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Minister Coveney's deep concern over Russian military exercise.

Cleachtadh míleata na Rúise ag cur an-imní ar an Aire Coveney.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, intends to carry out Russia's planned military exercise off the coast of this country by the Russian Ambassador to Ireland.

Tá sé i gceist ag an Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha,Simon Coveney, an cleachtadh míleata atá beartaithe ag an Rúis amach ó chósta na tíre seo a tharraingt anuas ag Ambasadóir na Rúise chun na hÉireann.

'Minister Coveney is not happy with this,' said Minister of State Patrick O'Donovan on 'The Week in Politics' this morning.

'Níl an tAire Coveney sásta leis seo' a dúirt an tAire Stáit Patrick O'Donovan ar an gclár 'The Week in Politics' ar maidin.

Minister of State O'Donovan also indicated that Minister Coveney would also be discussing the issue with European leaders.

Thug an tAire Stáit O'Donovan le fios freisin go mbeadh an cheist á plé ag an Aire Coveney freisin le ceannairí Eorpacha.

This exercise is planned by the Russian navy at the beginning of next month, off the coast of County Cork.

Is ag tús na míosa seo chugainn atá an cleachtadh seo beartaithe ag cabhlach na Rúise, siar amach ó chósta Chontae Chorcaí.

The exercise is taking place in international waters, 240 kilometers southwest of the coast, although it is within the economic zone of the state.

Is in uiscí idirnáisúnta atá an cleachtadh ar bun, 240 cíliméadar siar ó dheas ón gcósta, cé go bhfuil sé laistigh de limistéar eacnamaíochta an stáit.

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) says what the Russians are doing will not disrupt Irish airspace.

Deir Údarás Eitlíochta na hÉireann (IAA) nach gcuirfidh a mbeidh ar siúl ag na Rúisigh isteach ar aerspás na hÉireann.

However, normal commercial aircraft will be diverted while the exercise takes place.

Mar sin féin, cuirfear na gnáth eitleáin thráchtála ar threo eile fad is atá an cleachtadh ar siúl.

Labor MP Ivana Bacik said 'since she is currently on the UN Security Council, this country should send a strong message to the Russian Government'.

Dúirt an Teachta Dála leis an Lucht Oibre,Ivana Bacik, 'ó tá sí ar Chomhairle Shlándála na Náisiún Aontaithe faoi láthair, ba cheart don tír seo teachtaireacht láidir a sheoladh chuig Rialtas na Rúise'.

Sinn Féin's spokeswoman for defense, Sorcha Clarke, has also expressed concern about this practice.

Tá urlabhraí Shinn Féin ar chúrsaí cosanta,Sorcha Clarke, tar éis a himní a chur in iúl faoin gcleachtadh seo freisin.

Security analyst Tom Clonan said Russia had decided to conduct its military tests off the coast of Ireland to send a strong message from Europe and NATO.

Dúirt anailisí ar chúrsaí slándála,Tom Clonan gur shocraigh an Rúis a chuid tástálacha míleata a dhéanamh amach ó chósta na hÉireann chun teachtaireacht láidir a sheoladh ag an Eoraip agus NATO.

'Our country is clearly weak in security' he said 'because we do not have the resources to keep an eye on the sea'.

'Is léir go bhfuil an tír s'againne lag ó thaobh na slándála de' a dúirt sé 'mar nach bhfuil na hachmhainní againn le súil a choinneáil ar an bhfarraige'.

'Also, we do not have the highest quality radar to monitor the country's airspace,' said Tom Clonan.

'Chomh maith leis sin, níl an radar ar an gcaighdeán is airde againn le súil a choinneáil ar aerspás na tíre' a dúirt Tom Clonan.

He also said that the Government needs to spend more to protect the country, as we are almost the lowest in Europe, in terms of spending money in this area.

Dúirt sé freisin go gcaithfidh an Rialtas breis caiteachais a dhéanamh ar mhaithe le cosaint na tíre, mar gur muid is ísle san Eoraip geall leis,

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A body of four found near the US-Canada border.

Corp ceathrair aimsithe gar don teorainn idir SAM agus Ceanada.

Authorities in Canada have found the bodies of four people near the Canadian - US border.

Tá na húdaráis i gCeanada i ndiaidh teacht ar chorp ceathrair i ngiorracht don teorainn idir Ceanada agus na Stáit Aontaithe.

