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December 2024
Liverpool defeat Leicester to go seven points clear in Premier League
Quiz: Which city is this Christmas tree in?
Woman (30s) killed after hit-and-run involving four pedestrians in west Dublin
Opinion: As an Irish people pleaser, setting boundaries and saying 'no' is a right challenge
Peter Flanagan
A look back at some of the biggest Late Late Show moments of the year
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Croke Park scores for Gordon Elliott as Gavin Cromwell's 9/4 favourite delivers in Leopardstown
Police arrest three people following launch of murder investigation in Co Down
A man was found unresponsive at a home in Co Down in the early hours of this morning.
Leinster House usher who died after being hit by a lorry in Castleknock named locally
The painstaking work to conserve one of the oldest paper documents on island of Ireland
Funeral of Marguerita Sheridan (21) to take place on Sunday in Limerick
Mother-of-one Marguerita suffered critical injuries and died after a van struck gates at Rathkeale last week.
Mostly dry weather expected today but heavy rainfall and potential cold snap on the horizon
We'll have a new President in the Áras next year — here are some names that might be running
Childline was contacted by more than 800 children this Christmas
10 of the most anticipated Hollywood films of 2025
Ireland's busiest section of rail line closed for 'full renewal' of tracks
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Reflecting on Ireland in 2024: Assessing the state of the nation
Finian Murphy
'Only a cigarette paper between them': Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael need to merge, Tóibín says
OECD: Irish teenagers smoke less, drink less and exercise more than their European counterparts
Government concerned by environmental risk posed by oil-smuggling 'shadow fleet' in Atlantic
High level meetings have been held to discuss the issue, The Journal has learned.
Number of secondary pupils given Irish exemptions has almost doubled since before the pandemic
One in every 20 pupils was exempt from learning the language last year.
Quiz: Can you name the Christmas song from the lyrics?
From the Oscars to the Olympics: Nine reasons to be cheerful about Ireland's 2024
Beyond all the grim headlines, there were some actual nice and fun things happening this year for Ireland.
On a Kyiv-bound train: 'For the first time in three years, I feel there is no way out'
Polina Bashkina
Twelve photos that tell the story of Ireland's political year
It’s been a busy one.
'It's like dealing with a website from the 90s': Viewers vent frustration at RTÉ Player issues
Two people hospitalised in Cork after Christmas Eve collision
In pictures: Merrymakers brave the Christmas Day dip
Man (80s) dies in Cavan crash
Stuck for a movie to stream? Here are some gems to check out this Christmas
Quiz: How well do you remember these unusual news events of 2024?
Sitdown Santa: How 'It's a Wonderful Life' became a Christmas classic
When is the best time to have Christmas dinner?
Thinking of going for a Christmas Day swim? Here's what to know
Here is every film on RTÉ, TG4 and Virgin Media over Christmas
Still Adrift: A decade of failed promises to protect migrant children
Aibhlin O'Leary
Knights of St Columbanus to host 100th Christmas Day Dinner for the homeless and those in need