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Wolves, handbasins and hints of chaos: Notes from a slightly bonkers Eurovision build-up

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Wolves, handbasins and hints of chaos: Notes from a slightly bonkers Eurovision build-up

May 14th 2022, 11:30 AM 12,549 Views 2 Comments

Eurovision 2022 is a peculiar mix of showbiz, politics, tourism, cheese and chaos. Here’s what’s been happening.

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The beginning of the end: This could be the final week of post-Brexit trade talks

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The beginning of the end: This could be the final week of post-Brexit trade talks

Sep 29th 2020, 6:05 AM 15,793 Views 7 Comments

The EU can pursue and win a legal challenge, but isn’t talking that up because we don’t need “two loaded revolvers on the table,” Neale Richmond said.

Sexton fit and ready to start Ireland's final World Cup warm-up against Wales

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From The42

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Sexton fit and ready to start Ireland's final World Cup warm-up against Wales

Sep 3rd 2019, 3:21 PM 8,141 Views 22 Comments

Keith Earls and Robbie Henshaw also in line for starts at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Grace O'Sullivan just 327 votes ahead of Liadh Ní Riada in battle for final Ireland South seat

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Grace O'Sullivan just 327 votes ahead of Liadh Ní Riada in battle for final Ireland South seat

Updated May 29th 2019, 11:00 PM 83,526 Views 101 Comments

Ni Riada has ordered a full recount and recheck, which will commence tomorrow.

'If we stopped Messi, Eriksen and Kane, we can stop Mbappe and Griezmann too'

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From The42

# Confident

'If we stopped Messi, Eriksen and Kane, we can stop Mbappe and Griezmann too'

Jul 13th 2018, 9:06 AM 5,373 Views 3 Comments

Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic is confident of his side’s chances in this weekend’s World Cup final against France.

Downing Street says freedom of movement for EU citizens will end in March 2019

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Downing Street says freedom of movement for EU citizens will end in March 2019

Jul 31st 2017, 12:06 PM 25,729 Views 96 Comments

The UK has pledged that Irish citizens will not be affected.

Leo says he has faith his supporters won't secretly vote for Simon Coveney

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Leo says he has faith his supporters won't secretly vote for Simon Coveney

Jun 1st 2017, 7:01 PM 21,615 Views 62 Comments

Tomorrow the Fine Gael parliamentary party members will vote for their next leader.

NYE: 2017 begins in Australia, Japan and Hong Kong

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NYE: 2017 begins in Australia, Japan and Hong Kong

Dec 31st 2016, 5:30 PM 23,218 Views 37 Comments

Countries around the world ramped up security efforts following terror attacks this year at public events.

Rain, wind and tailbacks: Here's your weather and traffic forecast for Christmas week

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Rain, wind and tailbacks: Here's your weather and traffic forecast for Christmas week

Dec 18th 2016, 7:19 PM 41,435 Views 17 Comments

Just a week to go. This might help you plan your shopping trips (and your getaway routes).

Ireland's much-hated tax that just won't go away: The Universal Social Charge

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Ireland's much-hated tax that just won't go away: The Universal Social Charge

Oct 8th 2016, 7:15 AM 22,037 Views 98 Comments

It’s difficult to remember a time when those three letters weren’t on your payslip.

Keane and Walters to return to training ahead of Ireland's departure for France

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From The42

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Keane and Walters to return to training ahead of Ireland's departure for France

Jun 5th 2016, 9:56 AM 3,259 Views 1 Comment

Martin O’Neill’s squad finalise their preparations for Euro 2016 this week.

Talks with independents end for the night - without any agreement

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Talks with independents end for the night - without any agreement

May 4th 2016, 10:35 PM 28,918 Views 115 Comments

They will meet again tomorrow morning.

The votes have been cast and the count is ready to begin - what happens now?

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The votes have been cast and the count is ready to begin - what happens now?

Feb 27th 2016, 8:30 AM 16,498 Views 13 Comments

Garda escorts, thousands of staff and boxes and boxes of votes – it’s count day.

9 things we learned from the general election campaign

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9 things we learned from the general election campaign

Feb 25th 2016, 9:30 PM 20,831 Views 63 Comments

It’s all over bar the voting.

Last poll: Fine Gael and Labour could be within touching distance of re-election

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Last poll: Fine Gael and Labour could be within touching distance of re-election

Feb 25th 2016, 1:56 PM 61,428 Views 263 Comments

A poll carried out by DIT for TheJournal.ie has Fine Gael slightly higher than the recent polls.

As they fight for their lives, Labour warns that people could get a government they don't want

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As they fight for their lives, Labour warns that people could get a government they don't want

Feb 24th 2016, 4:40 PM 22,312 Views 167 Comments

The Taoiseach and Tánaiste made their final pitches to voters in Dublin today.

Enda Kenny says there's only one question in this election

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Enda Kenny says there's only one question in this election

Jan 23rd 2016, 8:30 PM 20,167 Views 166 Comments

In his last major speech before the election, the Taoiseach urged the public to re-elect the government.

We asked Joan Burton to rule out another referendum if this one doesn't pass

May 20th 2015, 11:05 PM 26,352 Views 394 Comments

The Tánaiste dropped by TheJournal.ie’s offices today to make one last pitch for a Yes vote.

With 24 hours to go, here's what we know about the Budget so far...

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With 24 hours to go, here's what we know about the Budget so far...

Oct 13th 2014, 12:55 PM 18,810 Views 54 Comments

The leaks are flowing now…

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From The Daily Edge

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Irish army, take note...

Jan 22nd 2014, 8:30 PM 2,909 Views 2 Comments

This is my rifle, this is my gun…

After 12 reviews and at least a few "discordant words," Noonan and Howlin bid farewell to the troika

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After 12 reviews and at least a few "discordant words," Noonan and Howlin bid farewell to the troika

Nov 7th 2013, 1:04 PM 6,363 Views 43 Comments

The Finance Minister described it as a “red letter day” while Howlin said that after years of intensive discussion, the bailout officials had steadily become “friends of Ireland”.