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Blanchardstown Shopping Centre is expected to open as normal today after an armed Garda response team shut down the popular shopping destination yesterday evening.

The shopping centre was evacuated following a report that a missing person had been sighted.

Rumours circulated via eyewitness accounts on social media that a youth with a firearm was in the building.

Police conducted a thorough search of the premises after evacuating shoppers, but found no one.

It is alleged that the missing person sighted could be Jack Dinan.

In a previous statement, Gardai said:

'Jack is believed to be armed and the public are asked not to approach him, but should contact Gardaí at Ennis Garda Station on 065 6848100 or the emergency numbers 999 or 112.'

The 19-year-old is described as being 6ft tall of slim build with black hair.

The incident was marked by an overwhelming Twitter reaction, as many people gave their opinions on the incident, and speculation spread on the site about what was happening in the centre.

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Could it be? By the looks of recent images, it seems like Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber could be rekindling some kind of relationship. 

Selena and her ex Justin, who dated on and off for four years before totally ending things, were seen spending some time together this week. 

The snaps come after news broke that Selena is back on the market, having ended things with fellow musician The Weeknd. 

Twitter has been up in arms since TMZ broke the images online. 

The pair rekindled for a bike ride around LA, where they stopped for coffee before being pursued by the paparazzi. 

The duo were seen linking arms and cuddling as they walked along. 

This is not the first time the pair have been seen hanging out together in recent weeks. 

Selena and Justin were papped grabbing breakfast together on Sunday. 

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Contestants at the Miss Peru 2018 competition took a stand for women's rights. 

Using the competition as a platform, the contestants gave statistics and facts about violence against women, femicide and trafficking, among other things.

The contestants gave the answers during a segment in which they are usually required to give their physical measurements. 

The protest was clearly planned, as images matching the stats were incorporated into the stage set up. 

'My name is Camila Canicoba,' said the first contestant to step up the microphone.

'I represent the department of Lima.'

'My measurements are: 2,202 cases of murdered women reported in the last nine years in my country.'

The hashtag #MisMedidasSon, or 'my measurements are' quickly began trending across social media. 

The protest was part of a wider movement to shed light on violence against women in Peru. 

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Gardai are on the scene at the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre this evening.

The popular shopping destination has been evacuated amid a security threat. 

Armed guards are dealing with the incident. 

Multiple social media posts have described that a teenager is inside the shopping centre armed with a rifle. 

There has been no confirmation from Gardai that this is the case. 

There have been no reported casualties.

A number of bus routes will not be serving the Blanchardstown area due to the incident. 

Routes 7A, 39/A 220, 236 238, 239 and 270 will not be serving the shopping centre stop. 

We will bring you more on this story as we have it. 

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Today marked the first of five bouts of industrial action by Irish Rail employees. 

Employees went on strike today, leaving up to 150,000 commuters to find alternative means of transport and completely halting the country's rail travel system. 

According to a statement released by Irish Rail, there are a number of other days on which strike action is planned, so mark those diaries. 

Trains will not operate across Intercity, DART and Commuter routes next Tuesday, November 7. 

The following week, strike action will also occur on a Tuesday, the 14th. 

This date will hit those outside of Dublin who plan to travel up for the Ireland v Denmark World Cup Play-off at Lansdowne Road.

There will be strike action on Thursday November 23, and again on December 8. 

Refunds are available for those who have planned to travel on those days. 

Strikers hope to secure a pay rise with the latest bout of industrial action bringing Ireland's transport services to a standstill. 

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President Donald Trump announced today that he will ask Congress to end the immigration lottery program.

The US President blamed the Green Card Lotto for allowing the radicalised Uzbekistan man into the country who orchestrated last night's vehicle attack in New York City. 

The attack killed eight people and injured many more. 

'I am today starting the process of terminating the diversity lottery programme.'

'I’m going to ask Congress to immediately initiate work to get rid of this programme.'

'We will have a merit based programme,' the POTUS said. 

'We have to get much tougher and we have to get much smarter.'

'And we have to get much less politically correct. We’re so politically correct that we’re afraid to do anything.'

The programme is a popular method for Irish workers to gain access to the country. 

According to RTE, the lottery gives around 50,000 applicants from around the world entry to the USA each year. 

Tens of millions of people apply for the scheme anually. 

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Grammy award winning musician Lady Gaga is reportedly engaged to her boyfriend Christian Carino. 

US Weekly reports that a source has revealed that the couple secretly got engaged over the summer. 

Carino allegedly asked the singer's father for permission to propose to the star ahead of popping the question. 

 

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The couple have been together for about a year. 

Due to Lady Gaga's current health condition – the singer is suffering with fibromyalgia – the pair to not have any immanent wedding plans. 

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder which causes sufferers to have serious muscle pain, tenderness and fatigue. 

 

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The singer was recently forced to postpone a leg of her tour due to the condition. 

Neither Carino nor Lady Gaga have officially confirmed their engagement, so we'll just have to wait and see. 

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Gardai in Navan are appealing for witnesses after a seriously injured man was discovered.  

Gardai are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery, after the 25-year-old was found ith a serious head injury. 

The incident appears to have occurred at around 2am last night. 

The call to the ambulance service control said that the man was found at Metges Lane, Navan.

He was brought to Drogheda Hospital by ambulance and was subsequently transferred to Beumount Hospital, where his condition is described as serious. 

Gardaí at Navan are appealing for anyone with information or for witnesses who may have been in the Watergate Street / Medges Lane area of Navan between 1.45am and 2.30am on Wednesday 1st November 2017 to come forward. 

Anyone with any info can contact them at Navan Garda Station on 046 9036100, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

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If you have been on YouTube in 2017, you will have definitely stumbled upon an ASMR video or two.

Autonomous sensory meridian response is an experience that can be characterised by a static-like or tingling sensation on the skin.

The sensation typically begins on the scalp and moves down the back of the neck and upper spine, and can be brought about by specific sounds. 

ASMR videos have gained popularity online as a method of mind fullness and relaxation. 

Not everyone enjoys the effects of ASMR, but they have gained a cult online following. 

From videos of pronounced whispering, hair brushing and tapping, the videos can be a little odd, but for fans of the sensation, they're well worth a watch. 

Ikea is tapping into the ASMR market with their latest youtube offering. 

The furniture giant has created an ASMR video showcasing Ikea products. 

The video is being hailed by ASMR converts, and we got a little tingly watching it ourselves. 

Check it out for yourself below:

 

 

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In what will be Ibrahim Halawa's first big television interview since returning to Ireland last week, the ex-prisoner has announced that he will appear on this Friday's Late Late Show.

The 21-year-old, who was released last month, had spent four years in an Egyptian jail after he was arrested during a Muslim Brotherhood demonstration in Cairo in 2013.

The Firhouse native, who was just 17-years-old at the time, was among hundreds of protestors who were arrested at the demonstration.

Ibrahim's trail was famously adjourned 25 times before he was eventually acquitted of all charges.

Taking to Facebook yesterday, he told his friends to “stay tuned” to hear his story.

The post has been liked over 250 times and people have been leaving the Dubliner messages of support ahead of the appearance.

“Will be watching from Australia on RTÉ player!,” one person wrote.

Another said: “Wish you luck on the show Ibrahim. It's a good thing to do and the injustice that was done to you should be heard by everyone.”

This week's Late Late Show will also feature a pre-recorded interview with Conor McGregor, during which the MMA star issues an apology after he was slammed for using a homophobic slur in a viral video.

Tune in to RTÉ One this Friday at 9:35pm.

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OK, everyone remain calm, but there's a giant adult bouncy castle coming to the capital this Christmas.

Grab your mates and unleash your inner child as you try to conquer 'The Beast'- A.K.A the world's largest inflatable course.

After a successful stint in London, the ultimate bouncy castle experience will take over The National Basketball Arena in Tallaght from December 14 – 17.

 

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Event organisers invite the big kids of Ireland to tackle the course's 32 obstacles while live DJs create a party atmosphere with extraordinary sound and lighting shows, in what promises to be the “most ridiculously fun day out you could possibly imagine.”

Sign us up!

Oh, and there will even be a Christmas market and whiskey tasting on site, making it the perfect way to get into the festive spirit.

Tickets are priced from €16.59 – €21.79 and are available here.

For more information log on to www.thebeastdublin.com.

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It's World Vegan Day, and veganism is on the rise.

Once the sole territory of surfing Aussie Insta babes and hemp-wearing free thinkers, veganism has infiltrated the diet and lifestyles of the masses.

Recognised as a heart healthy and sustainable diet, going plant based is gaining popularity in Ireland. 

 

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According to data from Deliveroo, orders for vegan food in Ireland have increased by 137pc in Ireland in the past year. 

While you may assume Dublin would be the vegan hot spot, it's actually a west coast county which takes the crown. 

Galway is hailed as being the vegan capital, leading the pack when it comes to plant-based eating. 

 

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'Deliveroo customers clearly love to order vegan food, with orders more than doubling this year,' said Deliveroo's Joe Groves.

'Galway is leading this trend with more vegan orders made than any other city in Ireland.'

The most popular vegan order on Deliveroo is the majestic Vegan Burger from TGO Falafel Bar in Galway.

This is followed by the Spiced Dish of the Day with Rice from Cornucopia in Dublin, the Vegetable Spring Roll from Malay Kitchen in Cork, and the Super Green Smoothie from Cocu in Dublin.

These are just ahead of another Galway order, the Rock My Beets Wrap, also from TGO Falafel Bar, Galway. 

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