A young child was among the dead.

Bhí leanbh óg i measc na marbh.

They are thought to have died during a snowstorm on a route regularly traveled by migrants.

Meastar go bhfuair siad bás le linn síobtha sneachta agus iad ar bhealach a dtaistealaíonn imircigh air go rialta.

It is understood they died of the cold.

Tuigtear go bhfuair siad bás den bhfuacht.

Their bodies were found among snow rafts.

Fuarthas a gcorp i measc ráthanna sneachta.

Temperatures were as low as 35 degrees below freezing yesterday when they were discovered.

Bhí an teocht chomh híseal le 35 céim faoi bhun an reophointe inné nuair a aimsíodh iad.

They were two adults, a teenage boy and a child and were found 12 meters from the border.

Beirt fhásta, buachaill sna déaga agus leanbh a bhí iontu agus thángthas orthu 12 méadar ón teorainn.

It is understood they were 10 kilometers from the nearest town.

Tuigtear go raibh siad 10 gciliméadar ón mbaile is cóngaraí.

A 47-year-old Florida man has been arrested by the authorities and charged with human trafficking.

Tá fear as Florida atá 47 bliain d'aois gafa ag na húdaráis agus tá gáinneáil ar dhaoine curtha ina leith.

The man was found driving a van on the south side of the border.

Fuarthas an fear ag tiomáint veain ar an taobh ó dheas den teorainn.

He was accompanied by two Indians in the van.

Bhí beirt ón India sa veain leis.

They did not have immigration documents.

Ní raibh cáipéisí inimirce acu.

Another group of immigrants was arrested earlier in the day on the south of the border, in the United States.

Gabhadh grúpa inimirceach eile níos túisce sa lá ar an taobh ó dheas den teorainn, sna Stáit Aontaithe.

Authorities believe the dead, the two in the van and the group arrested in the United States were all originally part of the same group.

Tá na húdaráis den tuairim go raibh na mairbh, an bheirt sa veain agus an grúpa a gabhadh sna Stáit Aontaithe ar fad mar chuid den ghrúpa céanna ar dtús.

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Many Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted since this morning.

Deireadh le cuid mhaith de shrianta covid 19 ó mhaidin.

From 6 o'clock this morning most of the Covid - 19 restrictions in force in the State have ended.

Óna 6 a'chlog ar maidin inniu tá deireadh le formhór na srianta covid 19 a bhí i bhfeidhm sa Stát.

The Taoiseach made his announcement in this regard yesterday evening following the meeting of Government Ministers and the recommendations made the previous day from NPHET.

Rinne an Taoiseach a fhógra maidir leis seo tráthnóna inné i ndiaidh chruinniú na nAirí Rialtais agus na moltaí a tháinig an lá roimhe sin ó NPHET.

From today the rules of social events will be as they were before the pandemic that hit this country almost 2 years ago.

Ón lá inniu beidh na rialacha a bhaineann le himeachtaí sóisialta ar nós mar a bhí roimh an bpaindéim a bhuail an tír seo beagnach 2 bhliain ó shin.

Normal opening hours will apply to pubs, nightclubs and restaurants.

Beidh gnáthuaireanta oscailte i gceist i dtithe tábhairne, i gclubanna oíche agus i mbialanna.

Digital passports and physical separation will not be required.

Ní bheidh gá le pasanna digiteacha ná le scaradh fisiciúil.

The number of people at indoor and outdoor events shall not be restricted.

Ní bheidh srian ar líon na ndaoine ag imeachtaí laistigh ná ag imeachtaí lasmuigh.

It will be possible to return to the office gradually from next Monday.

Beidh cead filleadh ar an oifig de réir a chéile ón Luan seo chugainn.

People must always wear masks in public places and digital passports will always be required to travel abroad.

Caithfidh daoine maisc a chaitheamh i gcónaí in áiteanna poiblí agus teastóidh pasanna digiteacha i gcónaí le taisteal thar lear.

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Karen Weekes halfway across the Atlantic.

Karen Weekes leathbealaigh trasna an Atlantaigh mhóir.

Halfway in her transatlantic journey, an Irish woman has achieved her rowing effort while working alone.

