Politics

This week

22nd March 2026 - 26th March 2026

Municipal elections

Socialist elected as new mayor of Paris, as far right loses in major cities

23 Mar

8.8k

cutting through the noise

Gavan Reilly says his new show will focus on explaining politics, not shouting about it

23 Mar

11.3k

rental rules

Why we might see more mass evictions over the coming months

22 Mar

17.7k

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Tehran

Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz after Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum

Updated 22 Mar

26.8k

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The 9 at 9

The 9 at 9: Sunday

22 Mar

5.3k

FactCheck

FactCheck: Anti-abortion campaigners say Holly Cairns' comments in the Dáil misled. Who is right?

22 Mar

25.3k

Internet Diaries

The internet has come for St Patrick’s Day and turned it into a global culture war about Ireland

Stephen McDermott

22 Mar

24.0k

Irish in America

Being an Irish journalist in the US: 'People are less vocal about supporting Trump than before'

22 Mar

22.9k

Let's get down to business

Taoiseach touted Ireland Inc with major enterprise push on Patrick's Day trip

Micheál Martin spent time with Donald Trump away from the cameras where they discussed Doonbeg, Iran and the US-Ireland business links.

Christina Finn

22 Mar

7.0k

The Morning Lead

Dodgy boxes and cheap smart TVs are the next frontier for scammers

Recently, The Journal travelled to Interpol in Lyon to hear from experts fighting the scammers.

Niall O'Connor

22 Mar

29.7k

Last week

15th March 2026 - 21st March 2026

evening fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

21 Mar

5.3k

war at the pumps

Petrol prices set to fall as Tánaiste confirms Tuesday action on fuel costs

A temporary cut on excise is under consideration by government.

Updated 21 Mar

36.0k

Animal Welfare

Ireland will not follow Scotland and Wales in banning greyhound racing, Minister says

20 Mar

12.0k

Middle East

Trump says US considering 'winding down' war on Iran, but other nations must guard Strait of Hormuz

The US president said the Strait will have to be policed by countries “who use it”, adding: “The United States does not!”.

20 Mar

20.2k

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petrol and diesel

Tánaiste hints at excise duty cut next week to help alleviate rising fuel costs

20 Mar

14.9k

Leased land

Duke of Devonshire seeking 'exorbitant' rent hikes from Lismore farmers, Dáil told

Updated 20 Mar

40.3k

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ira bombings

Gerry Adams says withdrawn UK civil case against him ‘verged on show trial’

Updated 20 Mar

37.3k

International Energy Agency

Head of global energy watchdog warns Iran war is greatest energy security threat in history

The International Energy Agency has recommended a list of measures to member countries as a way to alleviate energy pressures caused by the conflict.

20 Mar

8.1k

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

20 Mar

1.7k

FactCheck

Debunked: Fake Keir Starmer post threatens to kick US from military bases

20 Mar

4.1k

Newshound Quiz

The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz

20 Mar

12.7k

fáilte fee

Dublin City Council is considering a tourist tax of up to €5 per night for visitors

20 Mar

12.4k

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Arlene Foster

House of Lords pass proposal by former DUP leader that would criminalise saying ‘Up the Ra’

20 Mar

27.4k

right to be forgotten

Remission period for cancer survivors seeking mortgage protection to be lowered to five years

Updated 20 Mar

7.4k

Middle East

Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran is being 'decimated' as Tehran keeps up retaliatory fire

20 Mar

8.9k

Fuel Prices

Transport minister says fuel price relief measure to be voted on and put in place next week

Updated 19 Mar

19.7k

Alan Kelly

Tánaiste supports inquiry into string of failed cases against Limerick gardaí

19 Mar

14.7k

Media matters

Opinion: Modern media has a problem - just look at the Oval Office meeting

Steve Dempsey

19 Mar

8.2k

no charge

Over 130 electric buses 'lying idle' due to a lack of charging points at depots

19 Mar

16.7k

UK High Court

Gerry Adams in London court to reject allegations and assert 'legitimacy of the republican cause'

19 Mar

4.8k

Evictions

Eviction notices rose 41% ahead of Government's rental changes

Updated 19 Mar

8.4k

Energy prices

Six US allies express 'readiness' to ensure safe passage in Strait of Hormuz after Trump dismissal

The US has said it may try to boost oil supply by getting it from an unlikely source, Iran.

Updated 19 Mar

38.2k

Summit

Taoiseach hints at energy supports as he condemns 'unacceptable' attack on Iranian gas field

Updated 19 Mar

11.7k

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Gas field in Iran attacked, hauliers meet with minister on fuel prices and Claire’s stores closing.

Updated 19 Mar

3.3k

Middle East

Trump vows ‘NO MORE ATTACKS’ on Iran gas field, but warns US could ‘blow up’ site if Qatar hit again

Trump claimed in a post on Truth Social that he “knew nothing” of the Israeli attack on the South Pars gas field.

19 Mar

20.5k

Baby come back

Government spent over €400,000 in last two years to attract construction workers back to Ireland

19 Mar

29.5k

data centres and LNG

Ireland prioritising data centres, Taoiseach tells US as Trump says ‘buy our stuff’

19 Mar

28.0k

The Morning Lead

Dozens of staff at Claire's Accessories face weeks without pay as stores closed down

Staff at multiple outlets in the Irish chain have been told their jobs are gone but they won’t receive any notice of redundancy until the second week of April.

Eoghan Dalton

19 Mar

24.9k

Gaffe

Late night TV hosts make fun of Trump misgendering President Connolly

18 Mar

57.2k

League of Ireland

Drogheda United chairperson Joanna Byrne no intention of resigning after demand from club owners

The 42

Updated 18 Mar

10.5k