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Yesterday
27th February 2026
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
27 Feb
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Belfast
Statue of Queen Victoria in Belfast hospital complex vandalised in paint attack
27 Feb
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supply shortage
Fresh produce shortages after torrential rain in Spain and Morocco could soon push up prices
27 Feb
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trump's threats
Germany advises against travel to Israel and US lets staff leave amid tensions with Iran
Updated 27 Feb
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Courts
Former professional soccer player jailed for raping woman at knifepoint in her home
27 Feb
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League of Ireland
Drogheda United to pay full cost of flare damage to Oriel Park pitch
The 42
27 Feb
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Epstein files
Bill Clinton denies wrongdoing and says he was unaware of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes
Updated 27 Feb
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Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
27 Feb
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
27 Feb
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Italy
One person dead and around 20 injured in Milan after tram derails and smashes into building
It was not immediately clear why the tram came off the tracks.
27 Feb
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Gorse Fire
Woman tells court she was left 'with only the clothes on my back' after her house burnt down
27 Feb
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Dublin
Financial services company Block to lay off almost half its staff and replace them with AI
27 Feb
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Dublin
Woman (60s) arrested in connection with fatal assault that resulted in death of man in his 50s
27 Feb
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Ballyfermot
Number of homes evacuated after arson attack in Dublin last night
27 Feb
11.2k
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pintman pat
Council confirms it banished giant pint-wielding St Patrick (and his snake) from Temple Bar
Marc Kelly, the Monaghan artist behind the installation, said he had only heard about the figure being taken down via The Journal this morning.
Sophie Finn
Updated 27 Feb
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Homeless
New record as more than 17,000 people in emergency accommodation last month
Of the 17,112 people living in emergency accommodation in January, 5,319 were children.
27 Feb
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LE SAMUEL BECKETT
Irish Naval ship spotted bumping into Dublin city quay as it headed back to sea
27 Feb
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Ursula von der Leyen
EU moves ahead with 'provisional application' of controversial Mercosur trade deal
27 Feb
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PodcastThe Candidate
Dublin Central didn't want a parachute candidate (even a popular one)
Wexford
Mother calls for new law as man whose careless driving led to her unborn baby's death is jailed
27 Feb
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oof
Starmer vows to 'keep on fighting' after Greens win by-election and Labour comes third
Updated 27 Feb
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Baby Names
Jack has been dethroned as Ireland's most popular name for boys, as Lily takes the crown for girls
27 Feb
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Blanchardstown
Attacks on gardaí 'all too common', says GRA, after garda hit by electric motorcycle in Dublin
27 Feb
10.9k
Courts
Man (22) charged with murder of English tourist in Dublin's Temple Bar last year
27 Feb
24.1k
Cost of Living
Irish Life Health and Level Health hike premiums, as families face up to €330 extra yearly cost
27 Feb
10.2k
50
Knockout Stages
Champions League draw pits Man City against Real Madrid, while Newcastle set to face Barcelona
The 42
27 Feb
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23
Hannah Spencer
From plumber to parliamentarian: Who is the UK's newest Green Party MP?
27 Feb
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The Daily Poll
Which portrayal of Mr Darcy has been your favourite?
27 Feb
10.4k
20
Climate Committee
Government's planned LNG terminal slammed as 'fundamentally incompatible' with climate policy
27 Feb
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53
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 EU presidency security concerns, energy bill arrears hit record levels and a list of the Dáil’s landlords.
Updated 27 Feb
1.9k
It Could Be You
Mayo player scoops first Lotto jackpot of the year with €11.1 million win
27 Feb
10.3k
12
Flares fall-out
Drogheda United hit with €15,000 fine and ‘record’ sanctions as FAI promises CCTV and sniffer dogs
The 42
Updated 27 Feb
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RELATED
Would such a 'plague upon their houses' be inflicted on rugby and GAA fans who use pyro?
26 Feb
energy costs
Almost 320,000 households behind on energy bills as arrears hit record high
27 Feb
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37
tech out of control
The AI arms race: Are we sleepwalking into the abyss?
Jason O'Sullivan
27 Feb
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20
The Morning Lead
Pressure on security at 40 EU presidency meetings due to clash with Trump visit and sporting events
The Journal has obtained exclusive details in regard to the security operations for the EU Presidency, urgent anti drone training for soldiers and a major summit in Dublin.
Niall O'Connor
27 Feb
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Thursday
26th February 2026
the physio is in
Weight training: Midlife is not about decline, it can be the turning point for your health
Stephen O'Rourke
Updated 26 Feb
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5
US Congress
Hillary Clinton calls for Trump to testify during questioning in Epstein probe
Updated 26 Feb
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Apology
US men's hockey player 'sorry' for laughing at Trump's 'joke' about gold-winning women's team
26 Feb
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HMP Frankland
Child murderer Ian Huntley in 'serious condition' after being attacked with metal pole in prison
Updated 26 Feb
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Is Kobe McDonald the most lamented AFL departure yet? Should GAA clubs be compensated?
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