We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Irish

Look up tonight - there's a rare 'double planet' visible in Irish skies soon
The World Cup and domestic violence: When the final whistle of a match brings fear
Karol Balfe
Bus set alight in Belfast as hundreds gather for protests over brutal knife attack
There have been calls on social media from anti-immigration campaigners for people to protest in Ireland and Britain.
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
On their day of vindication, survivors seek State apology for Bill Kenneally's crimes
Man charged with attempted murder following ‘horrific’ stabbing incident in Belfast
British prime minister Keir Starmer described the attack as ‘sickening’ and said he has ‘absolutely no tolerance for abhorrent scenes of violence like this on our streets’.
France v Republic of Ireland, World Cup Qualifier
Follow all the action as Carla Ward’s side look to earn direct qualification for the World Cup tonight.
35 mins ago Second Half: France 1-0 Ireland
49 mins ago Half-Time! France 1-0 Ireland
56 mins ago GOAL! France 1-0 Ireland (Melvine Malard ’39)
Kelly Earley: How giving up alcohol strengthened my connection to the LGBTQ+ community
Kelly Earley
Elon Musk and X open High Court action against Irish media watchdog
Man charged with murder of Cork postman was 'angry' after his girlfriend was hit, court hears
Trial hears eyewitness accounts of fatal delivery truck collision that killed pedestrian
Moving Ireland-Israel game to Hungary simply removes right to protest, activists argue
The football association is expected to announce its decision on Thursday.
Sinn Féin and the Social Democrats are tabling motions in the Dáil calling for the game to be called off.
The Stop the Game campaign has threatened a judicial review over the "collective failure" to stop the fixtures from going ahead.
Irish State intervened over 'glass cage' used in German trial of Irish man and four others, lawyer claims
Fontaines DC manager and Workman's booker Trevor Dietz dies
EU foreign affairs chief said Aughinish Alumina not on sanctions list as Ireland investigates
Former Irish rugby international Brendan Mullin accused of stealing perfume from Brown Thomas
'I never heard the word sorry': Ex of personal trainer jailed for assaulting her speaks out
Up to 14 open-heart surgeries delayed this week as cardiac specialists strike over pay row
Bill Kenneally: Report details 'cruel and exploitative' crimes of a predatory sexual abuser
Eleanor Donaldson hit 'blank wall' asking husband about alleged incident with complainant
What we know so far about the stabbing in Belfast
James Lowe confirms his exit from Irish rugby in heartfelt statement
French singer Patrick Bruel in police custody over alleged sexual assaults
Bill Kenneally report finds 'clear and serious dereliction of duty' by gardaí - even by standards of 80s
The final report examining the years of sexual abuse perpetrated by Bill Kenneally has been published in full.
Gun discovered in car as driver flees scene of fatal Limerick crash
Cyclist seriously injured after hit-and-run collision in Ballymun
Divisions emerge in Fine Gael over position taken by health minister on Rotunda consultants
The HSE said, in practice, there is no guarantee that a woman in the public system will see the same consultant or midwife at every appointment.
West Bank: Israel is advancing its E1 master plan, and that's bad news for Bedouin communities
Brendan Ciarán Browne & Bana Abu Zuluf
Master of Rotunda says issues raised after public contracts row 'need to be explored further'
Around 7,000 Rathwood customers warned they will only get 'very small sum' back
Do you think Ireland should remove the Triple Lock?
A hat-trick of wins has Ireland on the brink of the World Cup, what are their chances tonight?
Carla Ward’s side has nothing to lose and everything to gain.
'Scandal' that almost €7m spent to store electric buses due to lack of chargers, PAC chair says
Minister now seeking environmental report on controversial small apartments plan after legal challenge
Plans to remove Triple Lock to be brought to cabinet today
Irish Rail shared these hair-raising clips of level crossing near-misses in a safety drive
Ireland can't solve its housing crisis without knowing how all properties are being used
Unlike many of our European counterparts, we have no reliable system for tracking who lives in what properties in Ireland, and it’s costing us valuable time.
Reality star Spencer Pratt knocked out of race to be LA mayor after tight competition