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2025
High demand for Irish passports from US-applicants, with jump in UK requests post Brexit
Snap happy tourists harming seals by picking up pups for selfies and flying drones
Tourists visiting the Great Blasket Island are causing ‘almost daily’ incidents’ leading to seals abandoning young, The Journal Investigates can reveal.
Low flying drones disturbing protected colony
Expert warns of serious consequences of human disturbance
Calls for beach closure during critical pupping time
Israeli military approves plan for new offensive as South Sudan denies Gaza relocation reports
Where is the government storing all its ‘vital data’? In a centre in Co Kildare, of course
New IRA had planned earlier attack on PSNI detective John Caldwell, court told
Ronan Keating calls for stronger penalties for fatal road offences after his brother's death
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Man deported from Ireland on Nigeria flight earlier this year wins appeal to return
President Higgins backs Mary Robinson’s comments warning governments of ‘complicity’ in genocide
Dublin woman sets off for Papua New Guinea in bid to climb world's highest volcanos
There was an unpleasant smell around Waterford city this week. The EPA has confirmed the source
'I'm leaving this country': Migrant workers call for immediate action in wake of attacks
Migrant workers protested outside of the Department of the Taoiseach today and handed in a petition demanding action in relation to recent attacks.
Trump says second meeting with both Zelensky and Putin has 'very good chance' of happening
UK Foreign Secretary refers himself to watchdog after fishing with Vance without a licence
Gang leader thought to be linked to kidnap of Irishwoman is placed on FBI ‘Most Wanted’ list
Jimmy Cherizier is a former officer in the Haitian National Police and currently the leader of Viv Ansanm.
Harris agrees to meet parents of child who died after waiting years for scoliosis surgery
Around 2,150 jobs at risk as Claire’s Accessories appoints administrators
Ireland is seventh most expensive country for mortgages in the eurozone
Ex-SDLP leader Colum Eastwood says he rejected a knighthood ... using 'strong language'
HSE condemns 'racist abuse and assaults' targeting Indian community in Ireland
Michael O'Leary has written to the Irish Times for 'slagging off' his Metrolink opinions
Downpatrick: Man charged over murder of Stephen Brannigan and attack on priest
Is it fair to ask crying children to leave an event?
An Asian Hornet (the kind known for bullying bees) has been found and captured in Cork
‘They're too malnourished to treat': Marion McKeone meets an NHS nurse working in Gaza
Marion McKeone
Any fond memories of past Oasis concerts in Ireland? We want to hear your stories
It's a hot and humid day with temperatures as high as 27 degrees
'Turn that hurt into hunting': Shels boss wants players to bounce back from dramatic Euro exit
'Awful to watch': Outrage over video of horse and trap crashing into car on Dublin road
Union says teachers returning from places like Abu Dhabi shouldn't be on basic pay
Dead seals washing up on Irish coasts more than doubles in three years
The Journal Investigates can reveal a significant spike in dead seal reports, as severe storms and human disturbance threaten the protected species.
Over 400 deaths reported in 2023, up from 201 in 2020
Severe storms causing ‘chaos’ within colonies
Animal autopsies needed to understand deaths
Shelbourne knocked out of Europa League after losing 4-3 on aggregate to Croatian side Rijeka
Joey O’Brien’s side scored 86th-minute penalty to level tie but will now play in Uefa Conference League play-off.
Two men charged in investigation into attempted murder of senior PSNI officer in Co Tyrone
Gardaí launch investigation after feud-related violence breaks out in rural Limerick pub
Appeal lodged in Lebanon against the leniency of sentences in murder of Private Seán Rooney
Man (30) charged with murder and attempted murder in Downpatrick
Mary Robinson warns governments are 'increasingly complicit in genocide' after visiting Gaza border
In a statement, Robinson called on political leaders to put pressure on the Israeli government and 'end its atrocity crimes'.
A coalition of 24 countries, including Ireland, Canada and the UK, have called for urgent action to stop the ‘famine’ in the Gaza Strip.
Siptu calls for social care officers to work with transport police to help vulnerable people