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The Morning Lead
'Deeply disappointing': HSE to close Baggot Street Hospital sale shortly
A ‘best bids’ process was used by the HSE, with reports that a hotelier has bought the property.
Christina Finn
2 hrs ago
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Yesterday
15th February 2026
it's a love story
Quiz: How much do you know about love (if you really know love at all)?
4 hrs ago
8.1k
Waterford
Ireland's councils only applied to CPO one derelict building last month
5 hrs ago
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14
Ballymun
Teenager seriously injured in north Dublin shooting
6 hrs ago
17.6k
spending and saving
Money Diaries: An executive assistant adjusting to being back at work after a serious illness
The Journal reader
6 hrs ago
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
6 hrs ago
2.8k
Keeping up with the Steens
Maria Steen is still being asked about her handbag
6 hrs ago
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Limerick
Funeral details announced for nurse killed in three-car collision as gardaí search for driver
Updated 7 hrs ago
49.4k
deemed disposal
Simon Harris wants the 'squeezed middle' to be able to make substantial return on investments
8 hrs ago
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planning objections
Rotunda Hospital should stay where it is and be allowed to develop, its master says
9 hrs ago
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lubricating the diplomacy
Going nuclear and the King of Pop: Inside three days of the Munich Security Conference
This weekend News Correspondent Niall O’Connor reported from the Munich Security Conference.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Munich.
10 hrs ago
5.2k
airspace closures
Transport Minister says talks underway on air traffic controllers staffing to avoid more closures
11 hrs ago
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42
gifting season
Whiskey, golf tee and marker, and cufflinks: the gifts Micheál Martin gave out last year
13 hrs ago
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42
Templepatrick
Woman (23) killed following collision between bus and car in Co Antrim
14 hrs ago
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2
Kaja Kallas
EU diplomatic chief calls for member states to move towards a European mutual defence strategy
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Munich.
14 hrs ago
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Nations League
FAI members could push for EGM to boycott Ireland's games with Israel
The 42
15 hrs ago
8.3k
7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: Does the US have concentration camps?
17 hrs ago
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forecast
It's set to stay mostly dry today before heavy rain later (at least there are no weather alerts)
17 hrs ago
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20
drug policy
History repeating: Ireland must not import America’s War on Drugs, again
Lynn Ruane
18 hrs ago
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Analysis
Why is Revolut so interested in the number of Irish social media users getting scammed?
An estimated 80% of payment fraud originates from social media – and banks are often the ones left to foot the bill.
Paul O'Donoghue
19 hrs ago
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Siúlach scéalach
An áit a bhíonn crith talún, cogadh agus tubaistí eile, bíonn Angus, Gael ó Bhéal Feirste
19 hrs ago
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2
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.
15 Feb
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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
15 Feb
15.9k
Last week
8th February 2026 - 14th February 2026
FA Cup
Liverpool cruise into FA Cup fifth round after easing past Brighton at Anfield
The 42
14 Feb
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Quiz
This Valentine's Day, test your knowledge of these on-screen couples
14 Feb
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11
Off the Mark
Dublin beat Monaghan for their first league win under new manager Ger Brennan
The 42
14 Feb
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your stories
'Maybe one day I'll be able to tell her': Our readers' love stories that didn't work out
14 Feb
17.6k
13
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.
14 Feb
7.1k
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
14 Feb
4.5k
Boycott
'Unthinkable' for Ireland to play Israel in Nations League, says Mary Lou McDonald
Updated 14 Feb
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good news
Monaghan man breaks his sixth world record with pull of 120-tonne boat in Connemara
14 Feb
16.6k
18
tattoo or not tattoo
Tattoos: Ink, identity and the fear of regret
Gwen Loughman
14 Feb
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18
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.
14 Feb
15.1k
Weather Warnings
Status Yellow rain and snow warnings in place for nine counties
Updated 14 Feb
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AirNav ireland
Airspace over Dublin Airport closed at intervals this morning due to air control staffing issues
14 Feb
16.7k
Artane
Vigil held at the site of the former Stardust nightclub 45 years after tragedy
14 Feb
5.2k
14
Winter Olympics
Cormac Comerford climbs another few places to finish 42nd in giant slalom
The 42
Reports from Bormio
Updated 14 Feb
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9
accusations
EU states allege Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using toxin from a dart frog
14 Feb
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NOT SO UNLUCKY
Ireland's first National Lottery millionaire of 2026 bought ticket on Friday the 13th
14 Feb
36.8k
10
Minute-by-Minute
Ireland survive to earn 20-13 Six Nations win over Italy
14 Feb
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