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Sunday 15 February 2026 Dublin: 6°C
Limerick
Funeral details announced for nurse killed in three-car collision as gardaí search for driver
A young nurse who died in the crash has been named locally.
Kaja Kallas
EU diplomatic chief calls for member states to move towards a European mutual defence strategy
deemed disposal
Simon Harris wants the 'squeezed middle' to be able to make substantial return on investments
planning objections
Rotunda Hospital should stay where it is and be allowed to develop, its master says
Analysis
Why is Revolut so interested in the number of Irish social media users getting scammed?
Today's news
The Daily Poll
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Ballymun
Teenager seriously injured in north Dublin shooting
4 mins ago
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spending and saving
Money Diaries: An executive assistant adjusting to being back at work after a serious illness
The Journal reader
10 mins ago
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
10 mins ago
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Keeping up with the Steens
Maria Steen is still being asked about her handbag
42 mins ago
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DAFT.IE PROPERTY MAGAZINE
An €8 million modern estate with a wellness suite and top notch equestrian facilities
Limerick
Funeral details announced for nurse killed in three-car collision as gardaí search for driver
Updated 1 hr ago
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SPOTLIGHT

A break from the weather

less is moor
'He sounded like someone from Emmerdale': What Irish cinemagoers made of Wuthering Heights
18
pitt slop
No, that's probably NOT Brad Pitt drinking a pint in your local
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late to the party
What will the arrival of HBO Max mean for Sky customers in Ireland?
19
blades of glory
Are you seeing lots of videos online of backflipping ice skaters? Here's why
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Gaza
Trump says Board of Peace will unveil $5 billion in Gaza reconstruction pledges
2 hrs ago
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deemed disposal
Simon Harris wants the 'squeezed middle' to be able to make substantial return on investments
2 hrs ago
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planning objections
Rotunda Hospital should stay where it is and be allowed to develop, its master says
3 hrs ago
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lubricating the diplomacy
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.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Munich.
4 hrs ago
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airspace closures
Transport Minister says talks underway on air traffic controllers staffing to avoid more closures
5 hrs ago
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Corruption
Ukraine says ex-minister named in corruption scandal arrested as he tried to leave country
6 hrs ago
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gifting season
Whiskey, golf tee and marker, and cufflinks: the gifts Micheál Martin gave out last year
7 hrs ago
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Templepatrick
Woman (23) killed following collision between bus and car in Co Antrim
7 hrs ago
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Kaja Kallas
EU diplomatic chief calls for member states to move towards a European mutual defence strategy
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Munich.
8 hrs ago
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Nations League
FAI members could push for EGM to boycott Ireland's games with Israel
The 42
9 hrs ago
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VOICES

Parenting – opinions on the stories that matter

Traffic at the school gates
When it rains, parents get frustrated
Margaret Lynch
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Tracking the kids
When parental fear meets GPS devices
Niamh O'Reilly
Long live the Sunday Drive
In the olden days, we used to just drive places for the craic
Gwen Loughman
18
Hot school meals
The intentions are good, but the delivery is poor
Jen Cummins
59
7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: Does the US have concentration camps?
11 hrs ago
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investigates

Our team exposes issues with Ireland's care system

Emergency Arrangements
Vulnerable children spending years in Tusla’s temporary Special Emergency Arrangements
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Residential Care
Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'
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Missing in Care
Child in Tusla care reported missing 274 times in a single year
forecast
It's set to stay mostly dry today before heavy rain later (at least there are no weather alerts)
11 hrs ago
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Interview
Obama likens ICE to 'dictatorship' and speaks out about Trump's monkey clip for first time
12 hrs ago
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drug policy
History repeating: Ireland must not import America’s War on Drugs, again
Lynn Ruane
12 hrs ago
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Analysis
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.
Paul O'Donoghue
13 hrs ago
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Siúlach scéalach
An áit a bhíonn crith talún, cogadh agus tubaistí eile, bíonn Angus, Gael ó Bhéal Feirste
13 hrs ago
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The Morning Lead
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.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Munich.
20 hrs ago
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The Morning Lead
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’.
Eoghan Dalton
20 hrs ago
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Yesterday
14th February 2026
FA Cup
Liverpool cruise into FA Cup fifth round after easing past Brighton at Anfield
The 42
21 hrs ago
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Quiz
This Valentine's Day, test your knowledge of these on-screen couples
22 hrs ago
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Off the Mark
Dublin beat Monaghan for their first league win under new manager Ger Brennan
The 42
22 hrs ago
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your stories
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23 hrs ago
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munich security conference
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.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Munich.
23 hrs ago
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
14 Feb
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Boycott
'Unthinkable' for Ireland to play Israel in Nations League, says Mary Lou McDonald
Updated 14 Feb
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good news
Monaghan man breaks his sixth world record with pull of 120-tonne boat in Connemara
14 Feb
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tattoo or not tattoo
Tattoos: Ink, identity and the fear of regret
Gwen Loughman
14 Feb
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Helen McEntee
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.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Munich.
14 Feb
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Weather Warnings
Status Yellow rain and snow warnings in place for nine counties
Updated 14 Feb
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AirNav ireland
Airspace over Dublin Airport closed at intervals this morning due to air control staffing issues
14 Feb
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Artane
Vigil held at the site of the former Stardust nightclub 45 years after tragedy
14 Feb
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Winter Olympics
Cormac Comerford climbs another few places to finish 42nd in giant slalom
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Reports from Bormio
Updated 14 Feb
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accusations
EU states allege Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using toxin from a dart frog
14 Feb
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NOT SO UNLUCKY
Ireland's first National Lottery millionaire of 2026 bought ticket on Friday the 13th
14 Feb
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