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 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

EVERY WEEKDAY EVENING, TheJournal.ie brings you the five biggest stories of the day.

1. #TORIES British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told the Conservative Party conference that there will be no checks on or near the Irish border after Brexit. 

2. #LORENZO A status orange wind warning has been issued for six counties as Storm Lorenzo makes its way towards Ireland. 

3. #TERRORISM The Islamic State views Ireland as somewhere to fundraise rather than target with a terrorist attack, according to a new EU project report

4. #DUCHESS The Mail on Sunday newspaper has said it plans to defend the legal action taken against it by Meghan Markle over the alleged unlawful publication of a private letter to her father. 

5. #ONLINE There has been an increase in the number of children sharing nude or sexually explicit photographs of themselves on social media, a committee has heard. 

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
Comments
This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy here before taking part.
Leave a Comment
    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.

    Leave a commentcancel