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Saturday 11 July 2026 Dublin: 18°C
The Morning Lead
‘Not welcome here’: Fear in Northern Ireland’s Muslim community after recent Islamophobic incidents
The Moygashel bonfire follows a string of other incidents, including targeting a playground and a shop.
Heatwave
High temperature warning in place for 13 counties, with uncomfortably warm night ahead
Murder Investigation
Police investigating Ann Widdecombe’s death release man from custody
MFF
The EU wants more cash (a lot of it for defence and security). Here's how it plans to get it.
Surrealing in the Years
Surrealing in the Years: Government deserves little credit for passing the zombified Territories Bill
Today's news
The Daily Poll
Do you prefer the UK or US version of The Office?
Media Minister
Patrick O'Donovan flown back to Ireland on government jet after becoming unwell in Belgium
8 mins ago
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Heatwave
High temperature warning in place for 13 counties, with uncomfortably warm night ahead
Updated 54 mins ago
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Antoinette Smith
Appeal renewed in murder of mother after David Bowie concert 39 years ago
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Surrealing in the Years
Surrealing in the Years: Government deserves little credit for passing the zombified Territories Bill
Carl Kinsella
1 hr ago
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BEST OF THE BOX
Review: Is Netflix's new Little House on the Prairie remake worth watching?
Review: Is Netflix's new Little House on the Prairie remake worth watching?
What you need to know about the series Ride or Die
What you need to know about the series Ride or Die
Quiz: How much do you know about Ariana Grande?
Quiz: How much do you know about Ariana Grande?
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?
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Islamophobia in Co Tyrone, the heatwave continues, and Spain beat Belgium.
1 hr ago
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FactCheck
What is ‘chat control’, the EU's contentious plan to fight online child abuse?
2 hrs ago
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deep dive review
Review: Is Netflix's new Little House on the Prairie remake worth watching?
2 hrs ago
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sugar content
Capri-Sun batches recalled after regular juice put in sugar-free pouches
2 hrs ago
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DAFT.IE PROPERTY MAGAZINE
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RURAL HOUSING PLAN
Minister defends number of homes reserved for Irish speakers in Gaeltacht
2 hrs ago
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Tithíocht sa Ghaeltacht
"Níor thógamar na figiúirí sin ós na scamaill" - Aire na Gaeltachta faoi chlasáil teanga
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Murder Investigation
Police investigating Ann Widdecombe’s death release man from custody
3 hrs ago
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strait of hormuz
Trump says US will 'completely decimate' Iran if they try to assassinate him
3 hrs ago
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Motoring
What a 34-year-old Mercedes taught me about modern cars
Paddy Comyn
3 hrs ago
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MFF
The EU wants more cash (a lot of it for defence and security). Here's how it plans to get it.
Jane Matthews
reports from Strasbourg
4 hrs ago
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The Morning Lead
‘Not welcome here’: Fear in Northern Ireland’s Muslim community after recent Islamophobic incidents
The Moygashel bonfire follows a string of other incidents, including targeting a playground and a shop.
Diarmuid Pepper and Eimer McAuley
10 hrs ago
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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
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Tyler Robinson
Decision on trial of man accused of killing Charlie Kirk delayed
12 hrs ago
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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
12 hrs ago
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Golf
McIlroy leads at Scottish Open as world number one Scheffler misses first cut in four years
The 42
12 hrs ago
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Opinion
Peter Boylan: I have heard from so many women traumatised by their experiences of labour
Dr Peter Boylan
13 hrs ago
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good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
13 hrs ago
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Witness appeal
Cyclist in his 40s killed in hit-and-run in Co Kildare
14 hrs ago
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Analysis
Ireland is in danger of becoming less culturally sovereign. Here's why.
Steve Dempsey
14 hrs ago
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Public Safety
Authorities issue advice on staying safe and conserving water during the hot weather
Updated 14 hrs ago
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Violence Against Women
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Martha Dunlea
15 hrs ago
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legal aid row
Judge criticises 'inappropriate' withdrawal of representation for murder conspirator
15 hrs ago
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VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

Gavan Reilly has the numbers
How much of our law is some form of EU law?
Gavan Reilly
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Stars and Swipes
At 250, America’s vital organs of democracy are failing
Marion McKeone
52
Feeder's Digest
MasterChef UK has come and gone, did any of us even bother to watch?
Patrick Hanlon
23
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
54
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 16 hrs ago
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Updated 17 hrs ago
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good buzz
'Pockets of nature' every 200 metres promised in new national plan to save bees and butterflies
17 hrs ago
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Courts
Garda acquitted of raping his wife but guilty of child cruelty against his daughters
18 hrs ago
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Infinite scrolling
EU demands Facebook and Instagram get rid of 'addictive' features or face fines
18 hrs ago
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Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
19 hrs ago
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hot spell
Status Yellow heat warning kicks in for 13 counties as temperatures continue to soar
Updated 19 hrs ago
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Courts
Pilot in €8.4m cocaine smuggling case says childhood trauma made him a 'people pleaser'
20 hrs ago
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hot hot heat
Veg grower says weather is causing a 'drastic decline' in orders as people don't want to cook
20 hrs ago
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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.
Updated 20 hrs ago
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Tyrone
Judge says those behind Moygashel bonfire have 'agenda full of hate' as man appears in court
20 hrs ago
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Ryanair
Man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane after window 'detached' mid-flight
21 hrs ago
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moygashel
Loyalist bonfire set alight early as PSNI began operation to remove replica mosque
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