Covid, Féiríní, Dolly Parton, Mass and more...

First 25,000 doses of new coronavirus vaccine arrive in North: The first 25,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine arrived in Northern Ireland on Friday ahead of the beginning of the vaccination programme next week. Read more.

UL offers students Covid-19 test: The University of Limerick is to facilitate on-campus Covid-19 testing for students who wish to avail of it before they travel home for the Christmas break. Read more.

Ar thóir féiríní? Seo liosta gnóthaí a fheidhmíonn nó a dhíolann earraí trí nó le Gaeilge. Read more.

No carol singing, pre-booked spots recommended for Christmas Mass: Carol singing will not be permitted and churches should consider holding additional services, with pre-booked spots over the Christmas period, under new public health guidance for religious services. Read more.

Demand for mental health support doubles in some universities: Demand for mental health support in some universities has doubled as students struggle with isolation and the shift to online learning. Read more.

Q&A: The reopening of restaurants, cafes and gastropubs explained: Restaurants, cafes and gastropubs reopen for indoor dining across the State on Friday for the first time in over two months as part of the phased emergence from Level 5 restrictions for the Christmas period. Here's everything you need to know. Read more.

Banville criticised by fellow Booker winner for saying he despises 'woke' movement: If there was an award for controversies involving literary prizes, John Banville would have to be on the shortlist. Read more.

Mank review/It's counterfactual nonsense but it's spectacular: There's a great deal to admire about David Fincher's new film. Read more.

Dolly Parton created the Covid vaccine and Jolene, for God's sake. What can't she do? Currently there's much tabloid handwringing about The Crown and its authenticity. Read more.

Three different versions of our shared history being taught: Last week saw more than 80 young people across the North and South participate together in the first instalment of the Shared Ireland Dialogue. Read more.