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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4Table of ContentsIncumbents[edit]January[edit]February[edit]March[edit]April[edit]May[edit]June[edit]July[edit]August[edit]September[edit]October[edit]November[edit]December[edit]January[edit]February[edit]March[edit]April[edit]May[edit]June[edit]July[edit]August[edit]September[edit]October[edit]November[edit]December[edit]See also[edit]References[edit]Incumbents[edit]  January[edit]1 January2 January \u2013 New domestic violence legislation was enacted which included new crimes of coercive control.[4]3 JanuaryThe Luas website went offline after a message was posted to it threatening to “publish all data and send emails to your users” unless “1 bitcoin” was paid in five days.[5]Contingency plans for a no-deal Brexit were discussed at the first Cabinet meeting of 2019.[6]4 January \u2013 Former Senator James Heffernan was found guilty of assaulting three garda\u00ed after he was arrested outside the Indiependence Music Festival in August 2016.[7]5 January \u2013 Figures from Eurostat showed that the Irish police-to-population ratio was less than the European average with 278 Garda officers per 100,000 of the population.[8]6 January \u2013 Garda sources confirmed that a man named as having been captured in Syria by militias fighting against ISIS was a naturalised Irish citizen.[9]7 January \u2013 A Garda investigation began after skeletal remains were found by a passerby in a ditch in the townland of Ballyandrew, County Wexford.[10]9 January \u2013 The Government offered protection to five unaccompanied child migrants who had been seeking refuge in Malta after being rescued from the Mediterranean.[11]10 January \u2013 A fire broke out at the Shannon Key West Hotel in Roosky which had been due to open as an accommodation centre for asylum seekers.[12]11 January \u2013 17-year-old Adam Kelly from Skerries Community College was named the 55th BT Young Scientist & Technologist of the Year.[13]12 January \u2013 One of the most senior figures in the Kinahan organised crime gang was arrested at Birmingham Airport in a joint operation between the Garda\u00ed and the NCA.[14]13 January \u2013 Fianna F\u00e1il announced plans to reintroduce a Bill to the Seanad which aims to protect and give official recognition to the National Anthem.[15]15 January \u2013 Galway-based Supermac’s won its long-running case against fast food giant McDonald’s to have the use of the Big Mac trademark cancelled.[16]16 January \u2013 The Finance Minister ordered a new economic assessment for the country after a parliamentary defeat for the British Government’s Brexit withdrawal agreement.[17]17 JanuaryAer Lingus unveiled its new brand livery which included a new shamrock logo, a new font, and teal as the main colour on the undercarriage, tail and engines of its planes.[18]The D\u00e1il was told that a woman carrying a baby diagnosed with a fatal foetal abnormality was not granted a termination at the Coombe Hospital in Dublin.[19]A 22-year-old man died after being shot in the head and chest in a car park outside a gym in Swords in Dublin.[20]18 January \u2013 A man is shot dead and a woman injured at a house in Warrenpoint, County Down.19 January \u2013Hundreds of young people attended a protest at Leinster House calling on the Government to do more to tackle climate change.[21]A car bomb exploded outside a courthouse in Derry. The New IRA are believed to be responsible.[22]20 January \u2013 A commemoration was held to mark the 100th anniversary of the Soloheadbeg Ambush, which is considered to have started the War of Independence.[23]21 January \u2013 The centenary of the First D\u00e1il was commemorated with a joint sitting of the D\u00e1il and Seanad in the round room of the Mansion House in Dublin.[24]22 January \u2013 European Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas said Ireland would see a new “hard border” if the UK failed to approve a Brexit withdrawal deal.[25]23 January \u2013 Garda\u00ed seized almost \u20ac1 million worth of cannabis in Drogheda.[26]24 January \u2013 The Government published legislation that would underpin Ireland’s plan to deal with a no-deal Brexit.[27]25 January \u2013 The Taoiseach warned of the prospect of “a police presence, or an army presence” at the border in a worst-case Brexit.[28]26 January \u2013 Up to 1,500 people attended a protest on the old Dublin road near Carrickcaron, County Louth to demonstrate against a hard Brexit.[29]27 January \u2013 Four men in their early twenties were killed in a road accident near Gort an Choirce, County Donegal.[30]28 January \u2013 Former Sinn F\u00e9in TD Peadar T\u00f3ib\u00edn launched a new political party called Aont\u00fa.[31]29 January \u2013 The Cabinet agreed to hold a referendum which, if passed, would delete a Constitutional clause requiring a mandatory period of separation before divorce.[32]30 January \u2013 Hospital and community care services were severely disrupted by the first 24-hour nurses’ strike in 20 years.[33]February[edit]1 February \u2013 Skeletal remains and a ring fort, believed to date back to the Bronze Age, were discovered on land where former Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave lived in Dublin.[34]2 February \u2013 The chairman of the National Children’s Hospital Development board Tom Costello resigned following the controversy over the spiralling costs of the project.[35]3 February \u2013 Damian Foxall made a 400-metre descent on skis from the summit of Ireland’s highest mountain, Carrauntoohil.[36][37][38]4 February \u2013 The Central Bank announced that \u20ac674m was paid by banks in redress, compensation and costs to customers caught up in the tracker mortgage controversy.[39]5 February \u2013 Nearly 40,000 nurses and midwives undertook a second day of strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay and retention issues.[40]6 February \u2013 European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said Ireland will not be left alone and the EU is ready to assist Ireland in the event of a no-deal Brexit.[41]7 February \u2013 More than 35,000 nurses took to the picket line for the third time in nine days causing widespread chaos in hospitals and in the community.[42]8 February9 FebruaryTens of thousands of people took part in a rally in support of nurses and midwives who are involved in a dispute over pay and staffing levels.[46]The SDLP voted by more than two to one to back a new partnership with Fianna F\u00e1il.[47]10 FebruaryThe Health Minister Simon Harris and his family were trapped in their home in Greystones where up to 20 people arrived outside, claiming to be “against austerity”.[48]It was later announced that Harris will apologise to the D\u00e1il over information he provided on the cost of the new National Children’s Hospital.[49]11 FebruaryPresident Higgins began a three-day visit to England, during which he is expected to call for ties between Ireland and the UK to remain strong after Brexit.[50]After discussions at the Labour Court, the INMO and the Psychiatric Nurses Association suspended their proposed three days of industrial action.[51]12 February \u2013 Health Minister Simon Harris apologised to the D\u00e1il for not answering questions on the cost of the National Children’s Hospital “more fully” last September.[52]13 February14 February \u2013 A woman in her early 70s died following a collision with a Luas tram in Tallaght.[55]15 February \u2013 The fifth plenary session of the All-Island Civic Dialogue on Brexit took place at Dublin Castle.[56]16 February \u2013 A controlled explosion was carried out on a hand grenade believed to date from the War of Independence in Lahinch, County Clare.[57]17 February \u2013 Ten members of the ‘Fingal Battalion’ group protested outside the home of Communications Minister Richard Bruton.[58]18 February \u2013 An investigation got under way after a medical centre on the outskirts of Longford town was daubed with anti-abortion graffiti overnight.[59]19 February \u2013 An Irish ticket holder won the EuroMillions jackpot worth \u20ac175,475,380.[60]20 February \u2013 A Sinn F\u00e9in-tabled no confidence motion in Health Minister Simon Harris was defeated in a D\u00e1il vote by 58 votes to 53 with 40 abstentions.[61]21 February \u2013 All operations at Dublin Airport were suspended for 30 minutes after a pilot spotted a drone over the airfield.[62]22 February \u2013 T\u00e1naiste Simon Coveney launched emergency measures to protect Ireland in the event of a “lose, lose, lose” no-deal Brexit.[63]23 February \u2013 At the 79th Fianna F\u00e1il Ardfheis, party leader Miche\u00e1l Martin said that the national interest demanded a general election be avoided because of Brexit.[64]24 February \u2013 The Taoisaech attended the inaugural EU-Arab League summit in Sharm El Sheikh.[65]25 February \u2013 A search began for the missing head of an 800-year-old Crusader after vandals broke into St. Michan’s Church and decapitated his mummified remains.[66]26 February \u2013 The Government announced that was to make up to \u20ac428 million available to prepare the country for Brexit this year.