Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you.
An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more.
Culture
Series7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: A travel writer visited Dublin. Her must-see destination? A supermarket
Yesterday
22nd August 2026
tá beatha sa loch arís
Fáilte go Fánaid, an ceantar Gaeltachta i nDún na nGall atá ar 'imeall an domhain'
Last week
16th August 2026 - 22nd August 2026
Slí na Samhlaíochta
New spoken-word album from late writer and broadcaster Manchán Magan to be released in October
Rose of Tralee
'Like a wedding every day': Escort of the Year thinks other men should give the festival a go
Autumn Schedule
A 'vertical drama' designed for phones and a Traitors-esque format in Virgin Media's new season
Las Vegas
Opening statements begin at trial of former gang leader accused of ordering Tupac Shakur murder
Booker Prize Longlist
Djamel White: 'If I was trying to write a book for everyone, I'd write a sh*t book'
This month
August 2026
Must ReadThe Lighthouse
Sweating in tents and searching for shelter: How Dublin's homeless are surviving the heat
The Journal visited the Lighthouse homeless café to see how the intense summer heat is impacting service users.
FactCheck
Debunked: Government adviser Ebun Joseph is being widely misquoted in comments about Irish language
New Rules
Eurovision winners no longer allowed to host contest during armed conflict or 'sensitive' time
oideachas na Gaeilge
Tá 60,000 dalta le díolúintí acu ón nGaeilge anois. An bhfuil orainn an córas a athrú?
Series7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: Markéta Irglová and the late Glen Hansard on making music together
gaelscoileanna
Tá fás tagtha ar an ngaeloideachas in Uíbh Fháilí, cé nach bhfuil gaelcholáiste sa chontae
THE JIGS AND THE REELS
Taoiseach and President soak up the vibes at Belfast's first Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
Taghmon
Gravestones 'smashed to pieces' in criminal vandalism of historic Wexford graveyard
Gardaí are appealing for information on the incident, which they believe occurred between April and July.
Remembering
In pictures: Family, fans and musicians crowd St Patrick's Cathedral for the funeral of Glen Hansard
Hundreds gathered to pay their respects to the late musician at the cathedral this afternoon.
Funeral
'As Glen's wife, I want to thank him for the life we shared': Maire Saaritsa addresses mourners
The poet also thanked the gardaí who responded to the scene of Hansard’s crash in west Dublin by name.
Must Readst patrick's cathedral
'To not be alone in my grief': Fans from Ireland and abroad queue ahead of Glen Hansard funeral
Two large television screens and a sound system have been installed in the adjoining St Patrick’s Park.
Last month
July 2026
SeriesNobody Needs This
Now, I’m not in the business of comparing pets to children but...
A series where Emer McLysaght saves us from chasing every trend and instead points us to things worthy of our time (and money).
Fashion
Here are the winning outfits from this year's Galway Races
A Dunboyne woman took home the overall prize for best dressed.
have your say