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Politics

Last month
September 2025
new chief
New Garda boss says we don't talk enough about national security; warns of 'hostile state actors'
Justin Kelly took up as Garda Commissioner on Monday and replaced Drew Harris who had served in the post for seven years.
Niall O'Connor
Updated 2 Sep
19.9k
RELATED
Destroying the Amazon: New Garda Commissioner calls out eco-conscious people who use cocaine
2 Sep
Presidential Election
Heather Humphreys confirmed as Fine Gael’s presidential candidate, but who is the Monaghan ex-minister?
Humphreys retired from the Dáil last year but says she has “had a good rest” and is ready to go again.
Updated 2 Sep
30.0k
136
Race for the Áras
52 days to go: Ireland's presidential election to take place on Friday 24 October
2 Sep
22.0k
slow but steady
300 bike bunkers to crop up around Dublin (ten years after the programme was first trialled)
2 Sep
11.9k
48
Social Media
Online abuse sees Irish politicians install home security over fear of real-life attacks
The media regulator’s stark warning comes just days after a significant online threat to Simon Harris’s family.
The watchdog pledged to support candidates in the upcoming presidential election to report abuse on social media.
Updated 2 Sep
3.9k
Alstom
French company named on UN list for links to Israeli settlements makes joint bid to run Metrolink
2 Sep
27.7k
84
Electric Picnic
TG4 showed that Electric Picnic can work on TV - so why won't RTÉ do it?
The national Irish language public service provider was the only station televising the country’s largest music festival.
2 Sep
20.9k
74
unity referendum
Dublin City Council votes to urge government to prepare for Irish unity
1 Sep
13.6k
Ukraine
Ireland open to taking part in peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, Taoiseach says
Updated 1 Sep
6.3k
News Fix
Here's what happened today: Monday
1 Sep
5.0k
tricolour
Dublin council to meet senior gardaí over anti-migrant groups hanging Tricolour in city streets
Updated 1 Sep
23.5k
UK
47 more people charged with terrorism offences in London for supporting Palestine Action
1 Sep
5.3k
State of Play
Áras race: Kelly bows out, Gavin gets Justice Minister's support and Kelleher not backing down
Jim O’Callaghan said he believes the former Dublin GAA manager is a “uniquely qualified candidate” for the presidency.
Updated 1 Sep
32.5k
126
Fine Gael
Seán Kelly 'reluctantly' withdraws from Áras race, clearing way for Heather Humphreys
1 Sep
22.9k
80
Luxembourg
Israeli 'war bond' sales no longer facilitated by the Irish Central Bank
There have been multiple protests outside the Central Bank since the conflict between Israel and Hamas broke out in October 2023.
1 Sep
24.9k
RELATED
Central Bank called on to conduct review ahead of Israeli bond prospectus renewal next month
5 Aug
Gary Gannon launches legal action against Central Bank over approval of Israeli bonds
24 Jul
Why are pro-Palestine groups calling for Ireland to prevent the sale of Israeli 'war bonds'?
10 May
Israeli bonds
Central Bank's authorisation of the sale of Israeli 'war bonds' expires today
1 Sep
8.1k
August
August 2025
presidential campaign
Catherine Connolly is not a fan of how the media is questioning her during her campaign
31 Aug
28.2k
153
global sumud flotilla
'We need to stop this': Aid flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg and Irish activists sets sail for Gaza
Irish actor Liam Cunningham, who is supporting the flotilla, described it as “an indication of the world’s failure to uphold international law”.
Updated 31 Aug
21.9k
RELATED
Naoise Dolan: I've protested Israel's actions every way I can. Now, I'm joining the flotilla sailing for Gaza
31 Aug
'Death is closing in around us': Gaza City gripped by fear as Israel begins 'preliminary operations'
29 Aug
Pregnant women in Gaza describe malnutrition and extreme distress caused by Israel's blockade
29 Aug
Man-made famine declared in Gaza City
22 Aug
Fianna Fáil
'A phone call would've made a difference': Mary Hanafin no longer seeking FF nomination for presidency
Updated 31 Aug
39.8k
91
Electric Picnic
Electoral Commission registering people to vote ‘until close of business’ at Electric Picnic
Diarmuid Pepper
Reporting from Electric Picnic
31 Aug
8.3k
77
St Peter's Square
Pope calls for end to ‘pandemic of arms’ in prayer for victims of Minnesota school shooting
31 Aug
3.6k
7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: How much is Donald Trump cashing in on the US presidency?
31 Aug
25.9k
88
Tianjin
Putin touches down in China to take part in security summit
31 Aug
6.0k
NGO Funding
Unlike other countries, Ireland's funding for non-profit sector has continued to grow
Only now, we’ve no way to track how much is being spent.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
30 Aug
27.2k
Electric Picnic
Catherine Connolly 'takes for granted’ that a presidential candidate would be able to speak Irish
Diarmuid Pepper
Reporting from Electric Picnic
30 Aug
24.6k
92
Electric Picnic
Kneecap calls on Irish Government to prevent sale of Israeli bonds by the Central Bank
Diarmuid Pepper
Reporting from Electric Picnic
30 Aug
10.7k
aras race
Presidency race: Micheál Martin backs Jim Gavin, Maria Steen seeks a nomination
Updated 30 Aug
38.2k
148
The Daily Poll
Who would you vote for President?
It’s all go for the race to the Áras.
30 Aug
105k
204
modular homes
Selling cabins for €40k in a housing crisis: 'I'm like a counsellor, people tell me their problems'
30 Aug
82.5k
127
Then there were three
Jim Gavin expected to seek Fianna Fáil Presidential nomination (and Bertie isn't ruling himself out)
Billy Kelleher wants the gig too.
Updated 29 Aug
20.8k
90
FactCheck
Debunked: Irish Presidents cannot call referendums, despite Conor McGregor’s pledges
29 Aug
29.1k
Mounjaro
Fears Irish patients will be priced out of Mounjaro as supplier hikes UK cost by 170%
28 Aug
33.6k
96
good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
28 Aug
4.8k
ak47
'It's Alan being Alan': Labour plays down talk of rift over Connolly
28 Aug
9.1k
27
European Union
Sweden and Netherlands latest countries to call for suspension of EU-Israel trade deal
28 Aug
12.6k
scoliosis
Simon Harris says he will meet with family of Harvey Morrison Sherratt ‘at time of their choosing’
28 Aug
5.6k
Ukraine
Russian diplomat summoned by Ireland after children killed in overnight strikes on Kyiv
Updated 28 Aug
8.7k
Susan Monarez
Less than a month into tenure, White House fires health agency head after she refuses to resign
28 Aug
19.0k
29
The Morning Lead
'I'm in public life for the long haul': Mary Lou McDonald continues to mull Áras bid
The Sinn Féin president spoke to The Journal about her party’s plans for the presidential election, the timeline for Irish unity, and her priorities for the new Dáil term.
Jane Matthews
28 Aug
10.6k
57
Jim O'Callaghan
Justice Minister needs to face reality that there is a safety issue in Dublin, McDonald says
27 Aug
21.6k
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