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Thursday
13th August 2026
our stories
From confused birds to 'useless' colanders: Tales of eclipse-watching from across Ireland
Sometimes all it takes is a once-in-a-generation celestial event to bring people together…
Analysisthe housing essay
Is there a solution to NIMBYism?
Yes, and it’s fairly simple, argues Progress Ireland think tank, and the government has two out of three parts of it in train.
in photos
Some amazing photos of the solar eclipse (and people watching it) from Ireland and abroad
It was one of the most significant astronomical events in decades.
Sponsored
Irish people are keeping billions of euro in accounts that yield almost no interest
Raisin Bank
Aug 13
Michael Ryan
US jury awards $29m in damages to family of Irish UN employee who died in 2019 Boeing crash
From The 42Premier League
Record-breaking 82,000 Man United and Leeds fans watch on as soccer returns to Croke Park
It was the first time the sport had been played at the venue for 17 years.
AnalysisFarage v Binface
Farage vs Count Binface: Everything you need to know about Clacton's surreal byelection
Must ReadThe Morning Lead
US General at helm of Nato says US-Europe relations are 'rock solid' despite Trump rhetoric
The Journal sat down yesterday in Dublin with General Alexus G. Grynkewich, who is Supreme Allied Commander Europe.
Grynkewich believes ireland must have a converation on defence and its neutral stance.
The General said that behind the scenes the military relationships are very different from the political commentary.
The US military officer believes Russia is deterred and there is no imminent risk of conflict against Europe.
Wednesday
12th August 2026
From The 42Athletics
'You're that girl. You can do this': Adeleke beams after reaching European women's 200m final
As it happenedfull moon half moon
Millions gather to watch once-in-a-generation solar eclipse across Ireland and Europe
The Moon covered the Sun almost completely at 7.10pm in Ireland.
From The 42in the water
Gold for Ellen Walshe as McSharry wins silver medal at European Aquatics Championships
Columnno brave new world
Lise Hand: AI companies destroying books to feed the machines? What fresh hell...
Must ReadSolar Eclipse
Irish astronomy fans head abroad to chase total eclipse: 'It’s always been on my bucket list'
Irish astronomy enthusiasts spoke to The Journal about their plans to watch the eclipse from cliffsides, at sea, and in one woman’s case, as the main event of her honeymoon.
New Rules
Eurovision winners no longer allowed to host contest during armed conflict or 'sensitive' time
prison release
Alison Chawke released from prison less than a month into her sentence for violent assault
Organised Crime
Three people arrested during investigation into brothel keeping and money laundering in Dublin
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