Advertisement

Readers like you keep news free for everyone.

More than 5,000 readers have already pitched in to keep free access to The Journal.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can help keep paywalls away.

Support us today
Not now
Friday 1 December 2023 Dublin: -1°C

# trouble ahead

All time
Derby County poised to go into administration
The Rams have ongoing financial problems and issued a statement on Friday evening.
Jim McGuinness: Dublin likely to be most affected by football's experimental rules
The only manager to win a Championship game against Jim Gavin believes the new rules could have a profound affect on the champions.
Liverpool's defensive woes deepen as Alexander-Arnold suffers injury blow
Jurgen Klopp’s decision to loan out Nathaniel Clyne now looks deeply curious.
Independent Alliance to seek a free vote for Israeli goods trade ban Bill
The proposed legislation is due before the Dáil in the new year.
Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab and three other ministers resign over draft Brexit deal
Raab said he understood why May had chosen to pursue the deal but that he couldn’t support it.
Micheál needed to take action after two politicians went 'rogue' - but is he facing a storm over FF's northern merger?
The sacking of two FF politicians from their roles this week was a headache for Micheál Martin.
Former Man United striker Rossi facing potential drugs ban
The 31-year-old free agent tested positive for dorzolamyde after a clash between his Genoa side and Beneveto last May.
'This is not the right choice' - Catherine Byrne speaks, but no word on whether she'll support Eoghan Murphy tomorrow
Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy is facing a motion of no confidence in the Dáil tomorrow evening.
Letter sent to Fianna Fáil councillors asking them to back TD Éamon Ó Cuív for president
The letter, sent by Galway Councillor Ollie Crowe, is being seen in Fianna Fáil circles as a major challenge to Micheál Martin’s authority.
'A major problem': Independent Alliance to decide on free vote for Israeli goods trade ban Bill in the autumn
The proposed legislation passed in the Seanad last week after opposition parties joined forces.
'D. R. A. F. T - not the final draft' - Taoiseach spells out his position in row with cross-party TDs
A number of politicians are angry there will not be a Dáil vote on the Ireland 2040 plan.
Trump's former campaign manager indicted while aide pleads guilty to lying on Russia links
The charges against Paul Manafort, Rick Gates and George Papadopoulos have been unsealed this afternoon.
UN Security Council to meet today as North Korea provokes the US with missile tests
Experts have said that the world security community should accept that North Korea will have long-range nuclear arms.
A messy divorce! West Ham captain Noble 'angry and disappointed' at striking Payet
Payet has refused to play for the club as he seeks an exit.
Health Minister: 'I don't believe the threat of industrial action helps anyone'
Siptu has announced a ballot of more than 25,000 support staff.
Jose Mourinho hit with second FA charge in a week after Burnley tunnel incident
The United boss is charged with misconduct for alleged abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.
Mourinho could face stadium ban after being sent to the stands against Burnley
The Portuguese manager could be in more trouble with the FA.
Joey Barton charged with allegedly betting on 44 football matches in two-month period
The midfielder has been charged by the Scottish Football Association.
Tyson Fury could be stripped of belts after testing positive for cocaine - reports
The 28-year-old recently revealed he is battling depression.
These international problems could seriously wreck Ireland's economic plans
The Department of Finance is predicting big growth, but only if everything goes as it wants it to.
Paul McShane charged with violent conduct after altercation with Reading team-mate
The Reading skipper let his emotions get the better of him the other night.
New Fifa president dragged into corruption scandal by Panama Papers - reports
Gianni Infantino responded to the reports by issuing a statement this evening.
Now two more radio stations are taking legal action against the operators of the Port Tunnel
Classic Hits 4FM and Sunshine 106.8 have joined the action being taken by Radio NOVA.
Bastian Schweinsteiger has been hit with FA charge for Winston Reid incident
The German faces a three-match ban if found guilty.
Chris Donoghue quits position as UTV Ireland Live anchor
The Newstalk Breakfast presenter will be leaving his position in December.
Fine Gael politicians are VERY divided on the 8th Amendment*
*But most of them would prefer to say nothing.
Labour is about to face ANOTHER headache over abortion
A bill to repeal the 8th Amendment will come before the Dáil next month.
Alan Shatter says he's running for re-election, but will Fine Gael let him?
The Dublin South TD said he intends to seek re-election next year.
How safe is Enda Kenny as Fine Gael leader?
The latest poll puts Kenny as the most unpopular of the four main party leaders. So is his position safe?
The European Parliament has voted to break up Google
The company has been under investigation by the European Commission since 2010 for squeezing out competition.