Tá leathbealaigh ina turas trasatlantach bainteach amach ag bean Éireannach ina h-iarracht rámhaíochta agus í ag saothrú léi ina h-aonar.

On the 7th of December 2021 Karen Weekes left the Canary Islands embarking on her voyage of over 2,500 nautical miles.

Ar an 7ú Nollag 2021 a d'fhág Karen Weekes na hOileáin Chanáracha ag cur tús lena h-aistir d'os cionn 2,500 muirmhíle farraige.

Her goal is to become the first Irish woman to ever cross the Atlantic Ocean rowing unaided and alone.

Tá sé mar sprioc aici a bheith ar an gcéad bhean Éireannach riamh a thrasnódh an tAigéan Atlantach ag ramhaíocht gan cúnamh agus go haonarach.

Karen Weekes is a lecturer at Munster University of Technology with years of experience in the challenges of sport.

Is leachtóir in Ollscoil Teicneolaíochta na Mumhan Karen Weekes agus taithí na mblianta aice ar dhúshláin spóirt.

But this is her first time tackling such a major rowing challenge.

Ach is í seo an chéad uair aici tabhairt faoina leithéid do mhór-dhúshlán rámhaíochta.

She said she wanted to take on the challenge of attracting more girls and women to take on challenging sporting events.

Dúirt sí gur theastaigh uaithi an dúshlán a dhéanamh chun breis cailíní agus mná a mhealladh chun tabhairt faoi imeachtaí spóirt dúshlánacha.

She is also raising money for the RNLI and the Laura Lynn Foundation.

Chomh maith leis sin tá sí ag bailiú airgid don RNLI agus do fhundúracht Laura Lynn.

Karen hopes to reach a destination before the end of next month.

Tá súil ag Karen ceann scríbe a bhaint amach roimh dheireadh na míosa seo chugainn.

Karen Weekes halfway across the Atlantic

Karen Weekes leathbealaigh trasna an Atlantaigh mhóir

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Restrictions for early mitigation, it is understood.

Srianta le maolú go luath,tuigtear.

The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) is due to meet later today.

Tá cruinniú le bheith ag an bhFoireann Náisiúnta Éigeandála sa tSláinte Phoiblí (NPHET) níos deireanaí inniu.

It is understood he will recommend easing Covid-19 restrictions in the coming days.

Tuigtear go molfaidh sé go maolófaí srianta covid 19 sna laethanta atá romhainn.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has already indicated that consideration will be given to easing the restrictions and that this will be discussed at a Government meeting tomorrow.

Tá sé tugtha le fios cheana féin ag an Taoiseach Micheál Martin go mbreathnófar ar na srianta a mhaolú agus go bhfuil sin le plé ag cruinniú Rialtais a bheas ar siúl amárach.

On the radio program 'Morning Ireland', the Taoiseach said that a clear and comprehensive short and medium term direction for Covid would be set out following his meeting tomorrow.

Ar an gclár raidió 'Morning Ireland', dúirt an Taoiseach go leagfaí amach treoir shoiléir chuimsitheach go gearrthréimhseach agus go meánthréimhseach i dtaca le Covid i ndiaidh an chruinnithe a bheidh aige amárach.

It is envisaged that pubs and restaurants will be allowed to remain open after 8pm, and crowds will soon be allowed at outdoor and indoor events.

Ceaptar go gceadófar do thithe tabhairne agus do bhialanna fanacht oscailte i ndiaidh a 8 a chlog istoíche, agus nach fada ach oiread go gceadófar sluaite ag imeachtaí lasmuigh agus laistigh.

Restrictions to early mitigation, it is understood

Srianta le maolú go luath,tuigtear

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Covid-19 restrictions to ease not long the friends.

Srianta covid 19 le maolú ní fada an cairde.

The National Public Health Emergency Team is expected to recommend easing Covid-19 restrictions when members meet again tomorrow.

Meastar go molfaidh an Fhoireann Náisiúnta Éigeandála Sláinte Poiblí srianta covid 19 a mhaolú nuair a thiocfas na baill le chéile arís arú amárach.

It is understood that the closing time for the country's pubs and restaurants will be changed from 8pm to midnight.

Tuigtear go molfar am dúnta thithe tabhairne agus bhialanna na tíre a athrú ó 8 a chlog tráthnóna go dtí meán oíche.

It is also proposed to increase the number of people allowed at indoor and outdoor events, such as weddings and concerts.

