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June 2026 now earliest date the National Children's Hospital will begin seeing patients
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badger culling
TDs call to end 'State-sanctioned cruelty' to badgers
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kneecap
'We will fight you in your court. We will win' - Kneecap slams 'political policing' after terror charge
6 hrs ago
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driving forward
Five weeks shaved off driving test wait times this month, with further reduction promised
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occupied territories bill
Tánaiste says Israeli government now 'very much in space of genocidal activity'
9 hrs ago
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21st May 2025
new research
Most teenagers who vape had never smoked cigarettes before, and 14 is the most common age to start
21 May
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Changing lanes
Councillors approve plan to close off another Dublin city centre lane
21 May
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Housing Crisis
'Stop screwing up': Mary Lou McDonald tells Taoiseach the government is gaslighting renters
21 May
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parcel levy
EU plans €2 flat fee on small parcels from outside bloc as Fine Gael TD warns of 'fast fashion wave'
21 May
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spidey senses
Galway researchers have discovered why some spiders are more venomous than others
21 May
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InvestigatesBadger cull
Over 80% of badgers culled in government TB programme found to be free from the disease
More than 8,000 badgers destroyed by DAFM in a nation-wide crackdown to eradicate bovine tuberculosis were found to be infection free following post-mortems.
Over 66,000 badgers culled in last 10 years
Concerns over ‘barbaric’ traps used to snare protected species
Over 4,000 foxes mistakenly snared in government-issued traps
Patricia Devlin
21 May
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Tuesday
20th May 2025
InvestigatesTB crisis
‘It’s the next worst thing to losing a family member’: The toll of Ireland’s bovine TB crisis
As TB numbers continue to rise across Irish farms, The Journal Investigates speaks to those in the farming community carrying the huge financial and emotional loss.
Patricia Devlin
20 May
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Cara Darmody
'HSE not in a position to fulfil the law' in relation to assessments of needs, Taoiseach says
The Dáil is also set to hear a cross-party Opposition motion on the issue today.
Updated 20 May
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Fix View
Ticketmaster ordered to refund Coldplay fan over ‘restricted view’ at ‘disaster’ Croke Park gig
20 May
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wham bam
Firm building the National Children's Hospital to sign €456m contract for Cork motorway this week
20 May
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Billy Alexander
Irish gardener wins third gold medal at Chelsea Flower Show
20 May
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Monday
19th May 2025
Pedro Sanchez
Spain's prime minister says Israel should be excluded from Eurovision due to 'double standards'
Pedro Sanchez said that the exclusion of Russia, but not Israel, meant that Eurovision organisers were “allowing double standards”.
19 May
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oh me oh moy
Fishing suspended at popular Mayo spots amid soaring water temperatures
19 May
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Match of the Day
Gary Lineker apologises and confirms he will leave BBC this week after Zionism video 'mistake'
19 May
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Harbour Link
Plans at 'advanced stage' for all-electric ferry service linking 17 locations across Cork harbour
19 May
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US
Barack Obama says Joe Biden will face cancer diagnosis with ‘resolve and grace’
19 May
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This week
18th May 2025 - 22nd May 2025
ireland immigration
Gary Gannon: Fear is what drives immigration protests in neglected communities, not hatred
Gary Gannon
18 May
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11th May 2025 - 17th May 2025
too hot
Water supplies in 14 counties have dropped to drought levels
16 May
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Balbriggan
Garda Kevin Flatley was 'a great garda and family man' with a focus on community, funeral hears
16 May
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bottle attack
US singer Chris Brown remanded after appearing in court charged over ‘bottle attack’
Updated 16 May
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excellent water
This year's blue flags have been awarded - did your local beach get one?
A record 99 beaches and marinas have been awarded this year.
16 May
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Investigatesdeportation flights
What role do Irish companies have in the US deportation industry?
The Journal Investigates found airlines who run flights for ICE have links to several aircraft leasing companies in Ireland.
Ireland is a major worldwide hub for aircraft leasing
Two Irish companies leasing planes to Avelo and GlobalX airlines
Government has supported the Irish leasing industry through millions in investments
Conor O'Carroll
16 May
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a living nightmare
Opinion: Israel’s attacks have not spared any aspect of healthcare in Gaza
Nessa Cosgrove
15 May
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captains of industry
Remote working: Denis O'Brien reminded us of the outdated work practices we've left behind
Dr Catherine Conlon
15 May
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Rents
'Concerning trends' in Galway's rental sector to be investigated by watchdog
15 May
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driving test wait times
Fianna Fáil TD says learner drivers should be allowed drive a car unaccompanied
14 May
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Explainer
What is in Scotland's divisive assisted dying bill and is it likely to become law?
14 May
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Monaghan
Driver jailed for seven years over Monaghan debs crash that killed two teenagers
Anthony McGinn (61) of Drumloo, Newbliss had last week pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the deaths of Kiea McCann (17) and Dlava Mohammed (16).
Updated 14 May
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Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin members fear party is about to reverse course on trans rights
It is understood Sinn Féin now intends to hold a special conference on trans and gender issues before the Dáil rises this summer.
Eoghan Dalton
14 May
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Breaking
HSE CEO Bernard Gloster to resign next year
Gloster, who was previously the CEO of Tusla, said stepping down has been a “significant personal decision”.
13 May
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There With Bells On
Nachos, tacos, and quesadillas: Taco Bell is coming to Ireland
13 May
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University Challenge
Dublin student Oscar Despard leads team to victory in final of BBC's University Challenge
Updated 12 May
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dublin 6
Vacant building near Dublin's Grand Canal partially collapses
12 May
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jews against zionism
Jews against Zionism: 'What Israel has done in Gaza is barbaric - I'll never support it'
Ria Czerniak-LeBov
Updated 11 May
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Germany
Dublin band The Murder Capital have two German shows cancelled over presence of Palestinian flag
11 May
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