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Monday 1 June 2026 Dublin: 17°C
Young man dies in fatal stabbing near Grafton Street, Dublin after large row breaks out near venue
Gardaí and emergency services responded to an incident on Grafton Street where a male was found in a serious condition at around 3am.
Irish drivers are borrowing more to buy cars. Why? And what are the risks?
Fianna Fáil confirms TD Malcolm Byrne arrested on suspicion of drink-driving
Macron calls emergency meeting of UN Security Council after Israel captures castle of Beaufort
Man (50s) dies and two hospitalised following three-vehicle collision in Louth
Today's news
'Without the socks, the prosthetic slips off': For Gaza’s amputees, survival is a daily struggle
Hana Salah meets Gaza’s amputees who try to create a ‘normal’ life in extraordinary circumstances, by improvising with socks and broken prosthetics.
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Raising them right: Sport participation medals used to drive me mad until I became a parent
Niamh O'Reilly
Man dies after he swam across the River Liffey following an alleged assault in Dublin city
The incident happened near the War Memorial Gardens at Islandbridge on the Chapelizod Road in Dublin on Saturday night at 10.20pm.
French special forces board Russian Shadow Fleet oil tanker in Atlantic
Mandelson said Government would never regret ambassador appointment, files show
Woman claims she told Eleanor Donaldson about alleged abuse incident
Fianna Fáil confirms TD Malcolm Byrne arrested on suspicion of drink-driving
Young man dies in fatal stabbing near Grafton Street, Dublin after large row breaks out near venue
Gardaí and emergency services responded to an incident on Grafton Street where a male was found in a serious condition at around 3am.
When do you think summer starts?
Around 75 people were rescued from a height during Arsenal parade
Man charged with driving offences and two arrests made after officer struck by stolen squad car
Macron calls emergency meeting of UN Security Council after Israel captures castle of Beaufort
Cad iad na dúshláin is mó roimh Choláiste Chorca Dhuibhne agus é ag cur cúrsaí samhraí ar fáil?
investigates

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

Triathlon Tragedy
The fallout from Youghal Ironman: An unpublished report, €500k in legal fees and a bitter dispute
33
Nursing Homes
28 days later: Fears over people being ‘evicted’ from nursing homes
52
Fire Safety
IPAS accommodation among buildings handed fire safety notices in the last five years
Eastern Garvoge Bridge
Fears for protected species as €50m ‘Celtic Tiger’ bridge moves closer to construction
67
Lobby Efforts
How Big Tech wrote secrecy into EU law to hide data centres’ environmental toll
57
Hospital Violence
'I had no choice but to take the beating': Surging violence and aggression in Irish hospitals
49
Man (50s) dies and two hospitalised following three-vehicle collision in Louth
Body of evidence: Trump says four hours’ sleep a night is enough. Science strongly disagrees
Dr Catherine Conlon
Dublin renter facing eviction creates hit game exposing 'absurd' rents
Irish drivers are borrowing more to buy cars. Why? And what are the risks?
Yesterday
31st May 2026
How much do you know about sea creatures?
Mayo hit six two-pointers as they just about squeeze past Monaghan
'What’s going on with teenagers in Ireland?': Do we have a problem with youth crime?
Some statistics corroborate the view that youth crime is increasing – but is there more to it?
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Former UUP leader cites ‘toxic atmosphere’ under new leadership as he resigns from party
VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

Alberta’s separation bid
How Canada’s next political crisis could come from within
Dr Seána Glennon
16
Global tech job losses
Is ‘AI-washing’ the new trend nobody wants to call out?
Tadhg Guiry
12
A farm with a difference
This is what happens when animals are allowed to feel safe
Suzi Walsh
Ireland is ageing
But are we moving enough to age well?
Stephen O'Rourke
24
Wild Bees, Wild Bees
Honey Bees are not the ones we need to worry about
Paul Handrick - The Bee Guy
20
Money Diaries: A student on €21K planning to emigrate for a better-paid job
The Journal reader
NCT firm clocks up weekly revenues of €2.26m after first price hike since 2012
Israel PM says capturing medieval castle of Beaufort a 'dramatic shift' in Lebanon offensive
People taking part in Sea Scout leadership course rescue swimmer at Dollymount Beach
Should Ireland ban the sale of tobacco products to all people born after the late 2000s?
Parents of woman who died shortly after last year's Cork City Marathon complete event in her memory
Attempted murder investigation launched after police officer struck by stolen squad car
Government supports FAI decision to play upcoming fixtures against Israel
Late Craig Lennon goal helps Louth overcome Dublin in All-Ireland Football Championship clash
Heavy rains threaten to delay search for last two missing people in flooded Laos cave
‘I know my politics’, says David Cullinane when pressed on Sinn Féin’s left-wing credentials
Doctors group calls for ban on sale of tobacco products to all people born after a certain year
Man in his 60s dies after single-vehicle collision in Co Roscommon this morning
Holocaust survivor Tomi Reichental, who moved to Ireland in the 60s, has died aged 90
Nicola Sturgeon says estranged husband never explained his embezzlement crimes to her
French police detain 780 people during violent clashes following PSG's Champions League win