Molfar freisin, is cosúil, an líon daoine a cheadaítear ag imeachtaí taobh istigh agus taobh amuigh a mhéadú, leithéidí bainiseacha agus ceochoirmeacha.

It appears that these reforms could be implemented at the end of this month or the beginning of next month.

Dealraítear go bhféadfaí na leasuithe seo a chur i bhfeidhm i ndeireadh na míosa seo nó i dtús na míosa seo chugainn.

It is recognized that full attendance at sporting events may be allowed back soon and that more people will be allowed to return to their workplaces.

Tuigtear go bhféadfaí lántinreamh a cheadú arís ag imeachtaí spóirt go luath agus go gceadófar do níos mó daoine filleadh ar a gcuid ionad oibre.

It is reported that the Government may accept the recommendations of the Emergency Team at this Friday 's meeting.

Tuairiscítear go bhféadfadh an Rialtas glacadh le moltaí na Foirne Éigeandála ag cruinniú an Aoine beag seo.

Dr Mary Favier from the Irish College of General Practitioners said she believed Covid-19 restrictions could be eased without delay.

Dúirt an Dr Mary Favier ó Choláiste Dhochtúirí Teaghlaigh Éireann go gcreideann sí féin go bhféadfaí srianta covid 19 a mhaolú gan mhoill.

Speaking on RTÉ, Dr Favier suggested that restrictions should be gradually amended for the sake of fairness.

Ag labhairt di ar RTÉ, thug an Dr Favier le fios gur chóir srianta a leasú de réir a chéile de ghrá na cothroime.

Already, she said, the number of people going to GPs has dropped significantly in two weeks.

Cheana féin, a dúirt sí, tá an líon daoine atá ag dul chuig dochtúirí teaghlaigh íslithe go suntasach le coicís.

According to Dr. Favier it was right and proper to impose restrictions before Christmas as the Oimicron variable was not well understood at the time.

Dar leis an Dr Favier go raibh sé ceart agus cóir srianta a chur i bhfeidhm roimh an Nollag mar nár tuigeadh go maith ag an am an t-athraitheach Oimiocrón.

It is now understood, however, she said, that the spread of this variable cannot be prevented without extreme extreme lockout.

Tuigtear anois, áfach, a dúirt sí, nach féidir forleathadh an athraithigh sin a chosc gan dianghlasáil antoisceach.

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Ashling Murphy: "a young woman who spreads joy and love".

Ashling Murphy: "bean óg a scaip aoibhneas agus grá".

Ashling Murphy, the young woman who was killed in Tullamore last week, was buried in Co Offaly today.

Adhlacadh i gCo Uíbh Fhailí inniu Ashling Murphy, an bhean óg a maraíodh i dTulach Mhór an tseachain seo caite.

Ashling Murphy, a 23 - year - old teacher, was assaulted and killed on a sidewalk alongside the Grand Canal in Cappacurra, Tullamore, at around 4pm last Wednesday evening.

Ionsaíodh agus maraíodh Ashling Murphy, múinteoir 23 bliain d'aois, ar chosán taobh leis an gCanáil Mhór i gCeapach an Churraigh, Tulach Mhór, ag thart ar 4 a chlog tráthnóna Dé Céadaoin seo caite.

One of the main funerals at this morning's Mass at St. Brigid's Church in Bolas Hill was the family of Ashling Murphy - Raymond and Kathleen - her sister Amy, brother Cathal and partner Ryan Casey.

Ar na príomhshochraidigh ag an Aifreann éagnairce i Séipéal Naomh Bríd i gCnocán Bhólais ar maidin, bhí muintir Ashling Murphy - Raymond agus Kathleen - a deirfiúr Amy, a deartháir Cathal agus a páirtí Ryan Casey.

Leading celebrant Father Michael Meade said in his address that Ashling was a triumph of victory snatched from his family and party.

Dúirt an príomhcheiliúraí an tAthair Michael Meade ina aitheasc gur séad bua ab ea Ashling a sciobadh óna teaghlach agus óna páirtí.

She is a person, he said, who has given joy, love, excitement and laughter to many people.

Duine í, a dúirt sé, a dháil aoibhneas, grá, sult agus gáire ar a lán daoine.

Father Meade also pointed out that many questions have been raised in the community since Ashling 's death and that he hoped that the necessary change in circumstances would come in the light of what had happened to the young woman.

Thug an tAthair Meade le fios chomh maith gur tógadh go leor ceisteanna i measc an phobail ó maraíodh Ashling agus go raibh súil aige go dtiocfadh an t-athrú a bhfuil gá leis ar chúrsaí i bhfianaise ar tharla don bhean óg.

Bishop of Meath Dr Thomas Deenihan was also one of the celebrants of the Mass and said that Ashling 's murder casts doubt on people's attitudes towards women, and challenges our values and morals.

Bhi Easpag na Mí an Dr Thomas Deenihan ar dhuine de cheiliúraithe an Aifrinn chomh maith agus dúirt seisean go gcaitheann marú Ashling amhras ar dhearcadh daoine ar mhná, agus go dtugann sé dúshlán ár gcuid luachanna agus ár moráltachta.

As they read the public prayer, Ashling's cousins drew attention to all the beeping that took place in his honor throughout Ireland and abroad.

Agus guí an phobail á léamh acu, tharranig col ceathracha Ashling aird ar na bigilí ar fad a bhí ar siúl ina hónóir ar fud na hÉireann agus thar lear.

It has been argued that these beggars would be the beginning, the end of violence against women.

Impíodh gur tús a bheadh sna bigilí sin, tús an deiridh le foréigean ar mhná.

Also present at the funeral were many of his friends from school, college, the Gaelic Athletic Association and Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.

I láthair ag an tsochraid chomh maith, bhí go leor dá cairdre ón scoil, ón gcoláiste, ó Chumann Lúthchleas Gael agus ó Chomhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.

Ashling was a member of the Athboy Fellowship.

Bhí Ashling ina ball de Chomhaltas Bhaile Átha Buí.

Ella Flaherty, Ashling's best friend since they were children, was among the local musicians who played the music at Mass.

Bhí Ella Flaherty, cara cléibh Ashling ó bhí siad ina bpáistí, i measc na gceoltóirí áitúla a chas an ceol ag an Aifreann.

A number of symbols of Ashling's life were brought to the altar in her homage - a fiddle,

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Inquiry ordered by Minister Coveney into a celebration.

Fiosrúchán ordaithe ag an Aire Coveney faoi ócáid cheiliúrtha.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, has launched an inquiry into a celebration held in his Department a year and a half ago.

Tá an tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha,Simon Coveney tar éis fiosrúchán a bhunú maidir le hócáid cheiliúrtha a tionóladh ina Roinn bliain go leith ó shin.

This reunion may have violated the rules as it was at the time with Covid.

D'fhéadfadh sé gur sháraigh an teacht le chéile seo na rialacha mar a bhí ag an am le Covid.

The event took place in June 2020, after the country won a seat on the UN Security Council.

Ba i Meitheamh 2020 a tharla an ócáid, i ndiaidh don tír seo suíochán a bhaint ar Chomhairle Shlándála na Náisiún Aontaithe.

It is reported that over 20 civil servants gathered in one location, at a time when only six people outside their family were allowed to meet.

Tuairiscítear gur bhailigh breis is 20 státseirbhíseach in aon ionad amháin, tráth nach raibh ceadaithe ag ana am ach ag duine casadh le seisear lasmuigh dá theaghlach.

The inquiry is being led by the new Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Joe Hackett.

Is é an Stát Rúnaí nua sa Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha,Joe Hackett atá i gceannas an fhiosrucháin.

It is said to be completed by the end of this month.

Deirtear go mbeidh sé críochnaithe ag deireadh na míosa seo.

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Djokovic visa canceled by Australian Government - again.

Víosa Djokovic curtha ar ceal ag Rialtais na hAstráile - arís.

The visa obtained by tennis player Novak Djokovic has once again been revoked by the Australian government.

Tá an víosa a bhí faighte ag an imreoir leadóige Novak Djokovic curtha ar ceal ag rialtas na hAstráile arís.

Immigration Minister Alex Hawke said he had carefully considered all the circumstances surrounding the situation before making his decision.

Dúirt an tAire Inimirce, Alex Hawke, go ndearna sé dianmhacnamh ar na cúinsí ar fad a bhain leis an scéal sula ndearna sé a chinneadh.

