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LIVE: Early tallies show close fight for European seats but confirm Green surge
Many of the races for EU seats are too close to call so we’re expecting a long count.
'Urgent appeal' for Junior and Leaving Cert exam markers
It’s less two weeks until examinations begin.
Wisconsin man sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping 13-year-old and killing her parents
Jake Patterson (21) pleaded guilty to two counts of intentional homicide and one count of kidnapping.
Poll: Will you stay up to watch European and local election results?
Counting is underway across the country.
Buying a car? Here are the pros and cons of each payment option
From PCP to purchase loans, here's what you should know.
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Eamon Ryan: 'I remember our darkest hours, hopefully today will be a good day'
The Green Party could take three seats in the European election.
'We had a few beers and Paul was crying on the tour bus. He kept saying: I cannot believe I've won an All-Ireland'
With six All-Irelands, 10 Leinster titles, five National Leagues and four consecutive All-Stars, Paul Flynn is set to be remembered as one of Dublin’s all-time greats.
Almost two-thirds of voters in favour of united Ireland, exit poll results show
65% of voters polled indicated they’d vote in favour of such a proposal.
No dedicated Transport Police yet as Minister says extra garda cash 'undoubtedly' benefits transport policing
Unions and the opposition have called for a dedicated transport police.
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Here’s everything you need to know as you start your weekend.
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Europe's gym economy is thriving. Here's how Ireland is shaping up
Living the dream, surviving the pain: has it all been worth it for Alan Moore?
From the Premier League to the depths of depression and back again: David Sneyd spends a weekend with the former Ireland international and his family in their Yorkshire home.
'A Crying Shame': UK front pages react to Theresa May's resignation
May made the announcement in an emotional statement outside 10 Downing Street yesterday morning.
'I don't think it worked': Micheál Martin isn't too happy about the crowded line ups for this week's TV debates
Martin has suggested a ‘threshold’ for candidates might be used the next time around.
Opinion: For wheelchair users taking public transport is like playing roulette
The issues with public transport mean that I don’t get out of the house very much. It also limits my options in terms of employment, writes Niamh Ní Ruari.
At least 19 students die in fire at college in India
The cause of the fire is not yet known.
Bord na Móna could take up responsibility for growing Ireland's medicinal cannabis supply Exclusive
Junior Minister Sean Canney has discussed the prospect with the company’s management.
'We don't want to be a dejected dressing room again, especially so soon after'
Tadhg Furlong and Leinster have one final shot at glory for the season at Celtic Park this evening.
The nation has voted - now here's your guide to when we'll find out the results
It probably will be after the weekend when we find out who fills what seats.
Yesterday’s News
Leo Varadkar among the crowds as Spice Girls kick off tour in Dublin
The concert has almost 60,000 in Croke Park.
GAA to take part in next month's Dublin Pride Parade for the first time
Referee David Gough confirmed the GAA has accepted an invitation to take part in the annual Pride festival.
Exit poll shows Greens will top European poll in Dublin amid big gains for the party
The exit poll has Ciarán Cuffe on 23%, with Fine Gael’s Frances Fitzgerald on 14%.
Dundalk's lucky strike in the 90th minute keeps the champions on top
Against his former club St Patrick’s Athletic, Sean Hoare scored the only goal at Oriel Park.
'We’re one of the leaders in Europe': An inside look at how your plastic gets recycled
We joined Repak’s Team Green to learn how it all happens.
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Two detectives who lost submachine gun in Dublin should not be disciplined, says Gsoc
The firearm was lost on 10 July 2018 and was handed in to Store Street Garda Station by a member of the public.
Irishman shot and killed by police in Germany
The incident happened in the city of Hamburg on Wednesday.
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Voters go to polling stations, the end of Prime Minister Theresa May, and the Spice Girls return to the stage.
Met Police's Simon Byrne appointed as new PSNI Chief Constable
The former chief constable George Hamilton is retiring at the end of June.
'It'll be 23 of us against 40,000': Sexton taking lesson from Saracens for raid in Glasgow's back garden
Leinster’s captain is ready to make a mark after a not-very-enjoyable stint on the bench last week.
Multiple injuries after parcel bomb explodes near bakery in Lyon
French President Emmanuel Macron said it appeared that there were no fatalities.
Your complete guide to TheJournal.ie's election and referendum coverage this weekend
We’ll keep you covered as counts take place on Saturday and Sunday.
Turnout picks up in final hours of voting in elections and divorce referendum
Polling stations close at 10pm tonight.
Thousands of Irish schoolchildren join strike to demand government action on climate change
It follows a strike held by schoolchildren in Ireland earlier this year.
Search for Trinity College professor ended as second Irishman dies climbing Everest
Séamus Lawless and Kevin Hynes have both died on the mountain.
Grassroots Tories will have a huge role to play in choosing their next leader - here's how the contest works
Following Theresa May’s departure, how will the Conservative Party choose its leader?
Know Your Sport? Take our weekly quiz
How closely were you paying attention to the sports headlines this week?
The 5 at 5: Friday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Gardaí seize MDMA, cocaine and cannabis in Dublin searches
Four men were arrested in the separate operations.
Complaint made to gardaí over alleged electoral fraud in Sligo
Sligo County Council said it will assist the gardaí with any enquiries it makes in relation to the investigation.
'For any individuals that I did offend, I apologise to them' - Cullen
Leinster boss Leo Cullen has apologised for his comments about Glasgow being Rangers supporters.
'143km in 100 zone': Gardaí catch 130 speeding drivers on national slow down day
A 24-hour speed enforcement operation got underway at 7am today.
'Three hours of jiggling butts': Cannes film sparks scandal over its depiction of women's bodies
The film was directed by Abdellatif Kechiche, who directed Blue Is The Warmest Colour.
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Poll: Will you stay up to watch European and local election results?
BALLOT BOXES ARE being opened throughout the country as counting in the European and local elections gets underway.
It’s likely to take some time, however, before results are known with information indicating that counting will continue until midnight tonight.
We’ll have breakouts of the biggest stories as they happen throughout the day, with live coverage from correspondents throughout the country.
As well as updates, we’ll also post live count updates of each area and constituency on Twitter, so follow us on @TheJournal_ie if you haven’t already.
Today we’re asking: Will you stay up to watch European and local election results?
Poll Results:
No (402)
Yes (142)
I don't know (17)
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Doctors feared I’d never walk again but resilience played a part in my recovery
By Billy Hedderman
Following a freak surfing accident, I was paralysed from the neck down, writes Billy Hedderman.
Ailbhe Smyth: Why Irish activists are going to continue their campaign for abortion rights
By Ailbhe Smyth
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