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June
June 2026
Stoneybatter
Popular food market and sauna in Dublin fighting to stay open after Council denies planning
cleared to land
Dublin Airport says it expects no disruption for passengers as EU Presidency kicks off this week
The Morning Lead
Heading on your holidays? Here is how the heatwave is impacting Ireland's holiday hotspots
It is hot, hot, hot in a lot of Europe (and not in a good way).
The Morning Lead
'There's a lot of aggro': The parking wars saga continues as Citywest residents call for action
Despite mounting national scrutiny on poor transport connectivity in new housing developments, the government has taken no action.
your stories
Ghost buses, rain and pricey taxis: Your stories of getting home from suburban summer gigs
We asked our readers to share their experiences of travelling to and from the big concerts that take place every year across Dublin.
your stories
Had trouble getting home from an outdoor gig in Dublin this summer? We want to hear from you.
Social Media
Varadkar says he got hate speech legislation wrong, would have been better to go after algorithms
Climate Change
Energy minister says data centres are good for Ireland as Dáil debates moratorium
Labour told the Dáil data centre energy consumption is “insane”.
reproductive rights
Dáil debates removal of 3-day abortion wait, as Taoiseach and Tánaiste back Sinn Féin bill
Leaders' Questions
Dáil told public consultants in other hospitals also receiving 'gifts' for delivering babies
Public Transport
TDs slam lack of planning as music fans left 'stranded and soaked' after outdoor Dublin gigs
That time of year
Do school holidays need to be shorter? Sorry, parents: TDs don't think so
It’s the debate we have every year: Are school holidays too long?
Northern Ireland
UK politicians still taking aim at Common Travel Area today - but Irish ministers are pushing back
Social Housing
Dáil told new social housing law will lead to rise in hidden homelessness and rough sleeping
James Browne
Minister now seeking environmental report on controversial small apartments plan after legal challenge
circular economy
Garages and coffee chains to provide cleaning facilities for reusable coffee cups - Minister
May
May 2026
Oireachtas Irish language committee
Catherine Connolly's Dáil group don't have enough Irish, so FF will chair committee instead
byelections
Sinn Féin leadership say all is well, but some in party believe it is time to 'refine' message
byelection
SocDems set to win Dublin Central because campaign was one of 'hope and inclusion', Cairns says
all to play for
The votes have all been cast, but when will we know the results of the two byelections?
We should know who the two newest TDs in the Dáil are by this evening.
The Morning Lead
When Fine Gael ask if you want to go with them to canvass Michael D Higgins' house, you say yes
The Journal spent Wednesday with a handful of Galway West’s election hopefuls as they knocked on the remaining doors ahead of Friday’s vote.
byelection
Despite the polling, Sinn Féin believe it's between them and Fine Gael in Galway West
The Journal joined Mark Lohan for a canvass in a rainy Galway this afternoon.
Cabinet
New laws on dog breeding and puppy farms to include age limits, increased fines and jail terms
Crunch time
'Here we are again': RTÉ bosses arrive for meeting with communications minister over pay revelations
Nigel Farage
Five key things to know from the UK election results so far - the main one, it's Reform's day
The results so far seem to show that the two-party political system in the UK may well be a thing of the past.
Housing
'A form of double taxation': Are management fees on new houses quietly getting out of control?
The practice is the norm with apartments, but residents in new estates have seen sharp rises in what they are expected to pay year-on-year.
April
April 2026
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