Djokovic had been granted a visa to participate in the Australian Open Championship, despite being unwilling to confirm his vaccination status.

Bhí víosa faighte ag Djokovic chun páirt a ghlacadh i gCraobhchomórtas Oscailte na hAstráile, in ainneoin nach bhfuil sé sásta a stádas vacsaínithe a dheimhniú.

He was granted an exemption on November 18, on the basis that he had recently been Covid 19.

Tugadh díolúine dó ar 18 Samhain, ar an mbonn go raibh Covid 19 air le gairid.

He landed in Melbourne on 5 January, but was refused the visa.

Thuirling sé in Melbourne ar 5 Eanáir, ach diúltaíodh don víosa.

Initially, that decision was overturned in the courts and he was still hopeful that he could take part in the competition.

Ar dtús, cuireadh an cinneadh sin ar ceal sna cúirteanna agus bhí dóchas aige fós go bhféadfadh sé páirt a ghlacadh sa gcomórtas.

But due to the decision of the Immigration Minister last night, it looks like he will not be involved now.

Ach de bharr chinneadh an Aire Inimirce aréir, tá an chosúlacht ar an scéal nach mbeidh sé páirteach ann anois.

Djokovic has one chance left to challenge Minister Hawke's decision in the courts, but it is understood there is little hope of victory.

Tá deis amháin fágtha ag Djokovic dúshlán a thabhairt do chinneadh an Aire Hawke sna cúirteanna, ach tuigtear nach bhfuil mórán dóchais ann go mbeadh an bua aige.

It is likely, therefore, that he will be deported from Australia.

Is cosúil, mar sin, go ndéanfar é a dhíbirt ón Astráil.

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President pays tribute to Ashling Murphy.

Ómós léirithe ag an Uachtarán ar Ashling Murphy.

Candlelight vigils are taking place in Tullamore and towns and cities across Ireland this afternoon in memory of 23-year-old Ashling Murphy, who was killed on a footpath along the Grand Canal in Cappacurra, Tullamore, at at 4 o'clock yesterday.

Tá bigilí faoi sholas coinnle ar siúl i dTulach Mhór agus i mbailte agus cathracha ar fud na hÉireann tráthnóna i gcuimhne Ashling Murphy, 23 bliain d'aois, a maraíodh ar chosán taobh leis an gCanáil Mhór i gCeapach an Churraigh, Tulach Mhór, ag thart ar 4 a chlog arú inné.

President Michael D. has paid tribute.

Tá ómós léirithe ag an Uachtarán, Michael D.

Higgins, for the young teacher, who was attacked while out exercising after school on Wednesday.

Higgins, don mhúinteoir óg, a ionsaíodh le linn di a bheith amuigh i mbun aclaíochta i ndiaidh na scoile ar an gCéadaoin.

"I would like to extend my condolences to all those affected by this tragic death," he said, "to the Ashling family - her mother, Kathleen, her father Raymond, her sister Amy and her brother Cathal in particular.

"Ba mhaith liom comhbhrón a dhéanamh le gach duine atá suaite leis an mbás tragóideach seo", a dúirt sé, "le muintir Ashling - a máthair, Kathleen, a hathair Raymond, a deirfiúr Amy agus a deartháir Cathal ach go háirithe.

She was a young teacher with many talents.

Múinteoir óg a bhí inti a raibh go leor buanna aici.

And who was a role model for the younger generation who is currently at the top of their game.

Agus a bhí mar eiseamláir den ghlúin óg atá i mbarr a réime faoi láthair.

It is vital that we reflect on what we need to do to end violence against women in this society. "

Tá sé ríthábhachtach go ndéanfaidh muid machnamh ar an méid go gcaithfimid a dhéanamh chun deireadh a chur le foréigean i gcoinne na mban sa tsochaí seo."

Hundreds gathered on Eyre Square in Galway city center to take part in a gig last night.

Bhailigh na céadta le chéile ar an bhFaiche Mhór i lár chathair na Gaillimhe le páirt a ghlacadh i mbigil aréir.

Another took place outside Leinster House this afternoon and other rounds are being held around the country in other cities and towns as well this afternoon.

Bhí ceann eile ar siúl taobh amuigh de Theach Laighean iarnóin inniu agus tá bigilí eile á n- eagrú ar ud na tíre i gcathracha agus i mbailte eile freisin tráthnóna.