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.

€2 a Month €5 a Month One-off amount

Patricia Devlin

This year
2025
InvestigatesViolence Against Women
Lost to Violence: The 37 women killed in Ireland in the last five years
The Journal Investigates shines a spotlight on the women lost to violence in Ireland since 2020.
3 Jan
39.5k
Last year
2024
InvestigatesCoastal Erosion
Number of homes at risk of falling into sea rises by 173% in five years
Internal government document warns coastal erosion has severely escalated on Ireland’s coasts since 2017, The Journal Investigates can reveal.
Thousands of homes will be lost to coastal change
Managed retreat will be only option in areas
Councils still building on erosion hotspots
Patricia Devlin
11 Dec 2024
28.6k
67
Life and Death
Father-of-three dies from suspected asthma attack during two hour ambulance wait
Ian McCarthy’s death is one of a number of fatalities raised by National Ambulance Service staff who have serious concerns about its emergency response system, Noteworthy can reveal.
Roscrea man lived ‘five minutes’ from ambulance hub
Documents show crews diverted away from dying Leinster patient
Whistleblower fears patients lives at risk over ‘unfit’ 999 system
Patricia Devlin
16 Aug 2024
68.2k
The Morning Lead
Irish greyhounds exported to India used in cruel ‘new craze’ sport
Noteworthy reveals how former coursing dogs are being exported to India and used in gruelling races with motorbikes.
Dogs at risk of injury and death in high speed races
India and Pakistan still importing Irish greyhounds
Irish tracing system not recording country destination of exported dogs
Patricia Devlin
6 Aug 2024
49.8k
InvestigatesCourse of Inaction
Hare coursing: Inspection reports find hares killed after being 'hit' by dogs
Documents obtained by Noteworthy show that the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine did not attend a single coursing meeting last year.
Inspection records highlight hare and greyhound deaths
Calls for independent probe into agency’s welfare oversight
Zero coursing inspections carried out by DAFM in 2021 or 2023
Patricia Devlin
29 Jul 2024
22.2k
Animal Cruelty
Dogs used in illegal hunting pose danger to the public, expert warns
A Noteworthy investigation exposes the underground world of dog-on-wildlife fighting and the dangers posed by the pets conditioned to attack.
Dogs bred to fight and kill protected wildlife in Ireland
Badgers, foxes and minks regularly targeted
Pets suffering serious injuries traded for cash on ability to kill
Patricia Devlin
21 Jun 2024
18.0k
investigation impact
Calls for Seanad debate following Noteworthy cockfighting revelations
23 May 2024
4.3k
Investigatesbloodsport
Investigation: Cruel cockfighting sees an underground resurgence in Ireland
Illegal matches and the breeding of birds solely for the banned bloodsport is happening up and down the country, an investigation by Noteworthy has found.
Disturbing footage shows organised chicken fights
Brutal bouts being organised in private social media groups
Irish Defence Forces member and foreign government worker linked
Patricia Devlin
22 May 2024
29.1k
InvestigatesLost in Europe
500% increase in migrant children arriving alone in Ireland claiming asylum
New investigation finds that more than 51,000 minors have disappeared after arriving in Europe between 2021 and 2023.
Patricia Devlin
30 Apr 2024
12.6k
Kids In Care
Ireland failing to protect unaccompanied migrant children, EU report states
Patricia Devlin
19 Mar 2024
8.1k
Vanishing Past
Ancient tomb site targeted by vandals 'not being protected' by government
Patricia Devlin
18 Mar 2024
36.2k
67
Femicides in Europe
Over 100 women murdered in Ireland since 2012 - and a gap in data on gendered violence
New cross-European investigation with Noteworthy finds Ireland’s response to violence against women hindered by insufficient records.
8 Mar 2024
5.9k
RELATED
Female rape victims in Ireland almost treble that of EU counterparts
8 Mar 2024
The Morning Lead
Female rape victims in Ireland almost treble that of EU counterparts
Investigation by Noteworthy and European colleagues shows Ireland ranking among highest number of reported rapes in 2022.
Sexual assault victims increase almost year on year since 2012
Between 2021 and 2023 over 68,000 rape victims recorded across Europe
Advocates say Ireland has ‘large-scale problem’ in tackling female violence
Maria Delaney & Patricia Devlin
8 Mar 2024
17.8k
TheJournal.ie
podcast image
PodcastThe Explainer
The Explainer x Noteworthy: Why is our history falling into the sea?
Audio wave animation
31:22
Vanishing Past
Vandalising of monuments 'as much a concern' as climate change impact
Heritage experts warn of the effect of mindless damage as Noteworthy reveals historical sites across Ireland attacked at least 140 times in past three years.
Patricia Devlin
25 Feb 2024
14.8k
46
RELATED
Coastal erosion will wipe out many ancient seaside sites and monuments
25 Feb 2024
Vanishing Past
Coastal erosion will wipe out many ancient seaside sites and monuments
Escalating storms and extreme weather caused by climate change will increase coastal erosion with many Irish landmarks unable to be saved, experts say.
A number of monuments and historical buildings already falling into the sea
Nationwide climate hazard map of threatened sites set to be launched
Government: Managed loss of history ‘must be addressed’
Patricia Devlin
25 Feb 2024
20.6k
68
All time
Investigatesoff leash
Bitten and broken: Dog attack victims say lax law enforcement leaves them without hope
Noteworthy investigation finds dog bite reports continue to rise across Ireland, with sheepdogs one of the most commonly reported for aggressive behaviour.
Dog attacks in some council areas have more than doubled in less than a year
Significant increase in incidents of aggressive behaviour, with one council's reports quadrupling
Experts warn owners need education, not tighter controls
Patricia Devlin
16 Dec 2023
32.6k
50
off leash
Hospital admissions for dog bites soar by 50%
14 Dec 2023
23.9k
65
InvestigatesKids In Care
Over 60 migrant children missing after disappearing from State care
The boys and girls – who sought protection after fleeing war-torn countries – vanished in Ireland since 2017.
Noteworthy analysis finds a large number of missing migrant children were not the subject of public garda appeals to help locate them
This year alone, 20 refugee children disappeared and remain missing from Tusla care - the highest yearly number to date
Children’s rights organisations express concerns over underage migrants and raise trafficking fears
Patricia Devlin
14 Dec 2023
45.5k
The Journal supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie