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Sadness and fear in Lebanon hills as Irish prepare to end decades-long mission
News Correspondent Niall O’Connor visited Lebanon this week to see how the country is coping with the news of the end of the 47 year peacekeeping mission.
Yesterday
17th October 2025
Ukrainian teenager killed in Dublin had moved to Ireland for a better life, say family
Described as ‘kind’ and ‘very intelligent’, the teen was due to celebrate his 18th birthday next month.
Status Orange rain warning issued for Co Cork tomorrow night
Men who escaped Maze Prison in the 1970s fight extradition over alleged links to RUC murder
Here's What happened Today: Friday
Adverts calling for Irish construction workers to return home are popping up in Australia
Lengthy civil trial of former banker Michael Fingleton concludes at High Court
Maths Week: Your Friday puzzle
Prince Andrew gives up Duke of York title after 'discussion with King'
Jury shown hard plastic handle found near scene where Croatian man Jozip Strok was killed in Dublin
Multiple horses killed in road collision in Kilkenny this morning
Man headbutts female PSNI officer in Co Tyrone and spits in face of her colleague after arrest
Taxi driver who admitted having sex with 'vulnerable' female passenger has cab licence reinstated
'I want us to be winners': The first full-length trailer for the Saipan movie is out
The film will be released on New Year’s Day 2026.
‘The kids call it Kabin Eile’: Viral rap stars Kabin Crew expand creative space in Cork
Whatsapp and Pinterest ordered to prevent spread of terrorist content on their platforms in Ireland
Court case brought against roadworks firm over family who died after car entered Lough Foyle
Close to €290,000 in both euro and sterling seized during Newry raid on cross-border crime group
Brian O'Driscoll was guest speaker at Israel-linked cyber summit disrupted by protesters
Fifty-five child victims of online sexual abuse identified by Gardaí in the last fifteen months
The Journal Friday Newshound quiz
Man (50s) appears in court charged over death of Josie Ray in Co Tipperary last year
Aontú scraps no confidence motion but says it ‘succeeded’ in pressuring government on scoliosis
Syria and Shane O’Farrell: Connolly and Humphreys pressed on key controversies in latest debate
The candidates were quizzed on a number of topics ranging from migration, relatability and a possible Trump visit.
Climate expert: Why I had to contact the candidates directly to get clear answers on climate
Dr Cara Augustenborg
Have you decided how you’ll be voting in the presidential election?
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Who is the GAA's best dual player? | The creeping cost of county finals
Con O’Callaghan, Brendan Rogers, the McGraths . . . who is the finest dual exponent today? Plus, how much is too much to attend a county final?
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HSE boss says he'll take Baggot Street Hospital off the market if a state body wants it for housing
The HSE only formally notified the LDA of the disposal of the property this week.
Westlife will play five nights in Dublin's 3Arena next year to kick off their world tour
Extreme weather and emergencies ‘know no borders’, Taoiseach says ahead of cross-border meeting
Dublin City Council agrees to rezone land for up to 25,000 new homes in the capital
One celebrity 'murdered' and one banished on The Celebrity Traitors
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Can Heather catch Catherine?
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Young man: I was radicalised by social media. We need to stop it happening to others
Tom Barton
One third of children say they use screens 'whenever they want'
'It's been so daft, honestly': Dublin voters on why they are undecided - or not voting at all
Voters told The Journal that they feel the election has been ‘daft’, ‘undemocratic’, and unengaging.
Thursday
16th October 2025
Two women and a man arrested as gardaí seize over €300,000 cash in Dublin
Disappointment for CMAT as Sam Fender wins Mercury Music Prize