Trade unions, political groups and homeless agencies are staging a major rally at the Dáil next week over the need for secure and affordable housing. The 'Raise the Roof' rally coincides with a 'housing plan' which supporters can sign online.
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Gardaí are asking for the publics help in finding a 43 year old man missing from Ballyvolane. Timothy Murphy is described as being 5 foot 10 inches in height with a medium build, blue eyes, and shoulder-length brown/grey hair.
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A man who celebrated the birth of his daughter in Qatar only to lose his parents in a house fire several hours later told their joint funeral mass that they were not only each others “soulmates” but his “best friends.” John and Gabrielle O’Donnell died when a blaze broke out in their terraced home in Lower Glanmire Road on the 4th of April.
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A rubber duck that was used in a world record attempt in Dublin 18 years ago, has been found on an island off the north coast of Scotland. It was found on the island of Stronsay in Orkney, by 13 year old Filip Miller, who picked it up while walking his dog on the beach.
