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6th July 2026
Sinn Féin
McDonald says ban on hare coursing would have 'unintended consequences' for regulation
6 Jul
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Mayo
EU social affairs ministers meeting in solar-powered secondary school in Ballina today
6 Jul
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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
8.8k
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
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Dublin
Man (40s) due in court over Dublin city centre assault that left victim critically injured
Updated 6 Jul
28.0k
Public Service
SIPTU to ballot more than 80,000 public service workers on strike action over pay talks
6 Jul
8.9k
39
Mulhuddart
Man (40s) dies in hospital following serious assault in Dublin last week
6 Jul
9.5k
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
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expired vouchers
JD Sports to honour €250k worth of unused gift cards to Irish consumers after watchdog intervenes
6 Jul
19.4k
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
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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
49.1k
Sunday
5th July 2026
Superstar
Erling Haaland the hero as Norway stun Brazil
5 Jul
15.8k
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Quiz
Quiz: How much do you know about Love Island UK?
5 Jul
9.3k
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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
3.6k
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
7.1k
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The Daily Poll
Do you think workers should need a doctor's note from the first day of sick leave?
5 Jul
41.5k
79
Dublin
Man charged over fatal Ballymun shooting in 2021
5 Jul
9.6k
Laois
Man (70s) arrested as woman (50s) found dead following assault in house in Portlaoise
5 Jul
27.1k
Camogie
Tipperary overcome Clare to set up All-Ireland semi-final with Cork
The 42
5 Jul
5.9k
8
Shooting
Man (40s) shot dead in Dún Laoghaire in south Dublin
The man had a large number of criminal convictions, including convictions for selling drugs.
Updated 5 Jul
76.5k
skerries 100
Competitor killed at Skerries 100 motorcycle race in north Dublin
Updated 5 Jul
37.3k
Independence Day
Extreme heat and thunderstorms induced chaos, but didn't stop Americans celebrating 4 July
Despite the weather, the mood was joyous, with chants of “USA! USA! USA!” breaking out on the streets of Washington DC.
5 Jul
7.3k
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Minute-by-Minute
Limerick defeat Clare 1-21 to 1-19 in All-Ireland Hurling Semi-Final
5 Jul
28.5k
80
Cork
Man (20s) dies after collapsing during disturbance at Cork pub
5 Jul
27.9k
here comes the sun
Another week of sunshine ahead as temperatures to hit 25 degrees
5 Jul
23.7k
72
Analysis
Big chains are the winners from the poor targeting of Ireland’s hospitality VAT rate cut
With insolvencies declining, is a €681 million VAT cut really the best way to support hospitality?
Paul O'Donoghue
5 Jul
14.1k
41
Opinion Poll
Fine Gael is now the most popular party in the country, poll says
5 Jul
17.9k
154
Calling 353
How an Offaly big adventure has travelled time and space to Ireland 2026
We would do well to feed the curiosity that once led to Birr having the world’s biggest telescope.
Darach Ó Séaghdha
Author and linguist
5 Jul
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fatal crashes
Three men die in separate crashes in Cork, Kildare and Donegal on Saturday
Updated 5 Jul
25.8k
7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: Mick Jagger shares his secrets to a long life
5 Jul
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Trump’s chaotic 4 July celebrations, new rules for buying concert tickets, and more details emerge from the Swift wedding.
5 Jul
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Ukraine War
Putin and Zelenskyy have 'very good' phone calls with Trump ahead of Nato summit
5 Jul
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Internet Diaries
The 'banned' Armie Hammer film promoted by Musk that turns anti-immigrant violence into culture
Our FactCheck editor details the internet trends seen by a thirtysomething-year-old man.
Stephen McDermott
5 Jul
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watercooler moment
What you need to know about the Legally Blonde prequel Elle
5 Jul
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