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Saturday 27 July 2024 Dublin: 14°C
'Vital' developmental checks not being carried out on newborns due to shortage of nurses
A number of parents have contacted the Ombudsman for Children’s Office, saying their children’s health is being put at risk.
Yesterday
26th July 2024
Despite all the controversy and corruption, it still means something to be an Olympian
In pictures: Lady Gaga, a catwalk and a rare Celine Dion appearance open the Paris Olympics
Police officer under criminal investigation for alleged assault over Manchester airport video
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Sarah Lavin and Shane Lowry lead Team Ireland down the Seine in Olympic opening ceremony
Benjamin Netanyahu meets grinning Donald Trump while holding 'Total Victory' hat in Florida
At the opening ceremony in Paris tonight, the fashion Olympics have begun
Farmer accused of throwing cow dung at Minister Anne Rabbitte calls case 'media hype'
Man pleads guilty to possession of €21.6 million worth of cocaine found on ship in Limerick
French man pleads guilty to dangerous driving causing death of 71-year-old motorcyclist in Clare
Coolock community groups call for dialogue process amid 'very scary time'
Department of Defence refuses to release report detailing Defence Forces convictions
Pay tribute to Sinéad O’Connor - and Ireland’s women - by watching this documentary
While the documentary focuses on O’Connor’s experiences, it’s also a reckoning with Ireland’s past.
Increased data sharing on asylum seekers’ social welfare will ‘ensure system is applied fairly’
Female genital mutilation charges dropped against married couple in Dublin court
SPOTLIGHT
Voices
A mix of personal stories and opinions on the stories of the day.
'Conservatives are now sitting in the corner, licking their wounds'
Sydney Nash
'People are ready to say goodbye to the Tories this time'
Peter Flanagan
Victims need to be placed at the heart of the justice system
Dr Susan Leahy
Why I'm attempting to conquer the Wicklow Way in less than 72 hours this weekend
Jack 'Beano' Carey
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
Canadian soccer CEO admits coaches may have used drone to spy on Ireland before World Cup clash
Accumulated profits at firm owned by rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll surged to €10.47m last year
Ireland's opening ceremony uniform is topping best-dressed lists across the world
'Hideous' Sinéad O'Connor waxwork removed from display after family complaints
The artist who created the waxwork sculpture, PJ Heraty, has been behind many well received works for the museum.
Man dies and another arrested after attack in Tallaght estate in early hours of this morning
Record number of people accessed emergency accommodation in Ireland last month
Retailers criticise Dublin traffic plan go-ahead - but capital's chamber of commerce welcomes it
Proposing female commissioner at this stage would be 'unfair' on Michael McGrath, Taoiseach says
Garda found guilty of sexually assaulting and falsely imprisoning woman in Wicklow garda station
Athlete Sarah Lavin and golfer Shane Lowry named as Ireland's Olympic flag-bearers
Lavin and Lowry will lead the Irish representation as competitors parade down the river Seine in boats.
SPOTLIGHT
XL Bully ban
New measures due in coming months
New measures
XL bully dogs to be banned in Ireland
The Explainer Podcast
What is the American bully XL and do bans on certain dog breeds work?
The problem of dog attacks won't be solved with just a ban on certain breeds
Suzi Walsh
Banning the XL Bully won't protect the public in any real way
Paula Feaheny
RTÉ to audition 150 applicants to fill roles on 2FM following presenter exodus
NUJ hits out at gardaí for requesting press photos of Coolock violence
Valerie French Kilroy murder: Husband found guilty after jury rejects insanity defence
Man injured following shooting in Wicklow after his car was blocked by another vehicle
French high-speed rail lines disrupted by 'sabotage' ahead of Olympics opening ceremony in Paris
Rail operator SNCF said the "malicious attacks", which included arson attacks, will impact 800,000 passengers over the weekend.
SNCF chief executive Jean-Pierre Farandou said the cables will have to be repaired "one by one".
The opening ceremony will see up to 7,500 competitors travel down a six-kilometre stretch of the river Seine on a flotilla of 85 boats.
Advocacy group for victims of sexual abuse in Spiritan schools seek meeting with Education Minister
Painting to begin on Dublin's Poolbeg Chimneys next month as part of maintenance work
Repainting of the red and white bands of the chimneys is due to get underway next month – weather dependent – and continue through September.
Poll: How often do you use 1 and 2 cent coins?
'She'll make a fantastic president': Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris's bid for White House
Sunnier skies ahead this weekend but some rain showers still in store
Renewed appeal for information over murder of Mark Burke in 2014