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Tuesday
19th May 2026
byelection
Despite the polling, Sinn Féin believe it's between them and Fine Gael in Galway West
The Journal joined Mark Lohan for a canvass in a rainy Galway this afternoon.
Jane Matthews
19 May
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Chelsea Flower Show
A 'strong woman' and staying 'Silent No More': A morning at the Flower Show with Catherine Connolly
President Catherine Connolly attended the Chelsea Flower Show on her second day in London.
Rónán Duffy
Reports from London
19 May
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31
Cabinet
New laws on dog breeding and puppy farms to include age limits, increased fines and jail terms
Updated 19 May
19.8k
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Antrim
PSNI says threatening email which forced Antrim school to lock its doors not ‘credible’
Updated 19 May
3.2k
chicken and egg
Scientists sceptical as biotech company claims it hatched chicks from artificial eggs
19 May
5.5k
Soccer
Southampton expelled from Championship play-off final after admitting spying on rivals
The 42
19 May
9.7k
polymarket
Officials to examine ‘suspicious bets’ on Dublin Central byelection, says Harris
19 May
8.5k
33
austin appelbee
Teenager who saved family after they were swept out to sea in Australia welcomed to the Dáil
19 May
15.2k
23
yves sakila
Vigil held for Congolese man who died in city centre, as Taoiseach calls for thorough investigation
Updated 19 May
60.0k
Channel 4
Married at First Sight UK bride who alleges sexual misconduct says she ‘lost her light’ on show
19 May
11.9k
Paul Moody
Woman harassed by former garda says she was 'met with silence' after complaint to GSOC
19 May
12.8k
Crunch time
'Here we are again': RTÉ bosses arrive for meeting with communications minister over pay revelations
Updated 19 May
22.1k
104
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
19 May
1.3k
Dublin
Man gets suspended sentence after knocking down woman and leaving her with life-changing injuries
19 May
22.6k
Ronan Group
Johnny Ronan's property group is the latest objector to the Stephen's Green Shopping Centre revamp
19 May
8.8k
8
illegal streaming
Sky sends cease-and-desist letters to 200 suspected 'dodgy box' users
19 May
19.9k
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new faces in the ballroom
Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and dancer Johannes Radebe announced as new Strictly hosts
19 May
6.4k
Dearcthaí i leith na Gaeilge
Móramh ar son na Gaeilge ó thuaidh agus ó dheas, de réir suirbhé nua uile-Éireann
19 May
1.3k
0
Attitudes to Irish
Irish language is supported by majorities north and south, a new survey suggests
19 May
4.1k
36
global sumud flotilla
Israel's detention of Dr Margaret Connolly in breach of international law, Tánaiste says
Updated 19 May
11.2k
Dublin 7
Patients urged to avoid A&E in non-urgent cases as Mater hospital under 'extreme pressure'
19 May
8.7k
13
Gaillimh Thiar
Tábhacht na Gaeilge i nGaillimh Thiar - an Dáilcheantar leis an pobal Ghaeltachta is mó sa tír
19 May
1.4k
0
Newry Crown Court
Trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson ‘on track’ to begin next week
19 May
5.8k
Dublin
Two teenage boys arrested after serious assault in Blanchardstown on Sunday
19 May
13.3k
with or without eu
U2 receive new EU award for promoting European values (but skip the ceremony)
19 May
7.6k
63
Almeria
Two people killed and four seriously injured after man opens fire on family members in Spain
19 May
20.5k
The Daily Poll
Have you ever shopped for groceries online?
19 May
14.9k
56
Tarsus
Manhunt for mass shooter in Turkey ends after suspect turns gun on himself to avoid arrest
19 May
12.4k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nursing home evictions, faulty septic tanks and Trump calls off renewed assault on Iran…
Updated 19 May
3.3k
curraghgraigue
Seventh death on Irish roads in three days as man dies following Co Wexford crash
19 May
10.8k
DRC
HSE 'has procedures in place' for management of Ebola cases but risk 'very low'
19 May
4.0k
2
yves sakila
Concern over 'disturbing' footage of man being restrained on ground before his death
Yves Sakila died on Friday afternoon in Dublin.
Updated 19 May
87.1k
Pay and Conditions
Talks between National Ambulance Service union reps and HSE to resume in Labour Court
19 May
988
2025 tests
Over half of septic tanks failed tests, and families could be risking health 'without realising'
Updated 19 May
9.7k
38
California
Two teenage suspects fatally shoot three people at San Diego mosque in suspected hate crime
Police said the suspects, aged 17 and 19, were later found dead with self-inflicted gunshot wounds.
Updated 19 May
11.2k
Middle East
Trump claims 'positive development' in negotiations with Iran after calling off renewed assault
Updated 19 May
8.8k
30
Popping over
Hungary's new PM sends signal to EU (and Putin) by choosing Poland for first official visit
19 May
7.5k
5
Annual Report
Highest number of calls ever to national rape crisis helpline in 2025
19 May
2.6k
off switch
Ireland needs to set a point after which no new gas and oil boilers can be installed - SEAI
19 May
46.2k
80
InvestigatesNursing Homes
28 days later: Fears over people being ‘evicted’ from nursing homes
Advocacy groups want reform of the discharge process, described by one law professor as “a hidden but growing problem”.
Families tell of “transfer trauma” and difficulties in organising alternative care
Some discharges relate to unpaid bills
Social workers believe current situation “a failure of the state’s duty to protect its most vulnerable citizens”
Noel Baker
19 May
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