The Journal

strait of hormuz

Trump agrees to two week suspension of attacks on Iran

Trump has repeatedly threatened to destroy critical civilian infrastructure in Iran, which would be a war crime.

Dublin

Buses and Luas trams at a standstill in Dublin as fuel protests continue into the night

convoy

Sinn Féin and other politicians back fuel protest from makeshift stage outside GPO

Exchequer

Ireland has spent more money than it's taken in so far this year

under the radar

What has Israel been doing while the world focuses on Trump's actions in Iran?

Today's news

The Daily Poll

How do you feel about pubs being allowed to open on Good Friday?

I went to the pub, so I support the change
I didn't go to the pub, but it's nice to have the option
I don't think it's a good idea
I'm indifferent/not sure about it

See Results

The Morning Lead

Dangerous cheap e-bikes and batteries bought from unregulated online sites are causing fires

President of Cycling Ireland Ciaran Cannon was speaking after a report in Britain found that e-bike and e-scooter fires reached a record high last year.

Niall O'Connor

34 mins ago

Yesterday

7th April 2026

strait of hormuz

Trump agrees to two week suspension of attacks on Iran

Trump has repeatedly threatened to destroy critical civilian infrastructure in Iran, which would be a war crime.

Updated 51 mins ago

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First blood

Havertz nabs late winner as Arsenal take quarter-final lead against Sporting CP

The 42

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Soccer

Kane gives Bayern Champions League first-leg advantage over Real Madrid

1 hr ago

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DAA

Parrot found perched outside Dublin Airport terminal reunited with owner

1 hr ago

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weight off his shoulders

Smiles and calm and gags about Irish cooking – McIlroy enjoying his hard-earned comfort at the Masters

The 42

reports from Augusta National Golf Club

2 hrs ago

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SPOTLIGHT

Focus on Gaza The world's attention is on Iran, but six months on from the start of the ceasefire Gaza lies in ruin and its people face an uncertain future

on the ground

Over 7,000 missing as families search for those buried or detained

illusion of peace

Ceasefire in name only: Israel's relentless targeting of Palestinians has not stopped

Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne

detainees

Israel pushes on with its execution bill for Palestinian prisoners

vital gaza aid

This Jordanian warehouse is holding tonnes of aid for Gaza but Israel won't let it through

Dublin

Buses and Luas trams at a standstill in Dublin as fuel protests continue into the night

Northbound Luas services are unable to pass the protesters, who are currently blocking the line at O’Connell Bridge.

2 hrs ago

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today's news

Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday

4 hrs ago

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UNIFIL

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon were killed by Israeli tank fire and Hezbollah bomb, probe finds

4 hrs ago

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As it happened

Nationwide fuel protests see tractors and lorries bring traffic to a crawl on major roads

Updated 4 hrs ago

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under the radar

What has Israel been doing while the world focuses on Trump's actions in Iran?

5 hrs ago

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Investigation

Bill Gates to testify before US Congress about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

5 hrs ago

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pandemic

Ireland's pandemic review: Six years on from Covid, the real lessons have yet to be learned

Dr Suzanne Crowe

5 hrs ago

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Exchequer

Ireland has spent more money than it's taken in so far this year

5 hrs ago

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Dublin

Man charged over ketamine seizure jumped from upstairs window when gardaí arrived, court hears

6 hrs ago

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investigates

Investigations from our team this year

Threats in Court

A death threat and panic buttons: Ireland’s courts are seeing increased aggression

Garda Referral

Tusla has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí over vetting concerns

Emergency Arrangements

Vulnerable children spending years in Tusla’s temporary Special Emergency Arrangements

Suicide Prevention

Hundreds of people died by suspected suicide after recent contact with HSE services

Social Housing

Councils taking enforcement action against private developers over social housing

Residential Care

Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

7 hrs ago

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Glory Glory

A morning with Manchester United and their giddy fans as the squad train at Carton House

David Sneyd

The 42

8 hrs ago

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ben roberts smith

Decorated Australian solider charged with murdering unarmed prisoners captured in Afghanistan

8 hrs ago

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connolly street

Gardaí investigating the death of a woman (50s) in Cavan

8 hrs ago

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convoy

Sinn Féin and other politicians back fuel protest from makeshift stage outside GPO

The convoys are protesting the price of diesel, petrol and home heating oil caused by the ongoing war in the Middle East.

