Cork activist Tadhg Hickey is among at least seven Irish citizens detained, after Israeli forces intercepted the Gaza aid flotilla overnight. Israel's Foreign Ministry says the passengers from several vessels are being transferred to an Israeli port - and it added a reference to Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, saying 'Greta and her friends are safe and healthy'.
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Two weather warnings are now in place as Storm Amy hits the country. A Status Yellow warning for rain is in place Cork with Met Eireann warning of difficult travelling conditions.
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The Road Safety Authority hopes to open a small Driving Test Centre in Mitchelstown next month The new centre aims to help tackle lengthy waiting lists for applicants
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The World Conker Championships will go ahead next weekend after organisers sourced conkers from France and Italy. There were fears the annual event in England wouldn't be able to go ahead due to shortage of conkers, as the summer heatwave affected the size, and therefore the quality, of conkers.
