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the burkes
Martina and Ammi Burke arrested on foot of order that they should be jailed for contempt of court
It’s understood the pair were arrested this afternoon at Castlerea Prison.
Coast Guard
Two men die after falling from rocks while fishing near Doonbeg in Co Clare
Armagh
Dissident republicans blamed as driver forced to bring explosive device to police station
Ukraine
Ireland joins EU chiefs in Kyiv to observe Bucha massacre anniversary as drone war grinds on
Council of State
These are the seven people President Catherine Connolly has appointed to the Council of State
Today's news
The Daily Poll
Would you like to see employers offer work-from-home options during the energy crisis?
Kyiv
Zelenskyy attacks Orbán for blocking €90bn EU loan just days before Hungarian election
The Journal has travelled to Ukraine and will be reporting from the country over the coming days.
Niall O'Connor
reporting from Kyiv
32 mins ago
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Cross-party support to make pregnancy loss due to dangerous driving a punishable offence
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Coast Guard
Two men die after falling from rocks while fishing near Doonbeg in Co Clare
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Courts
Dublin man charged with organised crime and cocaine smuggling to face Special Criminal Court trial
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the burkes
Martina and Ammi Burke arrested on foot of order that they should be jailed for contempt of court
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
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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
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PodcastThe 42FM
The tragedy of Tiger Woods
Sinead O’Carroll and Gavin Cooney discuss the rise and prolonged downfall of golf’s greatest ever player.
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Council of State
These are the seven people President Catherine Connolly has appointed to the Council of State
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Simon Saves
AIB welcomes new savings scheme but Soc Dems slam it as a ‘tax break for millionaires’
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Limerick v Cork: The phoney war that could get feisty
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Tobi Omoteso
Gardaí investigating after Limerick hip hop artist partially blinded in baseball bat assault
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Armagh
Dissident republicans blamed as driver forced to bring explosive device to police station
Updated 3 hrs ago
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National Review Panel
'Clear deficits' found in case where teenage girl was raped by male relative acting as carer
3 hrs ago
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Supermarket Sweep
Ireland is facing egg shortages due to rising demand and insufficient farmers' pay, IFA says
Demand has increased and farm gate prices have remained the same, the IFA’s poultry chair said.
Updated 4 hrs ago
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bbc radio
Probe into DJ Scott Mills over alleged teen sex offences was dropped due to lack of evidence
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Hindsight
Dr Mike Ryan: 'We shouldn’t play the next pandemic like the last one’
4 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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Pharmacies
State to continue funding phased dispensing and blister packs for patients 'who genuinely need them'
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Iran
'Go get your own oil!': Trump tells allies to go to Strait of Hormuz and 'just TAKE IT'
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bienvenue bangkok
An Asian version of Eurovision has been announced (and no, Ireland aren't in that one either)
5 hrs ago
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Ukraine
Ireland joins EU chiefs in Kyiv to observe Bucha massacre anniversary as drone war grinds on
The Journal has travelled to Ukraine and will be reporting from the country over the coming days.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Ukraine.
Updated 5 hrs ago
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driven up
The cost of motor insurance went up again last year
6 hrs ago
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simon says
What we know about Harris’s new savings scheme planned for next year
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The Daily Poll
Would you like to see employers offer work-from-home options during the energy crisis?
7 hrs ago
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Dodgy boxes, Helen McEntree in Kyiv, and details of savings and investments plan to be outlined.
Updated 9 hrs ago
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en français
Air Canada chief to step down after row over not speaking French
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Man on the Moon
Countdown under way for first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years
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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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Aughnacloy
PSNI appeal for information on 1973 murder of 18-year-old Marian Beattie in Co Tyrone
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Minimum Wage
More employers availing of lower youth rates as minimum wage goes up, report finds
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The Morning Lead
'Entertainment isn't just for better-off people in D4': Our readers are divided on dodgy boxes
There were mixed views from The Journal readers on illegal streaming.
Jane Matthews
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Yesterday
30th March 2026
rise of the robots
Melania and the robot: Humanoids are here, but they can’t replace humanity
Adriana Casserly
Updated 18 hrs ago
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Murder Investigation
Three people arrested over suspected murder of William Delaney released without charge
Updated 20 hrs ago
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Catholic Church
White House defends prayer for ‘violence’ after Pope says God doesn’t listen to ‘those who wage war’
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John Stephens
Fianna Fáil confirm candidate to try claim party's first Dublin Central seat since Bertie Ahern
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off air
Scott Mills sacked from BBC Radio 2 over 'historic relationship’ allegation, according to UK media
Updated 20 hrs ago
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
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'The best gift': Celine Dion announces comeback three years on from autoimmune diagnosis
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Witness appeal
Woman (90s) dies following two-vehicle collision in Armagh
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West Bank
Israeli MPs pass bill allowing death penalty for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks
Updated 22 hrs ago
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tipperary town
Gardaí seize items linked to alleged cock fighting in Tipperary
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Fiosrú
Garda watchdog investigating sudden death of a man in Co Westmeath on Saturday
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