8 hrs ago

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Road Safety

Over 4,000 drivers caught speeding and 175 intoxicated during Easter bank holiday weekend

8 hrs ago

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Hungary elections

JD Vance accuses EU of 'interference' in elections as he backs Viktor Orbán on Hungary visit

Updated 9 hrs ago

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NASA

New Artemis II images released after astronauts complete flyby around far side of the Moon

The astronauts will continue their journey back to Earth today, bringing with them rich celestial observations.

Updated 9 hrs ago

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Cancelled

Wireless Festival cancelled after UK government blocks Kanye West from entering country

Updated 9 hrs ago

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good news

New breast cancer scanner at University of Galway hailed as a diagnosis 'game changer'

9 hrs ago

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VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

Teen social media ban

Protecting kids online shouldn’t mean killing privacy

Andrea Horan

Self-inflicted wound

Low cadet pay is damaging the Defence Forces

Lt Col Conor King

Puppy farms, sulky racing, fox hunting and hare coursing

Ireland has a major animal cruelty problem

Jennifer Whitmore

The Bee Guy

This rainy season has nearly washed us away

Paul Handrick - The Bee Guy

The rise of the Irish sauna

Heat, cold plunges and a new kind of social ritual

Stephen O'Rourke

The Mental Load

The parenting work that no one sees, mostly done by women

Niamh O'Reilly

Fast fashion

Donating a bag to a charity shop won't fix Ireland's big clothing problem

Solene Schirrer

Ireland's history

The Irish at the Oscars, over the years

Dr Eoin Kinsella

Blood Transfusion

Fresh appeal for blood donations as just two days' supply remains after long weekend

9 hrs ago

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Turkey

Gunman killed, two wounded in police shootout outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul

11 hrs ago

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Schooling

About 40% of parents with kids in religious schools would rather multi-denominational

Updated 12 hrs ago

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The Daily Poll

How do you feel about pubs being allowed to open on Good Friday?

12 hrs ago

23.7k

migos

Rapper Offset’s condition ‘stable’ after shooting in Florida

14 hrs ago

11.4k

The Masters

'I didn’t want to play like an absolute idiot': Co Down's Tom McKibbin on his first taste of Augusta

The 42

reports from Augusta National Golf Club

Updated 15 hrs ago

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Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Increased cases of hospital violence, a fatal crash in Dundalk, and Artemis II astronauts make their way home.

Updated 15 hrs ago

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Carroll Wiseman

Artemis II crew emotional as they name 'bright spot' on Moon for late wife of mission commander

16 hrs ago

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Louth

Man (60s) dies in two-car collision in Dundalk

16 hrs ago

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InvestigatesHospital Violence

'I had no choice but to take the beating': Surging violence and aggression in Irish hospitals

Doctor and Nursing unions say overcrowding and delays are a factor in the rising number of incidents.

An average of 18 incidents recorded every day across three years

More than €3m paid out for related cases by State Claims Agency

One hospital is now trialling stab vests for security personnel

Noel Baker

7 Apr

17.3k

Monday

6th April 2026

global conflict

Scorched Earth: War, water and the unravelling of climate stability

Emma DeSouza

Updated 6 Apr

4.2k

Quiz

How much do you know about Arnold Schwarzenegger?

6 Apr

22.4k

League of Ireland

Shamrock Rovers beat Shelbourne in five-goal Dublin derby thriller

The 42

6 Apr

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good evening

Here's What Happened Today: Easter Monday

6 Apr

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