The Journal

the postmortem

FF review to be published before Christmas as reports swirl Gavin agreed to candidacy in early August

The Fianna Fáil Ard Comhairle held its first meeting since the election last night.

if it ain't broke

Changing Toy Show airing time would be 'like getting rid of the Angelus', Bakhurst tells committee

INTO

'Profound breach of trust': Teachers' union slams Minister over Assessment of Need changes

South-east

Pilot crash-lands plane in Co Kilkenny field after reporting engine trouble mid-flight

Luas

Luas Green Line to remain out of service until after 'evening peak commuter period'

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Health

Taoiseach indicates government will discuss potential charges for blister packs with HSE

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Limerick

Fine Gael politician sought to move speed vans while asking superintendent to cancel speeding fine

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shutters

14 food businesses were served with closure orders by the FSAI last month

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Luas

Luas Green Line to remain out of service until after 'evening peak commuter period'

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the postmortem

FF review to be published before Christmas as reports swirl Gavin agreed to candidacy in early August

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H-1B visa

International fact-check group 'deeply concerned' over reports of US visa curbs on fact-checkers

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SPOTLIGHT

National security

hybrid threat

Drones off Irish coast were an attack by Russia – EU Council President

drone shield

Portuguese, French and PSNI anti-drone police units deployed in Dublin during Zelenskyy visit

analysis

We may never discover who was operating the drones along Zelenskyy's flight path – here's why

keeping an eye

Irish and British monitor first sailing of Russian 'Shadow Fleet' ship in Irish Sea

South-east

Pilot crash-lands plane in Co Kilkenny field after reporting engine trouble mid-flight

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Evening Wrap

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

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Paris

Louvre thieves escaped with just 30 seconds to spare due to avoidable security failures

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Most Terrible Time of the Year

McDonald’s Netherlands removes ‘creepy, depressing and inauthentic’ AI Christmas advert

1 hr ago

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Louth

Man (20s) arrested in connection with fatal collision in Drogheda in August

1 hr ago

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John Wilson

Man (59) jailed for attempted pipe bomb attack on East Belfast GAA

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if it ain't broke

Changing Toy Show airing time would be 'like getting rid of the Angelus', Bakhurst tells committee

2 hrs ago

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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly

The big call that led to elation and despair in Dingle-Barrs thriller

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Spanish prosecutor says court case won't stop The Monk standing in Dublin Central by-election

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16m

investigates

Our award-winning investigations from this year

Deportation Flights

What role do Irish companies have in the US deportation industry?

Badger Cull

Over 80% of badgers culled in government TB programme found to be free from the disease

Planning Submissions

Series of unusual planning objections to vet practices uncovered in Dublin, Meath and Kildare

TB Crisis

‘It’s the next worst thing to losing a family member’: The toll of Ireland’s bovine TB crisis

Data Crunch

Ireland's data centres turning to fossil fuels after maxing out country's electricity grid

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Femicide in Europe

Over 100 women murdered in Ireland since 2012 – and a gap in data on gendered violence

Cork

Man charged with theft of 42 cattle worth an estimated €53k remanded in custody

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England

Sophie Kinsella, author of Shopaholic novel series, dies aged 55

4 hrs ago

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INTO

'Profound breach of trust': Teachers' union slams Minister over Assessment of Need changes

4 hrs ago

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Capital Idea

DCC chief says Dublin region 'entitled to' more tax revenues so more money can be spent there

5 hrs ago

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bus schedule

Full festive bus schedule for Dublin announced as additional Nitelink services confirmed

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Dundalk

Baby boy in critical condition in hospital following two-car collision in Co Louth

5 hrs ago

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cancer treatment

Cancer survival in Ireland held steady despite Covid-19 hospital disruptions

6 hrs ago

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Fiosrú

Garda watchdog says 21 people died in incidents involving or following garda contact in 2024

6 hrs ago

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Presidential Election

Former Áras hopeful Gareth Sheridan defends pictures with Russell Brand and Tucker Carlson

6 hrs ago

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The Daily Poll

Have you been affected by Storm Bram?

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Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Here’s all the news you need to know as you start your day.

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alleged defamation

Bob Vylan issues defamation proceedings against RTÉ over reporting on Glastonbury performance

8 hrs ago

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meat only

EU to decide whether veggie ‘burgers’ face a possible rebrand

8 hrs ago

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guinness 0

Diageo says 'no disruption' to Guinness supply as workers at Belfast site prepare to strike

9 hrs ago

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Online Safety

Social media ban for children under 16 begins in Australia

9 hrs ago

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bodycams

Gardaí are asking for the public's opinions on how and when body-worn cameras should be used

9 hrs ago

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storm bram

Thousands remain without power in the aftermath of Storm Bram

10 hrs ago

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Culture

TD: New adults had their teens interrupted by Covid. A free 'culture card' could be the remedy

Peter 'Chap' Cleere

10 hrs ago

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Teacher shortgage

Teachers' unions renew calls for masters programme to be cut from two years to one

10 hrs ago

9.4k

new pension scheme

Fewer than half of employwers have signed up for auto-enrolment pensions so far

11 hrs ago

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The Morning Lead

Government braces for 'significant pressure' on hospitals with flu, Covid-19 and RSV circulating

The HSE is understood to be seeking to expand the provision of the children’s flu vaccine in schools next year.

Christina Finn

17 hrs ago

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Court

Man stands trial accused of sexually assaulting teenager

17 hrs ago

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FactCheck

FactCheck: Does the US really buy 80% of its imported butter from Ireland?

The figure was cited in a CNN article published last year.

David MacRedmond

17 hrs ago

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Yesterday

9th December 2025

co down

PSNI make three arrests as part of cross-border investigation into ‘violent right-wing extremism’

18 hrs ago

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