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Lidl is selling 'jack mackerel' that is not actually mackerel - what is going on?
Severe overfishing is putting Atlantic mackerel at risk of collapse. Now the crisis is visible on supermarket shelves.
Last week
13th September 2026 - 19th September 2026
AnalysisBad Sport
Everyone is talking about this ad, so does 'outrage marketing' work?
Sydney Sweeney and Novig have grabbed attention – but marketing insiders warn that doesn’t mean the brand has necessarily scored a long-term win.
This month
September 2026
Analysisa taxing question
Would cutting capital gains tax boost the economy or just make rich people richer?
AnalysisThe Morning Lead
The Taoiseach is quibbling with how child poverty is measured - here's the exact incomes involved
The poverty line is an internationally recognised standard.
Analysisoff the rails
Commuters blind-sided by surprise fare hike - and wonder what exactly they're getting in return
We spoke to commuters in Dublin and Galway and to a transport professor about what the changes mean.
Slainte
Dublin is getting a new 'gastropub' directly across the road from famous pint purveyor Grogan's
Last month
August 2026
Review
How bad was the mud? And how good was the music? Highs and lows of Electric Picnic 2026
This was the most Irish edition to date, and not just because of the weather.
Money diaries
Festival money diaries: how much will a weekend at Electric Picnic set you back?
From pints to phone charging, here’s how much it costs – whether it’s worth it, you decide.
melvin benn
Electric Picnic promoter defends festival organisation after crowd collapse at overcrowded stage
Electric Picnic
Four emerging Irish acts dazzle on Electric Picnic main stage in Tinie Tempah-backed showcase
The atmosphere was electrifying as the hip hop legend shared the spotlight with four Irish stars in the making.
harm reduction
Inside the drug testing lab at Electric Picnic as 'unpredictable' 3-CMC falsely sold as MDMA found
It is Ireland after all
Downpour delays Electric Picnic main acts - but festival-goers say sure it's only a bit of rain
Wellies at the ready for a classic Irish festival weekend.
not their cup of tea
Applegreen, Butlers and Insomnia lobby hard against plan for 20c tax on takeaway coffee cups
Must ReadThe Morning Lead
Festival-goers 'shafted' by soaring food prices as event organisers demand 22-25% cut
Five food businesses told The Journal they had to hike their prices at All Together Now last weekend, and expect to do so again at Electric Picnic.
This year
2026
Must ReadThe Morning Lead
A 'talented young woman', an alleged rape, court hearings, an arrest: A timeline of the UCD case
A student’s alleged rape and the circulation of a photo of her shocked the country. This week she was arrested over alleged deception of the university.
The Morning Lead
Ireland's biggest landlord Ires Reit wants your savings (via Harris's new investment scheme)
Ires argues both retail investors and renters would benefit from its inclusion in the promised state-backed scheme.
Running out of Road
Dublin Marathon made €149k from unsuccessful entry ballots. It may refund non-runners next year
Dublin City
Council boss warns government failure to fund facilities will have 'cost to society for generations'
Ding Dong
O’Brien doubles down on climate progress claim against accusations of 'spin' and being 'delusional'
The Morning Lead
Whatever happened to the 'latte levy'? Government dragging its feet on single-use plastics
yves sakila
Concern over 'disturbing' footage of man being restrained on ground before his death
Yves Sakila died on Friday afternoon in Dublin.
off switch
Ireland needs to set a point after which no new gas and oil boilers can be installed - SEAI
Road Safety
'I miss my old life': Doctor severely injured in hit-and-run speaks out on road safety crisis
Seán Owens was on the way to a house call when he was hit by a car. He lost his right ear and spent nine months in hospital. He can no longer work as a GP.
Climate
Catherine Connolly criticises pollution of Irish rivers in first major speech on the environment
The president gave her assessment of where we’re at seven years since Ireland officially declared a climate and biodiversity emergency.
consumer safety
Toxic chemical fears may see Ireland's furniture fire safety law scrapped
Ireland’s regulations are an outlier in the EU. Ikea has called for changes to be made quickly.
The Morning Lead
ESRI slams expensive universal energy credits - as Harris won't rule out bringing them back
Universal energy credits are back on the agenda this week. Now the ESRI has weighed in.
The Morning Lead
Our readers' stories of commuting in a fuel crisis – and the renewed push for remote work
We asked our readers what the fuel crisis means for their commute. Lots of you want to work from home more.
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