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Rotunda Hospital should stay where it is and be allowed to develop, its master says
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.
Transport Minister says talks underway on air traffic controllers staffing to avoid more closures
Whiskey, golf tee and marker, and cufflinks: the gifts Micheál Martin gave out last year
Woman (23) killed following collision between bus and car in Co Antrim
EU diplomatic chief calls for member states to move towards a European mutual defence strategy
FAI members could push for EGM to boycott Ireland's games with Israel
Gardaí following 'definite line' of inquiry to find driver after fatal three-car road collision
Sitdown Sunday: Does the US have concentration camps?
It's set to stay mostly dry today before heavy rain later (at least there are no weather alerts)
History repeating: Ireland must not import America’s War on Drugs, again
Lynn Ruane
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.
An áit a bhíonn crith talún, cogadh agus tubaistí eile, bíonn Angus, Gael ó Bhéal Feirste
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.
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’.
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14th February 2026
Liverpool cruise into FA Cup fifth round after easing past Brighton at Anfield
This Valentine's Day, test your knowledge of these on-screen couples
Dublin beat Monaghan for their first league win under new manager Ger Brennan
'Maybe one day I'll be able to tell her': Our readers' love stories that didn't work out
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.
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
'Unthinkable' for Ireland to play Israel in Nations League, says Mary Lou McDonald
Monaghan man breaks his sixth world record with pull of 120-tonne boat in Connemara
Tattoos: Ink, identity and the fear of regret
Gwen Loughman
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.
Status Yellow rain and snow warnings in place for nine counties
Airspace over Dublin Airport closed at intervals this morning due to air control staffing issues
Vigil held at the site of the former Stardust nightclub 45 years after tragedy
Cormac Comerford climbs another few places to finish 42nd in giant slalom
EU states allege Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using toxin from a dart frog
Ireland's first National Lottery millionaire of 2026 bought ticket on Friday the 13th
Ireland survive to earn 20-13 Six Nations win over Italy
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.
Are you going to celebrate St Valentine's Day?
Gardaí seeking to identify driver involved in three-car collision after woman (30s) killed
Surrealing in the Years: There was never any chance that we wouldn't draw Israel
Carl Kinsella
Ten years on from the very first date on First Dates Ireland, how successful has it been?
Steering clear of stress: how to navigate the complex Irish car finance market
Paddy Comyn
Women looking to pay cash for private breast cancer treatment due to long public wait time