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Three people hospitalised after nine prisoners overdose at Midlands Prison
The Irish Prison Service said it is “committed to preventing the access of contraband, including drugs, into prisons”.
Woman in her 40s dies after septic tank trench collapse in Co Limerick
'My guilt is gone': Nikita Hand gives first interview since Conor McGregor case
Protests expected as Ed Sheeran returns to the stage in the US tonight
RTÉ will broadcast Ireland's Nations League games with Israel
Today's news
Helen McEntee and Neale Richmond to travel to New York for UN meetings today
Lidl is selling 'jack mackerel' that is not actually mackerel - what is going on?
Severe overfishing is putting Atlantic mackerel at risk of collapse. Now the crisis is visible on supermarket shelves.
Yesterday
19th September 2026
Quiz: How much do you know about Harry Styles?
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Ireland didn't find peace alone, so why should we venture towards unity on our own?
Emma DeSouza
Brilliant Brighton stun Arsenal
Three people hospitalised after nine prisoners overdose at Midlands Prison
The Irish Prison Service said it is “committed to preventing the access of contraband, including drugs, into prisons”.
Details remain unclear as Denmark hails 'binding' Greenland deal with Trump
Did you go to any Culture Night events?
Princess Diana's brother doubles down on claims about King Charles
United States approves sale of almost $2.7bn of air defence equipment to Ukraine
RTÉ will broadcast Ireland's Nations League games with Israel
Google's Gemini AI carried out cyberattacks and guessed passwords
Woman in her 40s dies after septic tank trench collapse in Co Limerick
The matter has been referred to the Health and Safety Authority for further investigation.
'My guilt is gone': Nikita Hand gives first interview since Conor McGregor case
Nikita Hand told Brendan O’Connor that she still experiences intense panic attacks as a result of the sexual assault.
Man (40s) released without charge after six people found in lorry trailer at Rosslare Europort
Two women arrested after almost €450k worth of drugs seized in Dublin
VOICES

Voices at The Journal

Ed Sheeran in hot water
Can he come back from the Macklemore mess?
Peter Flanagan
90
Hyrox lady gets the runs
When nature calls, you really need to listen
Dr Catherine Conlon
28
Suicide in Ireland
Doctors can’t predict suicide, but we can try to prevent it
Dr Stephen McWilliams
8
Sulky racing
The real trauma suffered by these horses
Suzi Walsh
51
My ADHD diagnosis
Ten ADHD traits that took me by surprise after diagnosis
Ranae von Meding
53
Judge jails west Clare man for sexual assault of 13-year-old he groomed via Snapchat
Donald Trump called for a united Ireland. What exactly were we expecting to happen next?
Carl Kinsella
Sinn Féin staff members discussed resigning after text message revelations over senator
Protests expected as Ed Sheeran returns to the stage in the US tonight
Review: Is the new season of Slow Horses worth watching?
Irish MEP rallies politicians to attend trial of pro-Palestine Dubliner detained in Germany
Be honest with yourself when it comes to working out the costs of your motoring
Paddy Comyn
Shouting at the screen: What our readers said they'd do to win The Traitors
Shoppers are facing even more processing fees on top of the new €3 EU charge
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?
31
Seaweed Harvesting
Maritime regulator investigating multiple claims of illegal seaweed harvesting in protected areas
17
New Drugs
'An arms race': the evolving new synthetic drugs that need fresh methods to detect them
42
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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Controversy and protest for Republic of Ireland games like no other
Nations League fixtures with Israel dominate agenda for FAI over next two weeks, and beyond.
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Review: Is the new season of Slow Horses worth watching?
Review: Is the new season of Slow Horses worth watching?
What you need to know about Sharon Horgan's new series, Youth
What you need to know about Sharon Horgan's new series, Youth
Quiz: How much do you know about Gary Oldman?
Quiz: How much do you know about Gary Oldman?
Edwardian elegance meets modern luxury at this striking Killiney home
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13th September 2026 - 19th September 2026
Trump and Denmark say they have struck a deal for US security control over Greenland
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Trump bans CNN and other major newsrooms from the White House
Taoiseach to keep invitation to meet Garvaghy Road residents over parading dispute 'under review’
Man (40s) arrested after six people found in lorry trailer at Rosslare Europort
Senior garda rep body official faces discipline probe for discussing workplace concerns publicly
The serving garda has spoken publicly on a range of topics about problems faced by rank and file gardaí.
English football club apologises for launching ‘United 93’ merchandise close to 9/11 anniversary
Funeral of couple found dead in hot tub hears they were loving and kind parents
Primary school teachers and council workers to begin work-to-rule amid public sector pay row
California governor Gavin Newsom signs order to explore AI 'kill switch'