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17th November 2024 - 23rd November 2024
GE2024 out of ten
Player ratings: How would you rate the party leaders in tonight's RTÉ debate?
18 Nov
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This month
November 2024
starting gun
It's on! Taoiseach Simon Harris announces general election for 29 November
The announcement comes after weeks of speculation.
6 Nov
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Catch up
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Updated 6 Nov
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Last month
October 2024
Yahya Sinwar
Israel's foreign minister says Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed in Gaza
17 Oct
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Good Morning
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1 Oct
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August
August 2024
Democratic National Convention
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Christine Bohan
28 Aug
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Democratic National Convention
Are Irish-Americans sad to see the end of Joe Biden’s presidency? Well, no
Christine Bohan
reports from Chicago
24 Aug
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Northern Ireland
Ambassador says there has been a 'reset' in relations between UK and Ireland
23 Aug
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Democratic National Convention
Kamala Harris used the biggest speech of her life to lay out a prosecutorial case against Trump
Harris used the speech to appeal to Middle America and undecided voters in November’s election.
Christine Bohan
reports from Chicago
23 Aug
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Democratic National Convention
Democrats didn’t know who Tim Walz was a month ago. Now, they’re his biggest fans
The Democratic nominee for vice president has made an unusual impact on voters in a short space of time.
Christine Bohan
Reports from Chicago
17 hrs ago
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Democratic National Convention
The Obamas' joint attack on Donald Trump signals a big change in tone from the Democrats
“Here’s a 78-year-old billionaire who has not stopped whining about his problems since he rode down his golden escalator nine years ago.”
Christine Bohan
Reports from Chicago
21 Aug
40.6k
Democratic National Convention
'Trump's the loser!': Biden's final convention speech was feisty, combative, and very, very late
The outgoing president used his speech to set out a vision for what he’d like to happen after his presidency.
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Reports from Chicago
20 Aug
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Democratic National Convention
Democrats breathe a sigh of relief as smaller turnout than expected at Gaza protest
19 Aug
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on the ground
The Democratic convention starts today, as the party tries to say a tactful goodbye to Biden
19 Aug
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This year
2024
Pennsylvania
Two people dead, including the shooter, after gunshots fired at Donald Trump during rally
The former US president appeared to be bleeding from his ear as agents escorted him from the stage.
Updated 14 Jul
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Get the popcorn
Well, that was dramatic. Here's what to know about what happened in the UK election
Spoiler: there were more shades of grey than perhaps were expected.
5 Jul
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Nailbiter
Battle ahead as Dublin's European constituency looks too close to call after first count
9 Jun
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Surprise at a new opinion poll, calls for Israel and Hamas to finalise the truce deal, and over 50 arrested at Champions League final.
2 Jun
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The Daily Poll
Poll: Should private jets be completely banned?
24 May
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stardust
What it was like in the room when the Stardust verdict was announced
A member of staff discreetly slid packets of tissues onto the tables where some of the family members were sitting.
18 Apr
18.8k
global condemnation
Israeli president apologises for deaths of Gaza seven aid workers in strike
The convoy was hit while the aid workers were leaving a warehouse after the team had unloaded more than 100 tonnes of humanitarian food aid.
The seven killed are from Australia, Poland, United Kingdom, a dual citizen of the U.S. and Canada, and Palestine.
The EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has condemned the attack and urged an investigation into the matter.
2 Apr
42.4k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Here’s all the news you need to know as you start your day.
1 Apr
9.8k
RIP
Tributes paid to 'deeply committed' former Taoiseach John Bruton who has died
The former Taoiseach died in the Mater Hospital in Dublin early this morning following a long illness.
John Bruton led Fine Gael from 1990 until 2001, and served as Taoiseach between December 1994 and June 1997.
He later served as the EU's ambassador to the US between 2004 and 2009.
He is survived by his wife, son and three daughters.
Updated 6 Feb
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Last year
2023
Going Down
SSE Airtricity to cut electricity rates by 12.8% from February
12 Dec 2023
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winner is
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11 Dec 2023
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parnell square stabbing
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30 Nov 2023
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Hostage
Emily Hand - the 9-year-old Irish-Israeli girl held hostage by Hamas - has been released
25 Nov 2023
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Bundoran
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Updated 25 Sep 2023
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The Daily Poll
Poll: Should American Bully XL dogs be banned in Ireland?
24 Sep 2023
50.0k
139
Leinster House
'Are politicians partly to blame for the protest at the Dáil? Absolutely' - Ceann Comhairle
24 Sep 2023
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All time
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Russian troops have taken control of the largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine.
4 Mar 2022
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Internship
Students and recent graduates: The Journal is offering a paid Google News Initiative fellowship this summer
10 Feb 2022
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Seizure
Arrested man released without charge after major cocaine seizure in Dublin
Updated 30 Jan 2022
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Limerick
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3 Jun 2021
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Solutions
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3 Jun 2021
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data journalism
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18 Mar 2021
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Banned
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7 Jan 2021
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FactCheck
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21 Dec 2020
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FactCheck
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13 Nov 2020
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Investigation
Two arrested over allegations of fraud at Irish broadcaster
7 Nov 2020
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