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May
May 2024
The Candidate: Don't know who to vote for in Midlands North West? This might help
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The Explainer: What next for Iran after the death of the country's president?
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The Candidate: The big issues and potential winners in Ireland South
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The Explainer: Climate-related emergencies are on the rise but how are we dealing with them?
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How are journalists across Europe reporting on June's elections? Join us for a free live webinar
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The Explainer: What is Ireland’s history with the European Union?
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Quiz: How well do you know Irish gulls?
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The Explainer: What is the council’s new transport plan for Dublin city?
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Poll: Should Croke Park spectators be allowed to bring alcohol to their seats?
April
April 2024
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The Explainer: How does sentencing work in Ireland?
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The Explainer: What does a major review tell us about trans healthcare?
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The Journal's Stardust podcast returns with a new episode: Unlawful killing
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Which exit doors did the Stardust tribunal say were locked?
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The Explainer: Everything you need to know about how the EU works but were too afraid to ask
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March
March 2024
Dublin Airport operator will not appeal decision to block purchase of new car park
Bambie Thug among Eurovision contestants calling for 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza conflict
Man (61) and woman (57) charged in connection with historical sexual offences
Poll: Are you getting chipper tonight?
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The Explainer: What happens when people need medical attention in Ukraine?
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The Explainer: What next for Leo Varadkar, Fine Gael, and Ireland?
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The Explainer: How is Ireland planning to legislate on assisted dying?
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17:58
Which is green and which is white? Here's your guide to voting today
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The Explainer: Everything you need to know about the March referendums
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The Explainer: What challenges are Irish troops facing in an unstable Middle East?
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Quiz: What is the name of this penny sweet?
February
February 2024
The Covid leap day: Experts look back on 2020 and ahead to 2028
The first case of Covid was reported in Ireland on 29 February 2020.
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The Explainer: Why was the FAI in front of an Oireachtas committee again?
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Quiz: Can you name the chocolate bar from the chocolate?
Quiz: Can you guess the crisp or corn snack flavour from the packaging?
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The Explainer: Why is measles on the rise again?
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Turkey's earthquakes: Refugees who fled war-torn Syria now face rebuilding their lives again
The Journal was on the ground in Turkey, meeting refugees and visiting the camps they are living in.
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The Explainer: What is life like in Turkey, one year after the earthquakes?
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'The earthquake was a year ago, but every day we relive the same trauma'
A year later, and Turkey is still picking up the pieces from two devastating earthquakes.
One year on from Turkey's devastating earthquakes, thousands still live in containers and tents
The Journal visited some of the worst-hit regions in recent days.
Peter McVerry Trust appoints new CEO amid financial and governance investigations
January
January 2024
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The Explainer: Is power sharing in Northern Ireland finished?
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The Explainer: Why did the US and the UK start bombing Yemen - and who are the Houthis?
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The Explainer: How exactly can you get some money back from Revenue?
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Ireland urged to show 'courage and conviction' to help pass stalled EU law on sexual violence