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Friday 10 July 2026 Dublin: 18°C
Murder Investigation
Man (26) arrested on suspicion of the murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe
Police have said that Ann Widdecombe was found dead inside at her home, having sustained ‘serious injuries’.
World Cup
Spain overcome Belgium in Los Angeles to set up showdown with France
hot spell
Status Yellow heat warning kicks in for 13 counties as temperatures continue to soar
Public Safety
Authorities issue advice on staying safe and conserving water during the hot weather
Witness appeal
Cyclist in his 40s killed in hit-and-run in Co Kildare
Today's news
The Daily Poll
Do you prefer the UK or US version of The Office?
Tyler Robinson
Decision on trial of man accused of killing Charlie Kirk delayed
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World Cup
Spain overcome Belgium in Los Angeles to set up showdown with France
There was late drama as Luis de la Fuente’s side progressed to the World Cup semi-finals at Belgium’s expense.
The 42
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Golf
McIlroy leads at Scottish Open as world number one Scheffler misses first cut in four years
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Opinion
Peter Boylan: I have heard from so many women traumatised by their experiences of labour
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BEST OF THE BOX
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Quiz: How much do you know about Ariana Grande?
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Review: Is Netflix's new Little House on the Prairie remake worth watching?
What you need to know about the series Ride or Die
Quiz: How much do you know about Ariana Grande?
All-Ireland semis, Wimbledon finals, and England v Erling Haaland and Norway
Poll: What did you make of the new series Elle?
Our top 5 watches this weekend
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Here's What Happened Today: Friday
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Witness appeal
Cyclist in his 40s killed in hit-and-run in Co Kildare
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Analysis
Ireland is in danger of becoming less culturally sovereign. Here's why.
Steve Dempsey
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Public Safety
Authorities issue advice on staying safe and conserving water during the hot weather
Updated 3 hrs ago
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DAFT.IE PROPERTY MAGAZINE
​​A landmark coastal estate in the Garden of Ireland with its own cinema, ballroom, pub and more
Violence Against Women
Women in danger: The everyday safety rituals that men rarely have to think about
Martha Dunlea
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legal aid row
Judge criticises 'inappropriate' withdrawal of representation for murder conspirator
4 hrs ago
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Murder Investigation
Man (26) arrested on suspicion of the murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe
Police have said that Ann Widdecombe was found dead inside at her home, having sustained ‘serious injuries’.
Updated 5 hrs ago
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Updated 6 hrs ago
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good buzz
'Pockets of nature' every 200 metres promised in new national plan to save bees and butterflies
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Courts
Garda acquitted of raping his wife but guilty of child cruelty against his daughters
7 hrs ago
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Infinite scrolling
EU demands Facebook and Instagram get rid of 'addictive' features or face fines
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investigates

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

Suicide Forums
The suicide forum facilitating the deaths of vulnerable people in Ireland
Speeding
How thousands of speeding prosecutions never reach conviction in Irish courts
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Nursing Homes
Older people are fighting to stay out of nursing homes as legal costs soar
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Triathlon Tragedy
The fallout from Youghal Ironman: An unpublished report, €500k in legal fees and a bitter dispute
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Nursing Home Evictions
28 days later: Fears over people being ‘evicted’ from nursing homes
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Fire Safety
IPAS accommodation among buildings handed fire safety notices in the last five years
Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
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hot spell
Status Yellow heat warning kicks in for 13 counties as temperatures continue to soar
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Courts
Pilot in €8.4m cocaine smuggling case says childhood trauma made him a 'people pleaser'
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hot hot heat
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andalusia
Tourists thought to be among at least 12 killed in southern Spain wildfire
Emergency crews are continuing to search for people, with at least 23 unaccounted for.
The Department of Foreign Affairs has told The Journal there have been no reports of any Irish citizens having been affected in the fires.
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Tyrone
Judge says those behind Moygashel bonfire have 'agenda full of hate' as man appears in court
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Ryanair
Man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane after window 'detached' mid-flight
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moygashel
Loyalist bonfire set alight early as PSNI began operation to remove replica mosque
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Kilkenny
Kilkenny Castle to close early today and into next week due to high temperature warning
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Court of Appeal
Jozef Puska abandons bid to appeal conviction for murder of Ashling Murphy
11 hrs ago
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VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

Gavan Reilly has the numbers
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Stars and Swipes
At 250, America’s vital organs of democracy are failing
Marion McKeone
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Feeder's Digest
MasterChef UK has come and gone, did any of us even bother to watch?
Patrick Hanlon
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The Yanks and the Irish passports
Our passport isn't just a handy life hack to skip airport queues
Lise Hand
22
Wildfires on the rise
They're an unwelcome feature of climate change, and we're totally unprepared
Pádraic Fogarty
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The Daily Poll
Do you prefer the UK or US version of The Office?
12 hrs ago
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Supreme Court
The government is facing a Supreme Court challenge over its 2023 Climate Action Plan
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How I Spend My Money
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Loyalist bonfire with replica mosque lit ahead of removal, at least 12 killed in Spain wildfire and the Bayeux Tapestry crosses the English Channel.
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norman people
The Bayeux Tapestry has crossed the English Channel for the first time in 900 years
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any good recs?
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PodcastThe Explainer
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Sensational
Kylian Mbappé continues godly replication of Lionel Messi with another goal from heavens
France make light work of Morocco in a manner which suggests hardship is not a necessity for World Cup success.
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energy security
Imported fossil fuels still dominate Ireland's energy system, SEAI says
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Heel Prick Test
MEP calls for Ireland to increase testing done on newborn babies for rare conditions
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Nobody Needs This
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The Morning Lead
'He's from India': Man allegedly attacked by group of teens after they asked where he was from
“If I had said some other country, then I probably would have been safe.”
22 hrs ago
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Les Bleus
Mbappé and Dembélé fire France to quarter-final win over Morocco
The 42
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