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.

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

EVERY EVENING, TheJournal.ie brings you the five big news stories you need to know.

1. #GRAHAM DWYER: The judge in the Graham Dwyer trial has told the jury that they have to leave “sentiment and emotion” aside when reaching the verdict.

2. #PORTLAOISE: The HSE has threatened legal action against its own watchdog to prevent the publication of a report about Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise.

3. #MARKS, SET, GO: Fine Gael is set to kick off its general election campaign this week, with a number of selection conventions to be held.

4. #MURDER: An Irish Traveller is being held in Texas over the murder of a woman in the United States for a substantial insurance policy.

5. #AMANDA KNOX: Italy’s top court will review American Amanda Knox’s conviction for the murder of British student Meredith Kirchner, potentially kick starting a fierce extradition battle.

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
Paul Hosford
Close