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October 2025
local democracy
Government asks councils to limit media access to new policing committees
27 Oct
18.4k
58
Thanks but no thanks
Why did so many people spoil their votes? We asked people and politicians in Jobstown
Irish politicians may need to do some soul-searching.
Updated 26 Oct
33.9k
111
Explainer
Soldier F: Here's what's known about what actually happened in Glenfada Park on Bloody Sunday
The 2010 report of the Bloody Sunday Inquiry carefully examined the events that were the subject of Soldier F’s trial.
Updated 25 Oct
11.7k
Dublin City Council
Dublin councillors furious at partial exclusion from new policing committee
22 Oct
9.1k
58
Explainer
Incensed locals, claims of compulsory purchase orders - what's going on with the Kinsale greenway?
The project has been the subject of emotive claims by opponents.
18 Oct
33.9k
94
Saddle up
US transport company visits Dublin to woo councillors as it eyes up Dublin Bikes takeover
12 Oct
33.3k
65
your stories
We want to hear your thoughts on Michael D Higgins' presidency
12 Oct
25.7k
The Morning Lead
The Journal readers in the North and abroad say it’s wrong they can’t vote for the president
Emigrants, immigrants and Irish citizens in Northern Ireland can’t vote this month – we asked our readers what they think.
Valerie Flynn
5 Oct
9.6k
90
The Morning Lead
Thousands of fines and warnings issued over abandoned and badly parked Moby bikes in Dublin
Dubliners are frustrated by Moby bikes blocking footpaths and being abandoned in estates – but the company says it’s a victim of its own success.
Valerie Flynn
2 Oct
20.5k
68
September
September 2025
fast fashion
Majority of Irish young people buy clothes several times a month
Irish people like cheap clothes, and we mostly buy new, not second-hand.
28 Sep
12.4k
29
your stories
If you can't vote in next month's presidential election, we want to hear from you
28 Sep
20.4k
Pole Position
We asked a graphic design expert to rate the presidential election posters
Who’s used a very discreet party logo? And who scores a miserable 4/10?
27 Sep
25.6k
40
Dublin
Dublin city centre lobby calls for Asbo-type measures against troublemakers
24 Sep
13.4k
good news
Author Marian Keyes delighted by new TV show based on fan favourite Rachel's Holiday
18 Sep
9.2k
Status Yellow
Rain warning issued for west and south-west tomorrow evening
15 Sep
10.5k
12
cheap as chips
Cafes offer ultra-cheap kids' meals to tempt families during cost-of-living crisis
15 Sep
20.3k
18
The Daily Poll
Do you like reading big fat thrillers?
15 Sep
12.1k
30
Lancet
Drug firm publishes clinical trials tripling Ozempic dose for greater weight loss
15 Sep
18.0k
The Morning Lead
Vaping is hooking a new generation of Irish people on nicotine, Lancet study suggests
The researchers said an Australian law restricting vape sales to pharmacies should be looked at here too.
8 Sep
6.8k
38
All Clear
Regulator rules Ozempic maker's obesity ads were legal (because they didn't mention Ozempic)
6 Sep
9.0k
over and out
'I was naive': Joanna Donnelly backs out of short-lived bid to run for President
5 Sep
112k
104
bumper issue
Dublin City Council mulls measures to deter 'problematic' Croke Park match day parking
3 Sep
17.7k
39
Social Media
Online abuse sees Irish politicians install home security over fear of real-life attacks
The media regulator’s stark warning comes just days after a significant online threat to Simon Harris’s family.
The watchdog pledged to support candidates in the upcoming presidential election to report abuse on social media.
Updated 2 Sep
3.9k
This year
2025
Explainer
The reality of famine: What happens when a person starves?
Updated 22 Aug
16.2k
good news
A new cafe has opened in one of Ireland's most boarded up towns (and business is booming)
14 Aug
86.9k
20
Bitter Pill
There's a lot of chat right now about quitting hormonal contraception. What's going on?
20 Jul
26.7k
54
The Morning Lead
Plastic ketchup sachets and nets on fruit to be banned
Refill stations and reusable containers are set to become more commonplace.
Supermarkets say they've started work to ensure they're ready to comply.
13 Jul
121k
75
Artificial Intelligence
Minister says Irish jobs will be lost to AI but she can't say how many (yet)
8 Jul
10.5k
Property Tax
Dublin city councillors set to increase property tax for first time
Councillors say that, for most Dublin homeowners, the increase will not be excessive.
7 Jul
20.5k
72
Ouch
Oasis tickets for Croke Park reselling for €600 - including a hefty cut for Ticketmaster
5 Jul
33.6k
63
extreme heat
'I couldn't step outside': Irish tourists swelter as 'heat dome' blankets southern Europe
Scorching conditions are forecast to continue today, with many cities and districts under heat warnings.
1 Jul
98.0k
13
cash cows
Cost of milk and beef sees Irish farm produce prices rise faster than anywhere in EU
22 Jun
24.0k
58
your stories
How do you manage the summer childcare crunch? We want to hear your stories
Updated 21 Jun
12.5k
Climate Change
Heatwaves are giving Irish people diarrhoea
A new study shows an increase in gastroenteritis during the 2018 heatwave – and barbecues are part of the problem.
21 Jun
19.3k
34
Ballymun
Outcry over 'exploitative' gaming machine arcade planned for Ballymun
18 Jun
16.5k
32
News
AI-generated news? Fine with us, say almost one in five Irish people
17 Jun
4.1k
24
SUVs
Irish car bonnets are getting taller every year, risking children's and pedestrians' lives - study
Car manufactures have been accused of an SUV ‘arms race’ that’s making roads less safe.
11 Jun
17.0k
134
sharing is caring
Dublin cyclists and pedestrians may soon be told to 'be sound' on shared greenways
2 Jun
56.6k
74
The Morning Lead
'I'm genuinely afraid when I get to the till': Our readers on how food price rises affect them
Food and drink prices are going up, and you told us you’re cutting back on both luxuries and essentials.
Valerie Flynn
2 Jun
48.7k
137
Explainer
What the hell happened to Google search?
Google search results were great. Now they’re weird and a bit rubbish. What happened, and what’s coming next?
1 Jun
43.1k
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