The body of Pope Francis will lie in state today at St Peter's Basilica, with his casket open for public viewing from 10am. Thousands of mourners are already converging on Rome, with prices for air tickets from Dublin already doubling since the weekend.
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The Education Minister says Leaving Cert reform will be implemented at the start of the next school year, despite strong opposition from two major unions. Teachers at the ASTI’s annual conference held placards with the message ‘Leaving Cert students deserve fairness’ when the minister walked into the hall yesterday evening.
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An award winning project by students highlights the 'deadly consequences' of distracted driving. The dangers of using a mobile phone while driving took the overall prize in a road safety project by students at University of Limerick. 3 people have died on Cork roads so far this year.
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David Attenborough will present an immersive experience at the Natural History Museum in London that delves into the story of humankind. It will use cinematic projection technology that will bring the gallery walls and floor to life with footage of the natural world.
