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At least 37 killed after Russian drone strike depot storing munitions near Kyiv
Ukrainian prosecutors have opened an investigation into criminal negligence following the strike on the depot, which was owned by the country’s military.
Former UK prime minister Gordon Brown says 'of course' Ireland will be united
Electric Picnic: DJ cancelled over crowd safety, CMAT confirms she’s playing
'Show up and vote': Iceland goes to the polls on whether to restart talks to join the EU
Nepal-Tibet floods: Rescuers drill for workers trapped in tunnels as death toll passes 600
Today's news
At least 37 killed after Russian drone strike depot storing munitions near Kyiv
Former UK prime minister Gordon Brown says 'of course' Ireland will be united
'Do not take this pill in any circumstances' - Trump-shaped ecstasy pills circulating in the Netherlands
Nepal-Tibet floods: Rescuers drill for workers trapped in tunnels as death toll passes 600
Initial reports suggested the 100 trapped were in a single location, but officials said that rescue efforts were also underway at other hydropower projects.
Electric Picnic: DJ cancelled over crowd safety, CMAT confirms she’s playing
'Show up and vote': Iceland goes to the polls on whether to restart talks to join the EU
BEST OF THE BOX
Review: Is the new boxing drama Fightland worth watching?
Review: Is the new boxing drama Fightland worth watching?
What you need to know about the new season of Adults
What you need to know about the new season of Adults
Quiz: How much do you know about Conan O'Brien?
Quiz: How much do you know about Conan O'Brien?
SPOTLIGHT

Dolly Parton There's been an outpouring of tributes from the worlds of music, film and politics following the death of the country icon

hello dolly
Irish singers, broadcasters and fans on their encounters with a music icon
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red and blue
Dolly Parton's iconic status was the one thing all of America could agree on
Marion McKeone
13
A rhinestone life
'True grace and true grit' – The world pays tribute
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ICONIC
From Páidí Ó Sé's pub to Glastonbury: Dolly Parton's best moments
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9 to 5
Gasps as Irish actor informs audience of Dolly Parton’s death before 9 To 5 musical
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'Torrential downpours' on the way as Met Éireann issues weather advisory and warns of flood risk
Rory McIlroy has work to do as Justin Rose moves into contention at Tour Championship
Border poll risks ‘rift’ in Northern Ireland, where everything has been fine until now
Carl Kinsella
Young man in critical condition after e-scooter crash in Co Longford
Recently upgraded South Dublin home will let you see the light for €995,000
Trump announces deal for US to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's oil
VOICES

Voices at The Journal

Mark Zuckerberg's Waterford castle
Why international buyers are seeking out Ireland's great estates
Josh Pim
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Raising them right
Down with school uniforms; let the kids dress like kids
Niamh O'Reilly
60
The great return to school
The summer is over, here are some tips to help you get the routine right
Dr Catherine Conlon
14
Sulky racing
The real trauma suffered by these horses
Suzi Walsh
49
My ADHD diagnosis
Ten ADHD traits that took me by surprise after diagnosis
Ranae von Meding
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Review: Is the new boxing drama Fightland worth watching?
Questions over who is even showing up are among the many that dog Irish greyhound racing
Attendances are plummeting, and figuring out who is paying to go is trickier still.
Stop worrying about range: How to navigate buying a used electric vehicle
Paddy Comyn
'It's part of Waterford's history': Memorial to be installed in tribute to victims of Bill Kenneally
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Cén fáth go bhfuil nasc láidir idir Ghaeilge agus spórt in Éirinn?
34m
Backlash to data centres stateside means US may 'prefer to see them built in Ireland'
Ex-2FM presenter Keith Walsh sues RTÉ over bogus self-employment and claim of unfair dismissal
Yesterday
28th August 2026
In pictures: Moon turns blood red in lunar eclipse
Cherki makes his point to Maresca as Man City sparkle
Man (40s) arrested after €190k worth of drugs including crystal meth and oxycodone seized in Tallaght
investigates

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

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
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Water Use
Data centres used almost one billion litres of water last year, but another industry used far more
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Nitrous Oxide
Thousands of nitrous oxide canisters are ending up at waste facilities amid warnings of explosions
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Fianna Fáil minister 'categorically' disagrees with British prime minister on unity poll
Nashville Airport is being renamed in honour of Dolly Parton
Here's what happened today: Friday
Writing a children's book: From Covid bedtime stories to a little boy on a mission
Cherry Jordan
Death toll reaches 584 as two Irish citizens listed among missing tourists after Nepal flooding
Rescue efforts have been suspended after reports of a dam bursting in Tibet.
Ireland today became the latest country to pledge support for the relief efforts.
The number of people missing on both sides of the border has risen to 2,482
Climate change is causing glaciers to melt worldwide, increasing the risks of glacial lake floods and glacial collapses.
Why Grand Theft Auto’s Netflix deal is the greatest heist in entertainment
Downpour delays Electric Picnic main acts - but festival-goers say sure it's only a bit of rain
Wellies at the ready for a classic Irish festival weekend.
Witness appeal after body of woman (20s) found in Dublin park
Zoe Hyde and Margaret Cremen win double sculls gold at World Rowing Championships
Longer prison sentences to be brought in for drivers convicted of driving the wrong way
Civil servant faces non-jury Special Criminal Court over alleged data leaks to hostile country
Finn Lynch sees medal chance slip away on disappointing day at World Championships
Gardaí have taken over 400 statements in investigation into homicide of Daniel Aruebose
The disappearance and death of little boy Daniel Aruebose came to light this time last year.
Norway's new king takes the throne after the death of his father