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The Morning Lead
Irish Defence Minister says Ireland considering boarding and inspecting Russian Shadow Fleet ships
Helen McEntee, who is also Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, was speaking to The Journal today as she attends meetings at the Munich Security Conference.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Munich.
3 hrs ago
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The Morning Lead
Unease from Fianna Fáil MEPs at EU plan to use 'third countries' to hold asylum seekers
The plan would allow Ireland and other member states to use so-called ‘third countries’ to hold asylum seekers in immigration ‘hubs’.
Eoghan Dalton
3 hrs ago
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Yesterday
14th February 2026
FA Cup
Liverpool cruise into FA Cup fifth round after easing past Brighton at Anfield
The 42
5 hrs ago
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Quiz
This Valentine's Day, test your knowledge of these on-screen couples
5 hrs ago
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Off the Mark
Dublin beat Monaghan for their first league win under new manager Ger Brennan
The 42
5 hrs ago
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munich security conference
From secret talks on nuclear weapons to Viktor Orbán's belly - Day Two at Munich Conference
The Journal is in Munich covering the three day event and has been chatting to global policymakers and military leaders.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Munich.
6 hrs ago
3.3k
your stories
'Maybe one day I'll be able to tell her': Our readers' love stories that didn't work out
6 hrs ago
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
7 hrs ago
3.2k
Boycott
'Unthinkable' for Ireland to play Israel in Nations League, says Mary Lou McDonald
Updated 8 hrs ago
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good news
Monaghan man breaks his sixth world record with pull of 120-tonne boat in Connemara
8 hrs ago
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tattoo or not tattoo
Tattoos: Ink, identity and the fear of regret
Gwen Loughman
8 hrs ago
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Helen McEntee
Minister says Irish Government disagrees with Rubio's Munich comments on 'climate change cult'
Helen McEntee, who is also Defence Minister, was speaking to The Journal today in Munich as she attended meetings.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Munich.
9 hrs ago
8.9k
Weather Warnings
Status Yellow rain and snow warnings in place for nine counties
Updated 9 hrs ago
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AirNav ireland
Airspace over Dublin Airport closed at intervals this morning due to air control staffing issues
9 hrs ago
8.1k
Artane
Vigil held at the site of the former Stardust nightclub 45 years after tragedy
10 hrs ago
3.9k
14
Winter Olympics
Cormac Comerford climbs another few places to finish 42nd in giant slalom
The 42
Reports from Bormio
Updated 12 hrs ago
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accusations
EU states allege Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using toxin from a dart frog
12 hrs ago
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NOT SO UNLUCKY
Ireland's first National Lottery millionaire of 2026 bought ticket on Friday the 13th
13 hrs ago
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Minute-by-Minute
Ireland survive to earn 20-13 Six Nations win over Italy
14 hrs ago
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Diplomatic Mission
Rubio tells Munich Security Conference UN has played 'no role' in resolving world's conflicts
Rubio’s speech this year was much more conciliatory in tone than Vance’s diatribe last year and said that the US and Europe should work together.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Munich.
Updated 15 hrs ago
22.3k
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The Daily Poll
Are you going to celebrate St Valentine's Day?
16 hrs ago
11.2k
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Limerick
Gardaí seeking to identify driver involved in three-car collision after woman (30s) killed
17 hrs ago
25.1k
Surrealing in the Years
Surrealing in the Years: There was never any chance that we wouldn't draw Israel
Carl Kinsella
18 hrs ago
4.2k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Weather warnings, police from other countries potentially helping with security for EU Presidency and US to expand ICE detention centres.
18 hrs ago
3.2k
conscious coupling
Ten years on from the very first date on First Dates Ireland, how successful has it been?
19 hrs ago
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Motoring
Steering clear of stress: how to navigate the complex Irish car finance market
Paddy Comyn
20 hrs ago
4.4k
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cancer services
Women looking to pay cash for private breast cancer treatment due to long public wait time
20 hrs ago
10.9k
14
The Morning Lead
Minister says he's open to police from other countries helping with security for EU Presidency
Concerns have been raised that gaps in Ireland’s military and security capabilities could put events held during the presidency of the bloc under threat.
Niall O'Connor
Reports from Munich
14 Feb
8.6k
SEAMUS CULLETON
Politicians say past legal issues should not stop help for Irish man in 'subhuman' US detention
“An outstanding bench warrant does not make the punishment he is receiving now justified in any way, shape or form,” Duncan Smith said.
Jane Matthews
14 Feb
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Last week
8th February 2026 - 14th February 2026
Nurses at Naas General Hospital suspend industrial action after 'lengthy' negotiations
13 Feb
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Yamamori Izakaya
New Dublin hotel receives public backlash for seeking injunction against bar next door over noise levels
13 Feb
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good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
13 Feb
6.1k
Camp Montana
Deaths, disease and mistreatment: The immigration prison where Seamus Culleton is being held
13 Feb
9.7k
Ballsbridge
Woman arrested after car intercepted by gardaí found to have €275,000 stashed inside suitcase
13 Feb
20.7k
vape ban
Taoiseach says Government would consider ban on vaping in cars carrying children
13 Feb
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Courts
Horse riding coach in his 60s jailed for nine years for rape of 14-year-old girl
13 Feb
19.0k
security conference
A year on from the JD Vance speech that stunned Europe, what can we expect in Munich?
Jaws were on the floor last year when Vance rode in to declare there was a “new sheriff in town” – will the message from Marco Rubio this year be different?
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Munich.
13 Feb
12.1k
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women and infants
'Deeply disappointed’: Ministers question 'surprising' refusal of Rotunda critical care unit
‘Health infrastructure is critical infrastructure. Simple as that,’ says Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
Christina Finn
Updated 13 Feb
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Epstein files
Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon pays damages to Alan Shatter over false Epstein claim
13 Feb
18.4k
South Belfast
Man charged to court in connection with murder of man in Belfast
13 Feb
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