Advertisement

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
Wednesday 20 November 2024 Dublin: 1°C
The Daily Poll
Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?
Snow at the Wicklow Gap today

Wednesday 20 November

Today's Top Stories

Cold Snap

Status Yellow warning for snow and ice takes effect for almost all of the country

A car burning on Parnell Street on 23 November 2023
Sentenced

Dublin riots: Man jailed for 6.5 years for burning Garda car and attacking centre for asylum seekers

The US Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, pictured today
russian reaction

Ukraine reportedly fires UK-supplied missiles into Russia amid fears of 'massive air attack'

File photo of a patrol car
coolock and raheny

21 people to appear in court connected to burglary operation in Dublin

Taoiseach Simon Harris
FactCheck

FactCheck: How many children were waiting more than four months for scoliosis surgery in 2020?

Show more Top Stories
Cold Snap
Status Yellow warning for snow and ice takes effect for almost all of the country
Additionally, six counties will be under two respective Status Orange snow warnings from midnight until midday tomorrow.
Updated 52 mins ago
104k
103
good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
1 hr ago
2.2k
russian reaction
Ukraine reportedly fires UK-supplied missiles into Russia amid fears of 'massive air attack'
Updated 1 hr ago
16.1k
FactCheck
FactCheck: How many children were waiting more than four months for scoliosis surgery in 2020?
As Minister for Health, Simon Harris promised that the number would be zero by the end of 2017.
1 hr ago
3.5k
Sponsored
These stylish designs from Lidl will keep you warm as you stay active through the winter months
Lidl
Nov 20
Ladies’/Men’s Performance Tops
For working out during the winter months, this essential gear is available in sizes small to XL
€12.99
Ladies' Winter Jacket
Prioritise style, comfort and keeping warm with this winter jacket from Lidl
€29.99
Men's Winter Jacket
This winter jacket will protect you from the elements and comes in a range of designs
€29.99
Men's Winter Trousers
These trousers are windproof and waterproof, perfect for braving the cold weather you’re cycling or skiing
€21.99
Ladies' Fleece Jacket
This soft faux-sheepskin jacket is water-repellent and zips up to the chin and comes with pockets
€14.99
Kids' Winter Jacket
This padded jacket offers heat retention to make sure your kids don’t feel the cold
€17.99
Kids' Winter Boots
Available in sizes 7.5-12, these soft padded boots are water-resistant so they won’t soak through
€12.99
Ladies' Winter Trousers
Complete with non-slip snow gaiter, these trousers for anyone who wants to stay active during the winter months
€21.99
Kid's Winter Trousers
These windproof and waterproof trousers are perfect for the kids who just won’t stay inside
€14.99
View all
FactCheck
Explainer: Fine Gael is promising a €1,000 savings account for newborns, will it work?
2 hrs ago
3.3k
SPOTLIGHT
Factchecking the campaign
Our FactCheck team has been assessing the candidates’ claims
GE2024 housing crisis
Examining four claims from the 'Upfront' housing debate
FactCheck
Has the carbon tax led to a reduction in Ireland's emissions?
GE2024 drugs
Where have Fine Gael stood on drug decriminalisation in the past?
FactCheck
Factchecking debate claims on housing, transport and the children's hospital
coolock and raheny
21 people to appear in court connected to burglary operation in Dublin
2 hrs ago
6.6k
diarmuid phelan
Barrister charged with murdering trespasser had won bronze in pistol competitions, court hears
3 hrs ago
7.3k
Irish book awards
Excerpt: Our food history lies in the folds and crevices as much as the grand narratives
Dorothy Cashman & Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire
3 hrs ago
1.7k
6
dublin riots
18 people identified after gardaí release photos from Dublin riot investigation
Updated 4 hrs ago
32.9k
Day 13
Campaign trail at a glance: Parties get scrappy as FG-FF attack SF on its manifesto spending
Updated 4 hrs ago
6.8k
Disability provision
'Exhausting': Senator outlines struggle to find school place for son as FF criticises slow progress
Updated 4 hrs ago
8.8k
68
RIP
Funeral of singer Liam Payne takes place in England
