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The 8 at 8: Monday
Keir Starmer under pressure as he's to be questioned by Labour MP's over Mandelson appointment
Seattle Seahawks soar to dominant Super Bowl win over New England Patriots
Ghislaine Maxwell to be questioned by US Congress behind closed doors today
Stuck in the past: Ireland’s remote working policies are built for a world that doesn't exist
George Lawlor
Seven years after Jón Jónsson's disappearance, gardaí renew appeal for information
Fine Gael announces summer event to commemorate 100 years since birth of Garret Fitzgerald
British spy Stakeknife should be identified by the UK government, NI committee recommends
'Auction fever' leading some Irish homebuyers to bid more than they think a house is worth
Reported, investigated - and then dropped: the sexual violence cases that never end up in court
“I have such a rage in me,” said one woman. “I accepted a jury might not convict, but to not even get a trial?”
Yesterday
8th February 2026
Retirement communities are growing - but agencies warn they risk weaker rights for residents
Man (70s) dies in Co Tipperary crash as five hospitalised in separate collision
Motoring: 'I don't remember much about being 3, but I remember that car like it was yesterday'
Paddy Comyn
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Money Diaries: A medical administrator working part-time and living in Co Kildare
The Journal reader
Stunning Gillane goal helps Limerick overpower Kilkenny by seven points
Government accused of ‘soft pedalling’ on reforms to regulate big tech
Frustrated residents of flood-hit Waterford meet with Minister as more rain forecast
St Pat's goalkeeper Joey Anang shows World Cup class to earn point with Bohs in Aviva stalemate
Tubridy says he would be 'more attentive' to finances if he could change the past
Irishman Morgan McSweeney resigns as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff over Mandelson appointment
McSweeney has said he takes “full responsibility” for advising the UK Prime Minister to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US.
'Proud to represent Ireland' - Thomas Maloney Westgård finishes 35th in men's skiathlon
Minister ‘disappointed’ in farmer protests against Bord Bia chief
Taoiseach to officially open ‘gamechanger’ facility for homeless people
The political culture war over cycling
From white knight to grim reaper: Bezos guts the Washington Post
Marion McKeone
Will you watch the Super Bowl tonight?
Seven Palestinian children arrive in Ireland for medical treatment
Storm planning: Chandra and the price of hollowed-out Irish governance
Dr Paul Davis
Sitdown Sunday: The Dublin suburb dubbed 'Ireland's Brooklyn'
Enoch Burke vs the DAP: What is his new case about and why did two panel members resign this week?
Starmer leadership crisis is 'serious', Gordon Brown says
The government is moving fast on LNG in Co Clare - here's what the Oireachtas heard this week
Ten years since Bridget Madigan was last seen, gardaí urge anyone with information to come forward
Ten years young for the Social Democrats — is it becoming a viable alternative for some SF voters?
With the party seeing a boost in the polls questions are being asked if some Sinn Féin voters are migrating to the Soc Dems.
Interpol organised crime chief says the pressure is still on to extradite Daniel Kinahan from Dubai
David Caunter, who is Interpol’s Director of Organised and Emerging Crimes bureau, was speaking to The Journal at the Interpol’s headquarters in Lyon, France.
Last week
1st February 2026 - 7th February 2026
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Snap reaction pod: Cork and Tipp's phoney war | Ben O'Connor vexed by red cards
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Quiz: How much do you know about the Winter Olympics?
Two red cards shown as Cork hold off Tipperary to claim home league win
30,910 were present for a repeat of last year’s All-Ireland final.