The Journal

Murder Investigation

Gardaí seek information about black Kia Rio used in fatal Edenderry arson attack

The car was used by the perpetrators of the arson attack that killed four-year-old Tadgh Farrell and his grand-aunt Mary Holt.

Vaccination

Flu season may have peaked but HSE warns people to remain vigilant over New Year period

getting the points

Motorist caught at 207kms/hr in 100km/hr zone near Limerick by gardaí on roads blitz duty

RIP

Spanish woman known for failed restoration of Jesus Christ fresco dies

Palestine

Israel bans Doctors Without Borders and around 25 other NGOs from working in Gaza

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SPOTLIGHT

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Murder Investigation

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Vaccination

Flu season may have peaked but HSE warns people to remain vigilant over New Year period

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RIP

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getting the points

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Cork

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The arrival of the young colobus, whose gender is not yet known, has been met with great excitement.

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MBE

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Kyiv

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RIP

Garda Michael Egan, who was shot during 1975 IRA kidnapping incident, has died

Egan was shot as he worked to free Dutch businessman Tiede Herrema, taken hostage by the IRA in a bid to free Rose Dugdale.

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The Daily Poll

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Good Morning

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investigates

Our award-winning investigations from this year

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Planning Submissions

Series of unusual planning objections to vet practices uncovered in Dublin, Meath and Kildare

TB Crisis

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Data Crunch

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Femicide in Europe

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Florida

Trump and Netanyahu threaten Iran, Hamas and discuss Middle East tensions

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State Papers

British army double agent Stakeknife was 'a danger to himself' in 2003

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Palestine

Inside the West Bank: Life under Israeli occupation is cruel and violent

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Sydney

Police say Bondi Beach mass shooting suspects 'acted alone'

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into the arms of america

How 1987's The Joshua Tree had Irish diplomats scrambling for U2 tickets across the US

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The Morning Lead

EU Presidency will cause traffic and travel disruption, says Transport Minister

Minister Darragh O’Brien says the EU Presidency is going to be a “massive event” for a period of six months and that preparations are well advanced.

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Yesterday

29th December 2025

Quiz

Quiz: How much do you know about films released in 2025?

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Ar shlí na fírinne

In memoriam: Remembering the well-known Irish people we lost in 2025

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good evening

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Interview

Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins: ‘Some people in Leinster House won’t even look at us’

The Independent Ireland leader gave his view on drink driving laws and spoke about how he is in favour of more people holding guns for self-defence.

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Florida

Trump says Israel 'lived up to the plan' for Gaza ceasefire and calls on Hamas to disarm

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what to read

16 Irish books to watch out for in 2026

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co down

Police confirm man found dead in search for suspect of Bangor stabbing was the attacker

29 Dec

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Organ Donation

Still waiting for a kidney transplant, Adrian Cummins urges people not to opt out of 'giving the gift of life'

Fewer people donated organs this year than last, despite new legislation making it an opt-out system.

29 Dec

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Málaga

Three people killed in flooding from torrential rain in Spain

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The Daily Poll

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Evening Wrap

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slow coaches

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Ukraine talks

Russia says Ukraine launched drone attack on Putin's residence, Zelenskyy calls claim a 'lie'

The reported attack comes as US President Donald Trump said a resolution to the conflict was “closer than ever”.

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by a nose

Lossiemouth holds on to deliver December Hurdle honours for Mullins at Leopardstown

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motorway crash

British boxer Anthony Joshua injured in car crash in Nigeria that killed two people

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Exotic Pets

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women locked up

Dóchas prison committee wrote to justice minister over 'Women Locked Up' television documentary

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