The Journal

Winners and Losers

Summer report card: The political winners and losers of 2026 (so far)

The Dáil has risen for the summer and politicians are off on their holidays, but how have they got on so far this year?

summer economic statement

'Try living on €25 for six days': Ireland's lone parents badly need more support

Alligator Alcatraz

Israel reclassifies crocodiles so they can be used to deter prison escapes

raven adams

Belfast bar pays tribute to Tipperary native who was killed in hit-and-run

Middle East war

Two US service members killed and one missing in Jordan after strikes from Iran

Today's news

The Daily Poll

How long do you normally shower for?

Two minutes or less - I'm a rinser, I'm in and out
Between five and 10 minutes - I like to have a good scrub
Over 10 minutes - shower is my escape
Around 20 minutes, otherwise it's not a proper shower
I have no clue, but probably a very long time?

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Michael Shine

'There were hundreds of victims, and I am one of them'

Paddy Comyn speaks for the first time about his experience of Michael Shine in Louth in 1993.

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He explains why he still has the plastic wristband from his hospital stay.

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bronze medal

England beat France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place play-off

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The Morning Lead

Shops in Dublin city dead zone caused by EU presidency 'should get compensation'

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Yesterday

18th July 2026

Quiz

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Winners and Losers

Summer report card: The political winners and losers of 2026 (so far)

The Dáil has risen for the summer and politicians are off on their holidays, but how have they got on so far this year?

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News Fix

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The most Wuthering heights day ever

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Middle East war

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summer economic statement

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Alligator Alcatraz

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investigates

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Nitrous Oxide

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Speeding

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Nursing Homes

Older people are fighting to stay out of nursing homes as legal costs soar

Triathlon Tragedy

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Surrogacy

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The Daily Poll

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bon voyage

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escalation

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Anthony Long

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Vang Vieng

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Taxation

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Child Welfare

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VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

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How much of our law is some form of EU law?

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Stars and Swipes

At 250, America’s vital organs of democracy are failing

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Our passport isn't just a handy life hack to skip airport queues

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Good Morning

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As it happened

New Zealand 40-21 Ireland, Nations Championship

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last dance

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Interview

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The Morning Lead

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