Latest

May

May 2024

European Mission

'Reluctance' by Irish soldiers to serve in EU Battlegroup mission due to low pay

14 May

14.1k

Defence

High Court rules order banning military from protest against defence cuts was unconstitutional

14 May

6.3k

pdforra

Group representing Irish military personnel say they 'will not be silenced' by new defence law

14 May

17.4k

Sponsored

These stylish designs from Lidl will keep you warm as you stay active through the winter months

Lidl

Nov 21

Ladies’/Men’s Performance Tops

For working out during the winter months, this essential gear is available in sizes small to XL

€12.99

Ladies' Winter Jacket

Prioritise style, comfort and keeping warm with this winter jacket from Lidl

€29.99

Men's Winter Jacket

This winter jacket will protect you from the elements and comes in a range of designs

€29.99

Men's Winter Trousers

These trousers are windproof and waterproof, perfect for braving the cold weather you’re cycling or skiing

€21.99

Ladies' Fleece Jacket

This soft faux-sheepskin jacket is water-repellent and zips up to the chin and comes with pockets

€14.99

Kids' Winter Jacket

This padded jacket offers heat retention to make sure your kids don’t feel the cold

€17.99

Kids' Winter Boots

Available in sizes 7.5-12, these soft padded boots are water-resistant so they won’t soak through

€12.99

Ladies' Winter Trousers

Complete with non-slip snow gaiter, these trousers for anyone who wants to stay active during the winter months

€21.99

Kid's Winter Trousers

These windproof and waterproof trousers are perfect for the kids who just won’t stay inside

€14.99

View all

The Morning Lead

Military group accuses Govt of 'ignoring' key report on new defence laws

The Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024 if brought into law will see significant changes to how the Irish Defence Forces function.

Niall O'Connor

6 May

14.1k

Simon Harris

'It was my kids' bedtime': Taoiseach says family homes 'out of bounds' after protest at his home

A group of protestors were at the Taoiseach’s home yesterday evening carrying anti-migration and anti-EU posters.

Updated 3 May

26.6k

Dublin

Gardaí preparing major security operation to prevent violence during Europa League Final

The UEFA Europa League Final will take place in Dublin on Wednesday 22 May.

Niall O'Connor

3 May

21.6k

burglary gang

Three Irish men arrested in Australia for alleged spree of 60 burglaries across Melbourne

2 May

31.5k

calgary

An Irish man has died in a road crash on a Canadian highway

2 May

23.0k

April

April 2024

Rafah crossing

Reporting from Rafah: 'Khan Younis is not a city anymore - it is a home for ghosts'

Palestinians who spoke to us at the Rafah Crossing and at a refugee camp in Jordan all spoke of a need to go home.

Niall O'Connor

reports from Rafah and Jordan

25 Apr

16.4k

Palestine

Tánaiste asks Jordanian King to help get Irish aid air-dropped into Gaza

Niall O'Connor

24 Apr

5.5k

Jordan

Cuts to UNRWA funding 'completely unacceptable', Martin says as he visits refugee camp

Martin and the Irish delegation toured an UNWRA-funded school and medical clinic at the site this morning.

Niall O'Connor

Reports from Jordan

Updated 24 Apr

10.6k

Middle East

Martin says people of Gaza being 'punished collectively' as he visits Rafah crossing

The Tánaiste said he “cannot rationally come to any other conclusion” after seeing some of the aid items being refused entry into Gaza by Israel.

Niall O'Connor

reports from Rafah

Updated 23 Apr

16.2k

Luxembourg

Ireland facing 'pushback' against efforts to review EU trade deal with Israel - Tánaiste

Updated 22 Apr

9.0k

Killaloe

A boy (7) has died in a 'tragic accident' at a swimming pool in Clare

17 hrs ago

55.2k

Ain't no GRA

McEntee asked GRA to 'reconsider' not inviting Harris to event ahead of her own refusal to attend

18 Apr

20.7k

The Morning Lead

Campaign across EU as Irish diplomats and defence figures canvass for top military role

Defence Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Sean Clancy is in the running to take over the EU’s top military job.

Niall O'Connor

18 Apr

15.4k

No Justice GRA

Justice Minister 'not in a position' to attend garda group annual conference next week

17 Apr

21.2k

UNIFIL

Ireland to increase number of peacekeepers deployed to south Lebanon to beef up security

16 Apr

8.2k

The Morning Lead

'Extreme risks' posed to National Ambulance Service due to management structures

A report obtained by The Journal reveals significant concerns for NAS management structures, staffing levels and funding.

Niall O'Connor

15 Apr

13.6k

back on track

Longest serving probation officer: 'Nail 'em, jail 'em policies will not solve repeat offending'

Gerry McNally has spent 45 years at the coal face of the Irish Probation Service starting back in 1978.

Niall O'Connor

Updated 14 Apr

14.0k

The Morning Lead

Senior army officer slams government defence plan as 'catastrophic' and 'act of self-harm'

Lt Col Conor King has written a scathing assessment of the government’s major 2023 defence strategy.

Niall O'Connor

9 Apr

30.9k

Ballybofey

Unarmed garda tells of moment bullets zipped by his head as gunman fired shots

1 Apr

39.2k

March

March 2024

sleeping in cars

Rental crisis in Dublin is a 'contributory factor' in garda resignations

30 Mar

17.9k

Allez les Bleus

Gardaí considering heading to France for Paris Olympics to assist in mammoth security operation

Poland’s defence minister said his country will be sending soldiers to the Paris Games.

Niall O'Connor

Updated 29 Mar

20.2k

rosscahill

Gardaí release four people arrested in probe into fire at Galway hotel earmarked for asylum seekers

29 Mar

12.9k

Stormont

Donaldson resignation will prompt fresh questions for DUP and power-sharing

29 Mar

24.7k

Northern Ireland

Jeffrey Donaldson resigns as leader of the DUP as he faces historical offences allegations

The Lagan Valley MP issued a statement to confirm he was charged and a judicial process has started.

Updated 29 Mar

98.1k

Weston Airport

Hungarian men charged with heroin smuggling at Airport now charged with organised crime offence

29 Mar

21.2k

Risks for Ireland

Resistance to antibiotics and threats to undersea cables among key risks for Ireland

Niall O'Connor

Updated 28 Mar

21.3k

Cork

A soldier has been arrested following the seizure of drugs and cash at a military base

28 Mar

23.1k

commended

Drew Harris defends sending 'letter of congratulations' to under-investigation suspended garda

Yesterday in Templemore Garda College an Assistant Commissioner presented the male garda with a certificate signed by the Garda Commissioner.

26 Mar

55.9k

cold comfort

'We are just a little cold': Gardaí say new uniform is leaving them cool under the collar

26 Mar

44.1k

Justice

New crime statistics show that robbery and hijacking incidents have risen

25 Mar

6.3k

garda conference

AGSI's 'skippers and cigs' hit out at 'never-ending and over-burdensome oversight'

Updated 25 Mar

25.7k

Investigation

Air Corps aircraft safely lands after declaring emergency over Kildare

25 Mar

33.9k

Courts

Man appears in court charged with murder of Ian Baitson in Cobh

Updated 25 Mar

47.7k

News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Sunday

24 Mar

16.1k

Clonroche

Articulated lorry driver killed in single vehicle collision in County Wexford

24 Mar

30.0k

Northern Ireland

Four people have died in a road crash in Armagh

Updated 24 Mar

44.8k

News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

23 Mar

10.7k