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Sunday 31 May 2026 Dublin: 18°C
Attempted murder investigation launched after police officer struck by stolen squad car
The incident occurred in Downpatrick in the early hours of this morning.
'Is Sinn Féin even a left-wing party?': Four winners and three losers from the political week
‘I know my politics’, says David Cullinane when pressed on Sinn Féin’s left-wing credentials
Parents of woman who died shortly after last year's Cork City Marathon complete event in her memory
Holocaust survivor Tomi Reichental, who moved to Ireland in the 60s, has died aged 90
Today's news
'What’s going on with teenagers in Ireland?': Do we have a problem with youth crime?
Some statistics corroborate the view that youth crime is increasing – but is there more to it?
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Former UUP leader cites ‘toxic atmosphere’ under new leadership as he resigns from party
Money Diaries: A student on €21K planning to emigrate for a better-paid job
The Journal reader
NCT firm clocks up weekly revenues of €2.26m after first price hike since 2012
Israel PM says capturing medieval castle of Beaufort a 'dramatic shift' in Lebanon offensive
BEST OF THE BOX
Poll: What did you make of the series PONIES?
Poll: What did you make of the series PONIES?
Our top 5 watches this weekend
Our top 5 watches this weekend
What you need to know about the new 'paranoid thriller' Star City
What you need to know about the new 'paranoid thriller' Star City
People taking part in Sea Scout leadership course rescue swimmer at Dollymount Beach
Should Ireland ban the sale of tobacco products to all people born after the late 2000s?
This South Dublin home surrounded by an acre of secluded garden is on the market for €1,650,000
Parents of woman who died shortly after last year's Cork City Marathon complete event in her memory
Attempted murder investigation launched after police officer struck by stolen squad car
Government supports FAI decision to play upcoming fixtures against Israel
Late Craig Lennon goal helps Louth overcome Dublin in All-Ireland Football Championship clash
Heavy rains threaten to delay search for last two missing people in flooded Laos cave
‘I know my politics’, says David Cullinane when pressed on Sinn Féin’s left-wing credentials
investigates

Recent investigations from our team shining a light on how Ireland works

Triathlon Tragedy
The fallout from Youghal Ironman: An unpublished report, €500k in legal fees and a bitter dispute
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Nursing Homes
28 days later: Fears over people being ‘evicted’ from nursing homes
58
Fire Safety
IPAS accommodation among buildings handed fire safety notices in the last five years
Eastern Garvoge Bridge
Fears for protected species as €50m ‘Celtic Tiger’ bridge moves closer to construction
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Lobby Efforts
How Big Tech wrote secrecy into EU law to hide data centres’ environmental toll
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Hospital Violence
'I had no choice but to take the beating': Surging violence and aggression in Irish hospitals
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Doctors group calls for ban on sale of tobacco products to all people born after a certain year
Man in his 60s dies after single-vehicle collision in Co Roscommon this morning
Holocaust survivor Tomi Reichental, who moved to Ireland in the 60s, has died aged 90
Nicola Sturgeon says estranged husband never explained his embezzlement crimes to her
French police detain 780 people during violent clashes following PSG's Champions League win
O'Sullivans the world over gather in Cork to break world record
Ukraine launches fresh strikes on Russian energy targets but denies hitting nuclear plant
Prose before bros: Irish men's leabhar power readers not translating into book clubs
Taoiseach digs in on Occupied Territories Bill, but concerns grow among government TDs
Sitdown Sunday: Could 3D-printing homes solve a housing crisis? Probably not
VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

Alberta’s separation bid
How Canada’s next political crisis could come from within
Dr Seána Glennon
17
Global tech job losses
Is ‘AI-washing’ the new trend nobody wants to call out?
Tadhg Guiry
12
A farm with a difference
This is what happens when animals are allowed to feel safe
Suzi Walsh
Ireland is ageing
But are we moving enough to age well?
Stephen O'Rourke
24
Wild Bees, Wild Bees
Honey Bees are not the ones we need to worry about
Paul Handrick - The Bee Guy
20
How do we understand a world where the White House shitposts about Harambe on his anniversary?
Our FactCheck editor details the internet trends seen by a thirtysomething-year-old man.
What you need to know about the new 'paranoid thriller' Star City
Cad a cheapann múinteoirí faoi oiliúint faoi chúrsaí Gaeltachta?
Maria Walsh: Behind closed doors, thousands of Irish women are fighting for motherhood
Maria Walsh
Returning emigrants among those set to benefit from rural housing rule changes
How should Irish investors react to upcoming $1 trillion AI stock market listings?
Ireland gears up for self-driving cars with the government working on new national strategy
Russell Vickers, CEO of Future Mobility Ireland, said the new technology would have to be introduced on a phased basis due to infrastructural limits.
Yesterday
30th May 2026
French Open champion Gauff crashes out as Sabalenka and Osaka set for last-16 clash
Man appears in court charged with murder of woman in Galway
Armagh overpower Derry to get All-Ireland series off the mark
Tiernan Kelly’s goal helped pave the way for a comfortable win.
'We don't want your hotel!': Locals to fight against new six-storey development in Dublin city
Quiz: How well do you know these box office flops?
'Is Sinn Féin even a left-wing party?': Four winners and three losers from the political week
Byelection fallout, newbie TDs, and ministerial promotions.