[67]27 February \u2013 Newly released figures revealed that a record number of 9,987 people were homeless in January, including 3,624 children.[68]28 FebruaryA 30-year-old Italian man was jailed for three-and-a-half years for the assault of Liverpool fan Se\u00e1n Cox outside Anfield last April.[69]A security alert was sparked at the Leinster House complex when Fine Gael TD Noel Rock was followed inside and confronted by a protester.[70]March[edit]1 March \u2013 Businessman Denis O’Brien lost his High Court action alleging he was defamed in articles published in the Sunday Business Post.[71]2 March \u2013 A protest took place outside Dublin’s GPO following a rise in the number of assaults and cases of racial abuse on foreign nationals.[72]3 March \u2013 Ulster Council delegate Jarlath Burns said the GAA should not remain neutral if there is to be a referendum on Irish unity after Brexit.[73]4 March \u2013 The Department of Health was evacuated after a package containing white powder, later revealed to be baking soda, was sent to Health Minister Simon Harris.[74]5 March \u2013 Garda\u00ed began helping an investigation by London Metropolitan Police after three explosive devices, posted in Dublin, were sent to key transport hubs in London.[75]6 March \u2013 Transport Minister Shane Ross apologised after referring to Sinn F\u00e9in’s transport spokeswoman Imelda Munster as a “donkey”.[76]7 March \u2013 Aer Lingus confirmed that its female cabin crew will no longer be required to wear make-up or skirts as part of new uniform rules.[77]8 March \u2013 A former female member of the Irish Defence Forces was detained in Syria over alleged membership of ISIS.[78]9 March \u2013 Controlled drugs with an estimated street value of \u20ac865,000 were seized by Garda\u00ed in County Meath.[79]10 March \u2013 39-year-old Miche\u00e1l Ryan was among the 157 people who were on board an Ethiopian Airlines flight which crashed while en route from Addis Ababa to Nairobi.[80]11 March \u2013 MMA fighter Conor McGregor was arrested and charged with robbery and criminal damage in Miami after allegedly smashing a fan’s phone.[81]12 March \u2013 The Irish Aviation Authority suspended the operation of all Boeing 737 MAX aircraft into and out of Irish airspace after two recent accidents involving the aircraft elsewhere in the world.[82]13 March \u2013 New research revealed that Dublin entered the top five most expensive locations in Europe for rental accommodation for the first time.[83]14 March15 March \u2013 Thousands of students took part in school strikes and demonstrations around the country in protest at what they said was Government inaction on climate change.[86]16 March \u2013 At least eight people were taken to hospital following a collision between a Luas tram and a double-decker bus at Queen Street in Smithfield, Dublin.[87]17 March18 March \u2013 The FAI reiterated that the \u20ac100,000 bridging loan they received from chief executive John Delaney “was made in the best interests” of the association.[90]19 March20 March \u2013 The Cabinet approved a number of issues regarding the introduction of directly elected mayors in Cork, Limerick and Waterford.[93]21 March \u2013 The Department of Justice confirmed that a plan to provide an accommodation centre for asylum seekers at a disused hotel in Rooskey will not now go ahead.[94]22 March \u2013 The Army’s Bomb Squad made safe the viable improvised explosive device recovered from a Limerick An Post office.[95]23 March \u2013 Eric Eoin Marques was extradited to the United States over allegations that he conspired to distribute and advertise child abuse images on the dark web.[96]25 March \u2013 A young mother died after a freak accident at Cork University Maternity Hospital. Her newborn baby died from injuries almost 36 hours later.[97]26 March \u2013 Average noise levels at Dublin Airport are to be kept below 45 decibels after TDs voted in favour of the restrictions.[98]27 March \u2013 The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government announced that the number of homeless people in emergency accommodation exceeded 10,000 for the first time.[99]28 March \u2013 The Eurosceptic Irish Freedom Party launched a nationwide billboard campaign calling for the country to leave the European Union.[100]29 March \u2013 A father who slapped his two-year-old daughter in a Cork supermarket, causing concerned witnesses to report him to Garda\u00ed, was convicted and fined \u20ac700.[101]30 March \u2013 Border Communities Against Brexit organised a number of mass demonstrations on the border to mark the day after Brexit had been due to take place.[102]31 March \u2013 Minister of State Finian McGrath was criticised for suggesting Garda\u00ed were involved in political policing and had an agenda implementing drink-driving laws.[103]April[edit]1 April \u2013 T\u00e1naiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney said a no-deal Brexit had shifted from a “remote possibility” to a “real possibility”.[104]2 April3 April \u2013 It was announced that turbans and the hijab would be allowed to be worn by Sikh and Muslim members of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na.[107]4 April \u2013 German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with the Taoiseach in Dublin to discuss Brexit, and show solidarity with Ireland amid the Brexit negotiations.[108]5 April \u2013 An inquest found that a botched IRA warning call contributed to the deaths of 21 people unlawfully killed in the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings.[109]6 April \u2013 Irish-trained Tiger Roll won the 2019 Grand National, therefore becoming the tenth horse to win the race more than once.[110]7 April \u2013 An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.4 in Killybegs, County Donegal was detected by the Irish National Seismic Network.[111]8 AprilSinn F\u00e9in leader Mary Lou McDonald accused UK Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Karen Bradley of not having a “deep appreciation” of Irish politics.[112]The European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said the EU will “stand fully behind Ireland” regardless of what happens in the Brexit negotiations.[113]9 April \u2013 Sport Ireland decided to suspend and withhold future funding to the FAI after it emerged the association was to reveal it failed to obey State funding rules.[114]10 April \u2013 FAI executive vice-president John Delaney was accused of behaving “disgracefully” by not answering TDs’ questions at an Oireachtas committee meeting.[115]11 April \u2013 Former INLA member Dessie O’Hare was jailed for seven years for his involvement in a gang which evicted a man and his family from their home.[116]12 April \u2013 Ireland’s Ambassador to the UK accused the British political magazine The Spectator of making a “hostile” anti-Irish attack which should be consigned to the past.[117]13 April \u2013 President Higgins addressed an event to mark the 175th anniversary of the Society of St Vincent de Paul in Ireland.[118]15 AprilThe PSNI announced that a British soldier who shot and killed 15-year-old Daniel Hegarty in Derry in July 1972 is to be charged with murder.[119]John Delaney stepped aside from his role as Executive Vice-President of the FAI pending the completion of an independent review.[120]16 April17 AprilThe Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi hailed the Good Friday Agreement as a “beacon to the world” during her address to D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann.[123]Katherine Zappone was criticised for suggesting the people of Tuam knew more about what happened to babies in the mother and baby home than they were sharing.[124]18 April \u2013 The 70th anniversary of Ireland becoming a Republic was commemorated.[125]19 April \u2013 Politicians and leaders, including the President and Taoiseach, united in their condemnation of the murder of journalist Lyra McKee in Derry.[126]20 April \u2013 Saoradh, a far left political party with links to the so-called New IRA, were criticised for holding a march on O’Connell Street.[127]21 April \u2013 President Higgins led a military commemoration of the Easter Rising at the GPO on O’Connell Street.[128]22 April23 April \u2013 New legislation was published which will allow up to 60,000 parents a year to gain new paid parental leave and benefit from November.[131]24 AprilConsultants claimed that conditions are so bad at University Hospital Waterford that dead bodies have been left on trolleys, often leaking body fluids on to the floor.[132]The President, the Taoiseach and the British Prime Minister Theresa May attended the funeral of Lyra McKee in Derry.[133]25 April \u2013 Three teenagers required medical attention for burns after they were splashed with a corrosive liquid during an altercation in Waterford.[134]26 AprilA Status Red wind warning for County Clare was issued by Met \u00c9ireann in preparation for Storm Hannah.[135]The Taoiseach and the UK Prime Minister confirmed the establishment of talks involving the main political parties in Northern Ireland in an effort to restore power-sharing.[136]27 April \u2013 Minister for Health Simon Harris announced that he wants to make children’s vaccinations mandatory and has sought legal advice on the matter.