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OECD: Irish teenagers smoke less, drink less and exercise more than their European counterparts
Government concerned by environmental risk posed by oil-smuggling 'shadow fleet' in Atlantic
High level meetings have been held to discuss the issue, The Journal has learned.
Number of secondary pupils given Irish exemptions has almost doubled since before the pandemic
One in every 20 pupils was exempt from learning the language last year.
Quiz: Can you name the Christmas song from the lyrics?
From the Oscars to the Olympics: Nine reasons to be cheerful about Ireland's 2024
Beyond all the grim headlines, there were some actual nice and fun things happening this year for Ireland.
On a Kyiv-bound train: 'For the first time in three years, I feel there is no way out'
Polina Bashkina
Twelve photos that tell the story of Ireland's political year
It’s been a busy one.
'It's like dealing with a website from the 90s': Viewers vent frustration at RTÉ Player issues
Two people hospitalised in Cork after Christmas Eve collision
In pictures: Merrymakers brave the Christmas Day dip
Man (80s) dies in Cavan crash
Stuck for a movie to stream? Here are some gems to check out this Christmas
Quiz: How well do you remember these unusual news events of 2024?
Sitdown Santa: How 'It's a Wonderful Life' became a Christmas classic
When is the best time to have Christmas dinner?
Thinking of going for a Christmas Day swim? Here's what to know
Here is every film on RTÉ, TG4 and Virgin Media over Christmas
Still Adrift: A decade of failed promises to protect migrant children
Aibhlin O'Leary
Knights of St Columbanus to host 100th Christmas Day Dinner for the homeless and those in need
Musicians gather for Christmas Eve busk in aid of the homeless
Avoid the pudding, cake and mince pies - DSPCA issues advice for a pet-safe Christmas
‘I’ve worked in conflict zones..but I’ve never felt as unsafe as I did during the summer in Ireland’
Volunteers who spoke to The Journal said their work is getting harder due to increased levels of harassment.
Age Action warns older people face being 'trapped' in their homes over broken boiler ban
Quiz: How much do you know about these epic movies?
Man (40s) charged over fatal hit-and-run which killed 21-year-old Marguerita Sheridan in Limerick
Danny O’Donoghue appeared before a special sitting of Limerick District Court on Christmas Eve, charged with five separate offences.
Here's What Happened Today: Christmas Eve
Bobby McDonagh: We should remember the abducted Ukrainian children at Christmas
Bobby McDonagh
Two women charged in connection with seizure of €1.28m worth of Cannabis
Family of woman killed in single-vehicle collision in Fermanagh devastated by her loss
Woman (20s) killed in single-vehicle road collision in Derrylin
Irish soldier killed during 1999 Lebanon attack to be honoured with bravery medal
Private William Kedian died at UNP 6-42 when his post came under fire on 31 May, 1999.
Two PSNI officers left injured after their vehicle was deliberately rammed in Crossmaglen
Ireland set for mild weather on Christmas Day
Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?
Man faces murder charge over death of woman set on fire in New York subway train
Christmas Fare: Some seasonal recipes for you to try over the holidays
Alex Petit
Healthcare workers face Christmas without their children under 'inhumane' government rules
What happens now? Data centres being built outside Ireland may be better for the environment
The Journal Investigates finds that renewable energy in other EU countries can offer a greener solution to Ireland’s ‘dirty’ data centres.