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Inshore fishermen warn livelihood is on a tight line
Inshore fishermen warn livelihood is on a tight line The day's catch on Leenan Pier in Inishowen, Co Donegal, is sorted by hand - live crab for China and lobster for France and those landing it note margins are tightening.
HSE initiative aims to combat drug harm at festivals
HSE initiative aims to combat drug harm at festivals The HSE is encouraging festival goers to interact with its volunteers at upcoming events, as part of an initiative on reducing harm for people who take substances at events.
Hundreds attend vigil held for family injured in M9 crash
Hundreds attend vigil held for family injured in M9 crash Hundreds of people attended a prayer vigil yesterday evening for four members of a family injured in last weekend's crash on the M9 in Co Kildare.
Fewer top LC marks awarded as grade deflation continues
Fewer top LC marks awarded as grade deflation continues More than 70,000 Leaving Certificate students are receiving their exam results today, with the overall trend showing fewer top marks awarded, as the impacts of grade deflation continue.
Planned increases in excise duty will not go ahead - Govt
Planned increases in excise duty will not go ahead - Govt The planned reversal of excise duty fuel cuts in September and October will not go ahead, the Government has confirmed.