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Latest

Monday
6th July 2026
Laois
Woman stabbed to death in Portlaoise named locally as Adina Raluca Constantin
Updated 6 Jul
25.2k
Political Football
Donald Trump makes presence felt by bringing this World Cup into disrepute
The 42
reports from Mexico City
6 Jul
10.5k
73
Xbox
Irish-based workers to be affected by massive job cuts at Microsoft
6 Jul
18.0k
59
Hero's welcome
Pico Lopes gets hero's welcome at Dublin Airport after Cape Verde's fairytale World Cup run
The Shamrock Rovers defender returned home this afternoon after helping Cape Verde reach the knockout stages in the country’s first-ever World Cup.
Updated 6 Jul
18.7k
15
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
6 Jul
1.3k
NATO Summit
'We have ways' of getting members to up their spending on defence, Nato boss says
6 Jul
3.1k
red card
Trump says he asked Fifa boss Gianni Infantino for a ‘review’ of star US player’s red card
Folarin Balogun has been cleared to face Belgium after Fifa suspended his automatic one-match ban.
Updated 6 Jul
65.5k
156
power play
How is Fifa justifying the mad decision to let a US footballer play after he got a red card?
Updated 6 Jul
22.4k
64
the heat
Another week of hot weather is on the way, with Met Éireann expecting 'heatwave conditions'
Updated 6 Jul
22.8k
35
Trial
George Gibney found guilty of sexually abusing four girls in the 1970s and 1980s
The jury delivered a verdict at the Central Criminal Court this afternoon.
The 77-year-old former swimming coach was found guilty of 39 out of 40 counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted rape.
The offences occurred on dates between 1971 and 1981, when the four complainants were aged between eight and 15.
Jane Moore
6 Jul
22.5k
Central Criminal Court
Man who raped his 10-year-old niece jailed for 11 years
6 Jul
14.2k
shag marry date
Australian prime minister apologises after saying on a podcast he'd 'shag' Kylie Minogue
Updated 6 Jul
13.6k
53
Dublin
Security guard accused of 'one-punch' assault that left man critical appears in court
6 Jul
14.2k
Sentencing
Man who killed his friend at house in Tipperary jailed for six years
6 Jul
6.2k
screen time limits
Raising them right: I spent 40 hours on my phone in a week. How can I possibly lecture my kids?
Niamh O'Reilly
Updated 6 Jul
6.2k
24
Palestine
Hamas announces dissolution of its government in Gaza, paving way for new administration
6 Jul
12.5k
Rás na curaí
Tóstal na Gaillimhe agus tábhacht traidisiúin na mbád i gceantar na n-oileán
6 Jul
1.8k
1
read the game
'Greatest since 1966': The UK media is reacting exactly how you'd expect to England's big win
The 42
6 Jul
10.0k
56
Road racing
Tributes paid to motorcyclist John O'Donovan after fatal Skerries 100 crash
6 Jul
17.7k
Sinn Féin
McDonald says ban on hare coursing would have 'unintended consequences' for regulation
6 Jul
34.8k
71
Mayo
EU social affairs ministers meeting in solar-powered secondary school in Ballina today
6 Jul
5.2k
7
Tullyvin
Motorcyclist killed in single-vehicle collision in Co Cavan
6 Jul
5.1k
4
The Daily Poll
Have you stayed up late to watch a World Cup match?
6 Jul
8.9k
21
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Dún Laoghaire shooting, garda helicopter plans stall and England’s manic World Cup win in Mexico City.
6 Jul
2.2k
Maternity
Ex-master of Holles Street warns of potentially 'catastrophic' outcomes in new birth guidelines
6 Jul
15.6k
15
Dublin
Man (40s) due in court over Dublin city centre assault that left victim critically injured
Updated 6 Jul
28.1k
Public Service
SIPTU to ballot more than 80,000 public service workers on strike action over pay talks
6 Jul
9.0k
39
Mulhuddart
Man (40s) dies in hospital following serious assault in Dublin last week
6 Jul
9.6k
Epic
England survive frightening and exhilarating grip of Azteca to breathe life into their World Cup
If they can come through this, Thomas Tuchel will feel possibilities are now endless for his side.
David Sneyd
reports from the Azteca Stadium
6 Jul
29.3k
44
expired vouchers
JD Sports to honour €250k worth of unused gift cards to Irish consumers after watchdog intervenes
6 Jul
19.6k
12
european rules
No age-based social media ban, but 'graduated approach' on the cards, says EU Commissioner
6 Jul
3.1k
Report
10-man England rise to occasion with exhilarating 3-2 win over Mexico
The 42
6 Jul
11.7k
40
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
50.5k
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
3.7k
Heatwave
Wildfires rage in Portugal, Spain and Greece as authorities warn of toxic smoke
5 Jul
13.6k
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
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