Travel restrictions have been reintroduced in a push to contain a new strain of Covid. File photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times Covid-19: Travel restrictions return across Europe as Omicron becomes variant of concern
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The Late Late Toy Show review: If you didn’t cry a little, you must be made of Lego

It isn’t about the toys or Broadway routines, but it’s the most watched programme in Ireland

How safe are our primary schools amid latest Covid wave? Matt Melvin, principal at St Etchen’s National School in Kinegad, Co Westmeath, where he has had to step in as a teacher, an SNA and a bus escort on various days this week. Photograph: Alan Betson 10:13

Children aged between five and 12 have the highest rate of Covid-19 of any age group

Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim (91) dies at home in Connecticut Stephen Sondheim in 1994: One of Broadway’s songwriting titans, whose music and lyrics raised and reset the artistic standard for the American stage musical, he died at his home in Connecticut early on Friday, November 26th. He was 91. Photograph: Fred R. Conrad/The New York Times

Sondheim wrote lyrics for West Side Story, and composed Sweeney Todd

Ireland’s toymakers confident they can deliver this Christmas despite global disruptions John Dunne with 4Tec, his 3D version of Noughts & Crosses. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw 4:28

Even the briefest of appearances on Late Late Toy Show can be a game-changer for a toy

€10m drug consignment found at Dublin Port had been abandoned by criminals The haul was discovered hidden in furniture which had been shipped in a container from the Netherlands. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times 2:24

Heroin, cocaine, cannabis sat undiscovered for days after gang did not pick haul up

Over 80 people on two flights from South Africa to Amsterdam likely positive for Covid-19 A near-deserted street full of closed restaurants, bars and shops under a partial lockdown in Amsterdam. The Dutch government tightened its lockdown on Friday night amid swiftly rising infections and ICU admissions. Photograph: AP Photo/Peter Dejong

Dutch authorities conduct further tests for Omicron variant among new arrivals

The Movie Quiz: Spot the character who has not been recast in the MCU The original core superheroes in Avengers Assemble (2012)

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New variant scuppers retired Irish nurse’s plans to reunite with daughter Sally Duffy Grobler and her son Peter at her 80th birthday celebration. Photograph: Peter du Toit

Sally Duffy Grobler (80) was ready to fly from her home in South Africa to London

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More than €5bn wiped off value of three Irish companies over new Covid strain Ryanair Holdings lost more than €2 billion of its value as investors sold shares in travel and leisure businesses, seen as most vulnerable if countries reinstate lockdowns or restrictions. Photograph: iStock

Ryanair, CHR and Paddy Power owner affected after countries move to impose new travel curbs

Covid-19: 4,620 confirmed cases with 571 in hospital and 118 in ICU Everybody over the age of 16 will be offered a booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Photograph: Alan Betson

Everybody over 16 to get booster shots following Niac recommendations

Man dies after car hit by falling tree as Storm Arwen strikes Strong northwesterly winds will gust and reach gale force along the north and northwest coasts on Friday night. Photograph: iStock

Met Éireann issues warnings for strong winds and low temperatures

Gardaí investigate if Balbriggan murder victim was target of robbery Christopher Wall (65) was found dead by one of his two daughters in his home in Balbriggan on Wednesday afternoon.

Christopher Wall’s death has left locals feeling ‘vulnerable’, says councillor

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