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Open thread: What are the best things Ireland has gotten out of being in the EU? And the worst?
This month, The Good Information Project is looking at the EU and we want to hear from you.
Open Thread: How have you been affected by false information?
We want to hear about how disinformation and misinformation have popped up in your life. What effect has dodgy information had on you and your loved ones?
All time
Open thread: Has Brexit changed how you think of Britain?
We want to hear if the past five years have had an impact on how you see Ireland’s nearest neighbours.
Open Thread: What actions do you think the government should take on the climate crisis?
Ahead of the government’s new climate action plan, we want to hear what you think it needs to prioritise.
Open Thread: How would you change public transport in your county?
We want to hear how you’d change or redesign public transport in your local area.
CSKA Moscow win to keep pressure on Man United and Basel
The Russian side will head to Old Trafford on matchday six with their fate in their own hands.
Poll: Do you have a tattoo?
Give it to us straight. Be honest.
The 10 most read stories on TheJournal.ie this year
The general election, shootings in Dublin, Pat Hickey – these are the stories you read this year.
The 10 most popular comments on TheJournal.ie in 2016
From garda pay to gangland crime, here are the comments which got the most thumbs up from readers this year.
Here are the 10 articles which got the most comments in 2016
From Munich to abortion to Ghostbusters, here’s what got you all talking this year.
Top comments of the week
Did you make the cut?
These are the Choice Music Prize Irish songs of the year for 2015
The final winner will be announced at Vicar Street in March.
Here are the 10 articles which got the most comments this year
From John Waters to Paul Murphy, here’s what got you all talking this year.
The 10 most read stories on TheJournal.ie this year
Berkeley, Paris, Karen Buckley and Carrickmines – these are the stories you read this year.
The 10 most popular comments on TheJournal.ie in 2015
From Bill O’Herlihy to Graham Dwyer, here are the comments which got the most thumbs up from readers this year.
Top comments of the week
Did you make the cut?
The judge who allowed ecstasy and ketamine to be legalised explains why he did it
Mr Justice Gerard Hogan made a big call today.
Here are our 10 most commented on articles in 2014
From Joan Burton to Garth Brooks, here’s what got you all talking this year.
Our top 10 most shared articles on Facebook in 2014
And the most popular ones on Twitter too.
The 10 most read stories on TheJournal.ie this year
John Gilligan, child rescue alerts, and the local elections – these are the stories you read this year.
The 10 most popular comments on TheJournal.ie in 2014
From Irish Water to John Gilligan, here are the comments which got the most thumbs up from other readers this year.
Open thread: So, how did your parents get together?
It’s Christmas, and lots of us are spending time with our families – so dish the dirt.
How safe is the government after its water charges u-turn?
Analysis: Yesterday was all about providing “clarity and certainty”. But will it be enough to save the coalition?
Open Thread: What's your perfect day?
Time with the family? Time AWAY from the family? Or something else? You tell us.
We've been called sluts and bitches on the streets. Have you?
We’ve shared our stories – and would love to hear yours.
A commenter speaks: Adebayo Flynn on why comment sections aren't as bad as they're made out
No, really.
Poll: How was it for you? What did you make of Budget 2015?
Good? Bad? Indifferent?
Open Thread: What was your 'coming out' experience like?
Share your stories.
Where now? We asked 18 people for one big idea to fix homelessness
From homeless experts to homeless people, we asked a lot of people how to fix Ireland’s housing crisis.
In your own words: Homeless people answer questions on their biggest fears
Our journalists travelled around the country and asked homeless people to answer some questions. The results were unexpected.
Homeless people answer the questions they're asked the most frequently
Our journalists travelled around the country and asked homeless people to answer some questions. The results were unexpected.
In Your Words: Being a gay teacher in Ireland
Experiencing homophobia in all forms, while being in fear of their work, job and career. These five teachers tell their stories…
Top comments of the week
Here’s our round-up of the most interesting and most popular comments from the past seven days. Did you make it in?
Open Thread: What's the worst defeat your team has ever suffered?
In the wake of Germany’s rout of Brazil, we want to know the worst defeat you can remember?
Poll: Is Dublin City Council right to refuse permission for two Garth Brooks gigs?
The council says the five shows would be too disruptive – but are they right?
Scorchio! Your photos of Ireland looking gorgeous in the sunshine today
It’s not a bad looking country, all the same.
Open thread: What's your favourite story about your dad?
Good work, dads.
Open Thread: Are you Irish and living abroad? What would you like the government to do for you?
Give us your wishlist.
Open thread: What kind of sex education did you get in school?
Useful? Cringey? Non-existent?
In Your Words: Being a gay teenager in Ireland
Homophobia can be expressed overtly – but it can also be casual, insidious and suffocating. Here, six teenagers tell their stories.