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. #BANG ON THE DOOR: Irish Water has explained why it wants to know the colour of your hall door.

2. #DISAPPEARED: The son of Jean McConville, disappeared and killed by the IRA, has reacted angrily to an interview given by Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams to US TV station CBS.

3. #A WHALE OF A TIME: The locals in Kenmare, County Kerry, saved a minke whale that washed up in the town.

4. #MISSING: Gardaí have appealed for help in finding a missing 13-year-old.

5. #MASSACRE: A “gentle” ex-teacher has been held accused of masterminding the attack on a Kenyan university which left 148 people dead.

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
6 Comments
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.