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The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
Former Mayo footballer among four charged over serious assault in Castlebar
Who are the Irish flotilla activists detained and deported by Israel?
Tiománaithe caillte ar an N2 idir dhá chomhairle, idir dhá chontae, idir dhá theanga
Netherlands moves to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements as McEntee pushes for EU-wide ban
Polls open for Galway West and Dublin Central byelections
Judith Chalmers, presenter of holiday show Wish You Were Here, dies aged 90
'More attention to detail' needed as Irish language 'Westmeath' sign spotted 123km from county
Tributes paid to man who died in Blanchardstown after being attacked by two teenagers
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Why did rents just see a massive increase?
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Re-Turn decides against increasing stores' handling fee for recycling scheme
Temperatures in line to hit 25 degrees next week (and maybe higher)
Poll: Who do you think will win the Galway West byelection?
Poll: Who do you think will win the Dublin Central byelection?
'I know it’s my time': Pep Guardiola confirms Manchester City exit after 10 years and six titles
Planned 72-hour strike by ambulance workers stood down after 'progress' in HSE talks
'Seán deserved better': Seán Rocks' widow wants meeting with Kevin Bakhurst over pension issue
Fourteen Irish flotilla activists deported from Israel expected to return home on Saturday
Taoiseach arrives in the Vatican for meeting with Pope Leo
Seanchaí and founder of Sneem Storytelling Festival Batt Burns has died
The physio is in: Ireland is growing older, but are we moving enough to age well?
Stephen O'Rourke
High Court says judge was wrong not to convict speeding drivers because he felt limit was 'unjust'
Colbert hosts final 'Late Show' after cancellation – but dream guest the Pope didn't make it
Investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to include claims of sexual misconduct
Imagine explaining to a Victorian child what we’re doing to our eyelids in 2026 in the name of beauty
A series where Emer McLysaght saves us from chasing every trend and instead points us to things worthy of our time (and money).
Garda who died in anti-Treaty IRA attack in 1923 among 12 Scott Medals to be awarded today
Martin meeting with Pope offers chance of reset after past ‘difficult’ relations with Vatican
The last time a pope met with a Taoiseach was back in 2018, when Pope Francis met with Leo Varadkar.
Yesterday
21st May 2026
First of Gaza Flotilla activists deported from Israel arrive in Istanbul
The lawyer for the activists has said the treatment of those detained had been “severe” and that three had been hospitalised before being released.
CMAT calls on artists to stop ‘sitting on the fence’ after winning Ivor Novello Award for best album
Looking for something to watch this weekend? Here’s our top five picks to cover all bases
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Natalie McNally’s killer referred to himself as a ‘monster’ in probation statements
Massive games for Leinster and Ulster this weekend, while Spurs and West Ham battle relegation
Iranian ambassador ceremony goes ahead after delay due to suppression of protests
Tech dubbed 'creepy': AI smart glasses are here, but our privacy laws have not caught up
Laura Harmon
Man jailed for five years for St Stephen's Day hit-and-run collision which killed married couple
'Feeling of dread': Woman speaks out on controlling behaviour by garda husband
Yves Sakila's family call for postmortem report as large protest takes place outside Dáil
Black Coalition Ireland has called on political leaders to take action following the death of Yves Sakila.
Enoch Burke officially sacked by Wilson's Hospital School after appeals panel upholds decision