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Ireland marks 1916 Easter Rising anniversary as President lays wreath in first ceremony
Catherine Connolly
Thousands of people lined Dublin’s main thoroughfare O’Connell Street for an event marking the 110th anniversary of the armed rebellion against British rule in Ireland.
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Aldi to close all 166 Ireland stores this Sunday as shoppers warned
Aldi
Aldi has confirmed all 166 of its stores in Ireland will close on Easter Sunday, with shoppers urged to plan ahead for the bank holiday weekend.
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Easter events taking place around country to keep kids entertained
Easter
From Easter egg hunts to Easter themed arts and crafts workshops and tours there are plenty of activities taking place
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Average Easter egg spend of Irish households calculated as shoppers flag important factor in their choice
Easter
Households with children are expected to spend around €40 on Easter eggs
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'Most delicious Irish cream liqueur I've tasted' ranked above Baileys drops in price
Alcohol
'This is so beautiful, creamy and a better class of liqueur. Move over, Baileys, there's a new drink in town'
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Easter supermarket opening hours as major changes announced for Dunnes, Aldi, SuperValu, Lidl, Tesco
Supermarkets
Ireland's major supermarkets - including Dunnes, Aldi, Lidl, Tesco and SuperValu - have announced changes to their Easter weekend opening hours, with some stores closing on Easter Sunday and others operating reduced hours.
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Gardaí launch major nationwide checkpoint operation ahead of Easter long weekend
Road safety
Gardaí launched a nationwide roads policing operation on Thursday
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Met Eireann issues 3 urgent weather warnings as Ireland's Easter forecast turns ominous
Weather warning
After a brief spell of sunshine, Ireland faces torrential rain, with Met Eireann issuing three separate weather warnings for the Easter bank holiday weekend.
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Aldi issues five-day warning as all 162 Irish stores hit by opening hour change
Aldi
Aldi has issued a five-day warning to shoppers as all 162 stores across Ireland will see changes to their opening hours over the Easter bank holiday weekend.
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Easter egg horror warning for Irish pet owners as experts sound alarm on chocolate dangers
Easter eggs
The average vet bill for cats and dogs that have consumed chocolate is around €470
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Easter family fun: Top activities in Ireland over school holidays from egg hunts to tree adventures
Easter
School's out for a fortnight for the Spring holiday, and there's more going on than ever this year, nationwide.
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'I bought the world's most expensive chocolate Easter egg - it's was massive'
Easter eggs
One man drove for hours to collect the 'world's most expensive' chocolate Easter egg, the handmade Betty's Grand Easter Egg from Betty's Tea Room
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Unique and quirky Airbnb properties perfect for a magical escape
Holidays
Looking for an Easter weekend break in Ireland? These are just some of the alternative and quirky options to plan a staycation around
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Supermarket opening hours for Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Dunnes and Supervalu over Easter Bank Holiday weekend
Easter
There are some changes to opening hours across some stores over the Bank Holiday weekend - with some even shutting entirely on Sunday
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Met Eireann snow verdict as bitterly cold Arctic blast set to hit Ireland with sub-zero temperatures next week
Met Eireann
Temperatures are expected to plummet to freezing values starting on Monday and Tuesday with the southeast of the country seeing the coldest conditions
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Spain’s top spot for an Easter break is an incredible city break - but there's one problem
Spain holidays
Salamanca in Spain has been named the second most popular holiday destination for 2024 - here's why
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Easter Monday supermarket opening hours for Dunnes, Tesco, Lidl, SuperValu, Aldi as changes made
Easter
Easter Monday falls on April 18 this year and many stores will be opening late and closing early as a result of the bank holiday
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Irish parents warned of chocolate products being recalled this Easter after kids become sick with salmonella
Product recalls
"If you have one of these products, you are advised not to consume it"
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Irish nutritionist outlines Easter egg top picks and the 'surprising' one with the lowest calories
Easter
For those who want a chocolatey treat this weekend without spoiling their diet or eating habits too much, the Easter egg decision may be a bit harder.
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Weekend betting tips: Four bets that could make you a fortune
Betting
Best bets for the Champions Cup semi-finals, Premier League games and Irish Grand National
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What is Easter weekend Irish weather forecast? Met Eireann predicts Ireland will be hotter than Tenerife
Met Eireann
Glorious sunshine is on the way - but Easter Monday is looking grim
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When are the bank holidays in Ireland in 2019? Public holidays and best times to take annual leave
Holidays
There are a total of nine each year
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When is the May bank holiday in Ireland in 2018? All you need to know
Holidays
Three public holidays down, six to go
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Irish woman 'gang raped' in Prague 'could feel attackers taking turns'
An Garda Siochana
The teacher, who has come back to Ireland, thought she would be killed
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