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Last week
29th March 2026 - 4th April 2026
FactCheck
FactCheck: What does a price map tell us about energy costs in Ireland compared to Europe?
3 Apr
22.5k
The Hollyhill Reporter
Who's the dream guest star for The Young Offenders? Behind the scenes on the hit Irish sitcom
Updated 3 Apr
19.8k
illegal streaming
Paul Murphy calls for ‘greedy’ Sky to drop legal action against dodgy box users
3 Apr
31.6k
Athy
Four charged and due in court after gardaí seizure of €7 million worth of cannabis from Kildare
3 Apr
9.9k
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
3 Apr
3.0k
scramblers
Ban on scrambler bikes 'effectively unenforceable' without garda pursuit training
3 Apr
12.4k
Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
3 Apr
17.8k
9
Roads policing
Close to 700 drivers caught speeding in 24 hours, as gardaí hit roads for Bank Holiday
3 Apr
12.3k
82
Clonmel
Visitor restrictions continuing at Tipperary University Hospital to reduce Norovirus spread
3 Apr
7.0k
17
Courts
Man appears in court on foot of NI warrant over murder of Robbie Lawlor
3 Apr
21.9k
public consultation
The government wants you to test out the new 'digital wallet'
3 Apr
27.0k
Dialann ailse
Comhrá faoin mbás 'nach mbeadh go minic ag athair agus mac' le craoladh ar Luan Cásca
3 Apr
3.7k
0
storm dave
Met Éireann brings wind warning forward, as Storm Dave sets in over Easter Bank Holiday
3 Apr
52.0k
11
Banbridge
Firefighters save 300 sheep after hay shed catches fire in Down
3 Apr
4.9k
Housing Crisis
Poll: Should renting out garden pods be allowed and should there be tax relief perks?
3 Apr
25.6k
3
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Wind warning imminent, Trump makes more threats, and politicians call for free public transport.
3 Apr
2.5k
new music
U2 releases surprise 'Easter Lily' EP of anti-war anthems and personal ballads
3 Apr
9.6k
77
CAB
Minister plans major boost to CAB powers to seize crypto-assets
3 Apr
5.6k
24
rail works
Here’s how transport services will be disrupted across the country this Easter weekend
3 Apr
12.2k
14
storm dave
Wind warning issued for entire country for Saturday as Storm Dave sweeps in
The warning will come into effect for the entire country at 2pm on Saturday.
The Road Safety Authority has urged road users "to take extra care" over the weekend.
The National Severe Weather and Flooding Coordination Group said local authorities "will be responding" in affected areas where needed.
Updated 3 Apr
59.9k
49
prison and marginalisation
Crime and class: Who really ends up behind bars in Ireland?
Lynn Ruane
3 Apr
9.0k
50
Corcaigh ar gcúl
'Mearbhall' ar eagras Ghaeilge i gcathair Chorcaí taréis diultú na Roinne dá phlean teanga
3 Apr
2.2k
0
THE LUAS ISN'T FREE
Calls to make public transport free to help conserve fuel as energy prices soar
“We can’t tax cut our way out of this crisis and every energy crisis,” Labour TD Ciarán Ahern said.
Sophie Finn
3 Apr
23.9k
148
RELATED
Michael O'Leary warns of fuel supply disruption but travel agents say no evidence of surcharges yet
1 Apr
Petrol and diesel hikes: Government pushes the same old fix in a worsening climate crisis
31 Mar
tipperary town
Man charged with animal cruelty as part of operation into alleged cock fighting in Tipperary
2 Apr
10.5k
Donegal
Gardaí investigating Creeslough explosion submit supplementary file to the DPP
2 Apr
4.0k
rent hikes
Supporters of Lismore farmers occupy London book shop over Duke of Devonshire rent dispute
2 Apr
35.4k
Dublin
Five men arrested for failing to stop for gardaí and later being involved in collision with two cars
2 Apr
20.3k
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
2 Apr
2.5k
Castlebellingham
Two men arrested after €1m of cannabis seized in Co Louth
2 Apr
4.9k
Belfast
Man arrested in connection with 2020 murder of Robbie Lawlor
Updated 2 Apr
10.7k
Catholic Church
Why are some Catholics upset at Pope Leo for washing the feet of 12 priests on Holy Thursday?
2 Apr
25.2k
81
World Cup
FIFA criticised for 'ridiculous' pricing as World Cup final tickets on sale for almost $11k
2 Apr
13.5k
50
FactCheck
Debunked: German chancellor did not say ‘send them all back’ about Syrians living in Germany
2 Apr
3.6k
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
2 Apr
1.6k
Flight Delays
Turbulence ahead: Airline fuel costs are surging - so how will passengers be affected?
Eoghan Corry
2 Apr
12.4k
11
Dublin Zoo
Spring has sprung at Dublin Zoo with several new arrivals, including a sea lion from Mallorca
2 Apr
8.9k
2
irish peacekeepers
Mission for 'highly skilled' Irish troops in Lebanon 'remains unchanged for now', says Chief of Staff
Updated 2 Apr
5.1k
54
Garryowen
Gardaí are investigating after two men were shot in the early hours in Limerick city
Updated 2 Apr
19.5k
real tubber
Leaving Cert orals clash forces Sligo football team to miss out on Connacht final
2 Apr
14.0k
18
inequality
Wicklow GAA facing backlash after April Fools post that 'made a mockery of women in sport'
2 Apr
25.2k
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