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First Aer Lingus flight carrying protective equipment lands in Dublin

In total, Aer Lingus is flying roughly 13 years worth of protective equipment from China.

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Father of three murdered children asks for letters during self-isolation

Andrew McGinley's three children Conor, 9, Darragh 7, and Carla, 3, were found dead at their family home in Dublin on Friday, January 24.

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Other Writers

How the Irish spirit is shining through the coronavirus crisis

From bingo on the balconies of apartment blocks in Dublin to live yoga classes and rooftop concerts streamed online, Irish people are showing an amazing sense of community and humor.

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Irish "one punch killer" released early from NYC prison amid coronavirus

Steven O’Brien, a native of Dublin, had been serving a 6-month sentence for the 2018 fatal assault of Danny McGee in Queens, New York.

Events

Events

WATCH: Plagues and pandemics - Trinity experts on how history can help us battle Covid-19

Watch "Behind the Headlines: Plagues and Pandemics" discussion from Trinity College Dublin's Long Room Hub here.

Irish Voice

Irish Voice

WATCH: Dubliners get creative with "balcony bingo" during shutdown

A housing estate in Dublin turned to balcony bingo to break the tedium of social distancing.

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Dublin scientists develop Covid-19 virus killing robot

Irish scientists have developed a robot that can disinfect hospitals and remove COVID-19 from surfaces in the continuing fight against the deadly virus.

Entertainment

Entertainment

Arthur Shields: "The Quiet Man" star and Easter Rising volunteer

Dublin native Arthur Shields went from fighting in the 1916 Easter Rising to starring in The Quiet Man.

History

WATCH: A look back at Dublin City in the 1990s

The Irish Film Institute presents "Alive Alive O - A Requiem for Dublin" by Sé Merry Doyle.

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Woman shares reality of COVID-19 in Ireland after mother's death

Irish woman Siobhan Cullen shared her experience with coronavirus in Ireland after her "warrior" mother died in Dublin only days after being diagnosed.

Entertainment

Male choir celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a Rocky Road to Dublin

This was certainly a St. Patrick's Day like no other but that didn't stop the Irish celebrating!

Community

GAA star and doctor appeals for public to join in coronavirus fight

Dublin footballer Jack McCaffrey has combined his role as a doctor at Temple Street Children’s Hospital with his status as a five-time All-Ireland winner to appeal to the GAA community and the public at large to work together in the fight against coronavirus pandemic.

Culture

Irishman’s fart set off carbon monoxide alarm after St. Patrick's Day pints

A man in Dublin reportedly set off a carbon monoxide alarm by farting after a "rake of pints" on St. Patrick's Day.

Community

Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Irish around the world

The St. Patrick's Day Festival in Dublin, which has sadly had to cancel most of its events due to the COVID-19 outbreak, has released a heartwarming video of greetings from the Irish around the world.

History

Celebrating Harry Clarke, the Dubliner behind the world's most iconic stained glass windows

Happy Birthday Harry Clarke! St Patrick's Day and also a day to celebrate the maestro of illustrations and spectacularly colored stained glass windows born on this day in 1877.

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All pubs and clubs in Dublin's Temple Bar to shut voluntarily due to Covid-19

Clubs and pubs in Dublin's Temple Bar will shut down until further notice in a bid to fight the outbreak of Covid-19 after large crowds of people gathered in the popular tourist area over the weekend, drawing widespread criticism.

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