An Emergency Humanitarian Support Scheme has opened for flood hit small businesses in County Cork.
It will help repair damage to premises in places like Bantry, which were flooded last weekend.
Business-owners can benefit from up to €5,000 to replace flooring, fixtures and fittings, and damaged stock.
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Israeli air strikes have hit buildings in Beirut and a school sheltering displaced people in central Gaza, killing at least 45 people.
Two densely-packed neighbourhoods in central Beirut were hit overnight, killing at least 22 people and wounding dozens more, according to Lebanon's health ministry.
The Israeli military previously described the neighbourhoods as Hezbollah-affiliated.
It's believed the strike was aimed at taking out a senior Hezbollah leader.
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A trial date of the 5th of May has been set for Sean 'Diddy' Combs to face sex trafficking charges.
The 54-year-old US rapper hugged each of his lawyers as he appeared in court in New York.
Allegations, including that he coerced and abused women for years, date back to 2008 - and he's denied them all.
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Parts of Cork got a glimpse of the Northern Lights overnight.
The aurora borealis have been spotted in many parts of the country - and it's the second time the phenomenon has been clearly visible here in the last five months.
Scientists say there have been more weather events in space recently because the sun is nearing the peak of its solar cycle.
