Saturday 15 August 2026 Dublin: 15°C
O’Connor takes heptathlon gold for Ireland’s third medal of European Championships
The 25-year-old from Dundalk extended her collection to seven championship medals across the past 18 months.
'We've lost our heroes': Noreen and James McHugh remembered by their children at funeral mass
Man (40s) arrested in connection with death of inmate (30s) in Dublin's Wheatfield Prison
Ellen Walshe wins second gold medal at European Aquatics Championships
HSE warns of pink cocaine, triple-strength MDMA and new ketamine strain during festival season
Today's news
Quiz: How much do you know about weekends?
Andrew Coscoran delivers fourth European Championships medal for Ireland with 1500m bronze
In a crowded field, the 30-year-old emerged on the home straight to cross the line in third.
Where in the world can I fly to for a total eclipse (and will Ireland ever get one)?
The excise dilemma: Political flashpoints ahead as pressure mounts over reversing fuel supports
BEST OF THE BOX
Review: Is the series The Shards worth watching?
Review: Is the series The Shards worth watching?
What you need to know about My Brilliant Career on Netflix
What you need to know about My Brilliant Career on Netflix
Quiz: How much do you know about Paul Mescal?
Quiz: How much do you know about Paul Mescal?
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
SPOTLIGHT

The eclipse Clear skies across much of Ireland provided stunning views of a once-in-generation celestial event 

As it happened
Millions of people witness solar eclipse reach its peak across Ireland and parts of Europe
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in pictures
Some amazing photos of the solar eclipse (and people watching it) from Ireland and abroad
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our stories
From confused birds to 'useless' colanders: Tales of eclipse-watching from across Ireland
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totally dedicated
Irish astronomy fans head abroad to chase totality: 'It’s always been on my bucket list'
ECLIPSE FEVER
Hundreds queue for last chance to buy eclipse glasses in Dublin
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New book claims Jadotville medal snub was to cover up for bad military and political leadership
O’Connor takes heptathlon gold for Ireland’s third medal of European Championships
The 25-year-old from Dundalk extended her collection to seven championship medals across the past 18 months.
'Prison of pain': The challenge of breaking out of painkiller addiction
Sulky racing: What is the horse actually experiencing while it's enduring these races?
Suzi Walsh
Crowd bursts into rendition of Bonnie Tyler hit as coffin returns home
Ellen Walshe wins second gold medal at European Aquatics Championships
From 1900 to A1: A Greystones home where period character meets cutting-edge design
HSE warns of pink cocaine, triple-strength MDMA and new ketamine strain during festival season
Eleven dead as Israel strikes Lebanon in deadliest attack since truce in June
VOICES

Voices at The Journal

Little forests in urban areas
How tiny pocket forests can help cities breathe again
Catherine Cleary
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Raising them right
Is it ever okay to admit you’ve got a favourite child?
Niamh O'Reilly
26
Tech worker
I spent a decade in tech. Then AI took my job
Agnes
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GLP-1s and the weight loss revolution
Obesity was never a failure of willpower. Science has moved on
Dr Michael Crotty
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The physio is in
What is hypermobility and how can you manage it?
Stephen O'Rourke
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Kids' pocket money
Should you pay kids for doing household chores?
Niamh O'Reilly
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Drinking Ireland dry
We're asking the wrong questions about data centres
Dr Paul Davis
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Indonesia hit by two strong earthquakes in one day as death toll rises to 47
Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.7 and 6.9 struck Indonesia in the space of 12 hours.
'We've lost our heroes': Noreen and James McHugh remembered by their children at funeral mass
Britain's Queen Elizabeth 'abhorred' Ian Paisley and loved hurling, Mary McAleese remembers
Three people due in court after seizure of scrambler bikes, cash and drugs worth €100k
Sarah Healy and Sophie O'Sullivan advance to Women's 1500m final at European Championships
O'Connor in gold medal position for Heptathlon at European Championships
There is just one event left in the competition as O’Connor prepares for the 800m later this evening.
Man (40s) arrested in connection with death of inmate (30s) in Dublin's Wheatfield Prison
Teenager dragged along platform among Luas incidents prompting calls for anti-drag technology
Jason Arday, former Cambridge professor, told friend he ‘couldn’t go on’ hours before his death
Kate O'Connor continues to strengthen Heptathlon medal bid at European Championships
Motorcyclist in his 30s killed in single-vehicle collision in Co Galway
Tehran says Strait of Hormuz will 'remain Iranian' after Trump claims it will soon be US territory
The summer that burned Ireland - so where do we go from here?
Scorched woodland, arid crops and overheating homes and workplaces have all hit Ireland these past few months.
Could Ireland benefit from its own Count Binface?
Carl Kinsella
Man in his 50s in critical condition after two crashes involving three vehicles in Co Meath
Review: Is the series The Shards worth watching?
Taliban celebrates five years of rule in Afghanistan since US withdrawal
More than 3,000 women waiting more than 10 days for urgent breast cancer appointments this year
Bonnie Tyler fans to line streets of Mumbles in Wales as coffin brought to her former home
Born-again bikers: Why I've never got on a motorbike, and why so many men my age suddenly are
Paddy Comyn
How to avoid the EU customs charges 'disproportionately' affecting online shoppers in Ireland
Funeral for GAA star James McHugh and wife Noreen to take place today in Donegal
Sweating in tents and searching for shelter: How Dublin's homeless are surviving the heat
Gardaí responding nightly as gangs of teenage boys steal cars and post footage on TikTok
Videos have emerged of young car thieves driving at extreme speed at night and in broad daylight in areas of Dublin.