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July
July 2026
i'm outta keir'My work is done': Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street 'with a smile' as Burnham becomes new PM
mother-and-baby homes'We need to do the right thing': Taoiseach calls for engagement on future of Bessborough site
high caffeineEngland will ban selling energy drinks to under-16s next year - will Ireland follow suit?
High CourtCourt rules teenager who declined cancer treatment has capacity to make decisions on her care
written in the stars
This photo of Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal has gone viral again (and no, it's not AI)
Argentina’s legendary captain and Spain’s teenage sensation will face each other on the pitch for the first time in the World Cup final on Sunday.
On The JournalMurder Investigation
Minister hopes gardaí can question Jamey Carney murder suspect in Jordan and bring him to Ireland
disaster responseIreland sends relief supplies to Venezuela as death toll from twin earthquakes passes 4,800
Public Accounts CommitteeChildren's science centre saga has exposed Exchequer to 'significant financial risk', PAC says
Keir Today Gone TomorrowStarmer pledges 'wholehearted support' for successor Andy Burnham as he signs off final PMQs
9 at 9
The 9 at 9
Loyalist bonfire with replica mosque lit ahead of removal, at least 12 killed in Spain wildfire and the Bayeux Tapestry crosses the English Channel.
Temple Street hospital
Almost €1m settlement for girl (11) over unapproved spring inserted in her body during spinal surgery
It is the first case to come before the High Court since the controversy surrounding the use of unauthorised springs during spinal surgeries at Temple Street.
The Morning Lead
For the first time, an Irish courtroom heard the full details of how George Gibney preyed on young girls
Inside Court 20 at the Central Criminal Court, the former swimming coach sat expressionless as the four survivors recounted how he had abused them decades ago.
Trial
George Gibney found guilty of sexually abusing four girls in the 1970s and 1980s
The jury delivered a verdict at the Central Criminal Court this afternoon.
The 77-year-old former swimming coach was found guilty of 39 out of 40 counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted rape.
The offences occurred on dates between 1971 and 1981, when the four complainants were aged between eight and 15.
Central Criminal CourtJury sent home for weekend in trial of former sports coach accused of sexual abuse
Central Criminal CourtJury in trial of former sports coach accused of sexually abusing four girls begins deliberations
June
June 2026
New RulesDomestic abuse survivors can now transfer time spent on social housing list to new local authority
Central Criminal CourtLawyer for former sports coach accuses complainant of lying about alleged abuse
Central Criminal Court'I felt disgusting': Woman alleges former sports coach attempted to rape her at summer camp
Central Criminal CourtTrial of former sports coach hears evidence from schoolfriends of woman he indecently assaulted
Central Criminal CourtFormer sports coach goes on trial accused of sexually abusing four girls in 1970s and 1980s
On The JournalCriminal Law
Explainer: Why were the media allowed publish Jeffrey Donaldson's name as soon as he was charged?
diplomatic rift'Neither I nor Italy ever beg': Row as Meloni accuses Trump of lying about her wanting a photo