4 hrs ago
9.2k
1916 rising
Campaigners granted judicial review of development plans for Dublin’s Moore Street
5 hrs ago
4.3k
52
Gaza
US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire over lack of link to hostage release
5 hrs ago
2.7k
SPOTLIGHT
Voices
Personal accounts and opinions on recent events
To the politicians…
'The housing crisis has trapped us in adolescence'
Sarah Moran
1000 days into war
This conflict is at a dangerous point now Ukraine is firing US long-range missiles
Tom Clonan
A new White House
Trump's new appointments leave us in no doubt that he will abandon democracy
Bobby McDonagh
I'm a Celebrity…
I'm a Celebrity is back, and the wheels of reality TV keep turning
Louise Bruton
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
5 hrs ago
1.9k
colm fox
Garda detective was under stress from ‘endless’ Regency murder case demands before death, inquest hears
6 hrs ago
9.3k
Sentenced
Dublin riots: Man jailed for 6.5 years for burning Garda car and attacking centre for asylum seekers
6 hrs ago
23.8k
FactCheck
Debunked: Man filmed waving Palestinian flag was a Peaky Blinders fan, not actor Cillian Murphy
6 hrs ago
9.5k
Boom Clap
A brat summer once again: Charli XCX announces Dublin and Belfast shows next year
7 hrs ago
6.6k
42
Investigation
Three men arrested as drugs, Rolex watches and Range Rover seized by gardaí in Galway
7 hrs ago
12.0k
Double trouble
Tánaiste distances himself from comments by Fianna Fáil candidates about asylum seekers
8 hrs ago
12.1k
Central Statistics Office
House prices rise by over 10% in the year to September
8 hrs ago
5.0k
67
High Court
Conor McGregor judge tells jury they must 'stick with what they have' and shouldn't speculate
8 hrs ago
12.5k
RELATED
Conor McGregor's barrister urges jury not to give verdict based on fact they 'may not like' him
19 Nov
Evidence concludes in Conor McGregor case ahead of closing arguments next week
15 Nov
ge2024
Opinion: Foreign Policy must be at the centre of the General Election campaign
Dr Barry Colfer
Updated 8 hrs ago
3.9k
36
GE2024 RTÉ
Taoiseach says Sinn Féin pledge to review RTÉ’s Gaza coverage is a ‘dog whistle to conspiracy theorists’
Updated 9 hrs ago
12.1k
38
GE2024 
FG's Peter Burke describes Michael O'Leary teacher comments controversy a 'media bubble' story
10 hrs ago
5.4k
46
Capel Street
Masked gang smash display cases to rob thousands of euro worth of phones from Dublin shop
Updated 10 hrs ago
19.7k
Trump 2.0
Trump nominates former WWE CEO Linda McMahon to be the new US Education Secretary
10 hrs ago
14.3k
127
Silverstrand
Appeal to fund rescue crews involved in search for woman missing off Galway raises over €200k
10 hrs ago
9.7k
No Fighting Irish
Notre Dame apologises for telling fans not to wear green or shamrocks for Belfast ice hockey visit
11 hrs ago
14.1k
41
GE2024 the race is on
Who's running in your constituency? Find out with The Journal's candidate database
11 hrs ago
73.8k
The Daily Poll
Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?
11 hrs ago
9.2k
25
exception
James McClean receives dispensation to leave pitch via shortest route to tunnel - reports
The 42
13 hrs ago
20.4k
97
Poland
'Rust' to premiere three years after on-set shooting
13 hrs ago
7.8k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Trump appoints a controversal commerce secretary, the US embassy in Kyiv closes amid air attack fears, and Fine Gael has new kids on the block.
Updated 13 hrs ago
4.0k
GE2024 controversies
Simon Harris insists Fine Gael is not on the back foot in election campaign
14 hrs ago
5.9k
Trump presidency
Trump's commerce secretary pick is Howard Lutnick, who wants to end Ireland's trade surplus
15 hrs ago
28.2k
95
GE2024 Running mates
New(ish) kids on the block: Meet the Fine Gael hopefuls trying to hold outgoing TDs' seats
16 hrs ago
9.8k
34
The Morning Lead
'The images are not good': How do people in Dundalk feel about John McGahon’s election bid?
While there was some support for John McGahon, most people felt he shouldn’t be running in the general election.
22 hrs ago
26.2k
Yesterday
19th November 2024
ge2024
To the politicians: 'The housing crisis has trapped us in adolescence'
Sarah Moran
Updated 22 hrs ago
12.6k
71
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