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Wednesday
12th August 2026
Must ReadSolar Eclipse
Irish astronomy fans head abroad to chase total eclipse: 'It’s always been on my bucket list'
Irish astronomy enthusiasts spoke to The Journal about their plans to watch the eclipse from cliffsides, at sea, and in one woman’s case, as the main event of her honeymoon.
New Rules
Eurovision winners no longer allowed to host contest during armed conflict or 'sensitive' time
prison release
Alison Chawke released from prison less than a month into her sentence for violent assault
Organised Crime
Three people arrested during investigation into brothel keeping and money laundering in Dublin
Must ReadECLIPSE FEVER
'I'm here nearly two hours': Hundreds queue for last chance to get sold-out eclipse glasses
Opinionmedecins sans frontieres
Israel's detention of doctors: Dr Abu Safiya's only crime was refusing to abandon his patients
From The 42Birmingham
Sophie Becker and Lauren Roy progress to semi-finals at European Athletics Championships
hospital parking
Sinn Féin calls for abolition of hospital car parking charges as income hits €17.8m
Must Readrichmond road
Car damage, safety issues and aggression: Drumcondra residents block busy road in protest
An Garda Síochána
More gardaí to be on Galway City streets as part of permanent high visibility policing plan
Layoffs
Around 300 TikTok staff in Ireland offered termination agreements after consultation process
Must Readhot homes
Government officials to meet researchers to try fight heatwave pressure on sweltering homes
Researchers estimate that up to 10% of the country’s housing is at risk from overheating.
Tuesday
11th August 2026
OpinionPublic Health
Folic acid in flour: Public health interventions will only work when the public gets a say
Seriesrockin the suburbs
Musicians and poets upstairs and 25 comedians in a basement: Monday nights in The International
For decades the Wicklow Street venue has been a hub of culture in Dublin City – here’s what happened when we visited.
From The 42european athletics championships
Sarah Healy finishes agonising fourth in European 5,000m as Irish duo miss out on 100m final
Cork Coroner’s Court
Rally driver died after car veered off track and 'flipped over' into water, inquest hears
Driving tests
Six-month wait to apply for driving test in Raheny, with over 66,000 awaiting test nationally
Must ReadRose of Tralee
Applying after 'a few vinos': Everything you need to know about this year's Rose of Tralee
The 32 Roses are preparing to take to the stage in Tralee, but what does it take to become a Rose and how is the winner ultimately chosen?
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