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US Defence Secretary Hegseth says America will follow 'no stupid rules of engagement' in war on Iran
The US-Israel attack on Iran over the weekend has led to retaliatory strikes across the region.
'Packed, sweaty and unsafe': Our readers on their experiences of commuting by train in Ireland
'What a way to spend a life': Jessie Buckley wins top prize at Actor Awards
The 'comfort barrier': Why Irish homeowners aren't going for heat pumps
Family members moved from British air force base in Cyprus after it was hit by Iranian drone
Today's news
A prosecuting barrister has blamed budget overruns for a delay in the trials of three gardaí
Family members moved from British air force base in Cyprus after it was hit by Iranian drone
Petrol prices rise slightly but Irish consumers assured 'severe changes' not expected
US Defence Secretary Hegseth says America will follow 'no stupid rules of engagement' in war on Iran
The US-Israel attack on Iran over the weekend has led to retaliatory strikes across the region.
Three teens arrested after garda pursuit on M1 motorway after car failed to stop in Dublin
Do you commute by train?
VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

Special Needs Assistant – We are not 'just SNAs' – we are the calm in the chaos
Oneesa McWeeney
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From stage to sporting arenas, we still have far to go
Leon Diop
When the abuse happens to men
Alison Comyn
Ireland has a major animal cruelty problem
Jennifer Whitmore
83
The battle to save the city’s nightlife, culture and spaces
Andrea Horan
41
Irish in Middle East warned against over-ground travel as flight chaos continues
Oil prices shoot up following US-Israeli attack on Iran
Shane Lowry suffers brutal collapse to throw away tournament lead with three holes remaining
'What a way to spend a life': Jessie Buckley wins top prize at Actor Awards
'Packed, sweaty and unsafe': Our readers on their experiences of commuting by train in Ireland
“I can say without hesitation that Ireland’s system is among the worst I have seen in a developed economy,” one reader said.
Yesterday
1st March 2026
The Bee Guy: This rainy season has nearly washed us away
Paul Handrick - The Bee Guy
Quiz: How much do you know about rain?
The 'comfort barrier': Why Irish homeowners aren't going for heat pumps
Vital win for Dublin as they bounce back with 1-21 tally against Roscommon
Gunman who killed two people in Texas expressed 'pro-Iranian regime sentiment', group says
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Money Diaries: A software engineering manager on €140K living in the east of the country
The Journal reader
Have you been served an eviction notice ahead of the 'rent reset'? We want to hear from you
Drowning in plain sight: Thousands of sharks, skates, seals and dolphins are dying in tangle nets
Pádraic Fogarty
Cork overcome Kilkenny at Nowlan Park to stay perfect in Division 1A
Iran launches attacks on Israel and US military bases in the Gulf following Khamenei death
Crowds have gathered in Iranian cities to call for vengeance following the killing of Khamenei in US and Israeli attacks.
Irish citizens urged to shelter in place across Middle East as thousands of flights cancelled
Sesko the Man United hero again in comeback win against Palace
McEntee states she 'can’t say' if US-Israeli strikes on Iran are illegal
‘It’ll devastate the village’: Over 30 homes in Co Wexford estate get eviction notices
Death toll from US-Israeli strike that hit girls' school rises to nearly 150, Iranian media reports
investigates

Our team exposes issues with Ireland's care system

Garda Referral
Tusla has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí over vetting concerns
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Emergency Arrangements
Vulnerable children spending years in Tusla’s temporary Special Emergency Arrangements
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Residential Care
Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'
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Missing in Care
Child in Tusla care reported missing 274 times in a single year
'It’s a scary place right now': Limerick man in Dubai on the panic from Iranian missile attacks
Part of the M4 closed after man (60s) dies after being struck by lorry
'Close to the ICE model': Nine children among 63 people deported to South Africa from Dublin Airport
Iran prepare for Women's Asian Cup as bombs drop on homeland
Do you rent or own your home?
Two men arrested as drugs worth more than €700,000 seized in north Dublin
CMAT defends artists speaking out as ITV censors live remarks at the BRIT Awards
Two young men killed and three people injured in overnight single-car collision in Co Mayo
Sitdown Sunday: They killed their abusers. Should they spend their lives in prison?
New local safety committees convene behind closed doors as journalists excluded
Iranian state TV confirms death of Khamenei as regime launches fresh attacks across region
The leader’s death was announced by Donald Trump last night but Tehran had remained silent on his fate until the early morning state TV broadcast.