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The Morning Lead
Worries new rules will heap pressure on renters in a city already seeing 'concerning trends'
It’s almost a year since the state’s private rental watchdog flagged mounting issues in Galway’s rental sector.
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The Morning Lead
Law firm 'inundated' with Irish students seeking Covid compensation from universities
Phoenix Law believes students whose college experience was significantly disrupted during the pandemic may be entitled to compensation.
Sophie Finn
5 hrs ago
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Yesterday
27th February 2026
Courts
Man can be deported to Nigeria after over 16 years' of attempts to stay in Ireland
7 hrs ago
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Misery
Leinster misfire in the Welsh rain as they fall to defeat
The 42
7 hrs ago
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Uachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael
Wexford's Derek Kent elected GAA President
The 42
7 hrs ago
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Security planning underway for Keir Starmer visit to east Cork next month for major summit
Sources have said that Starmer and a team from Downing Street are set to arrive in Cork on 13 March.
Niall O'Connor
8 hrs ago
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Cork
Chinese students beaten with crowbar left Ireland following vicious attack
8 hrs ago
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
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Belfast
Statue of Queen Victoria in Belfast hospital complex vandalised in paint attack
9 hrs ago
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supply shortage
Fresh produce shortages after torrential rain in Spain and Morocco could soon push up prices
9 hrs ago
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Courts
Former professional soccer player jailed for raping woman at knifepoint in her home
11 hrs ago
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League of Ireland
Drogheda United to pay full cost of flare damage to Oriel Park pitch
The 42
11 hrs ago
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Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
12 hrs ago
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
12 hrs ago
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your stories
Have you been served an eviction notice ahead of the 'rent reset'? We want to hear from you
12 hrs ago
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Gorse Fire
Woman tells court she was left 'with only the clothes on my back' after her house burnt down
13 hrs ago
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Dublin
Financial services company Block to lay off almost half its staff and replace them with AI
14 hrs ago
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Dublin
Woman (60s) arrested in connection with fatal assault that resulted in death of man in his 50s
14 hrs ago
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Ballyfermot
Number of homes evacuated after arson attack in Dublin last night
14 hrs ago
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pintman pat
Council confirms it banished giant pint-wielding St Patrick (and his snake) from Temple Bar
Marc Kelly, the Monaghan artist behind the installation, said he had only heard about the figure being taken down via The Journal this morning.
Sophie Finn
Updated 14 hrs ago
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Homeless
New record as more than 17,000 people in emergency accommodation last month
Of the 17,112 people living in emergency accommodation in January, 5,319 were children.
15 hrs ago
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LE SAMUEL BECKETT
Irish Naval ship spotted bumping into Dublin city quay as it headed back to sea
15 hrs ago
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Ursula von der Leyen
EU moves ahead with 'provisional application' of controversial Mercosur trade deal
16 hrs ago
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PodcastThe Candidate
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Mother calls for new law as man whose careless driving led to her unborn baby's death is jailed
16 hrs ago
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Baby Names
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16 hrs ago
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Blanchardstown
Attacks on gardaí 'all too common', says GRA, after garda hit by electric motorcycle in Dublin
16 hrs ago
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Courts
Man (22) charged with murder of English tourist in Dublin's Temple Bar last year
17 hrs ago
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Cost of Living
Irish Life Health and Level Health hike premiums, as families face up to €330 extra yearly cost
18 hrs ago
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Knockout Stages
Champions League draw pits Man City against Real Madrid, while Newcastle set to face Barcelona
The 42
18 hrs ago
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The Daily Poll
Which portrayal of Mr Darcy has been your favourite?
19 hrs ago
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Climate Committee
Government's planned LNG terminal slammed as 'fundamentally incompatible' with climate policy
20 hrs ago
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 EU presidency security concerns, energy bill arrears hit record levels and a list of the Dáil’s landlords.
Updated 20 hrs ago
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It Could Be You
Mayo player scoops first Lotto jackpot of the year with €11.1 million win
21 hrs ago
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Flares fall-out
Drogheda United hit with €15,000 fine and ‘record’ sanctions as FAI promises CCTV and sniffer dogs
The 42
Updated 21 hrs ago
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The Morning Lead
Pressure on security at 40 EU presidency meetings due to clash with Trump visit and sporting events
The Journal has obtained exclusive details in regard to the security operations for the EU Presidency, urgent anti drone training for soldiers and a major summit in Dublin.
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27 Feb
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26th February 2026
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Updated 26 Feb
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wexford circuit criminal court
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