade as talks fail to reach resolution
Garvaghy Road residents launch fresh legal bid to stop parade as talks fail to reach resolution
Meanwhile, Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant has called for all sides to “double down on compromise” to find a resolution.
Here's what happened today: Tuesday
Here's what happened today: Tuesday
Riots, intimidation and murders: Drumcree standoff brings back bleak memories of mid-90s violence
Riots, intimidation and murders: Drumcree standoff brings back bleak memories of mid-90s violence
Minister for Health defends old photograph with man who led IDF chants at Ireland-Israel match
Minister for Health defends old photograph with man who led IDF chants at Ireland-Israel match
How the Parades Commission came to allow this year's Drumcree Parade after 28 years
How the Parades Commission came to allow this year's Drumcree Parade after 28 years
The decision by the Parades Commission to allow the Drumcree Orange Order march was heavily influenced by the PSNI submission.
Burnham grows emotional in speech pledging to rebuild Britain
Burnham grows emotional in speech pledging to rebuild Britain
Explainer: Did Michelle O’Neill break the law by going to Portadown?
Explainer: Did Michelle O’Neill break the law by going to Portadown?
Bono and Israeli minister in fierce row after musician likens him to Hitler's right-hand man
Bono and Israeli minister in fierce row after musician likens him to Hitler's right-hand man
Bertie Ahern has weighed in on the Drumcree dispute
Bertie Ahern has weighed in on the Drumcree dispute
Drumcree: How might the crisis be solved? Could Stormont collapse?
Drumcree: How might the crisis be solved? Could Stormont collapse?
It was thought to be consigned to history, but the re-opened dispute has now entered day three.
Harris wants to cut home heating oil and gas prices but says one budget can only do so much
Harris wants to cut home heating oil and gas prices but says one budget can only do so much
The 9 at 9 Weather warnings, the Orange Order march and are U2 cool?
New rules to see MEPs delegate voting rights to another during pregnancy and maternity leave
New rules to see MEPs delegate voting rights to another during pregnancy and maternity leave
Grants worth €600 for solar panel batteries to be signed off by government today
Grants worth €600 for solar panel batteries to be signed off by government today
Government urged to stop treating 'extreme events as one-off emergencies' by climate council
Government urged to stop treating 'extreme events as one-off emergencies' by climate council
The Climate Change Advisory Council released a damning statement accompanying its latest report, preparing for Ireland’s Changing Climate.
Monday
28 Sep
Anger as October graduation ceremonies at Limerick college pushed to next spring
Anger as October graduation ceremonies at Limerick college pushed to next spring
'They're not giving us any support': D7 residents bring anti-wheelie bin protest to City Hall
'They're not giving us any support': D7 residents bring anti-wheelie bin protest to City Hall
New rules from Dublin City Council seek to move the area away from using bin bags for waste collection in the city.
Russian drone hits National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv
Russian drone hits National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv
Five UK nationals arrested over suspected bomb plot at RAF base are released on bail
Five UK nationals arrested over suspected bomb plot at RAF base are released on bail
'Days of unionist supremacy are gone': O'Neill defends standing with protesters in Stormont row
'Days of unionist supremacy are gone': O'Neill defends standing with protesters in Stormont row
20 minutes' walk separates Drumcree and Garvaghy Rd; both sides are digging in for the long haul
20 minutes' walk separates Drumcree and Garvaghy Rd; both sides are digging in for the long haul
Come midday, hundreds were gathered on the Garvaghy Road, with a marquee providing food and drink.
Over 470,000 average viewers for Ireland-Israel match, says RTÉ
Over 470,000 average viewers for Ireland-Israel match, says RTÉ
Government to carry out commission of investigation into spinal care instead of public inquiry
Government to carry out commission of investigation into spinal care instead of public inquiry
FAI president defends handling of Ireland's Nations League fixture against Israel
FAI president defends handling of Ireland's Nations League fixture against Israel
The 9 at 9 Garvaghy Road residents to meet NI secretary, racism allegation during Israel-Ireland game cannot be investigated and slowdown in Dublin house prices…
Sunday
27 Sep
Large crowd still in place on Garvaghy Road, stalling Drumcree Orange Order march
Large crowd still in place on Garvaghy Road, stalling Drumcree Orange Order march
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the original decision to allow the march take place was ‘incomprehensible and wrong’.
Trump says he's 'always thinking' about resuming strikes on Iran
Trump says he's 'always thinking' about resuming strikes on Iran
Will you watch the Ireland-Israel match?
Will you watch the Ireland-Israel match?
Swiss voters reject plan to toughen neutrality
Swiss voters reject plan to toughen neutrality
Catholic and Protestant archbishops jointly urge resolution to Drumcree 'crisis'
Catholic and Protestant archbishops jointly urge resolution to Drumcree 'crisis'