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September 2026
State of Play
What’s on von der Leyen’s agenda for her big EU speech tomorrow, and what are Irish MEPs hoping for?
Online safety, energy costs, Ukraine, Gaza and migration; von der Leyen has plenty competing for space in tomorrow’s address.
some might slane
Noel Gallagher rules out new Oasis music after Live 27 tour announcement
The Gallagher brothers will return to Slane for the first time since headlining the Co Meath venue in 2009.
Must ReadThe Morning Lead
'Life is on hold just to chase an ever-moving market': Readers on the reality of buying a home in 2026
Readers tell us about bidding wars, rising budgets and putting their weddings, travel and lives on hold.
Definitely Maybe
Oasis tease Monday for big tour reveal, but what's the story with these Slane rumours?
slip of the tongue
‘Happy to revive the Nadine Coyle moment’: The latest banished traitor on where it all went wrong
Must ReadEpisode Review
'Aw b*****ks': Death row blues and rapid-fire cursing in the latest episode of The Traitors
Six players found themselves on death row as tiredness, tears and double bluffs fuelled suspicions at Slane Castle.
rap on the knuckles
Macklemore chanted 'Free Palestine' on Ed Sheeran's US tour and there are now calls to sack him
The rapper’s pro-Palestinian performances while supporting Ed Sheeran have prompted calls for him to be dropped from the remaining tour dates.
Quite the Haul
Swords, scramblers, slingshots, caravans, dogs and horses among haul seized in Cork searches
Croker
'Every punter wrote it off': Croke Park chief brings us inside preparations for the Taylor fight
Croke Park director Peter McKenna has said that the atmosphere inside the stadium will be ‘enormous’ for the fight.
prime location
A UK watchdog managed to list 10 Downing Street on Booking.com as a holiday rental for two months
Last Orders
Croke Park doesn't want a wild crowd or 'mad busy bars' for Katie Taylor's late-night fight
Around 80,000 people are expected at the stadium, with organisers asking fans to respect local residents after the fight.
Out at the first hurdle
The first two players are out of The Traitors, and one of them is still ‘raging’
storm season
‘People could be cursing the name’: Evelyn Cusack might have a storm named after her this year
Last month
August 2026
Must ReadEpisode Review
It’s only day two and everyone has already lost the run of themselves on The Traitors
picnic prep
Will the rain stop? How many cans can I bring? Your Electric Picnic questions answered
Don’t trust Google Maps, no umbrellas and a new vape ban: here’s all you need to know before you head to Stradbally.
Westmeath
Norovirus outbreak closes luxury Westmeath hotel Glasson Lakehouse
It is understood that at least one wedding due to take place at the hotel had to be moved to an alternative venue due to the closure.
Grand Theft Auto
What’s going on with GTA VI? Rockstar responds after leak of gaming’s most anticipated release
ketamine
‘It’s made for horses, for heaven's sake’: Electric Picnic boss warns against ketamine use at festival
knock your socks off
What's new at Electric Picnic: A two-storey pub and a... 'barefoot garden'?
The Journal got a first look around Stradbally today as the finishing touches were being put on the festival site.
RIP
Country music legend Dolly Parton dies aged 80
The hugely successful country singer will be remembered as one of the most beloved figures in American music.
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