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

Politics

Yesterday
10th June 2026
the candidate podcast
Tánaiste rules out stamp duty relief for first-time-buyers but says budget will target childcare fees
In a wide-ranging interview on The Candidate podcast, the Tánaiste outlined some of his budget priorities.
Christina Finn
Updated 6 hrs ago
7.6k
54
News Fix
Here's what happened today: Wednesday
8 hrs ago
2.5k
IHREC
Human rights group 'concerned' by law requiring social housing applicants prove legal residency
9 hrs ago
11.5k
72
Epstein files
Facing questions at Epstein hearings, Bill Gates says he 'never victimised anyone'
Updated 11 hrs ago
7.2k
nationwide events
The EU Presidency is coming to town – and it's going to cost around €185m
12 hrs ago
5.2k
40
bill kenneally
Taoiseach backs Kenneally report recommendation for new offence of 'dereliction of duty'
13 hrs ago
2.5k
The Border
Ministers say Common Travel Area works for UK and Ireland despite abuse concerns
Updated 13 hrs ago
6.6k
FactCheck
'Civil war is coming': Belfast protests were planned and inflamed online before turning violent
Shane Raymond
14 hrs ago
19.3k
podcast image
PodcastThe Candidate
We sat down with Tánaiste Simon Harris
43m
The Daily Poll
Do you have a reusable coffee cup?
18 hrs ago
13.3k
76
Riots
In pictures: A night of unrest and its aftermath on the streets of Northern Ireland
19 hrs ago
13.1k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 The aftermath of serious violence in Belfast, the US launches retaliatory strikes on Iran and a state apology for victims of Bill Kenneally.
20 hrs ago
2.2k
Belfast
Man due in court for attempted murder over knife attack on Monday night
22 hrs ago
3.9k
bill kenneally report
Man told by gardaí he was 'too young' in 1985 to report his abuse 'finally feels listened to'
The state report into Kenneally’s abuse details “a missed opportunity” to act when the then 14-year-old was told his report couldn’t be pursued.
10 Jun
6.9k
The Morning Lead
The government will have to borrow to top up its new savings funds, spending watchdog warns
The government has been criticised for not spending windfall corporate tax revenue, but it turns out it has been.
David MacRedmond
10 Jun
16.9k
88
Tuesday
9th June 2026
Northern Ireland
Bus set alight and buildings evacuated in Belfast as anti-immigration protests continue
Updated 9 Jun
50.4k
Press Conference
State apology to be issued to victims of Bill Kenneally following report into 'cruel' abuse
Eoghan Dalton
Updated 9 Jun
5.6k
Nations League
Moving Ireland-Israel game to Hungary simply removes right to protest, activists argue
The football association is expected to announce its decision on Thursday.
Sinn Féin and the Social Democrats are tabling motions in the Dáil calling for the game to be called off.
The Stop the Game campaign has threatened a judicial review over the "collective failure" to stop the fixtures from going ahead.
Updated 9 Jun
20.8k
201
Ukraine War
EU foreign affairs chief said Aughinish Alumina not on sanctions list as Ireland investigates
Updated 9 Jun
9.0k
blackmail and fear
Bill Kenneally: Report details 'cruel and exploitative' crimes of a predatory sexual abuser
9 Jun
6.5k
kinnaird avenue
What we know so far about the stabbing in Belfast
9 Jun
26.6k
political dynasty
Bill Kenneally report finds 'clear and serious dereliction of duty' by gardaí - even by standards of 80s
The final report examining the years of sexual abuse perpetrated by Bill Kenneally has been published in full.
Saoirse McGarrigle
9 Jun
24.6k
RELATED
Bill Kenneally: Report details 'cruel and exploitative' crimes of a predatory sexual abuser
9 Jun
private maternity option
Divisions emerge in Fine Gael over position taken by health minister on Rotunda consultants
The HSE said, in practice, there is no guarantee that a woman in the public system will see the same consultant or midwife at every appointment.
Christina Finn
9 Jun
26.0k
72
RELATED
Master of Rotunda says issues raised after public contracts row 'need to be explored further'
9 Jun
Rotunda Hospital says its consultants will no longer treat private patients after contracts row
8 Jun
Readers on private and public maternity care: 'Women should have a choice until standards go up'
3 Jun
The Daily Poll
Do you think Ireland should remove the Triple Lock?
9 Jun
24.0k
105
running on empty
'Scandal' that almost €7m spent to store electric buses due to lack of chargers, PAC chair says
9 Jun
9.4k
60
Defence Forces
Plans to remove Triple Lock to be brought to cabinet today
Updated 9 Jun
8.0k
35
California
Reality star Spencer Pratt knocked out of race to be LA mayor after tight competition
9 Jun
9.0k
18
political dynasty
Bill Kenneally 'received objectively favourable treatment' when abuse first reported in 1980s
9 Jun
12.8k
EXPENSIVE NAP
Trump booed then falls asleep after causing long queues at third game of NBA finals in New York
9 Jun
40.3k
69
omar artan
Somali referee set to officiate at World Cup is dropped after being denied entry to US
9 Jun
20.9k
The Morning Lead
Crèche shut rooms up to 175 times since October due to staff shortages
Parents with children cared for by centres run by Tigers Childcare say they are consistently informed last minute of room closures, forcing them to seek alternate childcare options.
Emma Hickey
9 Jun
14.0k
30
Monday
8th June 2026
Maternity Care
Rotunda Hospital says its consultants will no longer treat private patients after contracts row
The HSE threatened to trigger a process that could result in a funding cut to the maternity hospital unless it complied with its legal obligations under the service level agreement.
Updated 8 Jun
34.5k
82
Hezbollah
Israel vows to continue attacks in Lebanon despite Iran warning 'crushing measures' would follow
Updated 8 Jun
31.7k
136
good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Updated 8 Jun
4.8k
Bullets and bombs
Irish Defence Forces at risk of running out of ammunition stocks as multiple wars rage
“The arms manufacturers are looking for big orders,” one source told The Journal.
Niall O'Connor
8 Jun
10.3k
Countdown to Kickoff
48 teams, extreme heat and a final half-time show - your guide to World Cup 2026
Fifa has promised this 23rd World Cup will be the biggest and best yet, but there has been plenty of controversy surrounding the tournament.
8 Jun
11.3k
32
Social Housing
Under new laws, social housing applicants will now have to prove they are legally resident in Ireland
8 Jun
73.9k
22
eu presidency
Aircraft carrying French, Dutch and Greek defence ministers in security alert in Cyprus
8 Jun
19.2k
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
8 Jun
1.7k
drink-driving arrest
'I'll face the consequences of whatever happens': Malcolm Byrne speaks about drink-driving arrest
8 Jun
8.9k
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