We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

€2 a Month €5 a Month One-off amount
Thursday 26 February 2026 Dublin: 11°C
Register of interests
Here are the 35 politicians who declared themselves as landlords last year
The latest edition of the Dáil register of interests was published this week.
US Congress
Hillary Clinton calls for Trump to testify during questioning in Epstein probe
Punishment
Drogheda United hit with €15,000 fine and ‘record’ sanctions after flares thrown on pitch
landlord plans
Harris says opposition 'scaremongering' as he mounts staunch defence of new rent rules
Battle lines
'We gave FF so much slack over Jim Gavin': How Sinn Féin sweat over its Dublin Central candidate
Today's news
The Daily Poll
If you had the chance, would you attend Katie Taylor's final fight?
wexford circuit criminal court
Woman whose unborn son died in road crash calls for such babies to be recognised as separate victims
10 mins ago
90
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
22 mins ago
139
Register of interests
Here are the 35 politicians who declared themselves as landlords last year
The latest edition of the Dáil register of interests was published this week.
23 mins ago
6.3k
11
secure meetings
Taoiseach says new €1m ‘Nato proof’ room will protect communications with world leaders
38 mins ago
1.2k
US Congress
Hillary Clinton calls for Trump to testify during questioning in Epstein probe
Updated 38 mins ago
18.7k
Punishment
Drogheda United hit with €15,000 fine and ‘record’ sanctions after flares thrown on pitch
The 42
48 mins ago
4.8k
10
VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

SNA cuts U-turn
Special Needs Assistant – We are not 'just SNAs' – we are the calm in the chaos
Oneesa McWeeney
21
Baftas racism row
From stage to sporting arenas, we still have far to go
Leon Diop
Domestic violence
When the abuse happens to men
Alison Comyn
Puppy farms, sulky racing, fox hunting and hare coursing
Ireland has a major animal cruelty problem
Jennifer Whitmore
83
Dublin’s soul for sale
The battle to save the city’s nightlife, culture and spaces
Andrea Horan
40
Military oversight
Oversight committee chair criticises military for increase in 'inappropriate behaviour' cases
1 hr ago
1.9k
Investigation
Man and woman arrested on suspicion of murder of Lisa Dorrian both released pending more enquiries
1 hr ago
2.2k
Martin heydon
Agriculture Minister lends 'full support' to Larry Murrin and calls on IFA to halt Bord Bia protest
1 hr ago
1.7k
20
find your fitness
The physio is in: Midlife is not about decline, it can be the turning point for your health
Stephen O'Rourke
1 hr ago
922
1
scrubbing back in
The Scrubs reboot is out today - how many Appletinis are the critics giving it (out of five)?
2 hrs ago
5.3k
Natalie McNally
YouTube livestream was recorded four days previously and ‘peddled as alibi’, murder trial hears
Updated 2 hrs ago
7.4k
Courts
Cork sex offender sent Snapchat message to schoolgirl within three hours of prison release
2 hrs ago
5.8k
home game
RTÉ still plans to broadcast Ireland-Israel match in October, despite TD's letter calling for boycott
2 hrs ago
1.6k
HMP Frankland
Child murderer Ian Huntley seriously injured after being attacked with metal bar in prison
Updated 3 hrs ago
18.1k
podcast image
PodcastThe Explainer
Why is Ireland asking foreign navies to patrol its waters?
17m
Criminal Assets Bureau
CAB recoups over €1m after selling houses linked to criminals in Limerick, Dublin and Waterford
3 hrs ago
3.0k
High Court
Father and son who lost appeal over air travel during Covid ordered to pay State's legal costs
3 hrs ago
9.7k
Battle lines
'We gave FF so much slack over Jim Gavin': How Sinn Féin sweat over its Dublin Central candidate
3 hrs ago
7.5k
25
Justin Kelly
Garda Commissioner calls for ‘simple and clear’ guidelines on scrambler disposal
3 hrs ago
3.2k
GAAGone
RTÉ has sold its 50% stake in GAAGO to the GAA for €3 million
3 hrs ago
3.1k
14
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
4 hrs ago
936
stay in your lane
Green light for Leisureplex Blanchardstown being turned into large retailer despite opposition
4 hrs ago
10.6k
20
FactCheck
Fake images suggesting Cadbury's is selling 'Eid Eggs' in supermarkets are being shared online
4 hrs ago
6.3k
podcast image
PodcastThe Candidate
Dublin Central didn't want a parachute candidate (even a popular one)
34m
sna controversy
Education chief concedes ‘failure of communications’ in SNA row and apologises to parents
5 hrs ago
3.8k
12
It's my party
Jeremy Corbyn takes control of new Your Party leadership after months of infighting
5 hrs ago
4.0k
47
STUDENT NUMBERS
School enrolment fraud boosting grant payments probed by gardaí, committee told
6 hrs ago
7.4k
investigates

Our team exposes issues with Ireland's care system

Garda Referral
Tusla has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí over vetting concerns
36
Emergency Arrangements
Vulnerable children spending years in Tusla’s temporary Special Emergency Arrangements
38
Residential Care
Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'
34
Missing in Care
Child in Tusla care reported missing 274 times in a single year
PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Is Kobe McDonald the most lamented AFL departure yet? Should GAA clubs be compensated?
landlord plans
Harris says opposition 'scaremongering' as he mounts staunch defence of new rent rules
Harris, in turn, was accused of attempting to justify changes to the way rents are governed that may cause increases for some renters.
6 hrs ago
10.0k
76
Doonbeg
Ambassador gives clearest indication yet Trump will visit Ireland in September for Irish Open
7 hrs ago
5.2k
55
Dublin City
Union says 'nothing will change' for staff as Transdev loses Luas contract after 22 years
Eimer McAuley
7 hrs ago
13.8k
38
Stay Classy
Temple Bar tourist trap pub installs giant St Patrick with a pint, then covers it with a bin bag
Then they replaced the bin bag with a green cloth. More as we get it.
Updated 8 hrs ago
32.6k
71
Rain
It's officially the start of spring this weekend. It's going to rain a lot
Updated 9 hrs ago
9.8k
36
Football Flares
Would such a 'plague upon their houses' be inflicted on rugby and GAA fans who use pyro?
The 42′s football writer assesses Patrick O’Donovan’s Thatcherite performance this week.
David Sneyd
The 42
9 hrs ago
19.0k
58
Healthcare
GPs charging 'outrageous' fees of up to €220 for menopause appointments, TD says
9 hrs ago
11.4k
38
Havana
Why did Cuba kill four people on a US-registered speedboat?
Updated 10 hrs ago
18.6k
58
The Daily Poll
If you had the chance, would you attend Katie Taylor's final fight?
11 hrs ago
15.6k
47
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Clintons appear before US Epstein probe, Sinn Féin picks by-election candidate and Ireland needs a lot more construction workers.
Updated 12 hrs ago
3.6k
Report
Absences of three days or fewer at age 13 can affect Leaving Certificate results - ESRI
12 hrs ago
9.3k
55
1
2
3
4
5
Next Articles
The Journal supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie