Hayley Halpin
@hayleyhalpin1.bsky.social
Journalist at BBC News NI | Previously worked @TheJournal.ie | Email: hayley.halpin@bbc.co.uk
Conor McGregor ordered to pay Nikita Hand's legal costs
Conor McGregor ordered to pay Nikita Hand's civil rape case costs
The MMA star was found liable in a civil case taken by Ms Hand who had accused him of raping her.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 5, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Conor McGregor ordered to pay Nikita Hand's legal costs
A man has been charged with the murder of eight-year-old Malika Al Kattib and the attempted murder of her mother in New Ross, County Wexford.
County Wexford: Man charged over murder of eight-year-old girl
Malika Al Kattib was injured during an incident at a house in the town on Sunday night.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 4, 2024 at 8:08 PM
A man has been charged with the murder of eight-year-old Malika Al Kattib and the attempted murder of her mother in New Ross, County Wexford.
Nollaig Shona 🎄🎅🏼
December 1, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Nollaig Shona 🎄🎅🏼
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With all boxes now tallied in the Dublin Central constituency, Independent candidate Gerard Hutch looks likely to be in contention for a seat with around 9% of first preference votes
Hutch in contention for seat in Dublin Central
With all boxes now tallied in the Dublin Central constituency, Independent candidate Gerard Hutch looks likely to be in contention for a seat with around 9% of first preference votes.
www.rte.ie
November 30, 2024 at 1:47 PM
With all boxes now tallied in the Dublin Central constituency, Independent candidate Gerard Hutch looks likely to be in contention for a seat with around 9% of first preference votes
🗳️ Counting is well underway in the Irish general election.
Follow the latest developments as they happen on
BBC's live page:
Follow the latest developments as they happen on
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Irish general election results: Counting begins across the country
Counting has begun in the Irish general election, as exit polls suggest a close contest between the three major parties
www.bbc.co.uk
November 30, 2024 at 1:20 PM
🗳️ Counting is well underway in the Irish general election.
Follow the latest developments as they happen on
BBC's live page:
Follow the latest developments as they happen on
BBC's live page:
Sinn Féin, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are almost neck and neck when it comes to their share of the vote in the Irish general election 2024, according to the results of tonight's exit poll.
SF on 21.1%
FG on 21%
FF on 19.5%
SF on 21.1%
FG on 21%
FF on 19.5%
Irish general election: Tight three-way race, RTÉ exit poll suggests
Voters have been casting their ballot to choose representatives to serve in the Irish parliament.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2024 at 10:10 PM
Sinn Féin, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are almost neck and neck when it comes to their share of the vote in the Irish general election 2024, according to the results of tonight's exit poll.
SF on 21.1%
FG on 21%
FF on 19.5%
SF on 21.1%
FG on 21%
FF on 19.5%
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Turnout across the country was around 50% in several areas at 9pm this evening, with polling stations remaining open to voters until 10pm.
Voter turnout reaches 50% in several parts of the country
Turnout across the country was around 50% in several areas at 9pm this evening, with polling stations remaining open to voters until 10pm.
www.rte.ie
November 29, 2024 at 9:40 PM
Turnout across the country was around 50% in several areas at 9pm this evening, with polling stations remaining open to voters until 10pm.
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The announcement of exit poll results, mere seconds after polling stations close at 10pm, is one of the most eagerly awaited moments of any Irish election campaign. But what are exit polls and how do they work?
Exit polls - what are they and how do they work?
The announcement of exit poll results, mere seconds after polling stations close at 10pm, is one of the most eagerly awaited moments of any Irish election campaign.
www.rte.ie
November 29, 2024 at 9:06 PM
The announcement of exit poll results, mere seconds after polling stations close at 10pm, is one of the most eagerly awaited moments of any Irish election campaign. But what are exit polls and how do they work?
A victim of Paul Dunleavy has said it brings him "great comfort" that the Christian Brother and former school principal will die in prison.
Paul Dunleavy: Victim tells of his experience of abuse
A victim of Paul Dunleavy has said it brings him
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2024 at 5:23 PM
A victim of Paul Dunleavy has said it brings him "great comfort" that the Christian Brother and former school principal will die in prison.
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Voting in the General Election is under way and polls will remain open until 10pm tonight | Follow live updates here
Polls open in election with 3.6m eligible to vote
Follow live updates as they happen as polls open across the country after a three-week general election campaign.
www.rte.ie
November 29, 2024 at 7:19 AM
Voting in the General Election is under way and polls will remain open until 10pm tonight | Follow live updates here
Former teacher and school principal Paul Dunleavy has been sentenced to a further 10 years in prison for historical child sex abuse.
Paul Dunleavy: Christian Brother sentenced for child sex abuse
Paul Dunleavy, a Christian Brother, was convicted of 36 charges of historical sexual abuse.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 28, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Former teacher and school principal Paul Dunleavy has been sentenced to a further 10 years in prison for historical child sex abuse.
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“I hear we are one of the richest countries in the world and we have never been richer, but I don't see it,”
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Donegal voters air frustrations ahead of Ireland's general election
Voters in the Republic of Ireland go to the polls on Friday for the country's general election.
www.bbc.com
November 28, 2024 at 6:50 AM
“I hear we are one of the richest countries in the world and we have never been richer, but I don't see it,”
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More than half a million people are now on lists to have their first consultation with a specialist in Northern Ireland.
