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9th November 2025 - 15th November 2025
An bhfuil Beising ag iarraidh tionchar a thréisiú le nuacht as Gaeilge déanta sa tSín?
'They wrote him off': Harvey Sherratt's mother found claims made by whistleblower 'disgusting'
Do you think the voting age should be reduced to 16?
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How sport exposes Ireland’s housing crisis
Sinéad and Gavin explain how the housing crisis affects professional sport in Ireland, how it has come to define certain sports and competitions, and how these impacts articulate the wider issues felt by a whole generation of Irish people.
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More than 20 homes evacuated in Derry this morning after two 'suspect devices' found
Opinion: It's time we reduced the voting age to 16
Aidan Farrelly
Trump signs bill to end longest US government shutdown ever
Ireland has blown its first carbon budget target
ChatGPT, a €400 bar tab and an Apple laptop: What did candidates expense at the last election?
The Journal Investigates looked at some of the more unusual expenses from candidates in the general election.
Some candidates expensed subscriptions for Zoom and X Premium
One election hopeful spent over €1,500 on keyrings
Car wraps, branded jackets and vehicle hires were also popular
Donald Trump ‘knew about the girls’, according to a 2011 email allegedly from Jeffrey Epstein
Democrats said the emails “raise serious questions about Donald Trump and his knowledge of Epstein’s horrific crimes.”
Third man arrested in connection with cross-border terrorism investigation
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Dublin's Aviva Stadium set to host seven games at Euro 2028
Garda says his actions were 'proportionate' when he struck ex-officer with baton after car chase
Harvey Sherratt: Ministers commit to statutory inquiry into care of children with scoliosis and spina bifida
It comes after the Tánaiste and the Minister for Health held a meeting with Harvey Sherratt’s parents Gillian and Stephen this afternoon.
Climate change measures helping at Skellig Michael but risk remains to monastic structures
How Ruth Lawrence became a double murderer
The long-awaited housing plan is getting sign-off today — what do we know?
A target of 12,000 new social homes and more compulsory purchase orders of derelict houses are on the cards.
The EU has unveiled its big plan to win the 'battle of influence' - but does it go far enough?
Irish regulator launches investigation into X over handling of reports from users
Hatchet and knife recovered from scene of ‘violent incident’ in Clondalkin
Man arrested after gardaí seize €600,000 worth of cannabis in luggage at Shannon Airport
Investigation launched after fisherman's body taken from water off Co Donegal
Limerick man who deceived pensioner out of €73K life savings jailed for two years
Conor O'Carroll wins Young Journalist of the Year for impressive triad of investigations
The date for Ireland's next Census in 2027 has been set (and you'll be able to fill it out online)
Moderator of Presbyterian Church in Ireland to step down over safeguarding failures
Judge to decide next week whether Enoch Burke should return to prison
Ruth Lawrence found guilty of 2014 murders of two men found dead on lake island in the midlands
Cork man (22) jailed for nine years for rape of two young girls he met on Snapchat
Irish is a 'gift' says President Connolly as she visits gaelscoil on first full day in office
As she arrived Gaelscoil Inse Chór this morning, students from the school chanted her name.
Independent Ireland leader claims 'sh*t frightened out of' TII during committee appearance
Man (21) jailed for two years for his role in ‘sustained race-motivated disorder’ in Ballymena
'It might be relevant, might be irrelevant' - Ireland boss accepts World Cup hopes in balance
President Connolly’s move to Áras delayed by renovations (she's living down the road for now)
Planning granted for asylum seeker accommodation as golf club raise concerns about stray balls
Call for another Local Property Tax extension as deadline to expire today
Ruth Coppinger says Uber’s fixed taxi prices could create ‘wild west situation' in Ireland