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.

€2 a Month €5 a Month One-off amount
Tuesday 17 March 2026 Dublin: 13°C
Live Blog
Breakfast done, Martin now heads to his Oval Office meeting with Trump
Stay with us for the latest.
Ali Larijani
Israel says it has killed Iran's national security chief
The Morning Lead
Formal garda complaints to be made over three Irish accounts linked to racist abuse of Edogbo
IRA membership trial
Gerry Adams calls British ignorance of Irish history 'shocking' in opening evidence to UK court
Slainte
Your guide to St Patrick's Day events around Ireland today
Today's news
The Daily Poll
What are you doing this Paddy's Day?
Joseph Kent
US counter-terrorism chief appointed by Trump resigns over war in Iran
4 mins ago
1
Afghanistan
Up to 400 people reported dead after Kabul hospital hit by strike blamed on Pakistan
7 mins ago
0
0
the big breakfast
US vice president JD Vance urged to visit Ireland by Taoiseach during Washington DC breakfast
36 mins ago
2.0k
13
Live Blog
Breakfast done, Martin now heads to his Oval Office meeting with Trump
Stay with us for the latest.
1 hr ago
16.0k
28
In Pictures
Here's how St Patrick's Day is being celebrated across Ireland
1 hr ago
2.1k
2
Middle East
Fresh explosions in Dubai and Doha as Israel launches 'wide-scale' strikes on Tehran
The UAE shut down its airspace as the military reported it was “responding to missile and drone threats” from Iran.
Updated 1 hr ago
11.6k
RELATED
Taoiseach says Ireland won’t be getting involved in Trump plan to secure Strait of Hormuz
16 Mar
‘This didn’t just happen last week’: Rising fuel prices push motorists to fill up in the North
12 Mar
SPOTLIGHT

The Oscars Jessie Buckley wins on a special night for Ireland in Hollywood  

KERRY GOLD
Jessie Buckley becomes Ireland first Best Actress winner
86
winners all
All the winners as One Battle After Another bags six awards
9
getting political
Javier Bardem's 'Free Palestine' call and the other newsy bits
55
the style
All the best gúnas and tuxes from the 98th Academy Awards
19
AVATAR
Dubliner Richard Baneham wins his third Visual Effects Oscar
4
In Memoriam
Emotional moments as Hollywood remembers lost greats
7
When in America
Taoiseach quizzed on negative Irish media coverage of US relations during Fox News interview
1 hr ago
10.9k
34
IRA membership trial
Gerry Adams calls British ignorance of Irish history 'shocking' in opening evidence to UK court
Updated 1 hr ago
4.8k
On The Dotted Line
Irish rugby players Bundee Aki, Dan Sheehan and Josh van der Flier given new contracts by IRFU
The 42
2 hrs ago
3.3k
1
Ali Larijani
Israel says it has killed Iran's national security chief
4 hrs ago
5.4k
Cork City
Appeal for witnesses as man dies after stabbing in Cork
5 hrs ago
6.7k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Gardaí investigate suspected stabbing in Cork, Martin set for White House visit – and warm, sunny weather on the way.
Updated 6 hrs ago
1.7k
Galway
President Connolly pays tribute to folk singer Dolores Keane, who died at 72
Updated 6 hrs ago
42.3k
51
The Daily Poll
What are you doing this Paddy's Day?
6 hrs ago
13.3k
76
Slainte
Your guide to St Patrick's Day events around Ireland today
Here is your one-stop-shop for events happening across Irish cities today
Updated 6 hrs ago
9.7k
snakes alive
Temperatures are set to hit as high as 18 degrees this week (but not today, obviously)
6 hrs ago
13.5k
15
investigates

