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Sunday 25 September 2022
Some of the first-ever travel photos are up for auction.
From the Cliffs of Moher to a cheesy snap with Mattress Mick – this is the ultimate #untaggable Irish photo op bucket list.
It’s reported he died from internal bleeding and organ damage after the 17 August bombing.
Sometimes we are sent really useful news tips and pictures, other times we are sent really weird stuff like this.
When finished, the development will house around 480 new homes.
And one of them is from Polaroid (remember it?)
Sometimes we are sent really useful news tips and pictures, other times we are sent really weird stuff like this
The rule of thirds exists for a good reason.
The photographs were taken as part of a nationwide study.
Sometimes we are sent really useful news tips and pictures, other times we are sent really weird crap like this.
Here are 10 photographs in the running for the 2016 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year contest.
The photos are the work of Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, who systematically documented the Russian Empire between 1905 and 1915.
It’s called the model county for a reason.
A prestigious international exhibition is coming to town.
In fairness, it’s rather easy to miss.
An interactive map lists each area connected during the rural electrification and shows when they were connected.
CaptionBot is the latest experiment from Microsoft but good luck getting it to identify any images of Hitler.
Sometimes we are sent really useful news tips and pictures, other times we are sent really weird crap like this.
The interactive graphic from Expedia places London as it was 100 years ago side by side with how it looks in modern times.
The capital was looking well.
At least 34 people were killed in two explosions.
From the Kennedys embracing their Irish heritage to flags with slogans such as ‘England get out of Ireland’ being carried through the crowds.
It’s following Facebook’s lead by introducing curated timelines for users.
The Berber, or Amazigh, people have lived in the western part of North Africa for at least 12,000 years.
Archaeologist Enda O’Flaherty’s photography project captures the ruins of old national schools left dotted across the Irish countryside.
Nikki Bradley is a woman with a level of determination that might make an average person feel very small indeed.
The best snaps from a busy weekend.
Some amazing shots have been captured.
We spoke to award-winning photographer Graeme Robertson about his photographs of people with disabilities.
Some of the greatest photos taken worldwide from the last 12 months were honoured in the contest.
Colour-coded, labelled, neat and tidy BLISS.
The US Library of Congress has a very impressive archive.
Police were attacked with masonry, bottles, petrol bombs and fireworks.
From Paris to Tunisia, from the marriage referendum to the migrant crisis, here are all of the best photos of this year.
The best presents are left at the bottom of the stocking.
WITH THE COST of living spiralling rapidly, many are considering leaving Ireland to find a more affordable place to live.
Emigration has long served as a release valve for millions of Irish people in times of economic crisis.
In more recent years, people have been drawn to other countries by pull factors, such as a desire to experience other cultures, but new polling shows that push factors are again coming to the fore.
A recent poll commissioned by the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI), found that seven out of 10 young people aged 18-24 are considering moving abroad in search of a better quality of life.
A similar poll in 2012 found just 51% were contemplating emigrating, the NYCI said.
So, today we’re asking: Would you consider leaving Ireland due to the high cost of living?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Economist Victor Duggan has some good advice for the finance minister ahead of Tuesday’s budget.
Marc Ó Cathasaigh of the Green Party says legislators should always consider future generations.
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