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Monday 16 March 2026 Dublin: 12°C
fuel costs
Martin says cost-of-living measures are being considered, but he's wary of 'raising expectations'
The Taoiseach confirmed a targeted approach could be on the cards.
Galway
President Connolly pays tribute to folk singer Dolores Keane, who died at 72
Dublin
Cyclist (70s) killed in Balbriggan crash with truck
strait of hormuz
Trump wants more enthusiasm from US allies for mission to secure Strait of Hormuz
and the oscar goes to...
Oscars 2026: All the winners as One Battle After Another bags six awards, including Best Picture
Today's news
The Daily Poll
Did you stay up to watch the Oscars?
Witness appeal
Man (20s) seriously injured after being hit by car in Cashel
17 mins ago
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Galway
President Connolly pays tribute to folk singer Dolores Keane, who died at 72
Updated 47 mins ago
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
1 hr ago
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strait of hormuz
Trump wants more enthusiasm from US allies for mission to secure Strait of Hormuz
Global oil prices have surged by 40 to 50% as Iran attacks shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
1 hr ago
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Dublin
Cyclist (70s) killed in Balbriggan crash with truck
Updated 1 hr ago
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psychiatrist notes
The hidden wounds of war: How PTSD and trauma from conflict can present and be treated
Dr Stephen McWilliams
2 hrs ago
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SPOTLIGHT

The Oscars Jessie Buckley wins on a special night for Ireland in Hollywood  

KERRY GOLD
Jessie Buckley becomes Ireland first Best Actress winner
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winners all
All the winners as One Battle After Another bags six awards
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getting political
Javier Bardem's 'Free Palestine' call and the other newsy bits
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the style
All the best gúnas and tuxes from the 98th Academy Awards
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AVATAR
Dubliner Richard Baneham wins his third Visual Effects Oscar
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In Memoriam
Emotional moments as Hollywood remembers lost greats
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St Patrick's Day
Tánaiste says Conor McGregor 'the very worst of us' amid reports MMA fighter is in Washington
2 hrs ago
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Daena Walsh
Man charged with the murder of his partner denies trying to dismember her body
3 hrs ago
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Courts
Man jailed after using US citizenship to buy guns legally in America to re-sell them in Ireland
4 hrs ago
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
4 hrs ago
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Summer 2026
Minister leaves door open for pubs to open late if Ireland makes it to the World Cup
Jane Matthews
reports from Boston
4 hrs ago
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Middle East
Iranian players head for Oman as five squad members drop plans to seek asylum in Australia
5 hrs ago
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fuel costs
Martin says cost-of-living measures are being considered, but he's wary of 'raising expectations'
5 hrs ago
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London
Gerry Adams may have 'deluded' himself over IRA membership, High Court hears
5 hrs ago
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Garda dispute
Potential policing shortage for St Patrick’s Day as garda group takes industrial action
Updated 5 hrs ago
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Academy Awards
'No to war and free Palestine': How politics took centre stage at this year's Oscars
Updated 5 hrs ago
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investigates

Investigations from our team this year

Residential Care
Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'
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Social Housing
Councils taking enforcement action against private developers over social housing
60
Suicide Prevention
Hundreds of people died by suspected suicide after recent contact with HSE services
Emergency Arrangements
Vulnerable children spending years in Tusla’s temporary Special Emergency Arrangements
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Garda Referral
Tusla has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí over vetting concerns
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Threats in Court
A death threat and panic buttons: Ireland’s courts are seeing increased aggression
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Irish Rail
Irish Rail confirms Dart extension to Kilcock in Co Kildare
6 hrs ago
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imitation firearm
Woman arrested in connection with two armed robberies in Cork
7 hrs ago
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Nabbed
Brown Thomas and Arnotts spared convictions over misleading Black Friday price tags
8 hrs ago
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Special Criminal Court
Senior Kinahan member pleads guilty to directing gang behind murder of innocent man
8 hrs ago
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EU Navy Solution
Taoiseach says Ireland won’t be getting involved in Trump plan to secure Strait of Hormuz
Any ships used would need anti-aircraft capability as a pre-requisite for joining, which would rule out Ireland as a partner.
10 hrs ago
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Dubai Airport
Dublin Airport warns of disruption to Middle East flights today after drone attack in Dubai
Updated 10 hrs ago
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Oil Prices
UK government announces cap on energy bills for next three months due to soaring prices
Updated 10 hrs ago
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West Bank
Children who survived Israeli gunfire recount troops killing their parents and brothers
10 hrs ago
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oscars 2026
In Memoriam: Billy Crystal's tribute to Rob Reiner and Barbra Streisand sings for Robert Redford
Updated 11 hrs ago
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Jessie Buckley makes history in Los Angles as Irish Americans in Boston give their views on Trump and the Taoiseach.
Updated 12 hrs ago
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VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

