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16th August 2026 - 22nd August 2026
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
'I don't want my parents to bury another child': Friedreich’s Ataxia patients 'beg' HSE for drug
No regulation and no large-scale testing: The HSE's drug lab is worried about what's in your vape
The Journal visited a lab where scientists have discovered highly addictive illegal substances in nicotine and CBD vapes.
'I'm speechless': Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh crowned 2026 Rose of Tralee
Ní Choiligh has alopecia and for her talent she tried on her favourite wigs to help raise awareness about the condition.
Over €100k raised for sisters injured in M9 crash who have 'long and challenging road ahead'
Two young men seriously injured in Donegal crash
President Connolly to meet sister of Troubles victim who criticised photo with IRA gang member
Taoiseach leads tributes after death of Fianna Fáil councillor Seamus Coyle
Critically endangered bee rediscovered in Offaly after 26 years
This month
August 2026
Mind your Ps and Qs: Scrabble players descend upon Dublin for continental championships
Dublin is playing host to the 2026 Continental Scrabble Championship, but in previous years it’s been held in places like Budapest and The Hague.
Wait for children's outpatient spinal appointments down to under four months
Farmer who died after getting into difficulty in River Bandon is named locally
Here are 13 amazing photos of the solar eclipse (and people watching it)
It was one of the most significant astronomical events in decades.
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Eurovision winners no longer allowed to host contest during armed conflict or 'sensitive' time
Temperatures might hit 29 degrees this week, but that doesn't make it a heatwave
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Man killed and woman airlifted to Beaumont after Cavan crash
Flahavan's workers to vote on strike action over new pay deal
Highs of up to 29 degrees forecast for later this week
Are the days of a cheap and cheerful lunch gone?
Quiz: How much do you know about butterflies?
Last month
July 2026
'We've got to tell you about county Mayo's win': All-Ireland final news goes global
International media outlets were particularly fascinated by the story of the curse.
Virgin Mary shrine in Medjugorje is desecrated days ahead of major pilgrimage
Police said they had located and arrested a person in connection with the vandalism investigation.
Sports retailer Decathlon to stop selling e-scooters in Ireland ahead of new restrictions
Revenue seize €1.7m worth of cocaine hidden in refrigerated container at Dublin Port
'It brings great joy to the hospital': All-Ireland champions Mayo visit patients at Temple Street
'Very proud': Joe Biden and Liam Gallagher among big names celebrating Mayo win
Three people killed in mass shooting at food festival near Seattle Space Needle
Woman charged over bomb discovery believed to have been intended for Northern Ireland attack
Edenderry station reopens after gardaí became unwell while handling seized vape products
What will happen to Aughinish Alumina now the government has released its report on the plant?