[137]28 April \u2013 Members the Fingal Battalion Direct Action Group protested outside the home of Minister for Health Simon Harris for a number of hours in Greystones.[138]29 April \u2013 An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.1 was recorded about 15\u00a0km south east of Donegal and 15\u00a0km north east of Ballyshannon.[139]30 April \u2013 A memorial to the 49,000 Irishmen who died in Flanders was inaugurated in the Peace Garden in Dublin.[140]May[edit]1 May \u2013 After a 15-week trial and 20 hours of deliberations, the jury found 50-year-old farmer Patrick Quirke guilty of murdering his so-called love rival Bobby Ryan.[141]3 May \u2013 Terminally ill Ruth Morrissey was awarded \u20ac2.1 million in damages over the misreading of smear tests and the failure to tell her about it.[142]4 May \u2013 The Taoiseach apologised to anyone who feels he did not treat seriously the concerns raised about mortuary services at University Hospital Waterford.[143]7 May \u2013 The Cabinet approved the \u20ac3 billion National Broadband Plan (NBP) which aims to bring high-speed internet to more than 540,000 premises across rural Ireland.[144]8 May \u2013 A memo from the Department of Public Expenditure revealed that it recommended the government not proceed with the preferred bidder for the National Broadband Plan .[145]9 May \u2013 Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said the system to ensure disqualified drivers do not use the roads is “not working” and has created road safety problems.[146]10 May \u2013 Ireland became only the second country in the world to declare a climate and biodiversity emergency.[147]14 May \u2013 Leading National Hunt owner Michael O’Leary announced that he was to phase out his racing team at Gigginstown House Stud over the next “four or five years”.[148]16 May \u2013 Three members of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na \u2013 a superintendent, an inspector and a detective \u2013 were arrested for alleged links with a Munster organised crime group.[149]17 May \u2013 Murdered journalist Lyra McKee was posthumously honoured with a special award for outstanding commitment and contribution to journalism.[150]19 May \u2013 The son of Sophie Toscan du Plantier appealed for witnesses to come forward and give evidence in the upcoming trial in France of Ian Bailey.[151]20 May \u2013 Britain’s Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, began a two-day visit to Ireland.[152]21 May \u2013 A Drinkaware survey revealed that more than one in five Irish adults are classified as a hazardous drinker.[153]22 May \u2013 King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden began a three-day state visit to Ireland.[154]23 May \u2013 Garda\u00ed in Drogheda arrested 18 people and seized seven cars as part of an operation targeting feuding gangs in the town.[155]24 May \u2013 Elections to the European Parliament, local authorities and a divorce referendum were held across Ireland.[156]26 May \u2013 The referendum on divorce was passed by a large majority with a final result of 82.1% voting in favour, and 17.9% voting against.[157]27 May \u2013 The trial of Ian Bailey for the murder of French woman Sophie Toscan du Plantier in West Cork in 1996 started in Paris.[158]28 May \u2013 More than 20,000 passengers were affected by delays to rail travel after services in and out of Heuston Station were suspended following a major signal fault.[159]29 May \u2013 Fine Gael confirmed an internal review will be established to examine the facts surrounding Maria Bailey’s civil case that was dropped earlier in the week.[160]30 May \u2013 A full election recount was announced in the Ireland South constituency (election held on 24 May), which the returning officer saying it may cost up to \u20ac1 million, and could take up to 28 working days.[161]31 May \u2013 Ian Bailey was found guilty in absentia by a French court of the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier in 1996. Bailey’s solicitors described proceedings as a “show trial.”[162]June[edit]1 June \u2013 Prominent Donegal county councillor Frank McBrearty Jnr resigned from the Fine Gael party just days after winning them a seat on the local council.[163]3 June \u2013 The Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin said violence in the capital has taken on an “unprecedented level of depravity”.[164]4 June \u2013 Sinn F\u00e9in withdrew its request for a full recount in the European Parliament election for Ireland South after initial counting indicated no major ballot anomalies.[165]5 June6 June \u2013 Around 2,000 people protested in Dublin city centre against the ongoing visit of Donald Trump to Ireland.[168]7 June \u2013 27-year-old Dubliner Fiona Geraghty was one of 17 people killed in a bus crash in Dubai.[169]8 June \u2013 Eleven people appeared in court charged with over 200 counts relating to the alleged rape, sexual exploitation and neglect of children.[170]9 June \u2013 The Scottish Government said Irish vessels could be boarded if they do not stop fishing in the waters around the disputed Rockall.[171]10 June \u2013 Former US Secretary of State John Kerry at an ocean summit in Cork criticised world leaders who have been lying about the climate crisis and have dismissed the scientific evidence.[172]11 JuneA 39-year-old man was fatally stabbed on O’Connell Street in Dublin.[173]The second report of the Scally Inquiry into the CervicalCheck scandal found wider outsourcing of screening tests, with 16 laboratories being used rather than six.[174]There was major disruption on the 3.04pm rail service from Galway to Dublin Heuston when a woman went into labour and gave birth just outside Kildare.[175]12 June \u2013 A court in Paris, which last week found Ian Bailey guilty of the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, has ordered him to pay \u20ac115,000 to reimburse her family.[176]13 June \u2013 Two men were killed after their light aircraft came down in a remote field near Athy, County Kildare.[177]14 June \u2013 A man was arrested following the discovery of the body of a woman at a house near Westport, County Mayo.[178]15 June \u2013 A formal apology was issued to former Garda Majella Moynihan, the woman who was found in breach of discipline after becoming pregnant out of wedlock in 1984.[179]17 June \u2013 The Government launched its climate action plan in an effort to “nudge people and businesses to change behaviour” in a bid to tackle climate change.[180]18 June \u2013 Two 14-year-old boys were found guilty of the murder of 14-year-old Ana Kri\u00e9gel in Lucan in May 2018.[181]19 June \u2013 Ireland was awarded a road safety prize from the European Transport Safety Council for its “exemplary progress” in reducing road deaths in recent years.[182]20 June \u2013 Limerick was awarded the title of European Green Leaf 2020 for smaller cities.[183]21 June \u2013 An Post announced that deliveries to the Mac Uilliam Estate in Tallaght have been suspended following ongoing threats to its staff.[184]22 June \u2013 A grenade dating back to the Civil War was made safe by the Defence Forces army bomb disposal team after being found in Clontarf.[185]23 June24 June \u2013 The Fine Gael organisation in Waterford passed a unanimous motion of no confidence in its sitting TD, John Deasy.[188]25 JuneThe Summer Economic Statement revealed that a no-deal Brexit would leave the Government having to borrow almost \u20ac5bn Instead of running a \u20ac1.2bn surplus.[189]The statue of musician Luke Kelly on Dublin’s Sheriff Street was vandalised with black paint.[190]26 June \u2013 10,000 HSE support staff at 38 hospitals took part in 24 hours of industrial action over pay.[191]27 June \u2013 Siptu accepted an invitation to attend a preliminary hearing at the Labour Court to discuss the dispute involving 10,000 health service workers.[192]28 June \u2013 The Taoiseach attended the 20th anniversary of the British-Irish Council in Manchester.[193]29 June \u2013 Tens of thousands of people turned out on the streets of the capital to celebrate Dublin Pride.[194]July[edit]1 July2 July \u2013 Barry’s Tea withdrew its local sponsorship of an annual greyhound race following a Prime Time documentary on the sport in Ireland.[197]3 July \u2013 The inquest into the death of Denis Donaldson was told that proceedings had been instituted against a person for his murder.[198]4 JulyThe chief executive of the NTMA said that Ireland has a “mountain of debt” that currently stands at \u20ac205 billion, some four times higher than it was in the 2000s.[199]Taoiseach Leo Varadkar apologised for his comments to Fianna F\u00e1il leader Miche\u00e1l Martin where he likened him to a “sinning priest”.[200]5 July \u2013 A two-year-old girl died in Cork University Hospital after being found seriously injured in an apartment in the city.[201]8 July \u2013 The Irish Daily Mail was fined \u20ac25,000 for contempt of court arising from an article published during the trial of two teenage boys for the murder of Ana Kri\u00e9gel.[202]9 JulyThe Taoiseach apologised on behalf of the State to people who were sexually abused in day schools before 1992.[203]A new air traffic surveillance system – which can accurately pinpoint the location of any aircraft in distress – was launched at the IAA’s control centre near Shannon.