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Man dies in fatal assault in Donegal in early hours of this morning
Cold weather warnings extended until tomorrow as drivers urged to take extra care on roads
The warnings were originally due to expire at 11am today but have now been extended until 9am tomorrow.
Manchester United confirm sacking of head coach Ruben Amorim
Club statement says decision was made to ensure “best opportunity of highest possible Premier League finish.”
The UK has introduced a ban on junk food ads – should Ireland follow suit?
Is Paul Mescal retiring? Definitely not, he says
Taoiseach meets China's president in Beijing and says we should work towards 'open trade'
Sligo replaces Naas as Ireland's cleanest town in litter rankings
'It took one-and-a-half hours to get out of the carpark': Readers on traffic gridlock stories
Heavy traffic at peak hours has become a feature of modern life in Ireland’s cities.
Kerry's Jessie Buckley scoops Best Actress at Critics Choice Awards in California
Careers expert: Five work habits to drop in 2026
Sarah Geraghty
Yesterday
4th January 2026
They won't shout about it, but Verona Murphy has quietly won over the Opposition
Money Diaries: Have you made any financial New Year's resolutions? Would you like to keep a diary for us?
The Journal reader
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Sister Brigid Reynolds, co-founder of Social Justice Ireland, has died aged 82
St Brigid's join Dingle in All-Ireland final with nervy win over Scotstown
Entire country now under Status Yellow weather warnings as temperatures drop below freezing
New tax break announced for reality TV and gameshow productions
Cunha rescues Manchester United in draw with rivals Leeds
It finished 1-1 at Elland Road.
Thousands of passengers stranded after flights grounded in Greece over technical failure
Police investigating 'very serious' arson attack on home and car in Bangor
'Survival call': Palestinian mother thanks Ireland for son’s treatment after Gaza evacuation
Man (30s) dies from injuries he sustained in New Year's Day assault
Man (30s) dies after car collides with a tree in Co Kerry
The 9 at 9: Sunday
Sitdown Sunday: How did a MAGA diehard become Trump's biggest critic?
Man (30s) dies and another man injured in three-vehicle crash in Co Longford
Opinion: The pressure to be 'fit' didn't come out of nowhere - here's how it started
Conor Heffernan
De réir taighde nua, tá fonn ar pháistí an Ghaeilge a fhoghlaim ach tá siad teoranta
New research shows that children want to learn Irish but that their needs are not being met
Taoiseach begins official visit to China today for trade and political meetings
MetroLink trains won't have drivers - how's that going to work?
Last week
28th December 2025 - 3rd January 2026
Quiz: How much do you know about Phil Lynott?
'Níl mise anseo le bheith i mo cheap milleáin' - Coimisinéir Ghaeilge nua Thuaisceart Éireann
Seán Canney on the Regional Independents in Government: 'Michael Lowry is a wise man'
Athenry crowned All-Ireland champions for first time since 1977 after St Finbarr's replay
Declan Rice double helps Arsenal stave off Bournemouth in five-goal thriller
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Opinion: 2025 was a devastating year on Irish roads. We need a transport system that keeps us safe
Dr Catherine Conlon