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July

July 2024

Maternity

Why are women giving birth alone in Ireland - and across the world?

Inside the online freebirthing movement that’s gaining popularity worldwide.

The Journal speaks to women who have freebirthed in Ireland and beyond about their reasons for going outside of the medical system.

One woman who became immersed in exclusive, private online groups says leaving the extreme end of the freebirth movement felt like 'leaving a cult'.

Some in Ireland are freebirthing because they can't access HSE homebirthing services.

A Louth woman, Naomi James, who died after giving birth at home without a medic present, also participated in online groups, and freebirthing influencers.

Eimer McAuley

7 Jul

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women's healthcare

'You're made to feel dirty': Woman with HIV on struggle to get fertility treatment in Ireland

Ainy, who lives in Macroom Co Cork, said she never felt stigmatised over her status until she sought fertility assistance.

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7 Jul

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Getting To Know You

Michelle O'Neill urges Starmer to roll back Legacy Act and fund Casement Park for Euro 2028

5 Jul

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The headlines

Here's What Happened Today: Thursday

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nowhere to go

Roderic O'Gorman urged to intervene as parents and children face eviction from Direct Provision

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US politics

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Updated 1 Jul

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June

June 2024

Maternal Deaths

Mother died in Drogheda after 'freebirth' at home with no midwife or doctor present

Hospital staff desperately tried to save Naomi’s life after she arrived in the hospital experiencing postpartum hemorrhage.

Naomi James suffered a postpartum hemorrhage after giving birth at home with no medic present.

The doula who was present for Naomi's labour told The Journal she was "a sensational woman and birthed her baby with incredible power."

Medical sources have expressed concern about 'freebirthing', but members of online support groups said birth trauma is forcing women to opt for freebirthing as a 'last resort'.

Eimer McAuley

28 Jun

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Dublin Airport passengers take diverging views on Aer Lingus pilots' strike

26 Jun

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Inquest

Tourist who died in crash on 'confusing' Kilkenny road didn't know she was in two-way traffic

A senior roads unit policing garda said conversations were ongoing about the need to change the road for years.

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24 Jun

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Crime

Teen arrested and due in court over alleged homophobic attack in Phoenix Park

23 Jun

32.8k

Crime

Two arrested as man in serious condition after assault on O'Connell Street

23 Jun

39.9k

Remembrance

Stardust ceremony: 'I have a feeling we have the presence of the 48 victims here today'

Christy Moore, Roddy Doyle, and more are performing in the ceremony.

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23 Jun

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Good Morning

The 9 at 9 One man dead after diving event, student accommodation uncertainty, and a look at Macron’s chances in his early election gamble.

23 Jun

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Assault case

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Updated 22 Jun

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22 Jun

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Newmarket

Teen boy arrested following assault in County Cork, gardaí appealing for witnesses

22 Jun

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Good Morning

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22 Jun

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Fatal Crash

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21 Jun

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PAY DISPUTE EXPLAINED

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Liam Doherty said that there is trouble ahead for Aer Lingus whether or not it agrees to a hefty pay increase.

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19 Jun

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Pay dispute

McEntee says Aer Lingus pilots going on strike could cause damage to Ireland's reputation

Updated 19 Jun

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Higher Education

University of Limerick President resigns after property deal controversy

14 Jun

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Yellow thunderstorm warning for nine counties, with chance of hail and lightning damage

14 Jun

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LITTERING RULES

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14 Jun

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Organised Crime

Two men arrested as €1 million in cash seized in Dublin

14 Jun

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Vatican

Ardal O'Hanlon, Patrick Kielty and Tommy Tiernan amongst comedians to meet Pope Francis

14 Jun

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Drugs Bust

Woman (40s) arrested as €410,000 in drugs seized from Tallaght house

12 Jun

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Oceangate tragedy

Irish diver who was on board mothership of Oceangate sub that imploded says it was 'traumatic'

12 Jun

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pay talks

Aer Lingus pilots vote for industrial action, no strike planned as of yet

12 Jun

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Future of RTÉ

New chair tells politicians RTÉ is considering a €400k exit payment to a former employee

Updated 12 Jun

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EPA

No signs of improvement in quality of Irish lakes, estuaries and groundwaters

Updated 12 Jun

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The Morning Lead

Rotunda hospital refused complaint on death of newborn because of time limit, Ombudsman says

The hospital agreed to investigate the complaint after it was directed to review its decision.

12 Jun

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St Michan's Church

Mummified remains destroyed in Dublin church crypt fire as one man arrested

11 Jun

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Policing Protests

One man arrested and garda car tyres slashed during Clonmel anti-migrant housing protest

11 Jun

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Evening Wrap

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11 Jun

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dog controls

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Bertie Ahern and Simon Harris toast Paschal Donohoe as he is named 'European of the Year'

10 Jun

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