[204]10 July \u2013 Hundreds of farmers protested in Dublin to highlight their concerns about farm incomes and oppose the proposed Mercosur trade deal.[205]11 July \u2013 A ten-year-old boy died following a drowning incident at a house in Carlingford, County Louth.[206]12 July \u2013 Members of the Psychiatric Nurses Association deferred industrial action in a row over pay and working conditions.[207]13 July \u2013 A potential data breach at Google was being assessed after reports that their Home smart speaker may have been recording conversations among users.[208]14 July \u2013 Events were held around the country to mark the National Day of Commemoration.[209]15 July \u2013 The world’s first dedicated plastic waste to wax factory opened in County Laois.[210]16 July \u2013 Gemma O’Doherty’s YouTube account was permanently removed for breaching its policies on hate speech after posting a video which criticised ethnic minorities.[211]17 July \u2013 The Minister for Health confirmed the creation of six new regional health boards in the biggest restructuring of the HSE since it was founded 15 years ago.[212]18 July \u2013 ISIL bride Lisa Smith said she doesn’t think she will ever be going back to Ireland and her decision to move to Islamic State (IS) “wasn’t worth it”.[213]19 July \u2013 France’s Europe Minister Amelie de Montchalin said she had seen at first hand the importance of an ordered Brexit after visiting the Irish border.[214]20 July \u2013 Hundreds of protestors marched through the streets of Cork to protest the proposed closure of and the loss of 240 jobs at the Cork Mail Centre in Little Island.[215]21 July \u2013 A man was taken to hospital after being struck by a car that drove at a number of persons in a crowded St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Dundalk.[216]22 July \u2013 An overtime ban involving 6,000 psychiatric nurses was to restart in 48 hours after talks between nurses and health-service management failed to reach an agreement.[217]23 July \u2013 Fine Gael TD Maria Bailey was removed as Chairperson of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing over the infamous swing case.[218]24 July \u2013 Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said comments made by new British Prime Minister Boris Johnson about the Irish backstop are “not in the real world”.[219]25 July \u2013 The Garda\u00ed began an investigation into the standard of care at Hyde & Seek creches after an RT\u00c9 documentary revealed how children were roughly handled.[220]26 July \u2013 The T\u00e1naiste described Boris Johnson’s approach to Brexit as “unhelpful” after a meeting with new Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith in Belfast.[221]27 July \u2013 Sinn F\u00e9in leader Mary Lou McDonald said an all-Ireland forum on Irish unity should be convened without delay.[222]29 July \u2013 18-year-old Fionn Ferreira, from Ballydehob, was named the Grand Prize winner at the 2019 Google Science Fair.[223]30 July \u2013 Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke by telephone for the first time since Mr Johnson took office almost a week ago.[224]31 July \u2013 The Central Bank warned that a no-deal Brexit would lead to a dramatic Irish economic slowdown and result in 34,000 fewer jobs.[225]August[edit]1 August \u2013 A man whose leg got trapped on the Connemara shoreline during a rising tide was brought to safety in a multi-agency rescue.[226]2 August \u2013 It was confirmed that the Liffey Swim would go ahead as planned in spite of concerns over the result of water quality tests following a recent overflow into the river.[227]3 August \u2013 Taoiseach Leo Varadkar took part in Belfast’s pride parade for the first time.[228]5 August \u2013 A 19-year-old man who was hospitalised over the weekend after taking a substance at the Indiependence music festival died.[229]6 AugustThe number of women identified as part of the CervicalCheck IT problem was revealed to be over 4,000, according to the Rapid Review report.[230]A 15-year-old boy from Navan died after falling from a wall on the Spanish island of Lanzarote.[231]9 August \u2013 Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny won a yachting regatta alongside adventurer Bear Grylls in the Isle of Wight.[232]10 August \u2013 Met \u00c9ireann issued a yellow weather warning for parts of the midlands and north-east as heavy rain was expected.[233]11 August \u2013 The Sunday Telegraph in the UK claimed that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had accepted an offer to meet the Taoiseach to discuss Brexit and the backstop.[234]12 August \u2013 A spokesperson confirmed that, contrary to some reports, Boris Johnson had no meeting scheduled with the Taoiseach to discuss Brexit.[235]13 AugustAlmost 59,000 students received the results of their Leaving Certificate examinations, a 3% increase on numbers sitting the exam compared to last year.[236]A three-year-old Irish boy, who was in a critical condition following an incident at a swimming pool in Spain, died.[237]A body found in a rain forest in Malaysia was confirmed to be that of missing Irish teenager Nora Quoirin.[238]18 August \u2013 Tipperary win the All Ireland Hurling final against Kilkenny.19 August26 August \u2013 New figures revealed that over 1,600 cars had been impounded from unaccompanied learner drivers since new legislation was introduced in December.[239]29 August \u2013 Sinn F\u00e9in was left a \u00a31.5 million (\u20ac1.66m) donation in the will of London-born party supporter William E. Hampton.[240]30 August \u2013 Beef farmers protesting at the ABP meat-processing plant in Bandon agreed a “one-day” deal to allow a Chinese delegation to visit the facility.[241]31 August \u2013 Former Stormont education minister John O’Dowd signalled his ambition to replace Michelle O’Neill as Sinn F\u00e9in’s vice president.[242]September[edit]1 September \u2013 The Catholic Church claimed for the first time that a pilgrim experienced a “miraculous cure” in Knock.[243]2 September \u2013 Thomas Kavanagh, a senior figure in the Kinahan organised crime gang, was jailed in the UK for three years for possessing a disguised firearm.[244]3 September \u2013 US Vice-President Mike Pence met with the Taoiseach and President Higgins at the start of his visit to Ireland.[245]4 September \u2013 The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, pulled out of a planned visit to Northern Ireland.[246]5 September \u2013 The World Health Organization revealed that Ireland has one of the highest levels of alcohol consumption and heavy drinking in Europe,[247]6 September \u2013 Aont\u00fa leader Peadar T\u00f3ib\u00edn said if his party’s candidates are electorally successful in Northern Ireland, they will not take their seats in the British Parliament.[248]7 September \u2013 Over 180,000 cigarettes were seized after an Italian-registered merchant vessel was detained off the coast of Dublin by revenue officers.[249]8 September \u2013 Labour Party leader Brendan Howlin accused the Government of being far too passive in its planning for a no-deal Brexit.[250]9 September10 September \u2013 Up to 3,000 workers have been laid off at meat processing plants amid the ongoing dispute over beef prices, according to Meat Industry Ireland.[253]11 September \u2013 Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe ruled out any reductions in personal taxation in the next Budget.[254]12 SeptemberTaoiseach Leo Varadkar said that May 2020 would be the “right moment” for a general election.[255]President Higgins said members of the Defence Forces should have incomes that are sufficient to provide for themselves and their families.[256]Independent TD Noel Grealish was criticised for comments he reportedly made at a public meeting in which he described African economic migrants as “spongers”.[257]13 September \u2013 The Taoiseach conceded that his party would be willing to support a Fianna F\u00e1il-led Government under a new confidence and supply agreement.[258]14 September \u2013 It was revealed that the Taoiseach decided not to remove the Fine Gael party whip from ‘swing-gate’ TD Maria Bailey following appeals from the T\u00e1naiste.[259]15 September \u2013 An agreement was reached between beef farmers and meat processors after 36 hours of talks organised by the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed.[260]16 September \u2013 Researchers at NUI Galway made aviation history by using drone technology to deliver diabetes medication to the Aran Islands.[261]17 September \u2013 A former IRA member alleged that Gerry Adams “lied” by claiming he was never a member of the IRA.[262]18 September \u2013 Kevin Lunney, a director of Quinn Industrial Holdings was left with a broken leg after he was abducted near his Fermanagh home and assaulted.[263]19 September \u2013 Processing resumed at Slaney Meats, one of the meat plants that was at the centre of a month-long beef protest blockade.[264]20 September21 September \u2013 The Irish Hospital Consultants’ Association revealed that a million people are on waiting lists for acute hospital appointments.[267]22 September \u2013 The last remaining beef protest blockade was stood down as farmers who had been blockading the Liffey Meats plant in Ballinasloe voted to end their action.