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29th March 2026 - 4th April 2026
Over 1,400 drivers caught speeding in first 48 hours of Bank Holiday roads policing operation
Russian strike on Ukraine market kills five, wounds 19
Have you ever rescued an animal?
Child struck with bottle and police injured in disorder before Irish Cup Semi-Final
Review into Mother and Baby Homes payment scheme must be 'more than just tea and sympathy'
University panel to recommend removal of former BBC DJ Scott Mills’s honorary doctorate
People urged to 'avoid last minute stress' and check passports ahead of holidays
Drink-driving: If you can't stop the driver, stop the car
Paddy Comyn
Savvy with money? Harris is on the lookout for a Financial Literacy Ambassador (but there's no pay)
Trading sites Polymarket and Kalshi have Irish users betting big on elections, wars and stolen KitKats
The platforms are turning real-world events into tradable bets, and experts warn they’re operating in a dangerous regulatory grey area.
Quiz: How much do you know about train stations?
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Artemis astronauts capture Earth as they leave it behind and blast towards Moon
The astronauts are now on a “free-return” trajectory, which uses the Moon’s gravity to slingshot around it before heading back towards Earth without propulsion.
FactCheck: What does a price map tell us about energy costs in Ireland compared to Europe?
Who's the dream guest star for The Young Offenders? Behind the scenes on the hit Irish sitcom
Paul Murphy calls for ‘greedy’ Sky to drop legal action against dodgy box users
US fighter jet goes down over Iran, one crewmember rescued by US forces
It marked a major escalation in the conflict just two days after Donald Trump said the US had ‘beaten and completely decimated Iran’.
Four charged and due in court after gardaí seizure of €7 million worth of cannabis from Kildare
Ban on scrambler bikes 'effectively unenforceable' without garda pursuit training
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
Close to 700 drivers caught speeding in 24 hours, as gardaí hit roads for Bank Holiday
Visitor restrictions continuing at Tipperary University Hospital to reduce Norovirus spread
Man appears in court on foot of NI warrant over murder of Robbie Lawlor
The government wants you to test out the new 'digital wallet'
Comhrá faoin mbás 'nach mbeadh go minic ag athair agus mac' le craoladh ar Luan Cásca
Met Éireann brings wind warning forward, as Storm Dave sets in over Easter Bank Holiday
Firefighters save 300 sheep after hay shed catches fire in Down
Poll: Should renting out garden pods be allowed and should there be tax relief perks?
U2 releases surprise 'Easter Lily' EP of anti-war anthems and personal ballads
Minister plans major boost to CAB powers to seize crypto-assets
Trump says US forces yet to start 'destroying what's left' in Iran
Here’s how transport services will be disrupted across the country this Easter weekend
Wind warning issued for entire country for Saturday as Storm Dave sweeps in
The warning will come into effect for the entire country at 2pm on Saturday.
The Road Safety Authority has urged road users "to take extra care" over the weekend.
The National Severe Weather and Flooding Coordination Group said local authorities "will be responding" in affected areas where needed.
Crime and class: Who really ends up behind bars in Ireland?
Lynn Ruane
'Mearbhall' ar eagras Ghaeilge i gcathair Chorcaí taréis diultú na Roinne dá phlean teanga
Calls to make public transport free to help conserve fuel as energy prices soar
“We can’t tax cut our way out of this crisis and every energy crisis,” Labour TD Ciarán Ahern said.
Man charged with animal cruelty as part of operation into alleged cock fighting in Tipperary