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Majority of country believes Ireland should remain in the EU, polling finds
Most people believe voting for EU elections is important and would support more countries joining the bloc, according to the research.
On your bikeLeinster Rugby fans warned to find alternative transport as stretch of Dart line closes for works
Road SafetyFamily death notice: Hard-hitting road safety campaign launched ahead of May Bank Holiday
All aboard
‘The envy of Europe’?: Step inside Irish Rail’s new battery-electric Dart trains
The Journal visited the site of the Polish factory where the new Dart trains are being produced – take a look.
EP Line up
Electric Picnic: Kylie Minogue and Calvin Harris to headline, Wolfe Tones will appear on main stage
The sold-out dates are Friday 16 August to Sunday 18 August.
Solidarity movementUS students protesting for Palestine targeted by top Republicans demanding jail time and expulsions
RetrofittingExplainer: What does the new loan scheme for home energy upgrades cover and how can I get it?
the morning lead
'The doom sits on your shoulders': Farmers share how weeks of wet weather have hit them hard
The Journal asked farmers to share their experiences of how they’ve been impacted by the weather conditions.
Greener GardeningPeatlands conservation charity calls for end to sale of peat moss in shops and garden centres
new man at the top
Taoiseach Simon Harris receives seal of office from President Higgins
The nomination of Harris as Taoiseach passed a vote in the Dáil by 88 votes to 69.
Win for Swiss WomenEuropean court rules Swiss government violated human rights by failing on climate action
Global WarmingMarch broke temperature records for tenth month in a row as western Europe saw heavy rainfall
wind warnings
Storm Kathleen: Here’s what you need to know as today’s storm warnings kick in
A Status Orange wind warning will impact five counties, with a Yellow warning for the rest of the country.
the morning lead
Your stories: The stress, strain and heartbreak of trying to find childcare in Ireland
“Our unborn child is on a waiting list for two creches and four childminders – yes, a waiting list. No place is confirmed.”
Gaza
'Blame Hamas': Here's how Israeli media have reacted to the IDF killing seven aid workers
The victims were staff of the US-based charity World Central Kitchen, which was in Gaza to provide food to starving civilians.
rain check
It was a majorly wet March - with 219% rain compared to average at Dublin Airport weather station
Two weather stations in Clare and Cavan recorded 29 rainy days each last month.
the morning lead
The climate crisis is looming. Is Simon Harris prepared to face it?
“I’m absolutely committed to addressing the climate emergency,” the new Fine Gael leader has said.
Fatal CrashBodies of woman and children killed in Mayo crash taken to hospital as gardaí appeal for witnesses
