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Yesterday
16th July 2026
balls dropped
The Lotto is killing off two balls and adding an extra draw on Mondays
The National Lottery says the changes will improve players’ odds, create more millionaires and introduce a third weekly draw from this autumn.
16 Jul
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US Senate
Stars and Swipes: Lindsey Graham was a political survivor who always followed the power
Marion McKeone
Updated 16 Jul
3.8k
27
Perspectives
Want a 'Letter to the Editor' published on The Journal?
16 Jul
13.5k
52
Commission of Investigation
State investigation into paedophile Michael Shine should begin 'immediately', report says
Saoirse McGarrigle
16 Jul
4.4k
Irish Rail
Expansion of Irish rail network could be impacted due to failed €50m Irish Rail IT project
16 Jul
7.7k
36
Job Cuts
Aer Lingus to cut up to 500 jobs and axe routes in major cost-cutting measures
The proposed cuts come after the airline suffered losses of €103 million in Q1 of this year.
16 Jul
31.4k
69
The Daily Poll
Do you think Bank of Ireland's College Green building should be given back to the state?
16 Jul
19.3k
66
Analysis
The Housing Essay: Who pays for the pipes?
Before we get to building houses, we need to be very clear how the infrastructure for them gets funded in Ireland.
Seán O'Neill McPartlin
Housing policy director, Progress Ireland
16 Jul
4.8k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Hosepipe ban comes into effect, high temperatures forecast, and TD to go to gardaí with concerns over suicide forum.
16 Jul
1.9k
another scorcher
New heat warning issued and hosepipe ban in effect as no end in sight to high temperatures
16 Jul
22.3k
32
Israeli bonds
'Bizarre' for Israel to use Ireland as home country for bonds, Central Bank says
16 Jul
20.9k
27
Sports listings
Ireland face the All Blacks, and one of the great Sundays of sport
16 Jul
6.5k
The Morning Lead
Internet providers split over blocking of suicide forum amid calls for urgent action
Sinn Féin TD says she will now contact gardaí directly about the site after her question to the justice minister was not accepted for answer.
Patricia Devlin
16 Jul
12.3k
Wednesday
15th July 2026
simpler times
Lise Hand: Silly season once meant moving statues and killer clowns. Now it's conspiracy theories
Lise Hand
Updated 15 Jul
4.0k
58
spirit
Thomas Tuchel and England's timid retreat as Argentina show true greatness
Lionel Messi inspires stunning comeback as world champions set up clash with Spain on Sunday.
David Sneyd
reports from Atlanta Stadium
15 Jul
13.0k
67
justice department
Bills removing guardianship rights from convicted killers and criminalising ‘sex for rent’ approved
15 Jul
5.3k
Ella Hewson
‘Hopefully it won’t be normalised’: Sexual assault survivor on waiving anonymity
15 Jul
26.0k
Wicklow Mountains
Emergency services respond to fire in Wicklow Mountains
15 Jul
12.4k
15
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
15 Jul
3.1k
The Daily Poll
Would you report someone for breaking the hosepipe ban?
15 Jul
36.5k
87
World Health Organisation
Up to 45% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed, with air pollution among risk factors
15 Jul
8.3k
12
Jennie's Law
Public register of those convicted of domestic violence is approved by Dáil
15 Jul
7.3k
Accommodation Recognition Payment
Dáil hears thousands of Ukrainians could be ‘turfed onto the streets’ as hosting payments to be cut
15 Jul
13.1k
double jointed
The physio is in: The signs and symptoms of hypermobility, and why getting stronger matters
Stephen O'Rourke
Updated 15 Jul
8.1k
5
Housing
House prices rise at lowest annual level since early 2024
15 Jul
6.6k
33
Dublin
Mass in Dublin for Ann Widdecombe hears Ireland 'not immune' to violence against politicians
Several politicians and TDs attended a mass today for the late Ann Widdecombe in St Teresa’s Church on Clarendon Street in Dublin city centre.
15 Jul
11.1k
70
Ceachtanna Cymraeg
Rialtas nua Plaid Cymru na Breataine Bige dírithe ar sprioc 1m cainteoir Breatnaise roimh 2050
15 Jul
1.1k
0
rare diseases
Taoiseach doesn't commit to timeline for approval of drug to treat Friedreich's ataxia
15 Jul
3.4k
SKIN CANCER PREVENTION
'It's not a luxury': Government urged to end 23% VAT on sunscreen
15 Jul
4.6k
26
the show must go on and on
RTÉ yet to decide if it will broadcast World Cup final half-time show
The 42
15 Jul
16.7k
50
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
15 Jul
979
meet the family
Who are the Chawkes? Inside the hospitality empire built by publican Charlie Chawke
Bill and Alison Chawke were jailed for two-and-a-half years between them yesterday after they pleaded guilty to assaulting two men.
15 Jul
39.8k
59
Ceachtanna Cymraeg
Welsh government set on making Wales a 'truly bilingual country' by 2050 - senior minister
Updated 15 Jul
1.2k
2
illegal streaming
Ten people suspected of selling dodgy boxes hit with legal letters from Sky
15 Jul
18.0k
70
Killarney
Funeral of Jamey Carney hears how she believed moving to Ireland was her best decision
The wider Killarney community mourned alongside Carney’s family members and close friends.
Eimer McAuley
15 Jul
16.8k
Courts
Woman and teenage girl charged with murder of Scarlett Faulkner in Tipperary
15 Jul
31.9k
killarney national park
'Devastating' wildfire at Killarney National Park caused by human activity, minister says
The fire broke out in the park on Tuesday.
Updated 15 Jul
28.6k
53
Investigation
Renewed appeal for information over murder of Paul 'Frank' Byrne
15 Jul
6.6k
e-scooters
Garda Commissioner 'absolutely' supports a ban on e-scooters on Irish roads
Updated 15 Jul
15.3k
103
Waste Disposal
The bother with bins: Too much waste and too little control over how rubbish is collected
Marie Sherlock
Updated 15 Jul
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