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Connolly and Humphreys to face off in final presidential debate

One more Áras debate for the road – follow along with us here.

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Monaghan

‘I hardly know what day it is,’ says Humphreys over Shane O’Farrell inquiry vote query

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Saggart

Taoiseach says girl allegedly assaulted in Dublin was 'failed' as review launched into her care

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3 days to go

Connolly says it's the ‘daftest thing ever’ to claim she should've declared her work for banks

Her comments come as Heather Humphreys doubled down on her view that Connolly has been “speaking out of both sides of her mouth”.

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Department of Justice

Legal term 'child pornography' to be changed to 'child sexual abuse material'

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FactCheck

Debunked: Presidential candidates did not campaign to remove ‘women’ from the constitution

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aras25

Who's backing who in the race for the Áras?

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Gaza

JD Vance arrives in Israel to shore up fragile ceasefire in Gaza after pitstop in Shannon

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compulsory purchase order

Thirteen councils revealed not to have used their powers to CPO any derelict sites last year

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France

Ex-French president Sarkozy arrives at Paris jail to begin five-year sentence for criminal conspiracy

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Public Expenditure

First major overhaul of rules for state spending since 2008 to be brought to Cabinet

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Yesterday

20th October 2025

JOB HISTORY

Humphreys questioned about credit union that she managed taking debtors to court

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Final Stretch

'Fine Gael should know better': Dáil's legal eagles weigh in on party's attack on Connolly

Heather Humphreys said she ‘never tried to capitalise on somebody’s misfortune’, referring to Catherine Connolly’s work as a barrister during the economic crash.

Updated 20 Oct

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Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

20 Oct

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Courts

'Doomed to fail': Case attempting to stop presidential election has been thrown out of court

20 Oct

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heating up

Connolly calls on Humphreys to withdraw remarks and says Fine Gael are 'absolutely terrified'

20 Oct

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Jennie's Law

Law to allow public naming of those convicted of domestic violence to be approved

20 Oct

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The Morning Lead

Concerns over time-lag in Tusla dealing with child welfare referrals

Child referrals to the agency reached a record high last year.

Stephen McDermott

20 Oct

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Sunday

19th October 2025

the final stretch

Fine Gael accused of using 'Trump playbook' in campaign against Connolly

The party posted an almost three-minute long video showing some of Connolly’s Dáil contributions on housing titled ‘Catherine Connolly’s hypocrisy’.

Updated 19 Oct

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Trans healthcare

'All trans people want is respect': Minister emphasises importance of supporting trans youth

19 Oct

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Protests

Millions demonstrate against Trump's policies in 'No Kings' rallies across US

19 Oct

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Ceasefire

Israel receives bodies of two more hostages returned by Hamas

19 Oct

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Peace Talks

Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to 'immediate ceasefire' in Qatar talks

19 Oct

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The Morning Lead

‘A small man with a big voice’: Our readers reflect on the presidency of Michael D. Higgins

President Higgins’ 14-year tenure will come to an end next month – we asked our readers for their thoughts.

19 Oct

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Púca Festival

Visit Trim and Athboy in Meath for Halloween fun at the Púca Festival.

Halloween Murder Mystery at Wildlands

Orienteering adventure: solve dark secrets and cryptic clues by moonlight.

Pumpkin Patch at Murtagh's Organic Farm

Pick pumpkins, meet animals, and explore at Murtagh’s Organic Farm.

Dragon Trail - Guardians of the Garden

Encounter 12 colossal animatronic dragons with magical glowing eyes.

Tonagh Pumpkin Hollow

Meet our donkeys, Donald and Dolly, and pick your own pumpkin.

Spooktacular Halloween

Enjoy Spooktacular Halloween at Beyond the Trees, Avondale, Wicklow.

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12th October 2025 - 18th October 2025

Explainer

Incensed locals, claims of compulsory purchase orders - what's going on with the Kinsale greenway?

The project has been the subject of emotive claims by opponents.

18 Oct

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Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Minister ‘sorry’ for endometriosis treatment waits as she launches new framework

18 Oct

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Campaign Trail

Heather Humphreys says presidential race rival used ‘language of Nigel Farage’

18 Oct

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Poll

Do you think politicians should go on podcasts?

18 Oct

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Presidential Election

One candidate is winning the podcast war - the other has hardly been on the field

As the electorate goes to the polls next week, one presidential candidate has been far more active on podcasts than the other.

Jane Matthews

18 Oct

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here's the rub

It could cost over €5 million for the HSE to dispose of handwash bought during the pandemic

18 Oct

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IPSOS POLL

Support for Sinn Féin jumps while government satisfaction plummets, poll suggests

18 Oct

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Good Morning

The 9 at 9 New poll suggests there’s been a decrease in government support, a man who attempted to rape a woman has been jailed for eight years and there’s a Status Orange rain warning for Cork.

18 Oct

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STUDENT VOTE

Connolly has captured young voters' attention - but will it translate to the ballot paper?

Updated 18 Oct

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What is biomethane and how is it helping to decarbonise Ireland's energy system?

The Morning Lead

Sadness and fear in Lebanon hills as Irish prepare to end decades-long mission

News Correspondent Niall O’Connor visited Lebanon this week to see how the country is coping with the news of the end of the 47 year peacekeeping mission.

Niall O'Connor

Reporting from Lebanon

18 Oct

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Build Back Home

Adverts calling for Irish construction workers to return home are popping up in Australia

17 Oct

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white house visit

Trump denies Zelenskyy US long-range missiles, says Putin wants to end war

It’s Zelenskyy’s third trip to Washington this year, following a disastrous televised shouting match in February and a make-up meeting in August.

The meeting comes as Trump readies for another summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin.

Trump appears set on pursuing diplomacy following the Gaza ceasefire deal he brokered last week.

Updated 17 Oct

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Maryland

Former Trump advisor Bolton pleads not guilty to charges of mishandling classified information

17 Oct

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Newshound Quiz

The Journal Friday Newshound quiz

17 Oct

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Peadar Tóibín

Aontú scraps no confidence motion but says it ‘succeeded’ in pressuring government on scoliosis

17 Oct

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Presidential debate

Syria and Shane O’Farrell: Connolly and Humphreys pressed on key controversies in latest debate

The candidates were quizzed on a number of topics ranging from migration, relatability and a possible Trump visit.

17 Oct

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