[268]23 September \u2013 The Taoiseach told the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York that the Government was planning to phase out oil exploration in 80% Irish waters.[269]24 September \u2013 The Taoiseach and the British Prime Minister held Brexit talks on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly.[270]25 September \u2013 Fianna F\u00e1il leader Miche\u00e1l Martin called for the establishment of a cross-border multi-disciplinary agency to tackle criminal activity in the border region.[271]27 September \u2013 The Finance Minister ruled out a supplementary budget in the event of a no-deal Brexit.[272]28 September \u2013 John Delaney resigned from his position of Executive Vice President of the Football Association of Ireland with immediate effect.[273]29 September \u2013 Garda\u00ed recovered a very valuable 17th Century chalice that was stolen during a burglary in Ardee in 1998.[274]30 September \u2013 The UK proposed the creation of a string of customs posts along both sides of the Irish border as part of its effort to replace the backstop.[275]October[edit]1 OctoberThe Taoiseach insisted the British government should not “impose” customs checks “against the will of the people” north and south of the border.[276]The developer of a hotel in Oughterard which was earmarked to open as a direct provision centre withdrew his tender and would not be proceeding with the development.[277]2 October \u2013 A whale, estimated to be 20 feet in length, was spotted in the River Liffey near the opening to Dublin Bay.[278]3 October \u2013 The full force of Storm Lorenzo was felt along the west and south west coasts over night with high winds, torrential rain and heavy seas.[279]4 October \u2013 Bailout funds amounting to some \u20ac450m to plug overspending in departments, most of which is in Health, were agreed by the Government.[280]5 October \u2013 A number of workers were brought to hospital after a chemical leak in West Dublin.[281]6 October \u2013 Two men were killed in a light aircraft crash in County Wexford.[282]7 October \u2013 A number of road blocks were mounted by climate change activists in a Dublin city centre demonstration as part of the Extinction Rebellion campaign.[283]8 October \u2013 Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe announced his budget which included a \u20ac6 increase in the carbon tax.[284]9 October \u2013 Fossilised bones from an amphibian-like creature that lived on the west coast 325 million years ago were found near Doolin.[285]10 October \u2013 The Taoiseach said a Brexit deal by the 31 October deadline was possible following talks with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Liverpool.[286]11 October \u2013 Fianna F\u00e1il leader Miche\u00e1l Martin ruled out an autumn snap general election if a successful EU-UK deal is negotiated before the Brexit Halloween deadline.[287]13 October \u2013 The founding rector of Ireland’s only Catholic university, precursor of University College Dublin, John Henry Newman was canonised by Pope Francis.[288]28 October \u2013 Sinn F\u00e9in TD Martin Kenny’s car was set ablaze outside his family home after he spoke out against anti-immigrant elements in Irish society.[289][290]November[edit]5 November \u2013 Two teenage boys received respective sentences of life and 15 years for the murder of 14-year-old Ana Kri\u00e9gel last year.[291]12 NovemberA new law came into effect making the reckless overtaking of cyclists illegal, punishable by a fine of \u20ac120 and a minimum of three penalty points.[292]The Immigrant Council said comments by Independent TD Noel Grealish that \u20ac10 billion had been sent abroad over the last eight years are “shameful” and “racist”.[293]14 November \u2013 Controversial Fine Gael TD Maria Bailey was deselected as a candidate for the D\u00fan Laoghaire constituency for the next general election.[294]23 November- A Protest Rally was held in Roscommon town against the proposed closure of a respite Holiday Centre in the county.26 November \u2013 Four men appeared in court charged with assault and false imprisonment of Quinn Industrial Holdings director Kevin Lunney.[295]28 November- It is revealed that the cost of the new D\u00e1il printer for the Houses of the Oireachtas cost \u20ac1.6 million Euros29 November \u2013 By-elections were held in Dublin Mid-West, Cork North-Central, Dublin Fingal and Wexford to replace outgoing TDs.[296]30 November \u2013 Fine Gael TD Dara Murphy said he had been compliant “at all times” with Leinster House rules following criticism over his D\u00e1il attendance.[297]December[edit]1 December2 December \u2013 A new \u20ac22m white-water rafting facility in George’s Dock was approved by Dublin City Council.[299]3 December \u2013 The Government survived a motion of no confidence in Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government Eoghan Murphy by three votes.[300]4 DecemberFine Gael’s Dara Murphy resigned his seat as TD for Cork North-Central to take up a new role in the European Commission.[301]Former Defence Forces member Lisa Smith appeared in court in Dublin charged with committing a terrorist offence between October 2015 and December 2019.[302]Garda\u00ed launched an investigation after eight migrants were discovered hiding aboard a bulk cargo ship by crew in Waterford.[303]5 December \u2013 Farmers mounted a 12-hour blockade of Aldi in Naas in protest over beef prices.[304]6 December \u2013 The publication of the Football Association of Ireland’s accounts revealed liabilities of \u20ac55m.[305]7 December \u2013 The Taoiseach said imposing restrictions on TDs and senators from double-jobbing would “need consideration”.[306]8 December \u2013 Storm Atiyah made landfall in Ireland bringing high winds and rough seas as it tracked eastwards across the country.[307]9 December \u2013 Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae was treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in his office\/shop.[308]10 December \u2013 A recently discovered painting by the Jack Butler Yeats, which lay hidden in a bank vault for 52 years, sold for more than triple its guide price.[309]11 December \u2013 The Minister for Children announced that adopted people will not be given automatic access to their birth records under planned changes to legislation.[310]12 December \u2013 The Irish harp was inscribed on the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.[311]13 December \u2013 It was reported that Ireland had been granted an enhanced role in how the Brexit agreement will be implemented.[312]14 December \u2013 The Taoiseach said an independent person may be appointed to examine the D\u00e1il attendance record and expenses claims of former TD Dara Murphy.[313]15 December \u2013 It was revealed that Fianna F\u00e1il leader Miche\u00e1l Martin had written to the Taoiseach seeking agreement on a date for the next general election.[314]16 December \u2013 The High Court endorsed a European Arrest Warrant issued by the French Authorities who are seeking the extradition of Ian Bailey.[315]17 December \u2013 The Minister for Justice announced that Ireland is to accept up to 2,900 refugees over the next four years through resettlement and community sponsorship.[316]18 December \u2013 The Fine Gael Executive Council decided to deselect Verona Murphy as a candidate for the Wexford constituency for the next General Election.[317]19 December \u2013 Three men charged with false imprisonment and attacking Quinn Industrial Holdings (QIH) director Kevin Lunney were denied bail in the High Court.[318]22 December \u2013 Tesco Ireland withdrew Christmas cards from sale that were manufactured in a Chinese factory that is alleged to have used “forced labour”.[319]23 DecemberThe High Court rejected Ryanair’s attempt to prevent operations chief Peter Bellew from joining rival EasyJet until 2021.[320]The Taoiseach wrote to Fianna F\u00e1il leader Miche\u00e1l Martin to say the two men should meet in the first days of 2020 to discuss an agreed general election date.[321]28 December \u2013 Two people who were kayaking on Lough Derg near Garrykennedy were rescued by the RNLI after getting into difficulty.[322]29 December \u2013 The Football Association of Ireland board apologised to those involved in Irish football, the public and its staff for “mistakes of the past”.[323]January[edit]2 January4 January \u2013 John Nallen, 86, Gaelic footballer (Tuam Stars, Mayo, Galway).[332]7 January \u2013 Jim Horgan, 63, sports reporter and radio journalist (Cork’s 96FM).[333]16 January \u2013 Alan McQuillan, 37, radio presenter and producer (RT\u00c9 2fm).[334]19 January \u2013 Emma Church, 54, CervicalCheck scandal campaigner, cervical cancer.[335]21 January \u2013 Padraic Fiacc, 94, poet.[336]February[edit]  March[edit]  1 March \u2013 Kevin Roche, 96, architect, Pritzker Prize winner (1982).[344]2 March \u2013 Liam Gilmartin, 97, Gaelic footballer (Roscommon).[345]4 March \u2013 Edward Collins, 78, politician, TD (1969\u20131987).[346]14 March \u2013 Pat Laffan, 79, actor (The Snapper, Father Ted).[347]16 March \u2013 Dessie Larkin, 49, politician, Councillor (1999-2014).