We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

€2 a Month €5 a Month One-off amount

Latest

January
January 2026
vacant properties
Over 3,000 homes were brought back to use last year (with Donegal one of the bright lights)
26 Jan
8.9k
19
warning
More infant formula recalled by Food Safety Authority due to risk of nausea and vomiting
Updated 26 Jan
7.0k
5
Dublin Traffic
'I'd prefer to get a bus but I'll have to buy a car': Transport struggles in Dublin's suburbs
24 Jan
26.9k
81
Tightening Up
Supermarkets are adding security tags and screens to branded chocolate at some Irish stores
23 Jan
101k
94
Dartmouth Square
Metrolink set to pay more than €30 million for Ranelagh homes to avoid judicial review
23 Jan
20.9k
70
House of Waterford
Up to 65 staff at Waterford Crystal maker 'temporarily' see their work cut to a part-time basis
23 Jan
10.8k
10
hot school meals
Celebrity chef Darina Allen tells TDs hot school meals are 'not fit for purpose' (not everyone agreed though)
22 Jan
32.9k
101
RELATED
'Wrecked by dietitians' and 'sweaty' packaging: Your views on Hot School Meals
17 Jan
trade deal
Here's how Irish MEPs voted on today's tight ballot on the EU-Mercosur trade deal
Updated 21 Jan
21.2k
31
EU
Controversial Mercosur deal stalled after MEPs vote to refer it to European courts
Updated 21 Jan
25.3k
93
heavy water use
Now out of government, Paschal Donohoe warns about water usage from 'thirsty' data centres
20 Jan
30.4k
54
Greenland standoff
What is the EU's 'trade bazooka'? And three other ways Europe could respond to US tariffs
19 Jan
15.3k
57
trade deal
Ursula von der Leyen signs controversial Mercosur deal in Paraguay
Updated 17 Jan
20.8k
113
The Morning Lead
'Wrecked by dietitians' and 'sweaty' packaging: Your views on Hot School Meals
Politicians heard this week that the scheme isn’t sustainable, while some teachers said the short time allowed for children to eat isn’t helping.
Eoghan Dalton
17 Jan
39.8k
110
Domestic Violence
Charity expresses concern over suspended sentence for Garda after assaulting partner
Updated 16 Jan
30.1k
your stories
Hot school meals: We want to hear your thoughts on the good and the bad
Updated 14 Jan
14.0k
next moves
Irish MEPs among group hoping to get Mercosur deal referred to top EU court
14 Jan
4.7k
55
grok
Gráinne Seoige says fake sexual image of her circulated during election campaign 'traumatising'
Updated 13 Jan
29.7k
89
Pressure
Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting as death toll mounts
A rights group said the crackdown on protests has killed at least 734 people - but said the actual figure is likely in the thousands.
Updated 13 Jan
12.3k
66
Emergency Accommodation
Dublin councillors pass motion saying Simon Harris has tried to 'scapegoat' migrants on housing
13 Jan
11.3k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Row over judge’s remarks on cyclists, Trump pressures Iran and much to discuss as Dáil returns.
Updated 13 Jan
3.5k
Cycling
Campaigners hit back at judge's claim that cyclists have become a 'nightmare' in Dublin
13 Jan
22.0k
186
remote working
Enterprise Ireland reversing remote work policy as it looks to scrap flexible days for staff
11 Jan
55.8k
65
trade deal
Mercosur protest: Conflicting views on what faces Irish farming's future at Athlone rally
Eoghan Dalton
10 Jan
20.2k
75
mercosur deal
Thousands turn out for protest against Mercosur trade deal in Athlone
Up to ten farm organisations are gathering with politicians for today’s demonstration.
Eoghan Dalton
Updated 10 Jan
19.0k
106
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
9 Jan
4.5k
stump up
Aer Lingus introduces fees for anyone selecting a seat on its budget-friendly service
9 Jan
99.3k
56
Arson Attack
'We lost everything': Family homeless after house mistakenly targeted in arson attack
9 Jan
13.6k
Cost of Living
Irish households pay €360 more per year for electricity than western European average
9 Jan
15.4k
80
AN OWL SEISIÚN
Break out the bodhrán - The Late Late Show is holding its first ever trad music special
8 Jan
15.3k
19
CHRISTMAS SHOP
Tesco forecasts profits may reach up to £3.1 billion across Irish and UK stores
8 Jan
8.4k
54
Homeowners
The number of first-time buyers getting mortgages hits highest level ever
8 Jan
13.4k
29
most listened
Did you (or your family) have Ireland's most streamed songs on repeat last year?
Updated 7 Jan
10.0k
32
Waterford airport
Waterford Airport investor revealed as Texan oil billionaire and Trump-backer Kelcy Warren
Eoghan Dalton
7 Jan
19.7k
59
Summer Holiday
Booking a holiday this month? Consumer watchdog has advice on how to avoid costly mistakes
7 Jan
13.2k
7
evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
6 Jan
5.7k
icy conditions
Macroom bypass in Cork reopens after multiple traffic collisions closed it down
Updated 6 Jan
25.2k
29
soviet book club
Martin and Xi say they read it as teens - but what is The Gadfly and who is its Cork-born author?
6 Jan
9.8k
12
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
5 Jan
2.6k
traffic update
Section of Dublin's O'Connell Street reopens after traffic incident caused closure earlier
Updated 5 Jan
32.6k
RIP Rivals
In memoriam: The death notice websites we lost in 2025
The would-be RIP competitors started out with high ambitions – but staying the course was a challenge for many.
Eoghan Dalton
3 Jan
28.1k
56
Previous Articles
1
2
3
4
5
Next Articles
The Journal supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie