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Friday 20 February 2026 Dublin: 10°C
EU calls for stability after US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping global tariffs
The court found that current US legislature “does not authorise the President to impose tariffs”.
Laya Healthcare customers face third round of price hikes in space of 12 months
Labour says minister 'as clear as muck' on SNA debacle, as interviewer left visibly frustrated
Judge accuses Enoch Burke of trying to 'bulldoze your way through every judge in the country'
'Now he's sweating': How the UK papers are covering Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest
Today's news
Promoter defends K-pop concert touring Ireland after parents complain about last night's show
EU calls for stability after US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping global tariffs
The court found that current US legislature “does not authorise the President to impose tariffs”.
'You took my life away': Man jailed for 20 years for sexual abuse of five of his children
Man found guilty of murdering his friend as jury rejects claim stabbing was done in self-defence
Fisherman to stand trial for allegedly stabbing two colleagues on boat off the Donegal coast
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
SPOTLIGHT

A break from the weather

unforgettable ire
U2 are back writing songs about Big Topics – here's what the world makes of them
69
claire byrne
‘You'll get a kick in the bum if you think you're bigger than others in Ireland’
56
winter olympics
Meet the Irish man creating the magic slopes of the Olympic Games in Italy
3
on a break
Quiz: Test your knowledge of these on-screen couples
9
pitt slop
No, that's probably NOT Brad Pitt drinking a pint in your local
10
late to the party
What will the arrival of HBO Max mean for Sky customers in Ireland?
21
Laya Healthcare customers face third round of price hikes in space of 12 months
Judge accuses Enoch Burke of trying to 'bulldoze your way through every judge in the country'
Calls issued for increased Garda presence in Dublin city centre after attack leaves man critical
A restored Victorian masterpiece in the heart of Dun Laoghaire for almost €2.5 million
Ireland's Ben Lynch makes history in qualifying for Winter Olympics freestyle skiing final
Labour says minister 'as clear as muck' on SNA debacle, as interviewer left visibly frustrated
The junior minister for special education was unable to say what will happen to schools in September on radio this morning.
Man charged after cannabis worth €183k found in baggage of passenger arriving from Thailand
Pedestrian in his 60s killed after being struck by lorry in Co Tipperary
Kick off the rugby weekend with the pick of our Six Nations coverage
Protest planned at FAI headquarters over Ireland's Nations League matches against Israel
VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

The battle to save the city’s nightlife, culture and spaces
Andrea Horan
41
Ireland has a major animal cruelty problem
Jennifer Whitmore
72
The hard edge of Trump’s immigration policy now tests Irish America
Larry Donnelly
67
It could make Irish savings work harder, if done properly
Nick Charalambous
69
Supporting Ukraine doesn't mean short-changing Ireland
Barry Cowen
Do you believe in aliens?
Epstein estate agrees to settle victim claims for up to $35m
Man (30s) arrested after €730,000 worth of cannabis seized in Dublin
Met Éireann issues Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for four counties
'Now he's sweating': How the UK papers are covering Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest
The former prince left police custody last night around 11 hours after he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Iran warns US bases 'legitimate targets' if Trump follows through on attack threats
Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane dies aged 53 after motor neurone disease diagnosis
Taoiseach heading to Cambridge University today to mark new Irish history post
Minister wants State to acquire land amounting to size of Killarney National Park every year
In an interview with The Journal, the Minister of State for Nature talks about how he plans to significantly grow Ireland’s nature reserves between now and 2030, and pay farmers to be more sustainable.
Yesterday
19th February 2026
Iran officials sentence British couple to 10 years in prison for espionage
Trump accuses Obama of spilling ‘classified’ secrets on aliens
investigates

Our team exposes issues with Ireland's care system

Emergency Arrangements
Vulnerable children spending years in Tusla’s temporary Special Emergency Arrangements
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Residential Care
Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'
34
Missing in Care
Child in Tusla care reported missing 274 times in a single year
Anti-immigration activist Philip Dwyer avoids jail over altercation during election campaign
Bono warns against Irish 'high horse' as U2 release song for murdered Palestinian activist
E-scooter injuries at Tallaght Hospital nearly doubled in a single year
Here's what happened today: Thursday
Trailer for new Toy Story film shows the toys fearing redundancy due to electronic tablet
Mortgage advisor: Hoping to buy a home in Ireland? Stop trying to second-guess the market
Conor McGowan
Trump kicks off his 'Board of Peace', which he says will be 'looking over' the United Nations
Man 'bullied' Ryanair staff and assaulted officer at steps of plane, court hears
Man who forced woman to take abortion pills jailed for nine years
Gardaí seek help identifying man left in critical condition after late-night Temple Bar attack
The male, whose age is unknown, is being treated at Beaumont Hospital.
Apple is opening its first permanent office in Dublin this year, and there's space for 300 staff