[348]17 MarchRichie Ryan, 90, politician, TD (1959-1982), MEP (1973-1977, 1979\u20131984) and Minister for Finance and the Public Service (1973-1977).[349]Mick Carley, 78, Gaelic footballer (Westmeath).[350]Bernie Torm\u00e9, 66, guitarist, singer and songwriter, pneumonia.[351]18 March \u2013 Jackie Fahey, 91, politician, TD (1965-1992) and Minister of State (1979-1981).[352]20 March \u2013 Laura Brennan, 26, HPV vaccine campaigner, cervical cancer.[353]22 March – Philomena Canning, 59, activist and campaigner for women’s health and birth rights, ovarian cancer.[354]26 March – Bronco McLoughlin, 80, actor, stuntman and animal trainer.[355]27 March \u2013 John Browne, 82, politician, Senator (1983-1987) and TD (1989-2002).[356]April[edit]2 April \u2013 Michael Fahy, 78, politician, Councillor (1979-2019).[357]3 April \u2013 P\u00e1draig \u00d3 hUiginn, 94, civil servant.[358]20 April \u2013 Terence Dolan, 76, academic and compiler of “A Dictionary of Hiberno-English.”[359]25 April \u2013 Feargal Quinn, 82, businessman and Senator (1983-2016), short illness.[360]May[edit]5 May \u2013 Eugene McGee, 77, journalist and Gaelic football manager (Offaly, Cavan, national team).[361]16 May \u2013 Tommy O’Connell, 79, hurler (Fenians, Kilkenny).[362]17 May \u2013 Anton O’Toole, 68, Gaelic footballer (Synge Street P.P., Dublin).[363]19 May \u2013 Howard Kilroy, 83, accountant and businessman.[364]21 May \u2013 Michael Lynch, 84, politician, TD (1982 and 1987\u20131989) and Senator (1983-1987).[365]23 May \u2013 Pegg Monahan, 97, actress.[366]25 May \u2013 S\u00e9amus McGrane, 64, dissident republican (Real IRA), heart attack.[367]31 May \u2013 Paddy Fahey, 102, composer and fiddler.June[edit]5 June7 June \u2013 Ned Wheeler, 87, hurler (Faythe Harriers, Wexford, Leinster).[369]9 June \u2013 P\u00e1draig Carney, 91, Gaelic footballer (Castlebar Mitchels, Mayo, Connacht), short illness.[370]12 June \u2013 Philomena Lynott, 88, author, entrepreneur and mother of Phil Lynott, cancer.[371]18 June \u2013 Tom Dillon, 93, Gaelic footballer (Ahascragh, Galway, Connacht).[372]20 June \u2013 Jimmy Reardon, 93, Olympic sprinter.[373]23 June25 June – Alfie Linehan, 79, cricketer (national team).[376]28 June \u2013 Tom Jordan, 82, actor (Fair City).[377]30 June \u2013 Br\u00edd\u00edn U\u00ed Mhaolag\u00e1in, President of the Camogie Association (1991\u20131994).[378]July[edit]  1 July \u2013 Mary Coyne, 108, Ireland’s oldest person.[379]8 July \u2013 Arthur Ryan, 83, businessman, short illness.[380]9 July \u2013 John Bailey, 74, Gaelic games administrator and politician, Councillor (2004-2019), long illness.[381]10 July \u2013 Noel Whelan, 50, barrister and political analyst, short illness.[382]11 July14 July \u2013 Robert Elgie, 54, academic.[385]15 July – Karl Shiels, 47, actor.[386]16 July \u2013 Tommy Byrne, politician, Councillor (1999-2009 and 2014\u20132019), short illness.[387]21 July \u2013 Eddie Bohan, 86, politician, Senator (1987-2007).[388]23 July \u2013 Danika McGuigan, 33, actress, cancer.[389]25 July \u2013 P. J. Qualter, 76, hurler (Turloughmore, Galway).[390]31 July \u2013 Brendan Fennelly, 63, hurler (Ballyhale Shamrocks, Kilkenny) and manager (Carlow, Laois).[391]August[edit]6 August \u2013 Danny Doyle, 79, folk singer.[392]12 August \u2013 John Coffey, 101, hurler (Boherlahan-Dualla, Tipperary).[393]14 August \u2013 Billy Purcell, 58, hurler (Fenians, Kilkenny).[394]18 August \u2013 Gillian Hanna, 75, actress (Les Mis\u00e9rables, All the Queen’s Men, Oliver Twist), autoimmune disease.[395]September[edit]19 September \u2013 Sandie Jones, 68, singer, long illness.[396]20 September \u2013 S\u00e9amus Hegarty, 79, Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Raphoe (1982\u20131994) and Derry (1994\u20132011).[397]21 September \u2013 Gerard Mannion, 48, theologian.[398]25 September \u2013 John McAdorey, 45, athlete, cancer.[399]28 September \u2013 Dessie O’Halloran, 79, singer and fiddler, short illness.[400]October[edit]6 October \u2013 Se\u00e1n Clohessy, 87, hurler (Tullaroan, Kilkenny, Leinster).[401]7 October \u2013 Ulick O’Connor, 90, writer, historian and critic.[402]9 October28 October \u2013 Art Foley, 90, hurler (Wexford, Leinster).[405]29 October30 October \u2013 Tom MacIntyre, 87, poet, playwright and writer.[408]31 October \u2013 Denis Bernard, 86, Gaelic footballer (Dohenys, Cork, Munster).[409]November[edit]  1 November \u2013 Daniel Mullins, 90, Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Menevia (1987\u20132001).[410]4 November \u2013 Gay Byrne, 85, broadcaster (The Late Late Show The Gay Byrne Show), cancer.[411]9 November \u2013 Cecil Pedlow, 84, rugby union player (Lions, national team).[412]13 November \u2013 Niall T\u00f3ib\u00edn, 89, actor and comedian, complications from dementia.[413][414]25 NovemberDecember[edit]10 December \u2013 Paul Anthony McDermott, 47, barrister and academic, short illness.[417]13 December \u2013 Roy Johnston, 90, physicist and political activist.[418]14 December17 December \u2013 Con Hartnett, 68, Gaelic footballer, (Millstreet, Cork).[421]21 December \u2013 Frankie Kennedy, 78, Gaelic footballer, (Drumlane, Cavan).[422]28 December \u2013 Jean Costello, 76, actress (Fair City).[423]See also[edit]Wikinews has related news:References[edit]^ Abortion services to be provided in Ireland from today RT\u00c9 News, 2019-01-01.^ Two men hospitalised after shooting in Dublin fast-food outlet RT\u00c9 News, 2019-01-01.^ [1] www.breakingnews.ie, 02\/01\/2019.^ Domestic violence law to cover coercion and dates Irish Examiner, 2019-01-02.^ Luas website hack ‘likely first of many in 2019’, security experts warn Irish Independent, 2019-01-03.^ Cabinet discusses no-deal Brexit contingency plans RT\u00c9 News, 2019-01-03.^ Former Senator convicted of kicking and spitting at gardai outside of music festival Irish Independent, 2019-01-04.^ 278 garda\u00ed for every 100,000 people; Irish policing figures among lowest in Europe Irish Independent, 2019-01-05.^ Irish citizen captured in Syria by group fighting ISIS Irish Independent, 2019-01-06.^ Garda probe after skeletal remains found in Wexford Irish Independent, 2019-01-07.^ Ireland in talks to take migrants from ship floating off Malta’s coast since December Irish Examiner, 2019-01-09.^ Fire at Leitrim hotel earmarked for asylum seeker accommodation Irish Examiner, 2019-01-10.^ ‘I\u2019m in total shock’ – Adam Kelly (17) crowned the BT Young Scientist winner Irish Independent, 2019-01-11.^ British police questioning senior Kinahan figure after arrest Breaking News, 2019-01-12.^ Fianna F\u00e1il reintroducing Bill to give National Anthem official recognition Irish Examiner, 2019-01-13.^ ‘The end of the McBully’: Supermacs welcomes ‘Big Mac’ trademark win over McDonald’s Irish Examiner, 2019-01-15.^ Paschal Donohoe orders economic assessment given increased risk of no-deal Brexit Irish Examiner, 2019-01-16.^ Aer Lingus reveals first brand makeover in 20 years Irish Independent, 2019-01-17.^ Woman refused abortion at Dublin hospital, D\u00e1il is told Irish Independent, 2019-01-17.^ One person shot dead and another seriously injured outside gym in Swords, Co Dublin The Journal, 2019-01-17.^ Children gather on streets of Dublin for climate change protest Irish Examiner, 2019-01-14.^ “Police arrest further two men in connection with Londonderry car bomb attack”. 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BBC News. 17 March 2019.^ FAI reiterate bridging loan ‘was in best interests’ of association RT\u00c9 News, 2019-03-18.^ Taoiseach meets Tusk in Dublin ahead of EU Council summit Irish Independent, 2019-03-19.^ Posthumous medal for Cork man who died on hunger strike in 1920 RT\u00c9 News, 2019-03-19.^ Cabinet approve issues on directly-elected mayor Irish Examiner, 2019-03-20.^ Plans for Rooskey asylum centre will not go ahead RT\u00c9 News, 2019-03-21.^ ‘Improvised explosive device’ in Irish postal sorting office handed over to gardai, scene declared safe Irish Independent, 2019-03-22.^ Man extradited to US to appear in court over child abuse images RT\u00c9 News, 2019-03-23.^ ‘Our beautiful boy Darragh’ – baby who died in tragic Cork hospital incident named by grieving family Irish Independent, 2019-03-26.^ TDs vote in favour of noise restrictions at Dublin Airport Irish Examiner, 2019-03-26.^ Number of homeless people passes 10,000 for first time RT\u00c9 News, 2019-03-27.^ Irexit party launches billboard campaign across Ireland Archived 2 April 2019 at the Wayback Machine Irish Examiner, 2019-03-28.^ Father who slapped daughter, 2, at Cork supermarket is fined \u20ac700 Irish Examiner, 2019-03-29.^ Hundreds join anti-Brexit protests along the border Irish Examiner, 2019-03-30.^ McGrath says he was ‘wrong’ to suggest garda\u00ed involved in political policing RT\u00c9 News, 2019-03-31.^ Ireland needs to prepare for ‘worst possible outcome’ on Brexit RT\u00c9 News, 2019-04-01.^ Zuckerberg says Facebook in arms race against malicious actors RT\u00c9 News, 2019-04-02.^ In Irish interest to protect EU single market – Varadkar RT\u00c9 News, 2019-04-02.^ Garda\u00ed will be allowed to wear turbans and the hijab Irish Examiner, 2019-04-03.^ Merkel shows solidarity with communities on both sides of Irish border Irish Examiner, 2019-04-04.