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April 2024
Katie Taylor to face Amanda Serrano in July rematch, live on Netflix
16 Apr
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Ireland to increase number of peacekeepers deployed to south Lebanon to beef up security
16 Apr
8.1k
Here's what people's housing situation tells us about how they will vote
Fine Gael’s popularity lies with homeowners, while 50% of those in council rented accommodation back Sinn Féin.
Christina Finn
16 Apr
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'I'm going through a lot of scary stuff': 11-year-old boy with psychosis and his parents plead for help
The young boy has struggled to access certain services despite the efforts of his parents and healthcare workers.
Children and adolescents with complex needs often struggle to get access to services due to confusion over which health team is best placed to intervene
During a recent episode, a young boy in Dublin attempted to take his own life
The boy's parents believe if their son had received early intervention years ago, his condition would not have deteriorated to this point
Órla Ryan
16 Apr
29.3k
Irish Water admits 'not meeting standards' after reports of orange liquid pouring from taps
Updated 15 Apr
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'The doom sits on your shoulders': Farmers share how weeks of wet weather have hit them hard
The Journal asked farmers to share their experiences of how they’ve been impacted by the weather conditions.
14 Apr
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European elections: Voters sceptical about an EU army and whether Ireland should participate
A new The Journal/Ireland Thinks poll also found that immigration is seen as the priority issue in the European elections.
Questions over EU military cooperation have long been a source of debate in the bloc.
Half of poll respondents were opposed to an EU army, with just over a third in favour.
Supporters of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, the Greens and Labour were in favour of Ireland's participation in an EU army.
Rónán Duffy
13 Apr
11.9k
87
TikTok to cut over 250 jobs today, with some staff criticising ‘insensitive’ handling of layoffs
TikTok says the move is part of a ‘restructuring’ of the company.
12 Apr
50.8k
Emma DeSouza: Should we really put a price on a United Ireland?
Emma DeSouza
Updated 11 Apr
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51
OJ Simpson, whose trial for the killings of Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman gripped America, has died
Simpson was found liable in a civil trial in 1997 for the double murder.
Updated 11 Apr
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Simon Harris's leadership makes 15% of voters less likely to vote for Fine Gael - poll
The results do not bode well for Taoiseach Simon Harris in his first week in office.
The biggest loss of support was visible among the 18-34-year-old age group.
Today's The Journal/Ireland Thinks poll also took a look at the popularity of the parties and asked voters which election is more important to them - the EU elections or the local elections.
This latest poll also shows a slide in support for Sinn Féin, with the party down to 23% from 26% in February.
Jane Matthews
11 Apr
33.2k
101
Peter Burke and Patrick O'Donovan have just been named as Cabinet ministers - so who are they?
9 Apr
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'I promise to be a Taoiseach for all': Simon Harris reaches across political divide in first speech
9 Apr
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As it happened: Taoiseach Simon Harris receives seal of office from President Higgins
9 Apr
No vote on Micheal Healy-Rae’s Taoiseach bid, despite nomination from brother Danny
9 Apr
‘Failed his way to the top’: McDonald says country needs an election, not another new Taoiseach
9 Apr
European court rules Swiss government violated human rights by failing on climate action
9 Apr
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Product recall on almost 15,000 soft toys from claw machines in Cork and Kerry
8 Apr
14.0k
After 13 surgeries Sinead Murphy has given up on endometriosis care in Ireland. She's not alone.
“When I was seventeen a gynaecologist recommended that I get pregnant, because it would help.”
Some women with endometriosis have lost trust in the Irish health system
This investigation by The Journal and Noteworthy shows how these women often feel they have no choice but to travel abroad for treatment
Eimer McAuley
7 Apr
27.0k
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Storm Kathleen: Here’s what you need to know as today’s storm warnings kick in
A Status Orange wind warning will impact five counties, with a Yellow warning for the rest of the country.
6 Apr
73.2k
14
Your stories: The stress, strain and heartbreak of trying to find childcare in Ireland
“Our unborn child is on a waiting list for two creches and four childminders – yes, a waiting list. No place is confirmed.”
Lauren Boland
6 Apr
12.6k
Debunked: Fake frame from Simpsons episode used to say show predicted Baltimore bridge disaster
5 Apr
2.1k
The GAA says there's nothing funny about Supermac's April Fool's joke
4 Apr
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A united Ireland would cost €20 billion every year for 20 years, says study
Updated 4 Apr
41.5k
156
The GAA says there's nothing funny about Supermac's April Fool's joke
4 Apr
48.4k
51
At least nine people killed in Taiwan after 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocks country
Updated 3 Apr
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5
Who were the seven aid workers killed by the Israeli air strike in Gaza?
Updated 3 Apr
46.0k
Opinion: Fed up with the endless email bombardment? Me too
Sarah Geraghty
2 Apr
13.7k
19
All eyes on Cabinet reshuffle and who might get moved up the political ladder
Simon Coveney believes it was the right time to step aside so as to give the new Taoiseach ‘the space’ to create new opportunities.
2 Apr
29.0k
87
Students gave us their take on Harris's time at Higher Ed (and what they make of his promotion)
1 Apr
31.0k
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March
March 2024
Easter Rising commemoration to take place later outside the GPO in Dublin
31 Mar
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39
Why does Diageo keep raising the price of a pint?
The multinational raised the price of its beer products again this week, but why?
30 Mar
44.1k
102
Parenting: Can we stop the madness of uncomfortable and costly school uniforms?
Margaret Lynch
30 Mar
16.0k
38
Don't forget! The clocks are going forward by an hour tonight
30 Mar
15.2k
33
Rental crisis in Dublin is a 'contributory factor' in garda resignations
30 Mar
17.8k
What’s driving the surge in road deaths?
Answers are beginning to emerge on what’s behind the deadly trend on Irish roads.
Drivers' behaviour and attitudes to road safety worsened during the pandemic - and stayed worse.
New research shows young people are tempted to check their phones while driving.
Valerie Flynn
30 Mar
44.6k
144
Staff at Irish Museum of Time to change over 600 clocks as Daylight Saving begins on Sunday
29 Mar
19.9k
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Homelessness: Record 4,170 children in emergency accommodation last month
9,671 adults and 4,170 children were in emergency accommodation in February.
Updated 28 Mar
12.1k
Sedatives, steroids, and erectile dysfunction meds among illegal drugs seized by HPRA
28 Mar
8.3k
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Two young sisters from Dublin organise Easter egg drive for children in Temple Street Hospital
28 Mar
19.3k
15
Poll: Strong division among younger voters on immigration issues and candidates
Kevin Cunningham
28 Mar
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Singer and 1970s chart topper Gilbert O'Sullivan receives Freedom of Waterford award
Updated 27 Mar
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29
'It has to stop': Ireland will intervene in South Africa's genocide case against Israel
Updated 27 Mar
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