# 2020

Last year

2022

Inquest hears GSOC have compiled draft report on shooting of George Nkencho by Gardaí

GSOC said it was likely that the file would be forwarded to the DPP who will decide if criminal charges should be brought in relation to Mr Nkencho’s death.

13.6k

Dec 15th 2022, 6:09 PM

All time

# Homelessness

Social disadvantage and addiction are primary reasons for high mortality rate among Ireland's homeless

A new report from Dublin County Council found that there is a higher mortality rate among single homeless people.

7.6k

Jun 2nd 2021, 2:14 PM

# In the red

'The past year has proved very damaging' - GAA report combined deficit of €34.1m after 2020 season

The association’s 2020 financial report was launched today.

3.1k

Feb 16th 2021, 1:17 PM

Voices

Opinion: Trump has been a disaster for democracy - he has laid the ground for fascism

Caoimhín De Barra looks at Trump’s legacy and the impact his presidency has had on democracy.

29.9k

Jan 8th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you making a New Year's resolution?

Or are you actually not that bothered about it at all?

25.7k

Jan 1st 2021, 11:17 AM

# For auld lang syne

Crowds gather in New Zealand and China for New Year celebrations - but a muted tone is struck elsewhere

In New York’s Times Square, the usual overflow crowd was replaced with a group of specially invited frontline workers.

38.8k

Jan 1st 2021, 7:48 AM

Voices

Opinion: For a change this New Year, try the 'One Word Resolution'

Resilience coach Siobhán Murray says it’s time to forget the overwhelming and unreachable resolutions and to instead focus on one key word for 2021.

23.7k

Dec 31st 2020, 12:30 PM

# laboured

Barcelona's gloomy year closes on drab note after home draw with struggling Eibar

An injured Lionel Messi watched on from the stands.

3.4k

Dec 29th 2020, 9:06 PM

# Podcast

The Explainer: Our favourite explanations of the year

Here’s the best bits of our podcast this year

10.9k

Dec 29th 2020, 8:00 AM

Voices

Opinion: Securing the world’s data - Ireland’s rising role as a global data hub

Ireland is a well-placed host for the world’s data, explains Jacky Fox of Accenture, but we need to seize all future opportunities.

12.7k

Dec 29th 2020, 7:30 AM

# New Year

Quiz: How much do you know about 2021?

You might know quite a bit already…

49.7k

Dec 28th 2020, 10:00 PM

# Travelling

Travel in 2021: Lesser-known spots National Geographic has called 'destinations on the rise'

National Geographic compiled a list of 25 locations you will only find on the road less travelled.

48.8k

Dec 28th 2020, 7:00 PM

# good news

It hasn't been a year to remember - but here are ten good things that happened in 2020

Have a momentary distraction from the world and remember the good things in what’s been a year to forget.

46.1k

Dec 27th 2020, 10:00 PM

Voices

Colum Eastwood: We live in the Ireland that John Hume imagined - an island at peace

SDLP leader Colum Eastwood pays tribute to John Hume and asks what the peacemaker would have made of the events of 2020.

10.1k

Dec 24th 2020, 12:30 PM

Voices

My2020: 'I am so angry at those who have breached the Covid rules'

Don is in his 80s and lives alone. He and his befriender Dana discuss a tough year.

33.8k

Dec 22nd 2020, 8:25 PM

Voices

Aoife Martin: 'It’s possible to be alone at Christmas and not be lonely'

In her first regular column for TheJournal.ie, Aoife Martin writes about how Christmas can be a tough time for the LGBTQ+ community as some are forced to hide their true selves.

23.9k

Dec 17th 2020, 7:00 AM

# Tourism Ireland

St Patrick's week set to be starting point for plan to rebuild Irish tourism sector after 'decimation' in 2020

Tourism Ireland hopes to attract international visitors here again by the summer of 2021.

10.9k

Dec 16th 2020, 1:09 PM

# Shortlist

Which of these 5 sports books will win the prestigious William Hill prize?

‘Born Fighter’ and ‘The Rodchenkov Affair’ are among the contenders.

4.9k

Nov 29th 2020, 7:45 AM

Voices

Eoin McGee: Be warned, your Covid-19 mortgage break could affect your ability to borrow

Eoin McGee says he’s suspicious of the motives of Ireland’s banks who agreed to offer mortgage payment breaks to customers in March.

