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Yesterday
6th July 2026
expired vouchers
JD Sports to honour €250k worth of unused gift cards to Irish consumers after watchdog intervenes
6 Jul
19.4k
12
european rules
No age-based social media ban, but 'graduated approach' on the cards, says EU Commissioner
6 Jul
3.1k
The Morning Lead
Paperwork problems mean a Garda helicopter built in 2024 still hasn't been delivered
The two current Garda helicopters date back to 2007 and 2001 and are due to be replaced.
Niall O'Connor
6 Jul
49.3k
Sunday
5th July 2026
Superstar
Erling Haaland the hero as Norway stun Brazil
5 Jul
15.8k
52
Quiz
Quiz: How much do you know about Love Island UK?
5 Jul
9.4k
4
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Limerick beat Clare in thriller, Galway's big step and what next for Cork?
Fintan O’Toole and Declan Bogue reflect on All-Ireland hurling semi-final weekend at Croke Park.
25m
News Fix
Here's what happened today: Sunday
5 Jul
6.0k
How I Spend My Money
How is your spending going this summer? Would you like to keep a Money Diary for us?
The Journal reader
5 Jul
3.6k
Misuse of Drugs
Dr Ian Marder: What now for the war on people who use drugs in Ireland?
Dr Ian Marder
5 Jul
7.2k
59
The Daily Poll
Do you think workers should need a doctor's note from the first day of sick leave?
5 Jul
41.6k
75
Dublin
Man charged over fatal Ballymun shooting in 2021
5 Jul
9.7k
Laois
Man (70s) arrested as woman (50s) found dead following assault in house in Portlaoise
5 Jul
27.1k
Camogie
Tipperary overcome Clare to set up All-Ireland semi-final with Cork
The 42
5 Jul
5.9k
8
Shooting
Man (40s) shot dead in Dún Laoghaire in south Dublin
The man had a large number of criminal convictions, including convictions for selling drugs.
Updated 5 Jul
76.5k
skerries 100
Competitor killed at Skerries 100 motorcycle race in north Dublin
Updated 5 Jul
37.3k
Minute-by-Minute
Limerick defeat Clare 1-21 to 1-19 in All-Ireland Hurling Semi-Final
5 Jul
28.5k
80
Cork
Man (20s) dies after collapsing during disturbance at Cork pub
5 Jul
27.9k
here comes the sun
Another week of sunshine ahead as temperatures to hit 25 degrees
5 Jul
23.7k
82
Analysis
Big chains are the winners from the poor targeting of Ireland’s hospitality VAT rate cut
With insolvencies declining, is a €681 million VAT cut really the best way to support hospitality?
Paul O'Donoghue
5 Jul
14.2k
41
Opinion Poll
Fine Gael is now the most popular party in the country, poll says
5 Jul
18.0k
154
Calling 353
How an Offaly big adventure has travelled time and space to Ireland 2026
We would do well to feed the curiosity that once led to Birr having the world’s biggest telescope.
Darach Ó Séaghdha
Author and linguist
5 Jul
11.3k
11
fatal crashes
Three men die in separate crashes in Cork, Kildare and Donegal on Saturday
Updated 5 Jul
25.8k
7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: Mick Jagger shares his secrets to a long life
5 Jul
24.1k
13
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Trump’s chaotic 4 July celebrations, new rules for buying concert tickets, and more details emerge from the Swift wedding.
5 Jul
2.7k
Internet Diaries
The 'banned' Armie Hammer film promoted by Musk that turns anti-immigrant violence into culture
Our FactCheck editor details the internet trends seen by a thirtysomething-year-old man.
Stephen McDermott
5 Jul
16.7k
watercooler moment
What you need to know about the Legally Blonde prequel Elle
5 Jul
5.1k
European Union
Opinion: The answer to Ireland and Europe's biggest challenges is more democracy, not less
Séamus Boland
5 Jul
4.6k
56
Fourth of July
Rain, lightning and chaos open Trump's headline 4 July event
5 Jul
18.0k
40
dynamic pricing
Ticket buyers to see how many seats remain at each price while queuing online
Christina Finn
5 Jul
23.2k
nein
'Exceptionally aggressive': Germany's new sick leave laws wouldn't work here, say businesses
5 Jul
24.7k
52
Contenders
France advance to World Cup last 8 after hard-fought victory over Paraguay
Kylian Mbappé scored his seventh goal of the tournament from the penalty spot.
5 Jul
9.2k
23
North Dublin
Council launches probe into developer as homeowners left without vital EV charging points
Residents have argued that planning conditions required ‘all’ car park spaces to have the capability to charge an EV.
Eoghan Dalton
5 Jul
63.7k
51
Last week
28th June 2026 - 4th July 2026
Progress
Dublin earn dramatic victory over Cork to secure All-Ireland semi-finals spot
4 Jul
8.9k
brain food
Quiz: How much do you know about European foods?
4 Jul
18.6k
29
The week that was
'This has been blown out of proportion': Two winners and three losers of the week
An embarrassing rejection, the beginning of a presidency and the rushing through of new laws before the summer recess.
4 Jul
15.5k
43
evening fix
Here's what happened today: Saturday
4 Jul
4.8k
Independence Day
JD Vance blasts people who speak of America's 'imperfections' rather than its 'greatness'
4 Jul
15.5k
96
love fur real
Dog behaviourist: Why your dog actually loves you (yes, really)
Suzi Walsh
4 Jul
11.1k
28
Kilcock
Motorcyclist (50s) dies after single-vehicle collision in Co Kildare
4 Jul
13.4k
Just Married
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married (and more wedding details have been revealed)
Updated 4 Jul
31.4k
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