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Yesterday
23rd September 2026
This week
20th September 2026 - 24th September 2026
Series7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: She wrote a book about her husband's death. Then was convicted of his murder.
Last week
13th September 2026 - 19th September 2026
Artificial Intelligence
'Whoever wins AI wins': Trump dismisses tech chiefs' concerns AI development is moving too fast
This month
September 2026
Public Health
Large outbreak of aggressive strain of MRSA superbug in Ireland was linked to bouncy castles
Last month
August 2026
7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: The crime writer who believes he has finally identified the Zodiac Killer
harm reduction
Inside the drug testing lab at Electric Picnic as 'unpredictable' 3-CMC falsely sold as MDMA found
reap what you sow
Have you spotted fallen leaves on the ground? It's because 'false autumn' may be here already
Public Health
No regulation and no large-scale testing: The HSE's drug lab is worried about what's in your vape
The Journal visited a lab where scientists have discovered highly addictive illegal substances in nicotine and CBD vapes.
FactCheckCows
Debunked: Cows contribute significantly towards climate change, despite claims in viral video
our stories
From confused birds to 'useless' colanders: Tales of eclipse-watching from across Ireland
Sometimes all it takes is a once-in-a-generation celestial event to bring people together…
Must ReadSolar Eclipse
Irish astronomy fans head abroad to chase total eclipse: 'It’s always been on my bucket list'
Irish astronomy enthusiasts spoke to The Journal about their plans to watch the eclipse from cliffsides, at sea, and in one woman’s case, as the main event of her honeymoon.
Must ReadECLIPSE FEVER
'I'm here nearly two hours': Hundreds queue for last chance to get sold-out eclipse glasses
rare event
Solar eclipse in Ireland: Where's the best spot to experience it, and how can I view it safely?
You won’t see anything like it in Ireland again until 2090 – so here’s all you need to know if you don’t want to miss out on Wednesday’s eclipse.
July
July 2026
Solar Eclipse
There's a European total eclipse in two weeks (with Ireland getting about 95% darkness)
Must ReadThe Morning Lead
'We can start to tell their story': Forensic works begin to identify remains of children in Tuam
The opening of a new facility means investigators can begin to forensically examine the remains of children found at the site of the former mother and baby home in Tuam.
FactCheck
Debunked: False ‘whistleblower’ claim says remdesivir and ventilators killed Covid patients
FactCheck
Debunked: A scientific study does not show that sunscreen increases the risk of skin cancer
Columncarbon bootprint
Kelly Earley: As global militaries wage war and kill people, they are also killing the planet
June
June 2026
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