Irish

Yesterday

12th April 2026

Analysis

The government's half-hearted mantra during the fuel crisis did not wash with the public

The government says it’s been doing what it can about the cost of living – but the public clearly doesn’t agree.

Christina Finn

5 hrs ago

6.0k

Security operation

Garda Commissioner extends 'exceptional event' until Tuesday as security operation continues

6 hrs ago

14.0k

Quiz

Quiz: How much do you know about Saoirse Ronan?

6 hrs ago

9.0k

As it happened

Rory McIlroy retains The Masters title at Augusta

Updated 6 hrs ago

61.0k

transport update

Some motorways remain blocked and public transport disrupted due to remaining protests

The M50 was cleared overnight but three protests remain in place on Ireland’s motorways – some blocking both directions.

Updated 7 hrs ago

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News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Sunday

8 hrs ago

4.7k

spending and saving

Money Diaries: A self-employed illustrator living in the west of the country

The Journal reader

8 hrs ago

11.5k

fuel protests

Government to cut petrol and diesel by 10c and defer carbon tax increase in €505m package

The announcement of the package follows engagement with representative groups for transport, farming, and fisheries.

Updated 9 hrs ago

149k

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fuel protests

Tomorrow's Leaving Cert music practicals postponed over protests

11 hrs ago

17.8k

fuel protests

Government to announce new fuel supports this evening

Updated 12 hrs ago

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The Daily Poll

How do you feel about the protests now?

12 hrs ago

39.6k

118

fuel depots

Final two fuel blockades end in Galway and Foynes as protesters at Rosslare Europort stand down

Updated 14 hrs ago

25.6k

Dail vote

Sinn Féin to table motion of no confidence in Government over fuel protests

14 hrs ago

22.3k

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Killarney

Citizenship ceremonies for 4,700 people cancelled due to impact of fuel protests

16 hrs ago

20.2k

Petrol Pumps

It may take 'ten days to return to normality' at the pump, says fuels industry body

Close to 900 forecourts have run dry amid the nationwide fuel protests.

18 hrs ago

45.4k

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Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Several fuel blockades ended by gardaí, Cabinet holds rare Sunday meeting, and Victor Orban in the fight of his political life in Hungary’s election.

19 hrs ago

4.9k

7 deadly reads

Sitdown Sunday: Can you get a refund for a haunted house?

20 hrs ago

7.9k

Internet Diaries

The internet's bad actors quickly distorted the fuel protests into a narrative divorced from reality

Stephen McDermott

20 hrs ago

27.8k

Accountability

Harm reduction drugs policy: Compassion for some cannot become a risk to all

Dr Chris Luke

20 hrs ago

5.6k

Dublin

Hundreds of gardaí clear fuel protesters from O’Connell Street and M50 in overnight operation

The operation took place in the early hours of this morning.

21 hrs ago

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Commercial real estate

Beware talk of Dublin's office market recovery, multi-million price drops show it isn't here yet

With vacancy rates hitting 18.6%, the Central Bank warns the capital’s office market could face a “severe” slump until at least 2027.

Paul O'Donoghue

21 hrs ago

10.4k

Drama

McIlroy tied for Masters lead after erratic third round, while Lowry surges into contention

12 Apr

18.8k

FactCheck

FactCheck: Do golf clubs apply for sports capital funding at three times the rate of boxing clubs?

The claim was made in the Dáil as an example of how the State treats sports traditionally enjoyed by different groups.

We look at the rate each sport applies for government funding - and how much each of them get.

Megan O'Kane

12 Apr

9.6k

Last week

5th April 2026 - 11th April 2026

oh god

Quiz: How much do you know about Greek gods and goddesses?

11 Apr

19.9k

The ace is back

Hole-in-one specialist Shane Lowry does it again at Augusta National

11 Apr

21.9k

News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

11 Apr

8.7k

fuel protests

Government close to finalising fuel support package as talks deemed 'positive'

Part of the scheme would provide financial support for those working across Ireland’s food supply chains, including farmers and delivery drivers.

Updated 11 Apr

79.7k

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Rosslare Europort

Protesters blocking road to Rosslare Europort allow passengers and essential freight through

Updated 11 Apr

34.7k

women and the church

Women and the Catholic Church: Reform has long been promised, but real change has been denied

Fr Tony Flannery

11 Apr

5.7k

Far-right

How Ireland's far-right movement got involved in the fuel protests and tried to hijack them

While many are protesting fuel costs, far-right actors and international figures are using the movement to push anti-immigrant narratives.

Stephen McDermott

11 Apr

61.1k

whitegate

Fuel trucks leave Whitegate oil refinery in Co Cork after four-day blockade broken by gardaí

It is estimated that around 20 fuel trucks will receive stock from the refinery today rather than the usual 200.

Updated 11 Apr

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fuel protests

Almost 40% of Ireland’s forecourts are without fuel as public warned not to panic buy

Only around 25% of normal daily fuel deliveries are being completed due to the ongoing protests.

Updated 11 Apr

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United Left

The Left shouldn't abandon fuel protesters, TD Paul Murphy says

11 Apr

23.1k

Racing

I Am Maximus storms to famous second win in the Grand National

Brian Doyle

Updated 11 Apr

9.7k

As it happened

Leinster 43-13 Sale Sharks, Champions Cup quarter-final

11 Apr

22.4k

Liveblog

England v Ireland, Women's Six Nations Championship

11 Apr

23.4k

Man O War

Thatched roof of Dublin pub catches fire

11 Apr

35.1k

Premier League

Arsenal open door to Man City in title race with defeat at home to Bournemouth

The 42

11 Apr

6.5k

The Daily Poll

Do you think it's time for the protesters against fuel prices to stand down?

11 Apr

77.9k

137

Analysis

Micheál Martin, Simon Harris and Jim O’Callaghan failed to take the temperature of the nation

Christina Finn

11 Apr

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