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.

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

Take Back the City, security at the Áras and Brexit had everyone talking today.

NEED TO CATCH up? TheJournal.ie brings you a round-up of today’s news.

IRELAND

TAKE BACK THE CITY PROTEST  II2A3392_90554587 Protesters at the Take Back the City housing demonstration blocked O'Connell Street Bridge in Dublin city centre earlier today. Eamonn Farrell / RollingNews.ie Eamonn Farrell / RollingNews.ie / RollingNews.ie

WORLD

iran2 An Iranian soldier carries an injured soldier after a shooting at a military parade in Ahvaz, Iran. Morteza Jaberian / Xinhua News Agency/PA Images Morteza Jaberian / Xinhua News Agency/PA Images / Xinhua News Agency/PA Images

#TANZANIA: The death toll from a crowded ferry capsizing on Lake Victoria rose to more than 200

#IRAN: At least 29 people, including children, were shot dead at a military parade in Iran.

#BREXIT: British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt accused EU Council President Donald Tusk of “insulting the British people” by needling Prime Minister Theresa May in a viral social media post.

#ENGLAND: Musician Chas Hodges, one half of the musical duo Chas and Dave, died at the age of 74.

PARTING SHOT

Fancy a quiz this evening? DailyEdge has you covered with this Little Miss Sunshine-inspired trip down memory lane.

little Little Miss Sunshine Little Miss Sunshine

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.

Author
Órla Ryan
View 5 comments
Close
5 Comments
This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy here before taking part.
Leave a Comment
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.

    Leave a commentcancel

     
    JournalTv
    News in 60 seconds