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This month
October 2026
Must ReadBarbara O'Neill
Irish experts warn about sanctioned Australian ‘health guru’ hosting talks in Donegal and Meath
Global Warming
Last month was the second-hottest September on record (and it was wetter than average too)
Last month
September 2026
Must Readskyrocketing
Patients reimbursed for ADHD medication quadruple in 10 years, says new research
The demographic with the largest patient growth was those aged between 16 and 34.
Must ReadThe Morning Lead
Government urged to stop treating 'extreme events as one-off emergencies' by climate council
The Climate Change Advisory Council released a damning statement accompanying its latest report, preparing for Ireland’s Changing Climate.
Liftoff
SpaceX rocket orbits Earth for the first time but only completes two of six planned trips around
Series7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: She wrote a book about her husband's death. Then was convicted of his murder.
Artificial Intelligence
'Whoever wins AI wins': Trump dismisses tech chiefs' concerns AI development is moving too fast
Public Health
Large outbreak of aggressive strain of MRSA superbug in Ireland was linked to bouncy castles
August
August 2026
7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: The crime writer who believes he has finally identified the Zodiac Killer
harm reduction
Inside the drug testing lab at Electric Picnic as 'unpredictable' 3-CMC falsely sold as MDMA found
reap what you sow
Have you spotted fallen leaves on the ground? It's because 'false autumn' may be here already
Public Health
No regulation and no large-scale testing: The HSE's drug lab is worried about what's in your vape
The Journal visited a lab where scientists have discovered highly addictive illegal substances in nicotine and CBD vapes.
our stories
From confused birds to 'useless' colanders: Tales of eclipse-watching from across Ireland
Sometimes all it takes is a once-in-a-generation celestial event to bring people together…
Must ReadSolar Eclipse
Irish astronomy fans head abroad to chase total eclipse: 'It’s always been on my bucket list'
Irish astronomy enthusiasts spoke to The Journal about their plans to watch the eclipse from cliffsides, at sea, and in one woman’s case, as the main event of her honeymoon.
Must ReadECLIPSE FEVER
'I'm here nearly two hours': Hundreds queue for last chance to get sold-out eclipse glasses
rare event
Solar eclipse in Ireland: Where's the best spot to experience it, and how can I view it safely?
You won’t see anything like it in Ireland again until 2090 – so here’s all you need to know if you don’t want to miss out on Wednesday’s eclipse.
July
July 2026
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