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2025
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
David Walliams dropped by publisher HarperCollins following investigation into misconduct
Tributes paid to Meath footballer and teacher following sudden death in Australia
Job postings are falling as unemployment ticks up - but not because the economy is weakening
The Central Bank issued the stark warnings in their latest quarterly bulletin, but added that the economy is still on the up.
Here's what happened today: Thursday
Ransomware attack on Ombudsman IT systems means complaints will take longer to process
A three-person family syndicate scooped the €17 million EuroMillions jackpot
President Connolly hosted Greta Thunberg at the Áras (and waved on a Kneecap-led Gaza fundraiser)
Nine-year-old boy's wheelchair and Christmas presents returned after car stolen in Belfast
Bluetongue vaccine gets green light after Northern Ireland cases heighten outbreak fears
Immigration fell significantly last year but asylum applications reached a record high
A sharp fall in Ukrainian arrivals drove down overall immigration, while record asylum claims stretched accommodation and processing capacity.
Luas Green Line to remain out of service until after 'evening peak commuter period'
Full festive bus schedule for Dublin announced as additional Nitelink services confirmed
Cancer survival in Ireland held steady despite Covid-19 hospital disruptions
Get the outdoor decorations down and charge the phone - how to prep for Storm Bram
New chicken wing chain attracts queue of more than one hundred people in Liffey Valley
14-year-old boy among youngest drink-driving arrests last year
Nine deaths and hundreds hospitalised with flu this year as cases double in past week
Ireland and three other countries are out - so what will next year's Eurovision look like?
Broadcasters have until mid-December to decide whether they’re in or out.
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
90-year-old who died pushing woman away from moving car among those receiving bravery awards
'A night of madness': Four food businesses across Dublin targeted by masked burglars yesterday
The impacted owners believe that one group of masked men carried out the series of burglaries.
Unions urge RTÉ to hold firm on Eurovision boycott over Israel inclusion ahead of EBU meeting
Taxi drivers to stage another protest across Dublin tomorrow against Uber's fixed rate charges
Gardaí warn of traffic disruption as Zelenskyy begins first official visit to Ireland
Motorcyclist dead following early morning collision in Wexford
Electric Picnic: Gorillaz, CMAT and Fontaines D.C. among first acts confirmed for 2026
RTÉ set to unveil its Christmas TV schedule soon - here’s some of what’s coming up this month
Rainy start to December as weather warning in effect for four counties
Zelenskyy to make first official visit to Ireland tomorrow
During the visit, Zelenskyy will meet with the President, Taoiseach and members of the Ukrainian community living in Ireland.
NI trauma charity reveals how it was nearly scammed by a fake donation of a baby grand piano
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
Majority of households have less money to spend this Christmas than they did last year
The Red Line Luas has fully reopened this morning — here’s the Christmas timetable
Several people evacuated after apartment fire in Clonmel
Three children hospitalised and pet dog killed in suspected arson attack on home in Ballyfermot
Wind warning issued for two counties as unsettled weekend of weather looms
We went to Ranelagh to ask about Metrolink. Locals weren't too keen to talk
A last-minute legal challenge in Ranelagh has pitted neighbour against neighbour over the future of Dublin’s long-awaited Metro.