Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

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

EVERY EVENING, TheJournal.ie brings you the five big news stories you need to know.

1. #STRIKE: There has been widespread travel disruption today with both Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann drivers on strike.

2. #MURDER: A Dublin man was jailed for life for shooting dead gangland boss Eamonn Kelly more than two years ago.

3. #MARRIAGE REF: The No Campaign released a dossier with examples of people tearing down or defacing their posters which they intend to give to gardaí.

4. #CLOSED: The Merchants Quay homeless and drugs service in Dublin has been forced to temporarily close after several attacks on staff.

5. #RIP: Ben E King, the singer best known for ‘Stand By Me’ has died.

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Close