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Thursday 2 April 2026 Dublin: 5°C
White House
'We are going to finish the job': Trump tells US that Iran war victory near, but vows big strikes
After Trump’s speech, gasoline prices in the US surged above $4 per gallon (just under €1 per liter) for the first time in years.
The Morning Lead
'We can't get anywhere else': Sligo retirees facing eviction may stay beyond termination date
to the moon
Artemis II now in orbit after historic NASA mission launch, and set to head to the Moon shortly
trump threats
Taoiseach says it’s unclear if Trump’s ‘bomb them to the Stone Age’ threat targets civilians
Heated
Chelsea boss furious over Katie McCabe incident as Arsenal reach Champions League semis
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The Daily Poll
Are you interested in space exploration?
Portlaoise
Investigation launched after inmate dies in Midlands Prison
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Heated
Chelsea boss furious over Katie McCabe incident as Arsenal reach Champions League semis
The 42
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trump threats
Taoiseach says it’s unclear if Trump’s ‘bomb them to the Stone Age’ threat targets civilians
1 hr ago
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Road Safety
'Every garda on duty' will help police Irish roads over Easter Bank Holiday weekend
1 hr ago
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The Daily Poll
Are you interested in space exploration?
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Trump tells Americans the war will soon be over, Enniscrone residents face evictions, and a new NASA rocket blasts off.
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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
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illusion of peace
Ceasefire in name only: Israel's relentless targeting of Palestinians has not stopped
Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne
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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
Utah
Teenager identified as Ted Bundy victim more than 51 years after her murder
3 hrs ago
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it's a scam
A new scam doing the rounds sees house hunters targeted with fake rental viewings
Updated 3 hrs ago
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Athy
Four arrests made after gardaí seize €7 million worth of cannabis from Kildare property
3 hrs ago
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to the moon
Artemis II now in orbit after historic NASA mission launch, and set to head to the Moon shortly
4 hrs ago
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not the limerick leader
Tiger Woods turns down chance to captain the United States at Ryder Cup in Adare Manor
4 hrs ago
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neurodivergence
Playdates, parties and autism: The invitations some children never receive
Lucinda Murrihy
4 hrs ago
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White House
'We are going to finish the job': Trump tells US that Iran war victory near, but vows big strikes
After Trump’s speech, gasoline prices in the US surged above $4 per gallon (just under €1 per liter) for the first time in years.
5 hrs ago
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The Morning Lead
'We can't get anywhere else': Sligo retirees facing eviction may stay beyond termination date
Residents in the coastal town of Enniscrone are ‘stressed to the limit’ after receiving eviction notices last year.
Eoghan Dalton
11 hrs ago
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1st April 2026
Florida
Lift-off: NASA's Artemis II crew blast into space on historic Moon mission
NASA teams and spectators cheered the spacecraft as it ascended away from Earth.
Updated 11 hrs ago
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wine women and song
Mama's hangover: When mummy wine culture just isn’t cute anymore
Niamh O'Reilly
Updated 11 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
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Garda Referral
Tusla has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí over vetting concerns
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Emergency Arrangements
Vulnerable children spending years in Tusla’s temporary Special Emergency Arrangements
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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
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Residential Care
Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'
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The Big Interview
'The problem with Micheál Martin is his dithering,' Michael O'Leary says in VMT interview
13 hrs ago
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War Babies
Irish humanitarian aid helping pregnant women in Ukraine as war brings rise in premature births
The Journal is in Kyiv reporting on the war in Ukraine.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Ukraine.
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The White House
Trump again claims US is talking to Iran, this time with the country's 'New Regime President'
Updated 13 hrs ago
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Cork City
Woman in her 70s seriously injured after being struck by bus in Cork
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On The Mend
US rapper Megan Thee Stallion recovering after falling ill on stage in Broadway show
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Iran
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14 hrs ago
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Abbey Street
Male cyclist (20s) dies following collision with a truck in Dublin city centre
The collision happened at the corner of Abbey Street and O’Connell Street on the north side of the city shortly before 1pm this afternoon.
Updated 14 hrs ago
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Lebanon
Ireland among 15 European nations to say it is 'appalled by escalation of violence in Lebanon'
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evening fix
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UK
Scott Mills says he 'fully cooperated' with 2016 police probe over sex offences allegations
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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
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Self-inflicted wound
Low cadet pay is damaging the Defence Forces
Lt Col Conor King
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Puppy farms, sulky racing, fox hunting and hare coursing
Ireland has a major animal cruelty problem
Jennifer Whitmore
82
The Bee Guy
This rainy season has nearly washed us away
Paul Handrick - The Bee Guy
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The rise of the Irish sauna
Heat, cold plunges and a new kind of social ritual
Stephen O'Rourke
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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
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Ireland's history
The Irish at the Oscars, over the years
Dr Eoin Kinsella
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Ryanair
Michael O'Leary warns of fuel supply disruption but travel agents say no evidence of surcharges yet
The Ryanair CEO said up to 25% of the airline’s jet fuel could be at risk if the war in Iran continues past this month.
If the war continues, there's a risk that between 10 and 20% of Ryanair's fuel supply might be at risk through May and June, he said.
The EU Commissioner for Energy endorsed IEA recommendations against air travel and encouraged use of public transport.
Updated 15 hrs ago
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Space Exploration
Crowds gather as astronauts arrive at launch pad ahead of historic Moon mission
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manna
Drone delivery company Manna to create 400 new jobs in Ireland and the US
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NOT EGG-CITING
'It's like cooking chocolate': Why Big Chocolate is changing the taste of our favourite bars
People are saying the taste of well known chocolate brands in Ireland has changed.
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Rent-a-room scheme
Garden pods for rent ‘will be popular’ says minister, as government warn of strict rules
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Weather Forecast
Met Éireann forecasts stormy weather over Easter and says it will likely issue warnings
Temperatures could drop as low as -1 degrees some regions tonight, with stormy weather possible on Saturday.
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itamar ben-gvir
Israeli minister has been wearing a noose pin to support new death penalty bill for Palestinians
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vacant properties
A new €135k grant has been announced to turn vacant spaces above shops into homes
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
18 hrs ago
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Kildare
Married couple living in a car take council to court after being offered separate accommodation
Updated 19 hrs ago
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Donegal
Minister for Justice agrees to meet Creeslough families in Dublin
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Courts
Man assaulted Ryanair cabin crew while drunk and caused delay in take off from Dublin, court hears
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