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September
September 2024
Guess who's back
Irish security forces monitoring reports of Russian naval activity in the Atlantic
Sources have said that Russian naval exercises are planned to take place in the coming weeks.
Niall O'Connor
13 Sep
34.8k
National Security
Carroll MacNeill says visit to European/Russian border confirms need for increased Defence spend
Minister for State for Defence and European Affairs Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has returned after visits to Finland, Estonia and Lithuania and viewing the Russian border.
Niall O'Connor
12 Sep
11.5k
Albufeira
Irish man found dead in Portuguese police cell after arrest for assault investigation
12 Sep
40.7k
Defence Forces
Irish troops begin exercise in Meath ahead of 'decisive' EU Battlegroup deployment
11 Sep
16.9k
The Morning Lead
Friends with benefits? Ireland moves closer to NATO as alliance looks to protect Atlantic flank
This week The Journal travelled to Brussels for briefings and meetings with sources at NATO and other organisations.
Niall O'Connor
Reports from Brussels
7 Sep
16.7k
The Morning Lead
'Not how navies work': Head of naval operations hits out at 'incorrect' reports on status of ships
Captain Darragh Kirwan the head of Naval Service Operations Command and his colleague Commander Eoin Smith spoke to The Journal.
Niall O'Connor
3 Sep
31.8k
August
August 2024
military kit
Ireland talking directly to other governments to quicken pace of buying military hardware
It’s part of promised modernisation of the Defence Forces and its capabilities.
27 Aug
38.4k
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The Morning Lead
'Four generations have lived here': How Irish funding for prefabs is letting Ukrainians go home
The Irish government has given money to fund a programme of building prefabs for displaced Ukrainians so they can return home.
Niall O'Connor
22 Aug
31.6k
Castlegar
Gardaí probe shooting incident and fire in Galway city believed to be linked to ongoing feud
21 Aug
15.2k
Italy
Italian authorities say Irish citizen among people on yacht that sank off Sicily in storm
Updated 19 Aug
58.1k
Whistleblower
British diplomat based in Dublin resigns in protest at sales of arms to Israel by UK companies
19 Aug
17.2k
Ukraine and the Curragh
Lessons from the frontline of the war in Ukraine are changing Irish Army artillery tactics
Artillery had fallen out of fashion but the Ukraine War has put it front and centre once again.
Niall O'Connor
17 Aug
34.4k
Defence Forces
Teenager arrested after army chaplain injured in 'horrifying' stabbing at Galway barracks
It’s understood that a soldier on guard duty fired warning shots before restraining the youth.
Niall O'Connor
Updated 16 Aug
122k
portlaoise prison
Portlaoise Prison overdose probe focused on opioid style drug smuggled in by short release prisoner
Updated 15 Aug
16.5k
Cocaine
Irish man arrested in Peru was allegedly involved in operation to ship drugs back to Europe
14 Aug
38.6k
Laois
Ten prisoners have been taken to hospital after overdoses at Portlaoise Prison
13 Aug
34.5k
Peacekeepers
Tánaiste writes to UN to express 'extreme concern' at airstrike that damaged Irish army vehicles
Two Irish military vehicles were damaged in the incident on Saturday night when an apparent airstrike on a village narrowly missed the armoured cars.
Niall O'Connor
13 Aug
8.3k
Edward Johnston
What do we know about the Irish murder suspect shot dead by police in Malta?
13 Aug
65.0k
Lebanon
Video shows moment of suspected 'Israeli airstrike' on Lebanese village as Irish troops drive past
It is understood six Irish troops were in a two vehicle convoy along with two Polish colleagues hit in the strike.
Niall O'Connor
12 Aug
31.0k
Louth
Four people arrested at anti-immigration rally in Dundalk
12 Aug
11.5k
UNIFIL
Irish peacekeeper convoy struck during an airstrike bombing in south Lebanon
A spokesman with the Irish Defence Forces has confirmed that no personnel were injured in the incident.
Niall O'Connor
11 Aug
39.7k
Gwyn Lewis
The UN's Irish woman with a front-row seat to revolution in Bangladesh
10 Aug
11.6k
Defence
State lodges appeal against High Court ruling in 'secret RAF air policing deal' case
Updated 9 Aug
20.7k
The Morning Lead
Uncertainty over future of Coast Guard jobs as helicopter crews transition to new operator
The Irish Coast Guard is operated by CHC Helicopters at present but a new contract has been awarded to Bristow.
Niall O'Connor
9 Aug
23.3k
calling the fires
Military using simulators to prepare troops for dangerous peacekeeping mission in Lebanon
The Journal went to the Curragh Camp today to visit the Artillery School and the Cavalry Corps training facility to see the new kit in action.
Niall O'Connor
8 Aug
9.6k
Sheila Dunne
Woman charged with dangerous driving causing death of woman in February crash near Glanmire
Updated 7 Aug
31.6k
County Westmeath
Gardaí seize gun and ammunition as part of investigation into violent feud in Mullingar
7 Aug
11.1k
Simon Harris safety
Taoiseach 'will not be deterred' by threat against him and his family
Updated 6 Aug
17.7k
Ulster and Coolock says no
Coolock Says No banner greeted with anger at anti-migrant protest after Belfast loyalist march
6 Aug
38.6k
Profile
Who is Paul Whelan, the Irish citizen freed after being jailed in Russia for espionage?
2 Aug
25.5k
RTE governance
Data Commission blocks RTE from releasing full freelance earning breakdown for staff
1 Aug
9.4k
July
July 2024
long mile road
Man in serious condition after stabbing in Long Mile Road area of Dublin
22 Jul
21.4k
Dublin
Fifth fire at Coolock site earmarked for asylum seekers
Updated 22 Jul
39.8k
Green Barracks
The military are spending €355m on a major building programme to decarbonise the Defence estate
21 Jul
27.4k
Ukraine War
Defence Forces members deliver 30 Irish vehicles to Ukraine after 3,600km journey across Europe
Ireland has also sent demining equipment and provided training to the Ukrainian Army.
Niall O'Connor
Updated 20 Jul
49.0k
beresford place
Man recovering in hospital following 'serious' Dublin city centre assault
19 Jul
23.9k
New defence law
President signs controversial Defence legislation into law following Council of State meeting
The statement went onto say that his decision to make the legislation law does not close off an avenue to challenge the Defence Amendment Act in court.
Niall O'Connor
Updated 17 Jul
14.1k
Road Safety
Well-known GAA star arrested for dangerous driving and set to appear before court
16 Jul
121k
Defence controversy
Micheál Martin: 'No issue' with President convening Council of State over Defence bill
Updated 16 Jul
6.0k
the flu
Minister for health announces expanded flu vaccination programme to ease 'burden' on hospitals
15 Jul
14.6k
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