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How the GAA integration plan collapsed - and what players make of it
Mary McAleese on Tuesday resigned from her position as chair of the Integration Committee overseeing the amalgamation of the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association, when it became clear the process would not be complete in 2027.
Bord Gáis announces big hikes in gas and electricity prices from next month
Over 99% of INMO members vote in favour of industrial action in dispute over public service pay
The AI industry is all worked up over a researcher's claim it could ‘kill us all' in a decade
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Today's news
Contract awarded for development of long-awaited Dublin Family Court Complex
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Why nostalgia can be 'a bit like snorting Pop Rocks': Sharing memories of 1980s Dublin
A new book explores what Dublin City was like in the 1980s by speaking to those who were there.
GAA 'just not ready' for integration, director general says after McAleese resignation
Two more arrests after fatal incident in Leopardstown last month
Human rights group asks Dublin City Council why it refused permission for Trump protest poster
Two brands of taco mayonaisse recalled due to spoilage concerns
Lise Hand: 9/11 was televised. I was in New York that day. I’m glad I didn’t have a phone
Lise Hand
How the GAA integration plan collapsed - and what players make of it
Trump's visit 'nothing more than money-making photo opportunity', say critics ahead of protest
Over 99% of INMO members vote in favour of industrial action in dispute over public service pay
Plans being lodged to dismantle Ireland's only constructed offshore wind-farm
Man who threw rocks and metal poles at police during Ballymena riots given five-year sentence
Simon Harris pushes back on Fianna Fáil stamp duty proposal
Man charged after seizure of €1m of cocaine at Cork Airport further remanded in custody
Toddler killed in hit-and-run was 'sunshine' in his family, funeral hears
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Voices at The Journal

Fail to prepare
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Pádraic Fogarty
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Raising them right
Down with school uniforms; let the kids dress like kids
Niamh O'Reilly
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The great return to school
The summer is over, here are some tips to help you get the routine right
Dr Catherine Conlon
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Sulky racing
The real trauma suffered by these horses
Suzi Walsh
50
My ADHD diagnosis
Ten ADHD traits that took me by surprise after diagnosis
Ranae von Meding
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Sinn Féin to propose abolishing USC on first €40k in alternative budget
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The AI industry is all worked up over a researcher's claim it could ‘kill us all' in a decade
APCOA to take over Dublin city parking enforcement, with towing and fines emphasised over clamping
National Library's west wing to open to the public for the first time after redevelopment
Bord Gáis announces big hikes in gas and electricity prices from next month
Actor Noel Clarke charged with sexual offences against five women
Quiz: How much do you know about Domhnall Gleeson?
Mystery surrounds drone sighting off Wicklow as military and gardaí investigate 'unverified' aircraft
High-level meetings are taking place today in regard to what the next steps will be in the investigation.
Trump retells disputed tale of being carried to safety by firefighters on 9/11
investigates

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

Foster Care
Tusla can't say how many foster carers were removed due to complaints or allegations
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Licence Applications
Who's behind the seaweed harvesting applications covering over 14,000 hectares of Ireland's coastline?
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Seaweed Harvesting
Maritime regulator investigating multiple claims of illegal seaweed harvesting in protected areas
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New Drugs
'An arms race': the evolving new synthetic drugs that need fresh methods to detect them
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Illegal Wildfires
Ireland has one of Europe’s highest rates of wildfire overlap with protected nature sites
44
Water Use
Data centres used almost one billion litres of water last year, but another industry used far more
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Fuel costs: Increase the carbon tax. Cut excise instead - it's what makes sense
Kevin McPartlan
Are you trying to buy your first home? We want to hear from you
Two teenagers injured in car crash in Co Waterford
'South Park' will be renamed 'South America' for its next series to poke fun at Trump
Investigation of murder-accused Jonathan Creswell for alleged indecent exposure 'failed victim'
A new Oasis documentary is out this week – will you watch it?
Sinn Féin 'open' to reviewing pathways to citizenship, McDonald says
Law Society asks minister to consider 'independent mediator' to resolve solicitors' strike
OpenAI says it cracked a maths puzzle that has eluded humans for decades in about 88 hours
President Connolly to represent Ireland at funeral of King Harald in Norway
Normal service resumes at Dublin Airport after UK air traffic control issue caused 'upheaval'
Troy Parrott scores winning goal on Champions League debut as Betis earn hard-fought victory