Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

GOOD EVENING

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

EVERY WEEKDAY EVENING, TheJournal.ie brings you the five stories you need to know as you head home for the day.

1. #TOWER OF SONG: Tributes have been paid from across the world to Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen who died overnight aged 82.

2. #TRUMP WINS: A third night of demonstrations is being planned after two nights of protests in the US following the election of Donald Trump as president.

3. #PRICE RISE: The cost of health insurance looks set to rise from next April after the government announced plans to increase the levy on most plans by 10%.

4, #TICKET SCANDAL: The inquiry into the sale of Irish Olympic tickets wants to hear from members of the public about their experience of buying tickets.

5. #LATE LATE: An appearance by controversial TV personality Katie Hopkins on tonight’s Late Late Show is to go ahead despite hundreds of complaints to the broadcaster.

Your Voice
Readers Comments
1
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.