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The top four things you need to know - Friday March 3rd

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06:59 3 Mar 2023


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The funeral will take place today of Bishop David O'Connell from County Cork.

He was shot dead at his Los Angeles home last month.

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Transport Minister Eamon Ryan is to meet with the daa and the Irish Aviation Authority after yet more flights disruptions were caused by drones at Dublin airport.

Flights were grounded for just over 30 minutes yesterday evening after a confirmed drone sighting, some flights were also diverted to other airports.

Dublin Airport itself has called for new legislation and a state agency responsible for technology to counter drones.

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A peace summit bringing together more than 100 people to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement gets underway in Derry today.

The summit supported by the International Fund for Ireland will review the unfinished business of peace and reconciliation and consider how a new generation of peace-builders can be better supported.

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US President Joe Biden could visit Ireland as soon as next month.

The Irish Daily Mirror reports high level talks are underway between US and Irish officials to facilitate the visit - which would coincide with the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

Bill and Hillary Clinton are also believed to be part of the delegation which will visit Ireland at the end of April.


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