^ Botched IRA warning call contributed to Birmingham pub bombs deaths, jury finds Irish Examiner, 2019-04-05.^ Tiger Roll earns iconic status with repeat National victory Irish Independent, 2019-04-06.^ Earthquake with magnitude of 2.4 felt in Donegal Irish Examiner, 2019-04-08.^ Karen Bradley lacks deep appreciation of Irish politics, says McDonald Irish Examiner, 2019-04-08.^ EU will stand ‘fully behind Ireland’, says Barnier RT\u00c9 News, 2019-04-08.^ Sport Ireland announce decision to ‘suspend and withhold future funding to FAI’ Irish Independent, 2019-04-09.^ Former FAI CEO John Delaney accused of behaving ‘disgracefully’ by not answering TDs’ questions Irish Independent, 2019-04-10.^ ‘Border Fox’ Dessie O’Hare jailed for seven years Irish Examiner, 2019-04-11.^ Ambassador accuses British magazine of ‘hostile’ anti-Irish attack Irish Examiner, 2019-04-12.^ President Higgins to address event marking St Vincent de Paul’s 175th anniversary Irish Examiner, 2019-04-13.^ Soldier to be charged with 1972 murder of Derry teenager RT\u00c9 News, 2019-04-15.^ Delaney steps aside from role pending investigation RT\u00c9 News, 2019-04-15.^ Pelosi warns UK not to undermine Good Friday Agreement RT\u00c9 News, 2019-04-16.^ FAI Board have told Sports Minister Shane Ross they will be stepping down Irish Independent, 2019-04-16.^ Good Friday Agreement a ‘beacon to the world’, says Pelosi RT\u00c9 News, 2019-04-17.^ Zappone criticised for claim people in Tuam held back details on babies The Irish Times (Dublin), 2019-04-17.^ Taoiseach marks 70th anniversary of State becoming republic RT\u00c9 News, 2019-04-18.^ Lyra McKee’s partner says their ‘hopes and dreams’ have been ‘snuffed out by single barbaric attack’ Irish Independent, 2019-04-19.^ Taoiseach says Dublin Saoradh march was ‘beneath contempt’ Irish Examiner, 2019-04-21.^ President Higgins leads Easter Rising ceremony in Dublin Breaking News, 2019-04-21.^ Banning these bravado demos is more easily said than done Irish Independent, 2019-04-^ \u20ac680k to be spent on the electronic tagging of prisoners Irish Examiner, 2019-04-22.^ New paid parental leave scheme on course for November Irish Examiner, 2019-04-23.^ Remains ‘decomposing’ on trolleys at University Hospital Waterford because of ‘lack of refrigeration facilities’ Irish Independent, 2019-04-24.^ Taoiseach, President and UK PM to attend funeral of Lyra McKee in Belfast Irish Examiner, 2019-04-24.^ ‘I thought I’d never see again’: Teen Waterford liquid-attack victim Irish Examiner, 2019-04-30.^ Status Red wind alert in Clare as Storm Hannah set to hit RT\u00c9 News, 2019-04-26.^ Northern Ireland powersharing talks expected to take step forward Irish Independent, 2019-04-26.^ Minister wants to make vaccines the law Irish Examiner, 2019-04-27.^ Protesters gather outside Simon Harris\u2019s home again The Irish Times, 2019-04-28.^ Second minor earthquake in a month rocks Donegal Irish Examiner, 2019-04-30.^ Flanders Fields Memorial inaugurated in Dublin Irish Examiner, 2019-04-30.^ ‘Love rival’ verdict: Patrick Quirke shows no emotion as he is handed down life sentence for the murder of Bobby Ryan Irish Independent, 2019-05-01.^ Dying Ruth awarded \u20ac2.16m – but CervicalCheck labs to appeal Irish Independent, 2019-05-03.^ Taoiseach apologises over Waterford hospital mortuary comments RT\u00c9 News, 2019-05-04.^ Cabinet signs off on the \u20ac3 billion broadband plan – here’s what we know so far The Journal, 2019-05-07.^ Newly released documents show Donohoe’s department ‘strongly’ recommended against broadband plan The Journal, 2019-05-08.^ Nine out of 10 disqualified drivers still on road, new figures show RT\u00c9 News, 2019-05-09.^ Government declares climate emergency Irish Examiner, 2019-05-10.^ Shock as Michael O’Leary set to phase out Gigginstown House Stud racing operation over next ‘four or five years’ Irish Independent, 2019-05-14.^ Garda Superintendent, Inspector and Garda arrested over alleged links to organised crime in Munster Irish Examiner, 2019-05-16.^ ‘We\u2019ve lost a journalist with very special qualities’ – Lyra McKee honoured with posthumous award Irish Examiner, 2019-05-17.^ Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s son appeals for witnesses to attend Bailey trial in France RT\u00c9 News, 2019-05-19.^ Britain’s Prince Charles on two-day visit to Ireland RT\u00c9 News, 2019-05-20.^ One in five adults classified as a hazardous drinker – report RT\u00c9 News, 2019-05-21.^ Swedish royals begin state visit to Ireland Irish Examiner, 2019-05-22.^ 18 people arrested and 34 properties searched in garda operation in Drogheda RT\u00c9 News, 2019-05-23.^ Voting under way in European and Local elections RT\u00c9 News, 2019-05-24.^ Referendum on divorce passes with 82.1% voting ‘Yes’ RT\u00c9 News, 2019-05-26.^ Trial of Ian Bailey begins in Paris over Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder Irish Examiner, 2019-05-27.^ ‘Thousands and thousands’ of commuters impacted by Irish Rail signal fault Irish Independent, 2019-05-28.^ Fine Gael to undertake internal review into Maria Bailey swing case Irish Examiner, 2019-05-29.^ Euro recount may cost \u20ac1m and expected to take 28 days; A price should not be put on democracy: SF Irish Examiner, 2019-05-30.^ Bailey convicted in absentia in France of Toscan du Plantier murder RT\u00c9 News, 2019-05-31.^ Minister disappointed as newly-elected FG councillor leaves party just weeks after joining them Irish Examiner, 2019-06-01.^ Archbishop Dr Diarmuid Martin tells gangland criminals they cannot ‘exploit’ funerals to ‘enhance their image’ Irish Independent, 2019-06-03.^ Sinn F\u00e9in dramatically withdraws request for full recount in Ireland South Irish Independent, 2019-06-04.^ Number of students sitting Leaving Cert surges to highest level in 15 years thanks to Millennium ‘baby boom’ Irish Independent, 2019-06-05.^ Trump official visit to Ireland under way RT\u00c9 News, 2019-06-05.^ Demonstrators hit streets of Dublin to protest against Donald Trump\u2019s visit Irish Examiner, 2019-06-06.^ Latest: Dublin teacher, 27, among 17 killed in Dubai bus crash Breaking News, 2019-06-07.^ 11 charged with more than 200 counts relating to alleged rape, sexual exploitation and neglect of children Irish Examiner, 2019-06-08.^ Scottish minister warns Irish vessels fishing around Rockall could be boarded RT\u00c9 News, 2019-06-10.^ Kerry targets climate change denying world leaders at Cork conference Irish Examiner, 2019-06-10.^ Victim of fatal O’Connell St attack was 39-year-old from Kilkenny Breaking News, 2019-06-11.^ Latest CervicalCheck report reveals wider outsourcing of screening tests RT\u00c9 News, 2019-06-11.^ Woman gives birth to baby girl on packed Galway to Dublin train Irish Examiner, 2019-06-12.^ Ian Bailey ordered to pay \u20ac115,000 to family of Sophie Toscan du Plantier Irish Examiner, 2019-06-12.^ Two men who died in Kildare light aircraft crash are named Irish Examiner, 2019-06-13.^ Man arrested following discovery of woman’s body in Westport Irish Examiner, 2019-06-14.^ Guard who became pregnant in 1980s speaks out about ‘forced adoption’ Irish Examiner, 2019-06-15.^ Climate plan will \u2018nudge people\u2019 to change behaviour, says Varadkar The Irish Times, 2019-06-17.^ Two teenage boys found guilty of the murder of Ana Kriegel Irish Independent, 2019-06-18.^ Ireland wins European award for road safety initiatives RT\u00c9 News, 2019-06-19.^ Limerick awarded European Green Leaf Award alongside Belgian city Irish Examiner, 2019-06-20.^ An Post suspend deliveries in Tallaght estate Irish Examiner, 2019-06-21.^ Civil war-era grenade found and defused in Dublin Irish Examiner, 2019-06-22.^ Bad weather forces cancellation of Ireland’s first Ironman swim in Cork The 42, 2019-06-23.^ Newly elected councillor Manus Kelly killed in Donegal rally; navigator injured Irish Examiner, 2019-06-23.^ Waterford Fine Gael members pass unanimous no-confidence motion in TD John Deasy Irish Independent, 2019-06-25.^ Govt could need up to \u20ac5bn to cushion impact of hard Brexit RT\u00c9 News, 2019-06-25.^ Community ‘outraged’ as Luke Kelly statue is vandalised Breaking News, 2019-06-25.^ 10,000 health support staff to go on strike for 24 hours RT\u00c9 News, 2019-06-26.^ Siptu accepts invitation to Labour Court for talks on hospital support staff row Irish Examiner, 2019-06-27.^ Varadkar regrets absence of N. Ireland at British Irish Council Irish Examiner, 2019-06-28.^ Thousands turn out for Dublin Pride parade Irish Examiner, 2019-06-29.^ Two males arrested on suspicion of murder after boxer is killed in hit-and-run The Journal, 2019-07-01.^ New US ambassador meets President Higgins Irish Examiner, 2019-07-01.^ Barry’s Tea withdraws sponsorship of greyhound race in Cork Irish Examiner, 2019-07-02.^ Man to be charged with the murder of former Sinn F\u00e9in worker Denis Donaldson Irish Independent, 2019-07-03.^ Ireland has \u20ac205bn ‘mountain of debt’, committee hears RT\u00c9 News, 2019-07-04.^ Watch: Taoiseach apologises for comparing Mich\u00e9al Martin to sinning priest Irish Examiner, 2019-07-04.^ Two-year-old girl dies after being found with serious injuries at Cork apartment The Journal, 2019-07-05.^ Editor found guilty of contempt and fined \u20ac4,500 over Ana Kriegel headline; publisher fined \u20ac25,000 Irish Examiner, 2019-07-08.