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Politics

Yesterday

5th April 2026

two Ukraine wars

Kyiv fights on multiple fronts, the war against Russia and the criminal underworld

This week The Journal visited Kyiv and its suburbs to see the impact of the Russian invasion.

Niall O'Connor

Reporting from Ukraine.

11 hrs ago

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good evening

Here's What Happened Today: Easter Sunday

12 hrs ago

3.0k

Housing

'No policy at this time': Residents in housing estates who switch to EVs met with stumbling blocks

Jane Matthews

13 hrs ago

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fuel crisis

Harris says more cost-of-living relief would be 'premature' and 'foolish'

15 hrs ago

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105

Simon Harris

Tánaiste says community voices in debate over IPAS centres important for 'social cohesion'

18 hrs ago

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O'Connell Street

President Connolly lays wreath at 1916 Easter Rising commemoration

19 hrs ago

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popularity

Micheál Martin and Holly Cairns tied for public support, says new poll

21 hrs ago

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iPads and laptops

Textbooks v screens: Parents are now questioning the use of classroom tech

22 hrs ago

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7 deadly reads

Sitdown Sunday: The Irish town inspiring countries to crackdown on phone use among kids

23 hrs ago

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the rising

President Connolly to lead GPO ceremony as State marks 110th anniversary of Easter Rising

5 Apr

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FactCheck

FactCheck: Are evictions in Ireland at the highest rate since the Great Famine?

Labour TD Conor Sheehan recently made the claim in the Dáil.

5 Apr

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Last week

29th March 2026 - 4th April 2026

Quiz

Quiz: How much do you know about chocolate?

4 Apr

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Catholic Church

Pope Leo has been one of the harshest critics of the Iran war - but is anyone in power listening?

4 Apr

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News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

4 Apr

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easter break

Mary Lou McDonald calls for 'urgent' recall of Dáil amid fuel crisis

4 Apr

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Drone strikes

Russian strike on Ukraine market kills five, wounds 19

4 Apr

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Motoring

Drink-driving: If you can't stop the driver, stop the car

Paddy Comyn

4 Apr

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money guru

Savvy with money? Harris is on the lookout for a Financial Literacy Ambassador (but there's no pay)

4 Apr

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illegal streaming

Paul Murphy calls for ‘greedy’ Sky to drop legal action against dodgy box users

3 Apr

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F-15 fighter

US fighter jet goes down over Iran, one crewmember rescued by US forces

It marked a major escalation in the conflict just two days after Donald Trump said the US had ‘beaten and completely decimated Iran’.

Updated 3 Apr

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Evening Wrap

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

3 Apr

3.0k

Newshound Quiz

The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz

3 Apr

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public consultation

The government wants you to test out the new 'digital wallet'

3 Apr

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CAB

Minister plans major boost to CAB powers to seize crypto-assets

3 Apr

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25

Middle East

Trump says US forces yet to start 'destroying what's left' in Iran

3 Apr

10.1k

THE LUAS ISN'T FREE

Calls to make public transport free to help conserve fuel as energy prices soar

“We can’t tax cut our way out of this crisis and every energy crisis,” Labour TD Ciarán Ahern said.

Sophie Finn

3 Apr

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148

B1 bridge

Eight people reported dead and 95 wounded after US strike on Iran's tallest bridge

2 Apr

15.4k

News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Thursday

2 Apr

2.5k

another one bites the dust

Prosecution of Trump's foes and Epstein files missteps marked Pam Bondi's turbulent tenure

2 Apr

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Too much talk

‘You have to be serious’: Macron hits out at Trump for ‘unrealist’ statements on Iran war

2 Apr

13.3k

You're Fired

Donald Trump has sacked Pam Bondi as US attorney general

The US president described the 60-year-old as a "loyal friend".

Deputy attorney general Todd Blanche will take up the role on an interim basis.

Bondi said serving in the role had been "the honor of a lifetime".

2 Apr

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FactCheck

Debunked: German chancellor did not say ‘send them all back’ about Syrians living in Germany

2 Apr

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26m

irish peacekeepers

Mission for 'highly skilled' Irish troops in Lebanon 'remains unchanged for now', says Chief of Staff

Updated 2 Apr

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54

Backlash

Farage sacks Reform UK housing spokesman after 'everyone dies in the end' Grenfell fire comment

2 Apr

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undiplomatic

Anger in France over Trump remark that Macron 'treated very badly' by his wife

2 Apr

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inequality

Wicklow GAA facing backlash after April Fools post that 'made a mockery of women in sport'

2 Apr

25.1k

end of the line

MetroLink boss Seán Sweeney steps down in fresh blow to long-awaited rail project

The New Zealander, who was appointed to the role in June 2024, said being separated from his family had become “unsustainable”.

2 Apr

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trump threats

Taoiseach says it’s unclear if Trump’s ‘bomb them to the Stone Age’ threat targets civilians

2 Apr

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White House

'We are going to finish the job': Trump tells US that Iran war victory near, but vows big strikes

After Trump’s speech, gasoline prices in the US surged above $4 per gallon (just under €1 per liter) for the first time in years.

2 Apr

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