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Friday 3 April 2026 Dublin: 11°C
Air Force
US fighter jet goes down over Iran, one crew rescued by US forces
Iran deployed troops and offered a bounty as it launched a hunt for a US pilot.
storm dave
Met Éireann brings wind warning forward, as Storm Dave sets in over Easter Bank Holiday
scramblers
Ban on scrambler bikes 'effectively unenforceable' without garda pursuit training
Courts
Man appears in court on foot of NI warrant over murder of Robbie Lawlor
public consultation
The government wants you to test out the new 'digital wallet'
Today's news
The Daily Poll
Poll: Should renting out garden pods be allowed and should there be tax relief perks?
Air Force
US fighter jet goes down over Iran, one crew rescued by US forces
Iran deployed troops and offered a bounty as it launched a hunt for a US pilot.
Updated 30 mins ago
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
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scramblers
Ban on scrambler bikes 'effectively unenforceable' without garda pursuit training
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Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
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BEST OF THE BOX
Review: Is Riz Ahmed's new dark comedy Bait worth watching?
Review: Is Riz Ahmed's new dark comedy Bait worth watching?
Our top 5 watches of the weekend
Our top 5 watches of the weekend
Quiz: How much do you really know about The Young Offenders?
Quiz: How much do you really know about The Young Offenders?
Review: Is Riz Ahmed's new dark comedy Bait worth watching?
Our top 5 watches of the weekend
Quiz: How much do you really know about The Young Offenders?
What you need to know about... The Testaments
Poll: What did you make of The Pitt?
Unmissable sport this weekend
See all Domino’s picks
Roads policing
Close to 700 drivers caught speeding in 24 hours, as gardaí hit roads for Bank Holiday
4 hrs ago
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SPOTLIGHT

Focus on Gaza The world's attention is on Iran, but six months on from the start of the ceasefire Gaza lies in ruin and its people face an uncertain future

on the ground
Over 7,000 missing as families search for those buried or detained
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illusion of peace
Ceasefire in name only: Israel's relentless targeting of Palestinians has not stopped
Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne
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detainees
Israel pushes on with its execution bill for Palestinian prisoners
vital gaza aid
This Jordanian warehouse is holding tonnes of aid for Gaza but Israel won't let it through
Clonmel
Visitor restrictions continuing at Tipperary University Hospital to reduce Norovirus spread
4 hrs ago
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Courts
Man appears in court on foot of NI warrant over murder of Robbie Lawlor
5 hrs ago
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public consultation
The government wants you to test out the new 'digital wallet'
6 hrs ago
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DAFT.IE PROPERTY MAGAZINE
A sun-filled family home with a converted attic and plenty of outdoor space in Clonskeagh
Dialann ailse
Comhrá faoin mbás 'nach mbeadh go minic ag athair agus mac' le craoladh ar Luan Cásca
6 hrs ago
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storm dave
Met Éireann brings wind warning forward, as Storm Dave sets in over Easter Bank Holiday
6 hrs ago
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Banbridge
Firefighters save 300 sheep after hay shed catches fire in Down
7 hrs ago
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the wedding episode
Massive in Cork, big in China: Behind the scenes as The Young Offenders mark 10 years on screen
7 hrs ago
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Housing Crisis
Poll: Should renting out garden pods be allowed and should there be tax relief perks?
8 hrs ago
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Wind warning imminent, Trump makes more threats, and politicians call for free public transport.
8 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
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Garda Referral
Tusla has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí over vetting concerns
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Emergency Arrangements
Vulnerable children spending years in Tusla’s temporary Special Emergency Arrangements
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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
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Residential Care
Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'
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up up and away
'It feels great up here': Artemis astronauts blast towards Moon
The astronauts are now on a “free-return” trajectory, which uses the Moon’s gravity to slingshot around it before heading back towards Earth without propulsion.
9 hrs ago
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new music
U2 releases surprise 'Easter Lily' EP of anti-war anthems and personal ballads
9 hrs ago
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CAB
Minister plans major boost to CAB powers to seize crypto-assets
9 hrs ago
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Middle East
Trump says US forces yet to start 'destroying what's left' in Iran
10 hrs ago
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rail works
Here’s how transport services will be disrupted across the country this Easter weekend
10 hrs ago
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storm dave
Wind warning issued for entire country for Saturday as Storm Dave sweeps in
The warning will come into effect for the entire country at 2pm on Saturday.
The Road Safety Authority has urged road users "to take extra care" over the weekend.
The National Severe Weather and Flooding Coordination Group said local authorities "will be responding" in affected areas where needed.
Updated 10 hrs ago
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prison and marginalisation
Crime and class: Who really ends up behind bars in Ireland?
Lynn Ruane
10 hrs ago
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Corcaigh ar gcúl
'Mearbhall' ar eagras Ghaeilge i gcathair Chorcaí taréis diultú na Roinne dá phlean teanga
11 hrs ago
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THE LUAS ISN'T FREE
Calls to make public transport free to help conserve fuel as energy prices soar
“We can’t tax cut our way out of this crisis and every energy crisis,” Labour TD Ciarán Ahern said.
Sophie Finn
17 hrs ago
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RELATED
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tipperary town
Man charged with animal cruelty as part of operation into alleged cock fighting in Tipperary
18 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
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Self-inflicted wound
Low cadet pay is damaging the Defence Forces
Lt Col Conor King
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Puppy farms, sulky racing, fox hunting and hare coursing
Ireland has a major animal cruelty problem
Jennifer Whitmore
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The Bee Guy
This rainy season has nearly washed us away
Paul Handrick - The Bee Guy
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The rise of the Irish sauna
Heat, cold plunges and a new kind of social ritual
Stephen O'Rourke
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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
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Ireland's history
The Irish at the Oscars, over the years
Dr Eoin Kinsella
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B1 bridge
Eight people reported dead and 95 wounded after US strike on Iran's tallest bridge
18 hrs ago
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to the moon
After historic NASA mission launch, Artemis II astronauts given green light for lunar orbit
Updated 19 hrs ago
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Greece
Saharan dust storm turns sky a deep red over holiday island of Crete
19 hrs ago
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Donegal
Gardaí investigating Creeslough explosion submit supplementary file to the DPP
19 hrs ago
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rent hikes
Supporters of Lismore farmers occupy London book shop over Duke of Devonshire rent dispute
19 hrs ago
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Dublin
Five men arrested for failing to stop for gardaí and later being involved in collision with two cars
19 hrs ago
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
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Castlebellingham
Two men arrested after €1m of cannabis seized in Co Louth
20 hrs ago
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another one bites the dust
Prosecution of Trump's foes and Epstein files missteps marked Pam Bondi's turbulent tenure
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Donald Trump has sacked Pam Bondi as US attorney general
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'Washed-up loser lawyer!' - How Pam Bondi's hearing on Epstein descended into yelling and chaos
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Too much talk
‘You have to be serious’: Macron hits out at Trump for ‘unrealist’ statements on Iran war
21 hrs ago
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Belfast
Man arrested in connection with 2020 murder of Robbie Lawlor
Updated 21 hrs ago
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Catholic Church
Why are some Catholics upset at Pope Leo for washing the feet of 12 priests on Holy Thursday?
22 hrs ago
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You're Fired
Donald Trump has sacked Pam Bondi as US attorney general
The US president described the 60-year-old as a "loyal friend".
Deputy attorney general Todd Blanche will take up the role on an interim basis.
Bondi said serving in the role had been "the honor of a lifetime".
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World Cup
FIFA criticised for 'ridiculous' pricing as World Cup final tickets on sale for almost $11k
2 Apr
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