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Debunked: Claims ‘15-minute cities’ are a totalitarian scheme resurface after Hong Kong fire
Last year
2025
More needs to be done to help Ireland's nightclubs, says Galway DJ
Debunked: A viral chart comparing the finances of Irish and migrant apprentices is false
Postal services around the world are suspending parcel deliveries to the US - here's why
Donald Trump’s removal of a tax exemption has caused uncertainty and is likely to lead to disruption and higher prices for US consumers.
How two Irish school friends made a viral song in one week
Weight loss injections become more attainable as they enter beauty clinics
Thérapie Health is providing a doctor-led obesity treatment injection programme.
Doctors and patients welcome the move as it increases access to the medication.
Experts and patients have said the cost of the medication, which ranges up to €475 monthly, can be a significant barrier.
Lidl store on Fair City set delisted from Google Maps after woman tried to shop there
Donohoe asserts Government was 'honest' about future of cost-of-living supports during election
Sinn Féin seeking centre of excellence for endometriosis care as women 'being failed'
'It will be hot enough to be dangerous': How to mind yourself during this weekend's heatwave
Experts are advising people to take extra precautions to protect themselves, their families and their pets.
A man has survived the Air India plane crash, his family confirm
Skin-care routine videos commonly show 'harmful' (and expensive) regimens for children
Ireland seeking that EU avoid implementing counter tariffs on the US, cabinet to hear
Why interest rate cuts are good news for Irish homeowners - but likely no help for buyers
The 'cathedral of crap' and Trinity Campanile among 2025 contenders for Ireland's favourite building
'Look, 40% of the southeast have Norman names': Browne defends William the Conqueror millennium
Ex-Taoiseach Leo Varadkar joins singer Lyra on RTÉ's new adventure show tonight
Sitdown Sunday: The men who escaped Alcatraz
Leaving Cert examiners offer €100,000 contract to research how AI can be used to correct papers
Seanad told increases in students given reduced school hours is 'a proper scandal'
Weight-loss drug Wegovy now available in Ireland
Fontaines D.C. win International Group Brit award while Charli XCX's Brat secures five trophies
Avoiding the pensions timebomb may mean making retirement older - but exactly how old?
Financial advisor: Thinking of retiring? Here are the things to consider...
Leah McMahon
Doireann Garrihy 'didn't know' about last year's 2FM host exodus before high-profile departures
We need to talk about the daily struggle of parenting with ADHD
Karen Beckett
Analysis of remote work: 'It's not in decline - demand is higher than ever'
Graham Harron
Housing limbo: 'I've moved house 13 times in the past 10 years'
Maria Kelly
Hot school meals: They're so important, but we could be offering much better food
Dr Catherine Conlon
Emilia Pérez leads Oscar nominations as Kneecap miss out
GPO ‘totally unsuitable’ for use as a soup kitchen says An Post, amid calls to open its doors
It'll be grand, sure: Irish people are the most optimistic citizens in Europe
Vape safety and testing big Irish heads: What to expect at this year's Young Scientist
Elections, Eurovision and Fine Gael departures: The most read articles on The Journal in 2024
A look at the top 20 stories on TheJournal.ie last year.
All time
'Heart, Be at Peace' by Donal Ryan named the An Post Irish Book of the Year
Sitdown Sunday: Walk on air against your better judgement - what Seamus Heaney gave me
Housewife of the Year shows an Ireland of the past - but one within touching distance of today
'Don't worry about me': TV host Davina McCall speaks about brain surgery to remove tumour
Saoirse Ronan hopes viral Graham Norton Show moment will spark discussions about women's safety