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The Morning Lead
'Entertainment isn't just for better-off people in D4': Our readers are divided on dodgy boxes
There were mixed views from The Journal readers on illegal streaming.
Ukraine
McEntee begins visit to Kyiv for high level meetings and to mark Bucha massacre anniversary
simon says
Simon Harris will outline details of major savings and investing plan later today
Minimum Wage
More employers availing of lower youth rates as minimum wage goes up, report finds
Middle East
Trump says US is negotiating with Iran’s parliamentary speaker - who denies talks
Today's news
The Daily Poll
How many streaming services do you subscribe to?
Good Morning
The 8 at 8 Dodgy boxes, Helen McEntree in Kyiv, and details of savings and investments plan to be outlined.
50 mins ago
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en français
Air Canada chief to step down after row over not speaking French
1 hr ago
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Man on the Moon
Countdown under way for first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years
1 hr ago
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Middle East
Trump says US is negotiating with Iran’s parliamentary speaker - who denies talks
1 hr ago
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Aughnacloy
PSNI appeal for information on 1973 murder of 18-year-old Marian Beattie in Co Tyrone
2 hrs ago
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simon says
Simon Harris will outline details of major savings and investing plan later today
2 hrs ago
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Minimum Wage
More employers availing of lower youth rates as minimum wage goes up, report finds
2 hrs ago
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Ukraine
McEntee begins visit to Kyiv for high level meetings and to mark Bucha massacre anniversary
The Journal has travelled to Ukraine and will be reporting from the country over the coming days.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Ukraine.
8 hrs ago
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The Morning Lead
'Entertainment isn't just for better-off people in D4': Our readers are divided on dodgy boxes
There were mixed views from The Journal readers on illegal streaming.
Jane Matthews
8 hrs ago
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Yesterday
30th March 2026
rise of the robots
Melania and the robot: Humanoids are here, but they can’t replace humanity
Adriana Casserly
Updated 8 hrs ago
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Murder Investigation
Three people arrested over suspected murder of William Delaney released without charge
Updated 10 hrs ago
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Catholic Church
White House defends prayer for ‘violence’ after Pope says God doesn’t listen to ‘those who wage war’
10 hrs ago
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John Stephens
Fianna Fáil confirm candidate to try claim party's first Dublin Central seat since Bertie Ahern
10 hrs ago
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off air
Scott Mills sacked from BBC Radio 2 over 'historic relationship’ allegation, according to UK media
Updated 11 hrs ago
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
11 hrs ago
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birthday present
'The best gift': Celine Dion announces comeback three years on from autoimmune diagnosis
11 hrs ago
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Witness appeal
Woman (90s) dies following two-vehicle collision in Armagh
12 hrs ago
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investigates

Investigations from our team this year

Threats in Court
A death threat and panic buttons: Ireland’s courts are seeing increased aggression
27
Garda Referral
Tusla has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí over vetting concerns
39
Emergency Arrangements
Vulnerable children spending years in Tusla’s temporary Special Emergency Arrangements
41
Suicide Prevention
Hundreds of people died by suspected suicide after recent contact with HSE services
Social Housing
Councils taking enforcement action against private developers over social housing
61
Residential Care
Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'
36
West Bank
Israeli MPs pass bill allowing death penalty for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks
Updated 13 hrs ago
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tipperary town
Gardaí seize items linked to alleged cock fighting in Tipperary
13 hrs ago
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Fiosrú
Garda watchdog investigating sudden death of a man in Co Westmeath on Saturday
13 hrs ago
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iran execution
Dublin relatives worry for jailed man facing execution in Iran after alleged torture
13 hrs ago
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Courts
Two men appear in court accused of €6,400 drone drug delivery to Cloverhill Prison
14 hrs ago
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Energy Crisis
Tánaiste: No plans to tweak remote working or travel advice during energy crisis
14 hrs ago
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Middle East
Two UN peacekeepers killed in south Lebanon, the second fatal incident in the last 24 hours
UNIFIL said the attack “may constitute a war crime”.
A third peacekeeper was severely injured in the incident, and a fourth was also hurt.
Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee has said all Irish personnel serving with UNIFIL are "safe and fully accounted for".
France's foreign minister has condemned the attack and requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council.
14 hrs ago
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Exploitation
Man charged in Sweden for selling wife to 120 men
14 hrs ago
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
16 hrs ago
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Special Criminal Court
Man (49) charged with the 2006 murder of Denis Donaldson in Co Donegal
Updated 17 hrs ago
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VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

Teen social media ban
Protecting kids online shouldn’t mean killing privacy
Andrea Horan
32
Self-inflicted wound
Low cadet pay is damaging the Defence Forces
Lt Col Conor King
24
Puppy farms, sulky racing, fox hunting and hare coursing
Ireland has a major animal cruelty problem
Jennifer Whitmore
83
The Bee Guy
This rainy season has nearly washed us away
Paul Handrick - The Bee Guy
17
The rise of the Irish sauna
Heat, cold plunges and a new kind of social ritual
Stephen O'Rourke
30
The Mental Load
The parenting work that no one sees, mostly done by women
Niamh O'Reilly
Fast fashion
Donating a bag to a charity shop won't fix Ireland's big clothing problem
Solene Schirrer
20
Ireland's history
The Irish at the Oscars, over the years
Dr Eoin Kinsella
3
Energy Crisis
What are other countries doing to save energy and combat rising fuel costs?
17 hrs ago
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FactCheck
Debunked: Tony Holohan says health claims falsely attributed to him could cause ‘genuine harm’
17 hrs ago
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good news
Public invited to make nominations for Dublin city's Lord Mayor's Awards for the first time
18 hrs ago
3.8k
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Reparations
Ireland abstains in UN vote on slavery over concerns about 'hierarchy of atrocities'
18 hrs ago
10.3k
honoured
'Hasta La Vista Belfast': Arnold Schwarzenegger receives honorary degree from Ulster University
Schwarzenegger, 78, said it was “unbelievable” to be back in the city 60 years after his first visit.
18 hrs ago
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Iran
Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's oil-rich Kharg island if no deal reached 'shortly'
Updated 19 hrs ago
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Tax Relief
Concerns that landlords could 'rack and stack' poor quality garden cabins under new rules
The government pitched the idea of modular units in gardens for family members last year, but has now decided to change tack.
19 hrs ago
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the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait
Explainer: Another critical oil Strait is at risk as the Houthis enter the war
Oil prices have spiked as Houthi rebels target the Red Sea.
19 hrs ago
7.6k
43
Courts
Tanning salon run by sister of Conor McGregor fined for selling sunbed treatment to 16-year-old
20 hrs ago
15.1k
inflation once again
Surge in energy prices due to Iran war pushes Irish inflation rate to 3.6%
20 hrs ago
3.8k
18
The Daily Poll
How many streaming services do you subscribe to?
22 hrs ago
20.9k
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Lesson Learned
Speeding drivers face 'Kids' Court' at schools across Northern Ireland
23 hrs ago
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Lebanon
Taoiseach says Irish troops safe as peacekeepers killed and injured in escalation of violence
Updated 23 hrs ago
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