Investigations from our team this year

Residential Care
Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'
34
Social Housing
Councils taking enforcement action against private developers over social housing
70
Suicide Prevention
Hundreds of people died by suspected suicide after recent contact with HSE services
Emergency Arrangements
Vulnerable children spending years in Tusla’s temporary Special Emergency Arrangements
38
Garda Referral
Tusla has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí over vetting concerns
38
Threats in Court
A death threat and panic buttons: Ireland’s courts are seeing increased aggression
26
visiting ukraine
It turns out Sean Penn had a pretty good excuse for not showing up to collect his Oscar
7 hrs ago
30.6k
18
ireland funds
Enda Kenny says we can't let St Patrick's Day White House visit 'slip from our hands'
Micheál Martin heads to the White House today to meet with Donald Trump.
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
Updated 7 hrs ago
21.1k
69
new research
Ireland’s cultural moment: A new generation of artists and storytellers reshapes Irish identity
Finian Murphy
8 hrs ago
2.2k
23
PodcastThe 42FM
How those who sent racist abuse to Edwin Edogbo could be caught
The Morning Lead
Formal garda complaints to be made over three Irish accounts linked to racist abuse of Edogbo
One suspected account holder is believed to be a member of an Irish rugby club.
14 hrs ago
34.9k
80
Yesterday
16th March 2026
Dublin Derby
Tension at Tolka after pre-match flare-up but Shels v Bohs ends in stalemate
The 42
reports from Tolka Park
16 hrs ago
6.6k
8
New York
Zohran Mamdani says he hasn't 'thought enough' about whether he supports a United Ireland
16 hrs ago
16.4k
64
Investigation
Man (30s) dies in suspected stabbing in Cork
16 hrs ago
18.9k
white house visit
Taoiseach 'looking forward' to meeting Trump but don't expect Martin to rock the boat
Micheál Martin said he is looking forward to his meeting with the US president.
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
17 hrs ago
8.0k
70
Quiz
Quiz: How much do you know about these famous people who share the same name?
17 hrs ago
17.8k
13
VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

An act of war
Trump’s war on Iran is a death blow to the rules-based order
Tom Clonan
112
Trump’s Iran gamble
Could this be the war that splits MAGA?
Marion McKeone
81
Puppy farms, sulky racing, fox hunting and hare coursing
Ireland has a major animal cruelty problem
Jennifer Whitmore
83
Dublin’s soul for sale
The battle to save the city’s nightlife, culture and spaces
Andrea Horan
41
The Irish For
Baby names – Rían’s fada and the myth of the ‘neutral’ name
Darach Ó Séaghdha
20
The Bee Guy
This rainy season has nearly washed us away
Paul Handrick - The Bee Guy
17
Getting fit in middle age
The physio says it's never too late to get those weights going
Stephen O'Rourke
5
Havana
Trump vows to 'take' Cuba as the island reels from US-imposed oil embargo
17 hrs ago
15.8k
79
Witness appeal
Man (20s) seriously injured after being hit by car in Cashel
17 hrs ago
8.2k
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
19 hrs ago
8.2k
strait of hormuz
Trump wants more enthusiasm from US allies for mission to secure Strait of Hormuz
Global oil prices have surged by 40 to 50% as Iran attacks shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
19 hrs ago
8.6k
83
Dublin
Cyclist (70s) killed in Balbriggan crash with truck
Updated 19 hrs ago
19.8k
psychiatrist notes
The hidden wounds of war: How PTSD and trauma from conflict can present and be treated
Dr Stephen McWilliams
20 hrs ago
2.4k
2
St Patrick's Day
Tánaiste says Conor McGregor 'the very worst of us' amid reports MMA fighter is in Washington
20 hrs ago
54.6k
112
Daena Walsh
Man charged with the murder of his partner denies trying to dismember her body
20 hrs ago
8.6k
Courts
Man jailed after using US citizenship to buy guns legally in America to re-sell them in Ireland
21 hrs ago
12.4k
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
21 hrs ago
2.4k
Summer 2026
Minister leaves door open for pubs to open late if Ireland makes it to the World Cup
Jane Matthews
reports from Boston
22 hrs ago
27.9k
51
Middle East
Iranian players head for Oman as five squad members drop plans to seek asylum in Australia
22 hrs ago
8.4k
fuel costs
Martin says cost-of-living measures are being considered, but he's wary of 'raising expectations'
22 hrs ago
12.9k
61
London
Gerry Adams may have 'deluded' himself over IRA membership, High Court hears
23 hrs ago
10.2k
1
2
3
4
5
Next Articles
The Journal supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie