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Thursday 16 January 2025 Dublin: 10°C
Cautious optimism on future of assisted dying despite omission from Programme for Government
Israeli cabinet meeting on ceasefire deal delayed until tomorrow amid government infighting
The truce would take effect on Sunday and involve the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners.
Assault charge upgraded to murder over Lucan house death
All-Ireland captains, GAA president and The 2 Johnnies set to appear on Late Late Show special
Two women killed by student in knife attack at school in Slovakia
SPOTLIGHT
Voices
Personal accounts and opinions on recent events
Now is the time for action on disability, not talking
Rosaleen McDonagh
'We're waiting for the Donogh O’Malley moment'
Grainne McKenna & Dr Sheila Garrity
Ireland will not move on climate until we have a truly democratic process
Pádraic Fogarty
Five ways your finances could change in 2025
Ralph Benson
Pope Francis using sling after injuring his arm in fall at the Vatican
Analysis: Vague plans and no setting out of 'first 100 days' priorities in new Programme for Government
There are no promises to achieve anything in the first 100 days of office, unlike programme for government documents of the past.
Jeff Bezos' space company launches first rocket into space after years of delay
Attempts to get off the ground earlier this week were scuppered first by technical issues, then by bad weather base.
Australian woman charged with allegedly poisoning her one-year-old baby for online donations
Gardaí investigate evening assault in Dublin city centre
Why has controversy erupted about Gerry Adams possibly getting compensation for internment?
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A dash of Healy Rae won't liven up the government's dry five-year plan
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High Court orders Conor McGregor not to disseminate CCTV footage shown during civil trial
'Lacking transparency and compassion' - Colin Healy lifts lid on FAI exit in blistering statement
Timothée Chalamet fined for riding e-bike to red carpet premiere of Bob Dylan biopic
Once upon a time Timothée Chalamet dressed so fine, rolled up on a Lime and had to pay a fine, didn’t he?
Organisers of Holocaust memorial defend decision to invite President Higgins to deliver keynote speech
Gardaí board suspected drug 'mother ship' in Shannon estuary and arrest suspect
It is believed the drugs shipment is not on the cargo ship and is somewhere in the Atlantic off Kerry – the ship is carrying a legitimate load to a location in Ireland.
Hollyoaks star Paul Danan dies aged 46
Explainer: When will the Gaza ceasefire take effect - and will it last?
Have you noticed a grand stretch in the evenings?
Helen McEntee says powers of arrest for public transport police yet to be 'explored’
Hauliers 'relieved' as Holyhead Port re-opens after weeks of closure
Sorcha Eastwood’s legal team says Andrew Tate is 'trivialising offensive postings' about her
Joe Biden warns of 'oligarchy of extreme wealth' under Donald Trump in dark farewell speech
Under siege in the West Bank: Life and resistance in the shadow of settler violence
Oliver Moore
Dublin City Council's costs overran by almost €40 million on four housing projects
‘These were the rapid-builds that weren’t so rapid and cost a fortune,’ one local councillor told The Journal..
Yesterday
15th January 2025
Conor McGregor accused of sexual assault at NBA game in US civil lawsuit
Three arrested as over serious assault in Monaghan as man (40s) remains in critical condition
Russia strikes Ukraine energy facilities in 'massive' missile and drone attack
Not Like Us: Drake sues Universal Music over diss track by rapper Kendrick Lamar
'It's terrifying': Ukrainian residents in Cork hotel given 'less than one month' to find new home
The most surprising and eyebrow-raising commitments in the Programme for Government
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
US' incoming top diplomat says concerns over China's role at Panama Canal 'very legitimate'
Micheál Martin 'absolutely committed' to serve as Taoiseach until November 2027
Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal declared but Israeli PM still working on 'final details'
The ceasefire is set to take effect on Sunday.
Focus now on who'll be in the new Cabinet and who might get moved up the political ladder
Poland accuses Russia of planning acts of 'air terror' against international airlines