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April 2026
feelin hot hot hot
Temperatures set to climb into the 20s this weekend as dry and sunny weather to continue
21 Apr
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18
investing for beginners
State’s new savings scheme should target young investors with tax-free incentives, think tank says
21 Apr
19.5k
29
letter from barcelona
President Connolly’s first trip abroad has planted Ireland among the global left’s loudest voices
Her first trip abroad offered an early glimpse of a presidency willing to speak more bluntly on global issues, just like her predecessor.
Andrew Walsh
reports from Barcelona
19 Apr
55.4k
190
left-wing leaders assemble
President Connolly warns of global shift to 'might is right' in first overseas speech
During her address, President Connolly made several critical remarks which seemed to point the finger at western powers.
Andrew Walsh
reports from Barcelona
18 Apr
13.2k
100
fuel protests
President says ‘all voices’ should be heard on fuel protests, but it's 'a matter for the politicians'
Andrew Walsh
reports from Barcelona
18 Apr
17.4k
55
La presidenta
President Connolly to mark first foreign trip at left-wing summit led by Trump’s fiercest EU critic
Andrew Walsh
reports from Barcelona
18 Apr
18.1k
90
Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
17 Apr
18.3k
12
major scoop
Just right? Flahavan's is ditching the plastic porridge scoop and people are stirred up about it
17 Apr
36.2k
96
Cork Luas
The proposed new Cork Luas line has been unveiled - here's where it will stop
The proposed 27-stop light rail line will run between Ballincollig and Mahon Point.
17 Apr
22.4k
73
News Fix
Here's what happened today: Thursday
16 Apr
3.9k
Clothing bank
Enable Ireland takes over operation of Dublin city's struggling clothes bank service
16 Apr
18.1k
20
Protest
Gardaí braced for a storm outside the Dáil today - but the protest quickly fizzled out
Heavy security and closed streets met a scattered, short-lived demonstration, a far cry from last week’s disruption and past flashpoints at Leinster House
14 Apr
11.9k
44
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Updated 14 Apr
1.5k
Cycling
Dublin City Council backs plan to phase out trucks with high blind spots from city streets
13 Apr
13.8k
52
Green Line
Luas Finglas extension back on track after Manhattan Peanuts legal challenge resolved
13 Apr
25.2k
53
Babies
Newborn heel prick tests expanded to include 'life-changing' spinal muscular atrophy screening
13 Apr
3.8k
Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
10 Apr
11.5k
5
fuel protests
Revenue to take ‘pragmatic approach’ as fuel protests hit business cash flows
10 Apr
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54
Dublin Airport
Airport passengers are walking along the side of the M50 to catch their flights due to protests
9 Apr
48.8k
84
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
9 Apr
1.7k
they took our jobs
One in 14 Irish jobs could be taken by AI soon, and middle-income staff are the most exposed
9 Apr
16.6k
41
truce terms
US and Iran at odds over ceasefire agreement as Vance claims terms 'just didn't' include Lebanon
8 Apr
16.6k
94
Lebanon
At least 182 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon as Trump dismisses attacks as ‘separate skirmish’
Updated 8 Apr
8.9k
downsizing
Government says 'bridging loan' rule change will help older homeowners 'rightsize'
8 Apr
14.5k
48
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
8 Apr
1.6k
Co Clare
21 years on, gardaí renew appeal for information on the murder of Emer O’Loughlin
8 Apr
12.3k
Dublin
Buses and Luas trams at a standstill in Dublin as fuel protests continue into the night
Northbound Luas services are unable to pass the protesters, who are currently blocking the line at O’Connell Bridge.
7 Apr
67.4k
125
RELATED
Nationwide fuel protests see tractors and lorries bring traffic to a crawl on major roads
7 Apr
Sinn Féin and other politicians back fuel protest from makeshift stage outside GPO
7 Apr
Do you think Government should do more to bring down fuel costs?
29 Mar
As it happened
Nationwide fuel protests see tractors and lorries bring traffic to a crawl on major roads
Updated 7 Apr
50.2k
130
The Morning Lead
Trading sites Polymarket and Kalshi have Irish users betting big on elections, wars and stolen KitKats
The platforms are turning real-world events into tradable bets, and experts warn they’re operating in a dangerous regulatory grey area.
4 Apr
9.0k
24
Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
3 Apr
18.2k
6
rail works
Here’s how transport services will be disrupted across the country this Easter weekend
3 Apr
12.4k
14
storm dave
Wind warning issued for entire country for Saturday as Storm Dave sweeps in
The warning will come into effect for the entire country at 2pm on Saturday.
The Road Safety Authority has urged road users "to take extra care" over the weekend.
The National Severe Weather and Flooding Coordination Group said local authorities "will be responding" in affected areas where needed.
Updated 3 Apr
60.6k
49
trump threats
Taoiseach says it’s unclear if Trump’s ‘bomb them to the Stone Age’ threat targets civilians
2 Apr
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80
Utah
Teenager identified as Ted Bundy victim more than 51 years after her murder
2 Apr
20.1k
Weather Forecast
Met Éireann forecasts stormy weather over Easter and says it will likely issue warnings
Temperatures could drop as low as -1 degrees some regions tonight, with stormy weather possible on Saturday.
Updated 1 Apr
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38
March
March 2026
Armagh
Dissident republicans blamed as driver forced to bring explosive device to police station
Updated 31 Mar
11.8k
driven up
The cost of motor insurance went up again last year
31 Mar
6.0k
51
iran execution
Dublin relatives worry for jailed man facing execution in Iran after alleged torture
30 Mar
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48
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Trump says he wants Iran’s oil, UN peacekeeper killed in Lebanon, and another candidate confirmed for Galway bye-election.
Updated 30 Mar
3.7k
Permanent TSB
Two US bidders are in the running to buy Permanent TSB from the State
30 Mar
17.6k
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