17.3k

Nov 27th 2020, 7:00 AM

Voices

Larry Donnelly: Joe Biden won, but Democrats don’t get it

Larry Donnelly says while defeating Trump is a welcome victory, Democrats are in danger of storing up problems for the future by isolating the centre-ground.

60.0k

Nov 22nd 2020, 7:30 AM

# Dream Big

'I was glad that I could turn negatives into something positive. After it, I felt like I could do anything'

Shelbourne star Izzy Atkinson on dreaming big, being positive and loving football ahead of this evening’s league title decider against Peamount.

3.7k

Nov 21st 2020, 6:30 AM

# 2020

Fears about Fungie raised again after no sighting of Dingle dolphin for hours

Fungie usually stays within Dingle harbour, and the most he hasn’t been sighted for is 5-6 hours.

87.2k

Updated

Oct 16th 2020, 8:05 PM

# New Season

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: 'Football has changed... it's a different game'

The United boss believes the Premier League is very different this season.

10.5k

Sep 29th 2020, 8:01 PM

# 2020 election

Trump demands Biden take drug test before or after first TV debate

“His Debate performances have been record setting UNEVEN, to put it mildly,” Trump tweeted. “Only drugs could have caused this discrepancy???”"

57.5k

Sep 27th 2020, 7:22 PM

# statement

GAA still planning for 2020 championships and set to give funds to county boards

Counties were also asked to double down in their fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

19.4k

Aug 20th 2020, 7:09 PM

# New Era

NFL ex-Redskins to be Washington Football Team for 2020

The team made the announcement in the wake of growing US social movements against racist symbols and monuments.

6.7k

Jul 23rd 2020, 7:44 PM

# christmas croker

Two more All-Ireland finals set for Croke Park in December as ladies football fixtures confirmed

The senior and intermediate deciders will take place at HQ, with the junior showpiece to be played elsewhere two weeks earlier.

2.9k

Jul 21st 2020, 3:37 PM

# No Go

No Rás Tailteann again this year as iconic cycling race postponed until 2021

One of Ireland’s longest running sporting events will return next year.

1.6k

Jul 10th 2020, 9:57 AM

# GAA

Leagues scrapped as camogie calendar takes shape with round-robin Championship

Camogie’s showpiece competition is set to be played between October and December.

3.7k

Jun 23rd 2020, 9:10 PM

# uncertainty

'Except for wartime, I have never felt so worried' - doubts grow in Japan over Tokyo Olympics

Officials like Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and IOC chief Thomas Bach have repeatedly insisted preparations should continue.

1.8k

Mar 16th 2020, 12:55 PM

# looking ahead

Women's National League expands to 9 teams for 2020 season

Treaty United, Bohemian FC and Athlone Town AFC are all competing for the first time.

2.7k

Feb 18th 2020, 1:10 PM

# a bit meh

The first weekend of 2020 will be... dull and drizzly

There will be some windy conditions in coastal areas.

8.6k

Jan 3rd 2020, 9:30 AM

# 2020

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle promote ‘good news’ Instagram account

The couple had a turbulent 2019 but also welcomed their son Archie.

37.8k

Jan 2nd 2020, 1:50 PM

# New Year

First baby of 2020 born at Rotunda Hospital in Dublin

Victoria Setuke was born at 12.12am.

48.9k

Jan 1st 2020, 1:12 PM

# 2020

Johnson hails a decade of ‘prosperity and opportunity’ after Brexit in New Year's message

Johnson added that he was determined to be a “prime minister for everyone”.

13.7k

Jan 1st 2020, 10:17 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Will you make any New Year’s resolutions?

New year, new you?

18.8k

Jan 1st 2020, 9:00 AM

# Event Guide

Heading out on New Year's Eve? Here are some events taking place around the country

Here’s what’s on offer today.

26.7k

Dec 31st 2019, 12:00 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you heading out for New Year’s Eve?

Heading to town for the big countdown, or taking it easy at home?

37.1k

Dec 31st 2019, 8:00 AM

# Startups and tech

Your crashcourse in... 5g and other tech trends for 2020

AI, edge computing and drones: It’s going to be an interesting new year.

Dec 29th 2019, 4:00 PM

# fierce mild

Temperatures could reach as high as 14 degrees as mild weather continues

It will be ‘drier and milder than average’ heading into 2020.

32.0k

Dec 28th 2019, 2:02 PM