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Yesterday
27th November 2024
The Journal authors win prize at Irish Book Awards for The Last Disco
Far-right parties form National Alliance in bid to win general election seats
General election: How does PR-STV work and should I vote the whole way down the ballot paper?
Allow us to explain.
Healthcare workers vote overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action amid 'staffing crisis'
Cyclist dies two weeks after road traffic collision involving car in Cabinteely, Co Dublin
Here is where Ireland's political parties stand on Gaza
Many Irish voters feel passionately about the Palestinian cause and want their public representatives to do more on the issue.
This week
24th November 2024 - 28th November 2024
Have you decided how you'll vote in the general election?
More than €44 million paid to mother and baby home survivors, but some waiting seven months
Simon Harris on Kanturk video: 'There's no one more annoyed with me than me'
Fine Gael now less popular than Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin, according to new poll
67 people identified after gardaí release photos from Dublin riot investigation
Sitdown Sunday: How the Irish Came to Rule Pop Culture
'It's farcical': Review into sex work law won't be published until 2025, four years after deadline
Last week
17th November 2024 - 23rd November 2024
Thousands still without power as Storm Bert hits the country
The worst impacted areas include Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, Galway, Cavan, Monaghan, Kerry and Cork.
A number of roads are closed and people should check with their relevant local authority for the latest updates
Met Éireann has advised that more weather warnings could be issued, or current ones upgraded, in the coming hours
34,000 homes and businesses without power as Storm Bert passes over Ireland
Nikita Hand: 'I hope my story is a reminder that no matter how afraid you might be, speak up'
A High Court jury found that Conor McGregor sexually assaulted Ms Hand in a Dublin hotel in 2018.
Asked if she felt vindicated following the jury’s decision, she said: "Yes, I do. Thank you."
42 people identified after gardaí release photos from Dublin riot investigation
Storm Bert: Nationwide wind and rain alert tomorrow; three counties face weekend Orange rain warning
There is a strong likelihood of status orange wind warnings in western and northwestern counties.
Snow warnings start to kick in as country braces itself for drop in temperatures
Six counties will be under two respective Status Orange snow warnings from midnight until midday tomorrow.
21 people to appear in court connected to burglary operation in Dublin
This month
November 2024
Staff at day centre have to boil kettle to bathe service users with intellectual disabilities
There has been no heating at the day centre in Islandbridge for months, an employee said.
Portable heaters are being used to keep service users warm, as staff contend with leaks and dampness
The employee said the situation is "Dickensian" and unsanitary
New searches as part of probe into murders of William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane
Renewed appeal for information on first anniversary of Tadhg Delaney's murder
From Elon Musk to a Fox News host, who exactly will be in the Trump administration?
The president-elect has announced who he intends to appoint to senior roles, sending shockwaves through Washington DC and beyond.
Man arrested in connection with disappearance and murder of Jo Jo Dullard is released without charge
The man was arrested on Monday, 29 years after Jo Jo went missing.
I'm a Celeb lineup includes Barry McGuigan, Oti Mabuse and .......... Coleen Rooney
Harassed and called paedophiles: Librarians describe being targeted by anti-LGBT+ groups
Some librarians fear being physically attacked, according to new research.
Several libraries have been targeted by protesters because they supply LGBTQIA-related reading material
"There is somebody looking you straight in the face and calling you a child abuser," one librarian said
Gardaí begin search in Wicklow after man (50s) arrested on suspicion of Jo Jo Dullard murder
If RFK Jr leads Trump's health team, trust in vaccines could be 'undermined' globally
Kathleen Watkins, broadcaster and wife of Gay Byrne, has died aged 90
Simon Harris says Ireland will work with Trump, but must prepare for impact on economy and Ukraine
What exactly are swing states, and how could they decide the outcome of 'knife-edge' US race?
Ultimately, seven states will determine if Donald Trump or Kamala Harris are elected.
This week's vote could be one of the closest presidential elections in US history
Some states have undecided voters who could end up backing either candidate
"You can't toss out any type of prediction, other than the fact this will be a knife-edge race," Professor Scott Lucas said
Last month
October 2024
'I cannot do it, I would rather go to jail,' Former IDF soldier on why he refuses to serve in Gaza
Michael Ofer-Ziv said he could not continue to serve because of the “dehumanisation” of Palestinians he witnessed in Gaza.
He is one of 130 IDF members refusing to serve unless the Israeli government works to obtain a hostage and ceasefire deal
Michael said there is no justification for killing civilians, especially children - but not everyone agrees with him
An Irish American family on life and politics in one of the key swing states in the US election
“People here hold their political views so dear to them, they have stickers on their car. Have you ever seen a Fianna Fáil sticker on the back of someone’s car?”
"It's fascinating to see how people can be so divided," Delia O'Malley said of Georgia
She loves her job, but one of the most difficult aspects of it is the fact she has to take part in monthly active shooter drills
'I can sleep now, I don't cry': Ukrainians in Ireland turn to therapy after fleeing the war
Many people displaced by the war have experienced post-traumatic stress disorder.