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Last week
12th July 2026 - 18th July 2026
Motoring
The greatest cars ever to grace the small screen
Paddy Comyn
18 Jul
4.1k
16
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PodcastThe Explainer
Cén tionchar a bheidh ag an intleacht shaorga ar an nGaeilge?
32m
last dance
'It grew into an institution': Dublin DJs bid farewell to late-night venue Izakaya
As its DJ nights come to an end next weekend, the people who played there say the city is losing much more than a nightclub.
Andrew Walsh
18 Jul
12.1k
13
Interview
Peadar Tóibín: Independent Ireland is a 'different beast' - but closer ties with Aontú possible
The Aontú leader says he has no regrets about jumping ship from Sinn Féin eight years ago.
Christina Finn
18 Jul
9.1k
58
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The Morning Lead
Burnham wants to make Manchester the second seat of power. Could that happen in Ireland?
A 2023 report called Ireland one of the most centralised countries in Europe, with only Hungary, Russia and Moldova worse.
Eoghan Dalton
18 Jul
12.1k
69
Hand of Bod
Infantino's hydration breaks? Nah, the real pioneer was our own Brian O'Driscoll
Steve Dempsey
17 Jul
12.5k
11
Doritos
Batch of Chilli Heatwave Doritos recalled after being mispacked with Tangy Cheese flavour
17 Jul
27.5k
18
Golf
'Why come here if I didn't want to win?': Shane Lowry in contention at The Open
Rory McIlroy has rallied at Royal Birkdale.
The 42
Updated 17 Jul
10.2k
1
Green Earth Organics
Veg grower ‘bowled over by support’ after ‘drastic decline’ in orders during hot spell
17 Jul
17.5k
9
it's all greek to me
Did Christopher Nolan get The Odyssey right? We asked some Irish classicists
Three Irish classicists explained to us why that might be the wrong question to ask about the film.
17 Jul
11.7k
64
World Cup
Pico Lopes enjoys mayor’s reception by South Dublin County Council after World Cup heroics
17 Jul
8.6k
22
evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
17 Jul
2.7k
mother-and-baby homes
'We need to do the right thing': Taoiseach calls for engagement on future of Bessborough site
17 Jul
3.8k
Glassamucky Mountain
Public urged to remain vigilant as fire crews battle large fire in Dublin Mountains
17 Jul
16.1k
high caffeine
England will ban selling energy drinks to under-16s next year - will Ireland follow suit?
17 Jul
6.1k
51
Weather Warning
High temperature warning remains for nine counties as advisory extended for weekend
Updated 17 Jul
27.6k
44
Central Criminal Court
'I knew he was dead': Partner of Cork postman tells murder trial of finding him in pool of blood
17 Jul
7.1k
e-scooters
Dublin Commuter Coalition says calls for a complete ban on e-scooters is ‘farcical’
17 Jul
9.7k
61
disposable barbecues
Tesco pulls disposable barbecues from all Irish stores after government raised wildfire concerns
Updated 17 Jul
22.9k
81
Duleek
Woman (20s) hospitalised after serious assault in Co Meath
17 Jul
17.4k
Dublin
'We will never see her like again': Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker dies aged 81
Fricker was one of Ireland’s most respected and well-known actors.
Updated 17 Jul
44.9k
74
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
17 Jul
1.4k
ballymena
PSNI appeal for information after double murder of woman and 8-year-old daughter in Co Antrim
17 Jul
7.3k
Northern Ireland
Jeffrey Donaldson lodges appeal against child sex offence convictions
17 Jul
14.6k
national wax museum
The Wax Museum is releasing another Sinéad O’Connor figure after disastrous reaction to first one
17 Jul
16.1k
33
Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
17 Jul
8.8k
7
HEAT RISKS
Need for supplies has increased by an 'awful lot' due to hot spell, homelessness charity says
17 Jul
4.6k
9
co down
Sinn Féin calls for ‘full investigation’ after unionist flags placed on tower owned by NI Water
17 Jul
33.2k
Dublin
Vulnerable Ukrainian refugees protest enforced move from Citywest
Vulnerable Ukrainians gathered in Dublin city centre today to protest their enforced move from Citywest Hotel to a former equestrian centre in Co Kildare.
Emma Hickey
17 Jul
10.2k
raven adams
Driver in Belfast crash which killed woman from Tipperary was in mental health crisis, court told
Updated 17 Jul
14.9k
Kerry
'Very unpredictable': Killarney National Park wildfire still smouldering after four days
17 Jul
4.4k
15
Cost of Living
The cost of filling your home-heating oil tank has jumped by €200 in one week
17 Jul
10.5k
37
High Court
Court rules teenager who declined cancer treatment has capacity to make decisions on her care
17 Jul
12.7k
Job Losses
Many Aer Lingus staff didn't know of job cuts in advance, and none know who might lose jobs
17 Jul
11.9k
44
Commission of Investigation
Health Minister hopes inquiry will uncover why nobody stopped paedophile surgeon Michael Shine
17 Jul
3.3k
The Daily Poll
Do you think there should be a complete ban on e-scooters?
17 Jul
28.8k
123
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Two killed in Louth crash, Andy Burnham to become Labour leader, and high temperatures continue.
17 Jul
2.8k
Sanctions
EU needs to reduce number of visas given to Russian citizens, says commissioner
17 Jul
9.2k
94
Road Crash
Man and woman (70s) killed, and two others injured in Co Louth crash
17 Jul
24.3k
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
'Who can endure the most?' Limerick v Galway, All-Ireland hurling final preview
Fintan O’Toole and Declan Bogue join Ronan Early to chat about Sunday’s showdown at Croke Park.
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