Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

EVERY WEEKDAY EVENING, The Journal brings you five of the biggest news stories of the day so far.

1. #Hoax A man has been arrested in connection with a hoax bomb threat made against Taoiseach Simon Harris’ home in June. It is understood he is already serving a prison sentence.

2. #Nenagh Two people have been arrested in connection with murder of 89-year-old pensioner Josephine ‘Josie’ Ray.

3. #Limerick Chief Executive Officer of the HSE Bernard Gloster said that the cancelling of scheduled care at hospitals in the Midwest region were necessary to address the “overheating” of the service.

4. #RAF The state has lodged an appeal against a High Court judgment that ruled against its effort to stymie a case taken by a Senator in regard to an alleged ‘secret arrangement’ allowing the British Military to intercept aircraft in Irish airspace.

5. #Gaza Israel has agreed to enter into fresh ceasefire talks next week as the war in Gaza continues into its tenth month.

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Close