Irish

trade agreement

Petition to suspend trade between EU and Israel reaches almost one million signatures

5 mins ago

Walking for neutrality

At 91 years of age, with 220 km on the road, activist Lelia Doolan walks for Irish neutrality

29 mins ago

1.2k

Siúlóid na Neodrachta

'Ardú croí an tacaíocht d'ár neodracht atá léirithe ar mo shiúl ó Aerfort na Sionainne go BÁC'

39 mins ago

247

Courts

'Extraordinary' that TD did not mention child victim in reference for convicted ex-adviser, judge says

57 mins ago

5.0k

Courts

Convicted child rapist found in company of three boys jailed for two and a half years

1 hr ago

6.4k

scarlett faulkner

Limerick woman Scarlett Faulkner dies in hospital three weeks after roadside attack

The young woman was on life-support after an attack on the side of a road outside the village of Birdhill, Co Tipperary, on 21 March.

Updated 1 hr ago

21.4k

Cork

Man (20s) charged with several road traffic offences after being arrested at Whitegate

1 hr ago

6.8k

Backlash

Taoiseach under fire over fuel protest handling in marathon four-hour long Fianna Fáil meeting

The Taoiseach was told at parliamentary party meeting today that he can come across as ‘narky’ and it doesn’t go down well with the public.

Christina Finn

2 hrs ago

12.4k

Threats

Commissioner 'appalled' as gardaí who policed protests are doxxed and threatened online

3 hrs ago

30.6k

Strikes

SIPTU members of the National Ambulance Service to strike in May

3 hrs ago

2.8k

Back To School

All major roads are largely clear this evening, with full Dublin Bus and Luas services restored

It follows six days of protests on Irish roads and blockades of fuel terminals and the country’s only oil refinery in Co Cork.

Updated 3 hrs ago

54.9k

108

Courts

Man thrown into Luas tracks, strangled and hit with glass bottle during robbery, court hears

3 hrs ago

8.4k

Decision time

Some pro-government Independent TDs still mulling over confidence vote decision

3 hrs ago

9.3k

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

Updated 3 hrs ago

688

change of tune

Radio 1 changed the music for all of its shows (and it's pushing us all closer to the brink)

4 hrs ago

9.8k

Freedom of the Press

Minister's comments about coverage of protests criticised as 'sinister and deeply disturbing'

Patrick O’Donovan has suggested that media coverage last week was biased in favour of the protesters.

4 hrs ago

70.8k

206

29m

strait of hormuz

The Pontiff vs the President: Trump, Pope Leo and the Catholic contradiction

Bobby McDonagh

Updated 4 hrs ago

8.9k

Babies

Newborn heel prick tests expanded to include 'life-changing' spinal muscular atrophy screening

4 hrs ago

2.3k

future of farming?

The Taoiseach is a fan of electric tractors - but it seems they’re a ‘good bit off’ for Ireland

6 hrs ago

16.8k

Dublin

Detective Garda charged with facilitating a 'serious offence' by an organised crime gang

7 hrs ago

27.2k

Dóchas Centre

Martina and Ammi Burke released from prison after being jailed for contempt of court

7 hrs ago

12.5k

fuel protests

'National strike' fails to materialise despite calls from far-right groups and some protesters

9 hrs ago

30.2k

deadlines

Fuel supports must be temporary to protect Budget, says head of state spending watchdog

9 hrs ago

10.9k

The Daily Poll

What do you think of the €505m fuel supports package?

10 hrs ago

33.6k

at the pumps

Fuel body says drivers face 'intimidation' as stock at pumps could be 10 days before normality

11 hrs ago

14.7k

fuel protests

Government defends €505m fuel package against opposition criticism it doesn't go far enough

11 hrs ago

17.9k

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Some road protests remain as schools return, Starmer isn’t backing Trump’s plan to blockade Hormuz – and Rory’s glory.

Updated 11 hrs ago

3.3k

Arrests

Five people arrested during fuel protests in Cork

12 hrs ago

8.1k

genius at work

He does it again: Walking every hole of Rory McIlroy's second Masters triumph

McIroy has become the fourth man in history to defend the Green Jacket.

The 42

13 hrs ago

17.5k

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

21 hrs ago

39.7k

170

Security operation

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

22 hrs ago

38.7k

Quiz

Quiz: How much do you know about Saoirse Ronan?

22 hrs ago

21.2k

As it happened

Rory McIlroy retains The Masters title at Augusta

Updated 23 hrs ago

80.2k

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 12 Apr

111k

118

News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Sunday

12 Apr

6.2k

spending and saving

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

The Journal reader

12 Apr

19.8k

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 12 Apr

171k

359

fuel protests

Tomorrow's Leaving Cert music practicals postponed over protests

12 Apr

20.5k

fuel protests

Government to announce new fuel supports this evening

Updated 12 Apr

45.4k

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