^ Abuse survivors call on Government to remove compensation obstacles Irish Examiner, 2019-07-09.^ Emergency aircraft location service launches in Co Clare Irish Independent, 2019-07-09.^ Angry farmers accuse Government of \u2018throwing them under the bus\u2019 Irish Examiner, 2019-07-10.^ Boy dies following drowning incident in Co Louth RT\u00c9 News, 2019-07-11.^ Psychiatric nurses defer industrial action over pay and conditions Irish Examiner, 2019-07-12.^ Data Protection Commission investigates potential data breach at Google Irish Examiner, 2019-07-13.^ President leads National Day of Commemoration RT\u00c9 News, 2019-07-14.^ World’s first dedicated plastic waste to wax factory opens in Laois Irish Examiner, 2019-07-15.^ Google bans Gemma O’Doherty from holding YouTube accounts over hate speech breaches Irish Examiner, 2019-07-16.^ Minister confirms HSE restructuring into six regional boards with ‘majority of care delivered in the community’ Irish Examiner, 2019-07-17.^ ‘I don’t think I will be going back to Ireland, ever’ – Irish Isil bride Lisa Smith Irish Independent, 2019-07-18.^ French Minister urges Britain to sign up to Withdrawal Agreement during border trip Irish Examiner, 2019-07-19.^ Hundreds protest in Cork city against closure of An Post mail centre Irish Examiner, 2019-07-20.^ Man hospitalised after being hit by car in Dundalk cemetery RT\u00c9 News, 2019-07-21.^ Overtime ban to go ahead as Psychiatric Nurses Association and health-service management fail to reach agreement Irish Examiner, 2019-07-22.^ Maria Bailey removed from Housing Committee role after swing case Irish Independent, 2019-07-23.^ Boris Johnson’s backstop comments ‘not in the real world’, says Varadkar Irish Examiner, 2019-07-24.^ Garda\u00ed begin investigation into issues raised by RT\u00c9 creche documentary; Parents speak of ‘devastation’ Irish Examiner, 2019-07-25.^ T\u00e1naiste describes Boris Johnson approach to Brexit as ‘very unhelpful’ Irish Examiner, 2019-07-26.^ Mary Lou McDonald urges rapid formation of all-Ireland forum on unity Irish Examiner, 2019-07-27.^ Cork teen wins Grand Prize at prestigious Google Science Fair Irish Examiner, 2019-07-29.^ Johnson promises ‘frictionless trade at the border’ following phone call with Varadkar Irish Examiner, 2019-07-30.^ 34,000 fewer jobs after no-deal Brexit, Central Bank warns Irish Examiner, 2019-07-31.^ Man rescued on Connemara shoreline after trapping leg during rising tide Irish Examiner, 2019-08-01.^ Update: Liffey Swim to go ahead despite significant increase in bacteria found Irish Examiner, 2019-08-02.^ Taoiseach Leo Varadkar joins thousands attending Belfast pride parade RT\u00c9 News, 2019-08-03.^ Tributes paid to teenager who died after taking drugs at Cork’s Indiependence festival Irish Examiner, 2019-08-05.^ More than 3,000 women identified in CervicalCheck IT report RT\u00c9 News, 2019-08-06.^ Irish teenager dies after fall in Lanzarote RT\u00c9 News, 2019-08-06.^ Enda Kenny wins yacht race with Bear Gryrlls, beating Prince William and Kate Middleton Irish Independent, 2019-08-09.^ Status Yellow rainfall warning in place for midlands and north-east Irish Examiner, 2019-08-10.^ Johnson \u2018accepts offer\u2019 to meet Taoiseach to discuss Brexit The Irish Times, 2019-08-11.^ Boris Johnson has \u2018no meeting scheduled\u2019 with Leo Varadkar The Irish Times, 2019-08-12.^ Almost 59,000 students receive Leaving Cert results RT\u00c9 News, 2019-08-13.^ Three-year-old Irish boy dies in Spain after being found unconscious in swimming pool The Journal, 2019-08-13.^ Body found in Malaysia confirmed to be missing Irish teen Nora Quoirin Irish Independent, 2019-08-13.^ 1,600 cars impounded from unaccompanied learner drivers – RSA RT\u00c9 News, 2019-08-26.^ Sinn F\u00e9in left \u20ac1.66m donation in will of English mechanic Irish Examiner, 2019-08-30.^ Beef farmers agree one-day deal to allow Chinese delegation to visit Bandon facility Irish Examiner, 2019-08-30.^ Michelle O’Neill to go head-to-head with O’Dowd in battle for Sinn Fein leadership Belfast Telegraph, 2019-08-31.^ Church recognises woman’s ‘healing’ at Knock RT\u00c9 News, 2019-09-01.^ Senior Kinahan figure Thomas Kavanagh jailed in UK on firearms charge RT\u00c9 News, 2019-09-02.^ ‘Call me Leo’ – Taoiseach welcomes Pence to Dublin as US Vice President faces criticism for staying in Doonbeg Irish Independent, 2019-09-03.^ Barnier pulls out of Northern Ireland visit RT\u00c9 News, 2019-09-04.^ Ireland has one of the highest levels of alcohol consumption in EU Irish Examiner, 2019-09-05.^ Aont\u00fa candidates will not take seats in Westminster if elected Irish Examiner, 2019-09-06.^ Over 118,000 cigarettes seized and vessel detained off Dublin coast Irish Examiner, 2019-09-07.^ Labour says Govt too passive for no-deal planning RT\u00c9 News, 2019-09-08.^ Common ground but gaps still remain, say Taoiseach and PM RT\u00c9 News, 2019-09-09.^ Report: Phil Hogan to become EU Trade Commissioner Breaking News, 2019-09-09.^ Up to 3,000 temporarily laid off in beef dispute – Meat Industry Ireland RT\u00c9 News, 2019-09-10.^ No income tax cuts for workers due to Brexit threat, warns Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe Irish Independent, 2019-09-11.^ May 2020 ‘is right moment for election’ – Taoiseach Irish Independent, 2019-09-12.^ Members of Defence Forces deserve ‘exemplary’ pay and conditions, says President Michael D Higgins Irish Independent, 2019-09-12.^ Pressure on Noel Grealish to withdraw claim Africans ‘sponge off the system’ Irish Independent, 2019-09-12.^ Taoiseach says party would support Fianna F\u00e1il led Government under confidence and supply agreement Irish Examiner, 2019-09-13.^ Coveney backed Bailey in swing scandal Irish Examiner, 2019-09-14.^ Agreement reached in beef row as talks conclude between farmers and meat factories The Journal, 2019-09-15.^ NUIG researchers use drone technology to deliver medication to Aran Islands Irish Examiner, 2019-09-16.^ Former IRA member says Gerry Adams ‘lied’ about membership RT\u00c9 News, 2019-09-17.^ Quinn chief Kevin Lunney stabbed and tortured after car rammed Irish Independent, 2019-09-18.^ Processing resumes at Slaney Meats in Wexford RT\u00c9 News, 2019-09-19.^ Tens of thousands across country rally over climate change RT\u00c9 News, 2019-09-20.^ Dinarque, Anais (13 April 2020). “Irish Literature: A New Immersive Museum in Dublin”. 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Retrieved 5 March 2019.^ Irish actor Pat Laffan has died^ Letterkenny stunned at sudden death of Dessie Larkin^ Former Minister for Finance Richie Ryan dies aged 90^ Death of Westmeath football legend Mick Carley^ Former GILLAN And OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist BERNIE TORM\u00c9 Dead At 66^ Former Fianna F\u00e1il TD Jackie Fahey dies aged 91^ HPV vaccine campaigner Laura Brennan dies aged 26^ Former midwife and pioneering campaigner Philomena Canning has died^ Irish stuntman Anthony ‘Bronco’ McLoughlin has died^ Former Fine Gael TD John Browne passes away^ Long time Galway councillor Michael Fahy passes away^ ‘The civil servant who became a millionaire’ – tributes to P\u00e1draig \u00d3 hUiginn who has died aged 94^ Prof Terence Dolan dies following long illness The Irish Times, 2019-04-06.^ Superquinn founder and former senator Feargal Quinn has died aged 82^ Legendary All-Ireland-winning Offaly manager Eugene McGee has died^ Tommy O’Connell RIP^ Dublin legend Anton O’Toole passes away, aged 68^ Howard Kilroy, best known for Smurfit role, dies aged 83^ Death of former Meath Fianna Fail TD and senator, Michael Lynch^ Irish actress Pegg Monahan has died^ Jailed Real IRA leader Seamus McGrane has died in custody^ Death of former Roscommon footballer^ Death of Wexford hurling legend Ned Wheeler^ Mayo mourns the ‘Flying Doc’^ Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott’s mother Philomena has died, aged 88^ 1956 Galway All-Ireland winner Tom ‘Pook’ Dillon passes away^ Athletics pioneer Jimmy Reardon dies aged 93^ ‘It’s heartbreaking’ – tearful mayor recalls bid to save tragic father-of-five Manus Kelly after rally crash^ Former Tipperary hurler John Dillon passes away^ Special tribute to Irish cricket great Alfie Linehan^ Tributes paid to late Fair City actor Tom Jordan^ Passing of Iar-Uachtar\u00e1n Br\u00edd\u00edn U\u00ed Mhaolag\u00e1in^ Ireland’s oldest person dies aged 108^ Penneys founder Arthur Ryan dies aged 83^ FG councillor John Bailey dies^ Noel Whelan dies aged 50 after short illness^ Comedian Brendan Grace has died^ Cavan 1952 All-Ireland winner passes away^ DCU President offers condolences following the death of Professor Robert Elgie^ Fair City actor Karl Shiels dies suddenly^ Tributes paid after death of former Fianna Fail councillor Tommy Byrne^ Former Longford Senator Eddie Bohan passes away^ Nika McGuigan, daughter of former boxer Barry, dies aged 33^ Former Galway hurling star PJ Qualter passes away^ Shock at death of Ballyhale’s Brendan Fennelly^ Folk singer Danny Doyle has died, aged 79 ^ Passing of Tipperary hurling legend John Coffey (aged 102) – the oldest All-Ireland medal winner^ “Billy Purcell RIP”. 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