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The tragedy of Tiger Woods
Sinead O’Carroll and Gavin Cooney discuss the rise and prolonged downfall of golf’s greatest ever player.
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april fool's day
Wolves in Phoenix Park and public transport goes contactless: Today's best jokes (so far)
3 hrs ago
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Charges
Tiger Woods to ‘seek treatment’ after pleading not guilty to DUI charge
The 42
4 hrs ago
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Lurgan
Taoiseach 'absolutely shocked' by suspected dissident republican bomb attack on PSNI
5 hrs ago
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The White House
Trump set to address nation after suggesting Iran War could be over 'in two weeks, maybe three'
Updated 5 hrs ago
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Energy Crisis
People should work from home and drive less to save fuel - EU Commissioner for Energy
6 hrs ago
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Ryanair
Michael O'Leary warns of jet fuel supply disruption from May if war in Iran persists
The Ryanair CEO said up to 25% of the airline’s jet fuel could be at risk if the war in Iran continues past this month.
If the war continues, there's a risk that between 10 and 20% of Ryanair's fuel supply might be at risk through May and June, he said.
The EU Commissioner for Energy endorsed IEA recommendations against air travel and encouraged use of public transport.
6 hrs ago
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Hezbollah
American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq by Iran-linked group
8 hrs ago
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Space Exploration
It's happening: Historic Moon mission set for launch tonight
9 hrs ago
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Royal Visit
Britain's King and Queen 'have no plans' to meet Epstein survivors on US trip
9 hrs ago
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war dead
Irish flags with names of four Irish men killed in Ukraine stand in the centre of a Kyiv square
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Ukraine
9 hrs ago
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‘American President’s Trail’ among Irish initiatives to mark 250th anniversary of United States
10 hrs ago
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Yesterday
31st March 2026
Catholic Church
Pope calls on Trump to seek ‘off-ramp’ to end US-Israel war on Iran
18 hrs ago
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White House Works
'He is not the owner!': US judge orders halt to Trump's White House ballroom construction
18 hrs ago
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
19 hrs ago
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FactCheck
Just like during Covid, conspiracy theorists are thriving amid the Middle East fuel crisis
20 hrs ago
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Kyiv
McEntee said she is open to engaging with Ukraine to learn lessons on drone defence
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Ukraine.
20 hrs ago
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Francesca Albanese
An Irish MEP has urged the Collison brothers to lift US sanctions on Stripe for Gaza expert
21 hrs ago
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NOT EGG-CITING
'It's like cooking chocolate': Why Big Chocolate is changing the taste of our favourite bars
People are saying the taste of well known chocolate brands in Ireland has changed.
21 hrs ago
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Football
Roberto De Zerbi confirmed as new manager of Tottenham Hotspur
The 42
Updated 21 hrs ago
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Palestine
‘Cruel’: UN warns Israel that applying new death penalty in West Bank would be a war crime
22 hrs ago
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Kyiv
Zelenskyy attacks Orbán for blocking €90bn EU loan just days before Hungarian election
The Journal has travelled to Ukraine and will be reporting from the country over the coming days.
Niall O'Connor
reporting from Kyiv
23 hrs ago
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bbc radio
Probe into DJ Scott Mills over alleged teen sex offences was dropped due to lack of evidence
31 Mar
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Iran
'Go get your own oil!': Trump tells allies to go to Strait of Hormuz and 'just TAKE IT'
Updated 31 Mar
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bienvenue bangkok
An Asian version of Eurovision has been announced (and no, Ireland aren't in that one either)
31 Mar
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Ukraine
Ireland joins EU chiefs in Kyiv to observe Bucha massacre anniversary as drone war grinds on
The Journal has travelled to Ukraine and will be reporting from the country over the coming days.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Ukraine.
Updated 31 Mar
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en français
Air Canada chief to step down after row over not speaking French
31 Mar
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Man on the Moon
Countdown under way for first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years
31 Mar
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Monday
30th March 2026
Catholic Church
White House defends prayer for ‘violence’ after Pope says God doesn’t listen to ‘those who wage war’
30 Mar
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off air
Scott Mills sacked from BBC Radio 2 over 'historic relationship’ allegation, according to UK media
Updated 30 Mar
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birthday present
'The best gift': Celine Dion announces comeback three years on from autoimmune diagnosis
30 Mar
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West Bank
Israeli MPs pass bill allowing death penalty for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks
Updated 30 Mar
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iran execution
Dublin relatives worry for jailed man facing execution in Iran after alleged torture
30 Mar
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Middle East
Two UN peacekeepers killed in south Lebanon, the second fatal incident in the last 24 hours
UNIFIL said the attack “may constitute a war crime”.
A third peacekeeper was severely injured in the incident, and a fourth was also hurt.
Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee has said all Irish personnel serving with UNIFIL are "safe and fully accounted for".
France's foreign minister has condemned the attack and requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council.
30 Mar
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Exploitation
Man charged in Sweden for selling wife to 120 men
30 Mar
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Energy Crisis
What are other countries doing to save energy and combat rising fuel costs?
30 Mar
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Reparations
Ireland abstains in UN vote on slavery over concerns about 'hierarchy of atrocities'
30 Mar
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honoured
'Hasta La Vista Belfast': Arnold Schwarzenegger receives honorary degree from Ulster University
Schwarzenegger, 78, said it was “unbelievable” to be back in the city 60 years after his first visit.
30 Mar
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Iran
Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's oil-rich Kharg island if no deal reached 'shortly'
Updated 30 Mar
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the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait
Explainer: Another critical oil Strait is at risk as the Houthis enter the war
Oil prices have spiked as Houthi rebels target the Red Sea.
30 Mar
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