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This week
26th October 2025 - 30th October 2025
book extract
Mattress Mick: How I found my trading feet at Dublin's Dandelion Market
Michael Flynn
28 Oct
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Gaza Medevac
Ireland completes complex medical evacuation of sick children from Gaza to Ireland
28 Oct
7.6k
InvestigatesHistoric psychiatric institutions
‘They have been sidelined’ - historic trauma at Ireland's mental institutions
The Journal Investigates hears allegations of historic neglect, forced labour and isolation in Ireland’s shuttered state-run asylums from the 1950s to the early 2000s.
Former patients want those involved to be ‘held accountable’
HSE South West expresses ‘sincere regret’ over ‘negative patient experience’ while expert calls for robust historical enquiry
Mental Health Reform: ‘People know what they've experienced.’
Niamh Cavanagh
28 Oct
10.1k
Allianz Home Magazine
Home of the Year's Hugh Wallace on the secret to his success
local democracy
Government asks councils to limit media access to new policing committees
27 Oct
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evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Bank Holiday Monday
27 Oct
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Navan
A man has been arrested after he barricaded himself inside an empty creche in County Meath
27 Oct
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Oliver Plunkett Street
Gardaí launch investigation into attacks on drag artists in Cork city
27 Oct
33.5k
An tOireachtas
Belfast, home of Kneecap and Harland & Wolff, to host Oireachtas na Gaeilge festival
27 Oct
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Buenos Aires
Argentina's Milei vows more reforms after election win
27 Oct
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North Strand Road
Man charged with assault and public order offences after Connolly canvasser incident
Gardaí responded to a report of an incident on Friday evening after a group of campaigners delivered leaflets on North Strand Road, Co Dublin.
27 Oct
42.1k
UNIFIL
UN peacekeeping troops shoot down 'aggressive' Israeli unmanned drone in south Lebanon
27 Oct
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Michael D Higgins
President Higgins to remain in hospital for treatment of infection
Updated 27 Oct
45.2k
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Micheál Martin
'Vast majority' of Fianna Fáil TDs and senators support the Taoiseach, O'Brien says
27 Oct
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145
Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa upgraded to Category five as it heads for Jamaica
27 Oct
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the council
Explainer: What exactly is the Council of State and who gets to be on it?
27 Oct
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New public toilets in North Dublin park vandalised after one week
27 Oct
38.2k
Ketziot Prison
'Sadistic and petty': Irish flotilla activists on their treatment in a notorious Israeli prison
They were keen to stress that what they experienced was only ‘a fraction’ of what Palestinian detainees endure.
David MacRedmond
27 Oct
14.7k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 President Higgins spent the night in hospital, will the government and the Áras need a collision course to get on well and who is our new first husband?
Updated 27 Oct
5.6k
Tariffs
Trump in Japan as hopes grow for China trade war deal
27 Oct
5.8k
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The Daily Poll
Are Halloween decorations too scary these days?
27 Oct
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Interview Advice
Career expert: Memorising AI-generated answers for job interviews is a trap
Sarah Geraghty
27 Oct
6.9k
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The Morning Lead
Government and Áras collision course? Taoiseach says he doesn't foresee any difficulties ahead
Taoiseach Micheál Martin believes all sides have the ‘maturity’ to deal with any issues that might arise.
Christina Finn
27 Oct
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69
Quiz
How much do you know about Irish movies?
26 Oct
35.4k
39
a look back
The highs and lows of Michael D Higgins’ 14-year presidency
26 Oct
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68
house tour
Inside Áras an Uachtaráin: Here's a look at where Catherine Connolly will soon call home
26 Oct
41.5k
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Witness appeal
Gardaí appeal for information on serious attack in Dublin earlier this week
26 Oct
24.9k
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
26 Oct
9.7k
spending and saving
Money Diaries: A PR manager on €44K living in Co Cork
TheJournal.ie reader
26 Oct
23.6k
14
Assault
Man (20s) in serious condition after being found unresponsive in Kildare
26 Oct
21.0k
search operation
Coast Guard recovers body from shoreline in north Clare
26 Oct
41.1k
good news
Wexford grandmother fills 1,000 shoebox gifts for charity drive
26 Oct
15.6k
20
GAA Results
Dingle end 77-year wait for Kerry SFC title as Ballyhale Shamrocks win Kilkenny SHC
The 42
26 Oct
12.3k
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Under Pressure
Trouble ahead? Why Connolly's victory ramps up the pressure on both Martin and Harris
A number of Fianna Fáilers are speaking about the future of the party leadership this weekend.
Christina Finn
26 Oct
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limping across the line
Defeat in Derry means Shamrock Rovers' wait to clinch league title goes on
26 Oct
6.2k
grounded
Louis Theroux has British Airways sponsorship paused after interview with Bob Vylan frontman
26 Oct
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election long read
Inside the Humphreys campaign: 'We had a fair idea a week ago we were going to lose'
Fine Gael insiders say from the very first live TV debate, they knew Heather Humphreys was on the backfoot.
Christina Finn
Updated 26 Oct
24.7k
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advantage arsenal
Arsenal edge win against Crystal Palace as Man City lose to Aston Villa in Premier League
26 Oct
4.5k
next steps
Maria Steen says there's a big gap on Irish political right - but is unsure if she'll run again
26 Oct
28.8k
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Marathon Girl
Months after running her first ever marathon, this teenager claimed the Irish title in Dublin
26 Oct
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