NI hospitals: Waiting times for consultants at all-time high
More than half a million people are now on lists to have their first consultation with a specialist.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 28, 2024 at 12:13 PM
More than half a million people are now on lists to have their first consultation with a specialist in Northern Ireland.
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Multiple Irish political parties have confirmed to The Journal that accounts posting on Bluesky under their names or the names of their TDs are not legitimate.
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Read more: jrnl.ie/6553055
Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Soc Dems say Bluesky accounts posting under their names are fake
The number of users on the social media platform has surged in recent weeks.
jrnl.ie
November 26, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Multiple Irish political parties have confirmed to The Journal that accounts posting on Bluesky under their names or the names of their TDs are not legitimate.
Read more: jrnl.ie/6553055
Read more: jrnl.ie/6553055
A yellow warning for high winds from #StormBert has come into effect across Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland weather: Warning issued for Storm Bert winds
A yellow wind warning comes into effect across Northern Ireland until 18:00 GMT on Sunday.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2024 at 11:33 AM
A yellow warning for high winds from #StormBert has come into effect across Northern Ireland.
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In light of *that* #ge24 video, @investigates.thejournal.ie revealed in October that staff shortages are significantly impacting the disability sector, with some staff working up to 60-70 hours a week to plug gaps in the system - leading to burnout and retention issues.
http://jrnl.ie/6515758t
http://jrnl.ie/6515758t
Revealed: Widespread breaches of basic care standards at residential disability centres
The Journal Investigates analysed 900 inspection reports to reveal that two large providers failed to meet Hiqa standards in over 85% of inspections last year.
jrnl.ie
November 24, 2024 at 11:30 AM
In light of *that* #ge24 video, @investigates.thejournal.ie revealed in October that staff shortages are significantly impacting the disability sector, with some staff working up to 60-70 hours a week to plug gaps in the system - leading to burnout and retention issues.
http://jrnl.ie/6515758t
http://jrnl.ie/6515758t
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Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll:
Fine Gael 22% (-4)
Fianna Fail 20% (-)
Sinn Féin 20% (+2)
Independents 19% (+3)
Aontú 5% (+2)
Soc Dems 5% (-1)
Labour 4% (-)
Greens 3% (-1)
PBP/Solidarity 2% (-)
Conducted Thur/Fri, 1,420 respondents
Huge level of detail in paper & online
Fine Gael 22% (-4)
Fianna Fail 20% (-)
Sinn Féin 20% (+2)
Independents 19% (+3)
Aontú 5% (+2)
Soc Dems 5% (-1)
Labour 4% (-)
Greens 3% (-1)
PBP/Solidarity 2% (-)
Conducted Thur/Fri, 1,420 respondents
Huge level of detail in paper & online
November 24, 2024 at 2:32 AM
Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll:
Fine Gael 22% (-4)
Fianna Fail 20% (-)
Sinn Féin 20% (+2)
Independents 19% (+3)
Aontú 5% (+2)
Soc Dems 5% (-1)
Labour 4% (-)
Greens 3% (-1)
PBP/Solidarity 2% (-)
Conducted Thur/Fri, 1,420 respondents
Huge level of detail in paper & online
Fine Gael 22% (-4)
Fianna Fail 20% (-)
Sinn Féin 20% (+2)
Independents 19% (+3)
Aontú 5% (+2)
Soc Dems 5% (-1)
Labour 4% (-)
Greens 3% (-1)
PBP/Solidarity 2% (-)
Conducted Thur/Fri, 1,420 respondents
Huge level of detail in paper & online
'Northern Ireland is being left behind on assisted dying' - read here:
Assisted dying: Is Northern Ireland being 'left behind'?
There are moves to bring assisted dying into law in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2024 at 11:24 AM
'Northern Ireland is being left behind on assisted dying' - read here:
Say hello to The Best Boy
November 24, 2024 at 7:55 AM
Say hello to The Best Boy
How the final day of the McGregor case unfolded www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Conor McGregor: How the last day of the Nikita Hand case unfolded
A hushed and packed courtroom was present when Nikita Hand won her civil case against the MMA star.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 23, 2024 at 12:40 PM
How the final day of the McGregor case unfolded www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A number of homes have been flooded in counties Down and Tyrone following hours of heavy rain and wind caused by
#StormBert 🌧️
#StormBert 🌧️
Northern Ireland: Homes flooded and travel hit by Storm Bert
Heavy wind and rain brings flooding to Dundonald and Coalisland, as well as widespread travel disruption.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 23, 2024 at 12:06 PM
A number of homes have been flooded in counties Down and Tyrone following hours of heavy rain and wind caused by
#StormBert 🌧️
#StormBert 🌧️
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Inside Court 24: How Nikita Hand took on Conor McGregor and won
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Inside Court 24: How Nikita Hand took on Conor McGregor and won
A jury of eight women and four men were asked who they believe over the course of the three-week civil trial.
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November 23, 2024 at 10:55 AM
Inside Court 24: How Nikita Hand took on Conor McGregor and won
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