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- Those in close contact with Covid-19 patient 'notified'
The Department of Health has said everyone who has been in close contact with a woman diagnosed with coronavirus has been traced and notified. - Markets brace for recession as Covid-19 spreads further
The world prepared for a coronavirus pandemic this morning as hopes the disease could be contained to China vanished and investors dumped equities in expectation of a global recession. - Final accused found guilty in O'Connor murder case
A fourth person has been found guilty in relation to the murder of 61-year-old Patricia O'Connor whose body was found in 15 different parts in nine locations in the Dublin mountains in June 2017. - 'Patricia was a wife, mother, a grandmother, a sister'
Following the conviction of Kieran Greene of the murder of his mother-in-law Patricia O'Connor, Prime Time's Barry Cummins reflects on a gruesome case like no other. - Emergency group meets over Storm Jorge flood risk
The National Emergency Coordination Group has been meeting in light of the significant risk of further coastal and inland flooding as Storm Jorge approaches. - Covid-19 podcast: Your questions answered
As the first case of coronavirus on the island of Ireland has been confirmed, RTÉ's Morning Ireland asked a panel of experts to answer your questions on Covid-19. - CSO reveal most popular baby names for 2019
Jack and Emily remain the most popular baby names in Ireland, according to the latest figures released by the Central Statistics Office. - Man in court over murder of Keane Mulready-Woods
A 50-year-old man has appeared before Drogheda District Court charged in connection with the murder of Keane Mulready-Woods. - Japan schools to close in bid to stem Covid-19
Angry Japanese parents joined bewildered teachers and businesses in a rush to find new ways to live and work for a month after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's shock call for all schools to close in a bid to stop coronavirus spreading. - Three charged for weapon possession at Tyrone funeral
Three people have been charged in relation to a disturbance at a funeral that involved people armed with hatchets. - Coronavirus case in NI: What now for those in contact?
For the public health authorities here, they will follow the European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. - Coronavirus: The latest worldwide developments
Hope that the coronavirus would be contained to China has vanished as infections spread rapidly around the world, countries started stockpiling medical equipment and investors took flight in expectation of a global recession. - Review finds problems in use of iPads at Meath school
An expert review of the use of iPads at one Co Meath school has identified a litany of problems associated with the manner and extent of their use. - Putin insists he vetoed plans to use body double
Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed there was a secret plan to use a double to make public appearances for him, while insisting he vetoed it - and that he is the real Putin. - Brad Pitt snubs 'French Oscars' as Polanski row rages
The 'French Oscars', the Cesars, has drawn mass controversy with Roman Polanski, whose new film has the highest number of nominations, staying away from the ceremony because he fears a "public lynching". - 33 Turkish soldiers killed in Syria's Idlib
At least 33 Turkish soldiers were killed in Syria's Idlib province after an air strike blamed on Damascus, with NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg condemning "indiscriminate" attacks by the Assad regime and Russia. - Christ Church Cathedral tile restoration under way
Work is under way to restore around 180,000 ornate floor tiles to their former glory at Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin. - Investigation into alleged sexual assault in Dublin
An investigation is under way into an alleged sexual assault that reportedly happened on 14 February in Dublin. - Self-harm in marginalised groups a growing concern
The Tallaght Traveller Community Development project is a conduit for members of the travelling community that seek advice and support about issues such as accommodation, education, health or mental health. - NI coronavirus case had travelled through Dublin
Northern Ireland's Public Health Agency has said a first case of coronovirus has been identified in Northern Ireland. They have said the patient had been to northern Italy and then travelled home to Northern Ireland through Dublin.