An act of war
Trump’s war on Iran is a death blow to the rules-based order
Tom Clonan
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Trump’s Iran gamble
Could this be the war that splits MAGA?
Marion McKeone
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Puppy farms, sulky racing, fox hunting and hare coursing
Ireland has a major animal cruelty problem
Jennifer Whitmore
83
Dublin’s soul for sale
The battle to save the city’s nightlife, culture and spaces
Andrea Horan
41
The Irish For
Baby names – Rían’s fada and the myth of the ‘neutral’ name
Darach Ó Séaghdha
20
The Bee Guy
This rainy season has nearly washed us away
Paul Handrick - The Bee Guy
17
Getting fit in middle age
The physio says it's never too late to get those weights going
Stephen O'Rourke
5
the usual
St Patrick's Day weather will be a mix of everything (but it looks like it won't rain, at least)
13 hrs ago
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The Daily Poll
Did you stay up to watch the Oscars?
13 hrs ago
16.7k
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DC BLACKTIE BASH
No Covid…no Burkes? Taoiseach will be hoping for low-key Ireland Funds dinner for once
There’s been a running joke that the Ireland Funds dinner has been somewhat jinxed.
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
Updated 13 hrs ago
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Troscadh feola
An dúshlán nua do rannpháirtithe i sraith réaltachta teilifíse: abair slán le feoil
13 hrs ago
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Iran
Trump appeals to other countries to send warships to keep Strait of Hormuz 'open and safe'
14 hrs ago
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unwanted clothes
Fast fashion: Donating a bag to a charity shop won't fix Ireland's big clothing problem
Solene Schirrer
14 hrs ago
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St Patrick's Day
President Connolly says war must never be normalised in her first St Patrick’s Day address
14 hrs ago
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Luck of the Irish
Dubliner Richard Baneham adds to Ireland's tally with his third (!) Oscar win
17 hrs ago
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and the oscar goes to...
Oscars 2026: All the winners as One Battle After Another bags six awards, including Best Picture
The American epic also won Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Editing and the first ever Oscar for Best Casting.
17 hrs ago
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Kerry Gold
'The beautiful chaos of a mother’s heart': Jessie Buckley makes Irish history with Best Actress Oscar
The Killarney native is the first Irish woman to win the award.
18 hrs ago
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gold statuettes
Michael B Jordan bests DiCaprio and Chalamet to scoop Best Actor Oscar for Sinners
Updated 18 hrs ago
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Yesterday
15th March 2026
lights camera action
Conan O'Brien opens the Oscars with digs at ex-prince Andrew, AI and Timothée Chalamet
21 hrs ago
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on the red carpet
All the best gúnas and tuxes from the 98th Academy Awards
There’s never any shortage of glitz and glamour on Oscars night.
Updated 22 hrs ago
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Help Wanted
‘Up the republic’: Irish Americans offer Micheál Martin advice for his trip to the Oval Office
The Journal caught up with attendees at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Boston to see what tips they had for the Taoiseach ahead of his meeting with Donald Trump on Tuesday.
Jane Matthews
reports from Boston
23 hrs ago
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