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EU Commission opens proceedings against Elon Musk's social media platform X
Dublin man Brian Grendon charged with directing criminal gang in importing drugs
Community 'deeply shaken' as teenage girl killed in Finglas scrambler crash is named locally
Have you watched Heated Rivalry?
Storm Chandra: 15 counties face wind or rain warnings tomorrow with potential flooding forecast
Forecasters have warned of possible flooding and travel disruption.
Two teams set for rematch in Super Bowl LX in California next month after 'thriller' shootout
Mary Robinson says 'elements of fascism' clearly present in US government
Man in his 50s dies in two-car collision in Dundalk, Co Louth
Ireland's dangerous roads: When cars come first, everyone loses
Sadhbh O' Neill
'Dramatic' number of kids are missing more than four weeks of school every year
The ESRI said that one of the most ‘important findings’ is that the main marker of chronic absenteeism rates stems from DEIS classification and special school status.
Yesterday
25th January 2026
Teenage girl dies after being hit by scrambler bike in Dublin
Gardaí have arrested a man in his late teens and are holding him at a garda station in the Dublin region.
Quiz: How much do you know about Bridgerton?
Tests show how much microplastic released by H&M, Shein and Adidas 'recycled polyester' clothes
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Money Diaries: A 28-year-old advertising account manager who has just moved to Australia
The Journal reader
State deports 33 EU citizens 'on grounds of criminality'
Kerry teenager snatches win for champions with point on the hooter to edge out Roscommon
Has the standard of driving in Ireland gotten worse?
‘It can very easily happen again’: Irish Holocaust survivor issues stark warning
Cameras to detect speeding, running red lights, and use of bus lanes to be rolled out
Andy Moran makes winning Mayo start at Galway's expense
Gardaí still not being tested for drugs almost five years after policy was announced
Harris promises to stand with Ireland's Jewish community as he condemns rising antisemitism
Man in 80s dies in stormy water off south Dublin coast
Only an invasion will stop Ireland's day at the White House
Australian Open: Alcaraz, Djokovic and Sabalenka reach the quarter-finals
Rain warning issued for three counties (and wintry showers and snow might be on the way)
Fianna Fáil drops to lowest level of support since 2024 general election in new poll
Sitdown Sunday: Is Donald Trump losing the plot?
'I hadn't understood how much I loved': Bob Geldof reflects on the impact of grief on his life
Why is Brazilian beef back in the news? And is it actually of lower quality than Irish beef?
Being a first-time Government TD: 'There is too much time wasting in Leinster House'
RTÉ funding: Public service media isn’t optional — it’s critical infrastructure
Mark Shiel
Analysis: Ireland has consistently failed to provide care for people with eating disorders
'All about Ukraine': Irish general in the top EU military job on what's coming across his desk
This week The Journal met General Seán Clancy in his office in central Brussels overlooking the Berlaymont building of the European Commission.
Gardaí to be invited to testify in cross-border crackdown on so-called 'escort' sites
A DUP politician leading the probe said that human trafficking and the commericial sexual exploitation of women and girls is an ‘All-Island’ problem.
Last week
18th January 2026 - 24th January 2026
Quiz: How well do you know these family feuds?
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday