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Sunday 8 December 2024 Dublin: 4°C
Young man hospitalised in critical condition following e-scooter crash in Kerry
Sitdown Sunday: 'Many of you could be where we are' - a writer's account of being homeless in the US
'Nothing is permanent': PBP's Gino Kenny considering next move after two terms in Dáil
Syrian rebels declare Assad has been overthrown after capturing Damascus
The declaration was announced shortly after claims emerged that President Assad had fled the country to an undisclosed location.
Storm Darragh: Thousands still without power as repairs may take 'a number of days'
SPOTLIGHT
Winners and losers
Who are the big winners from the general election, and who’s counting the cost?
full house
Here's everyone who has been elected to the 34th Dáil
Not returning
All the TDs we're bidding farewell to after they lost their seats
out on top
Micheál Martin set to become Taoiseach for a second time
analysis
Health and disability ministers lost their seats. One reason for it is all politics is local
Law and order in Ireland: 'Our new government must now avoid policing by press release'
John O'Brien
Exit payments: 26 TDs who lost their seats could cost the State €1.3 million over the next year
It adds to an existing bill of €3.9 million for TDs who already said they would not run again, as revealed by The Journal Investigates.
This beautifully reimagined Georgian coach house in Dublin 16 could be yours for €2,200,000
Yesterday
7th December 2024
Connacht comfortably beat Zebre in Challenge Cup
Quiz: How well do you know the Home Alone films?
More woe for Ruben Amorim's Man United
Opinion: Dublin's North inner city's issues must be resolved at the root cause once and for all
Glen Kearney
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
World leaders gather to celebrate reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral
Munster earn bonus-point victory over 13-man Stade Francais in Champions Cup opener
Storm Darragh: 175,000 premises still without power as work to restore water, power and service continues
A Status Orange wind warning remains in place for the entire country.
According to ESB Powercheck, 175,000 homes, businesses and farms remain without power, and there have been numerous reports of fallen trees and debris on the roads.
In Co Antrim, power generation facility EP Ballylumford reported damage to one of its chimneys resulting in a pause in operations.
SPOTLIGHT
South Sudan
Niall O’Connor reports on the ‘forgotten’ African crisis.
Cholera fears
Fears cholera will 'explode' as cases take hold among refugees fleeing war
renk hospital
Medics battle to save infant lives in swamped South Sudan hospital
goal director
Aid boss John Rynne: 'The maps drawn in colonial times are starting to erode'
at the border
'They've nothing': Aid workers struggle to save lives at edge of war-torn Sudan
Dublin City Council refuses planning permission to 100 bedroom Baggot Street hotel after objections
At least four dead after explosion devastates apartment block in the Netherlands
Syria rebels have reached suburbs of Damascus, says opposition as government denies withdrawing
Taoiseach leads tributes to former Fine Gael TD Andrew Boylan following his death at age 85
Healy-Raes and Paul Gogarty join forces with Independent Ireland in Dáil technical grouping
FBI announce $50,000 reward for information on healthcare CEO killer as manhunt continues
Man arrested in connection with assault of woman in Kildare car park released without charge
Did you watch the Late Late Toy Show last night?
South Korean President Yoon’s impeachment vote fails after ruling party boycott
SPOTLIGHT
Voices
Personal accounts and opinions on recent events
A slim majority is not the worst thing for a government
Johnny Fallon
Climate Change hasn’t gone away, you know
Oisín Coghlan
This election exposed disability services for what they are — the scandal of our age
Tom Clonan
Was President Biden wrong to pardon his son?
Larry Donnelly
Plans to triple size of former U2 Hotel, The Clarence, to be lodged in the coming days
Three arrested in Meath as gardaí investigate crime gang suspected of burglaries nationwide
Trump marks return to world stage for Notre Dame cathedral reopening in Paris
All rail services suspended in the North with multiple road closures across the country
Merseyside derby postponed due to Storm Darragh
Surrealing in the Years: Tired five-second hoist a perfect symbol of Irish political climate
Carl Kinsella
Back in the game? Ciarán Cuffe is bidding to become co-leader of the European Greens today
'Sure why not round it up to an even four hundy?': Complaints to OPW over €336k Oireachtas bike shed
Toy Show brings songs and stories, surprise guests and goat yoga
The Journal was liveblogging all the best moments from the show.
Promise of Toy Show's Home Alone theme goes unfulfilled as Patrick Kielty emerges unscathed
Toy Show, you’ve done it again.
Last week
1st December 2024 - 7th December 2024
'A legend': Tributes as showband star Dickie Rock dies aged 88
Storm Darragh: 'Shelter in place' warnings for areas covered by Status Red advisories
Rain will spread across the country from the west and will be heavy at times.
Here's What Happened Today: Friday