Thursday 13 August 2026 Dublin: 26°C
Locals mount dramatic rescue operation after dolphins stranded on Kerry Gaeltacht beach
Common dolphins – as opposed to the bottlenose variety – are straying from their usual deep ocean feeding grounds to swim and feed closer to shore.
Irish scientists flew into the 'path of totality' to conduct an experiment - here's how it went
RTÉ Radio 1 is still Ireland's most popular station, but it's down 50,000 listeners since 2025
National Museum employee lodges fresh bail application over explosive device find
Could Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez be the next US president?
Today's news
Emergency crews on scene after train derails in East Sussex
Departure of Trump's loyal press secretary could spell trouble - he has a bad record with them
One dead and several injured in explosion at Rotterdam port refinery
Sharks in Irish waters: They need our protection, not sensationalist headlines
Pádraic Fogarty
SPOTLIGHT

The eclipse Clear skies across much of Ireland provided stunning views of a once-in-generation celestial event 

As it happened
Millions of people witness solar eclipse reach its peak across Ireland and parts of Europe
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in pictures
Some amazing photos of the solar eclipse (and people watching it) from Ireland and abroad
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our stories
From confused birds to 'useless' colanders: Tales of eclipse-watching from across Ireland
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totally dedicated
Irish astronomy fans head abroad to chase totality: 'It’s always been on my bucket list'
ECLIPSE FEVER
Hundreds queue for last chance to buy eclipse glasses in Dublin
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Man (50s) dies after getting into difficulty in River Bandon
National Museum employee lodges fresh bail application over explosive device find
Man arrested after car seen travelling in wrong direction at around 3am in Co Wicklow
'It gets worse from here': Parts of UK to hit 38 degrees amid warnings of worsening climate change
Irish scientists flew into the 'path of totality' to conduct an experiment - here's how it went
Locals mount dramatic rescue operation after dolphins stranded on Kerry Gaeltacht beach
Common dolphins – as opposed to the bottlenose variety – are straying from their usual deep ocean feeding grounds to swim and feed closer to shore.
Tarrtháil déanta ag meitheal dheonach ar dheilfeanna a d'fhagadh triomaithe ar thrá Gaeltachta
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Could Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez be the next US president?
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Two gardaí hospitalised after patrol car rammed by stolen vehicle in 'deeply traumatic' incident
One of the gardaí who was in the car, which slid along a main road on its roof after being struck, said their “life flashed” before their eyes.
VOICES

Voices at The Journal

Little forests in urban areas
How tiny pocket forests can help cities breathe again
Catherine Cleary
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Raising them right
Is it ever okay to admit you’ve got a favourite child?
Niamh O'Reilly
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Tech worker
I spent a decade in tech. Then AI took my job
Agnes
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GLP-1s and the weight loss revolution
Obesity was never a failure of willpower. Science has moved on
Dr Michael Crotty
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The physio is in
What is hypermobility and how can you manage it?
Stephen O'Rourke
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Kids' pocket money
Should you pay kids for doing household chores?
Niamh O'Reilly
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Drinking Ireland dry
We're asking the wrong questions about data centres
Dr Paul Davis
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Why was Alison Chawke released less than a month into her year-long prison sentence?
HSE managing outbreak of potentially serious infection at Limerick neonatal intensive care unit
Our top 5 watches this weekend
RTÉ Radio 1 is still Ireland's most popular station, but it's down 50,000 listeners since 2025
Stars and Swipes: Trump's vaccine makeover is a recipe for disaster
Marion McKeone
From confused birds to 'useless' colanders: Tales of eclipse-watching from across Ireland
Sometimes all it takes is a once-in-a-generation celestial event to bring people together…
Did you see the solar eclipse?
FAI withdraws support for Gianni Infantino's reelection as Fifa President
Is there a solution to NIMBYism?
Yes, and it’s fairly simple, argues Progress Ireland think tank, and the government has two out of three parts of it in train.
Cardiologist: Your smartwatch may know your heart rate, but it's not your doctor
Dr Paul Hill
Some amazing photos of the solar eclipse (and people watching it) from Ireland and abroad
It was one of the most significant astronomical events in decades.
LA Lakers to be sold to former Disney CEO and brother of Trump’s son-in-law in $12.5bn deal
'The fish is in the right': Man airlifted after shark bite thought he wouldn't make it
US jury awards $29m in damages to family of Irish UN employee who died in 2019 Boeing crash
Record-breaking 82,000 Man United and Leeds fans watch on as soccer returns to Croke Park
It was the first time the sport had been played at the venue for 17 years.
European Championships galore, and the Hockey World Cup
Nick Reiner ‘was lying in wait before killing parents Rob and Michele Reiner’
Farage vs Count Binface: Everything you need to know about Clacton's surreal byelection
US General at helm of Nato says US-Europe relations are 'rock solid' despite Trump rhetoric
The Journal sat down yesterday in Dublin with General Alexus G. Grynkewich, who is Supreme Allied Commander Europe.
Grynkewich believes ireland must have a converation on defence and its neutral stance.
The General said that behind the scenes the military relationships are very different from the political commentary.
The US military officer believes Russia is deterred and there is no imminent risk of conflict against Europe.
Yesterday
12th August 2026
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave role later this month
Woman and young boy hospitalised after dog attack in Co Clare
'You're that girl. You can do this': Adeleke beams after reaching European women's 200m final
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Millions gather to watch once-in-a-generation solar eclipse across Ireland and Europe
The Moon covered the Sun almost completely at 7.10pm in Ireland.
Gold for Ellen Walshe as McSharry wins silver medal at European Aquatics Championships