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Electric PicnicElectoral Commission registering people to vote ‘until close of business’ at Electric Picnic
On The Journalnorth cork creameries
Dairy plant says it is 'not connected' to major Cork fish kill after EPA wastewater report
Analysis
Time to call it - there's no evidence of an Irish restaurant closure crisis
The government is expected to reduce the VAT rate for the food sector from 13.5% to 9% due to this ‘crisis’. But there’s very little evidence that it exists.
Gaza FlotillaNaoise Dolan: I've protested Israel's actions every way I can. Now, I'm joining the flotilla sailing for Gaza
Vacancy Ireland
Here are the vacant and derelict buildings around Ireland that councils asked to CPO in August
There are currently almost 20,000 derelict residential properties in Ireland.
Local authorities can apply to acquire these properties via a Compulsorily Purchase Order.
Two councils sought to acquire derelict houses in August.
NGO Funding
Unlike other countries, Ireland's funding for non-profit sector has continued to grow
Only now, we’ve no way to track how much is being spent.
Tackling DerelictionOpinion: At this rate, it will take over 30 years to fill Ireland's existing derelict homes
On The JournalMiddle East
New US Ambassador says aid must get into Gaza, acknowledges that Irish and US stances 'differ'
On The Journalendangerment
Suspected burglars drove the wrong way on the M7 and threw items at garda car, say gardaí
Electric PicnicCatherine Connolly 'takes for granted’ that a presidential candidate would be able to speak Irish
Electric PicnicKneecap calls on Irish Government to prevent sale of Israeli bonds by the Central Bank
On The Journalaras race
Presidency race: Micheál Martin backs Jim Gavin, Maria Steen seeks a nomination
Berlin
Officials convey 'concern' to German authorities after Irish pro-Palestine activist punched by officer
Video footage shows Dublin native Kitty O’Brien being punched by a police officer during the protest in Berlin.
PodcastThe Explainer
What is The Traitors' secret formula for turning a TV show into a global hit?
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On The JournalForeign Affairs
Tánaiste says EU will lose its 'credibility' if there is no real action on Gaza genocide
Surrealing in the YearsSurrealing in the Years: Ireland's latest Australian exodus has no shortage of explanations
On The Journalmodular homes
Selling cabins for €40k in a housing crisis: 'I'm like a counsellor, people tell me their problems'
Political StrategyJohnny Fallon: Fianna Fáil has a unique relationship with the office of the president
investments
Ireland has €97m worth of shares in companies linked to 'occupation and genocide' in Palestine
The companies were among 48 named on a United Nations list earlier this year.
UN's Special Rapporteur for the Occupied Palestinian Territories has called on the named companies to end their complicity in "human rights violations and international crimes".
Ireland's Strategic Investment Fund holds direct investments in almost of a quarter of the companies named on the list.
Byrne Drain
Claire Byrne's shock exit from RTÉ comes at a time of change in Radio 1
At Newstalk, Byrne will go head-to-head with her replacement, RTÉ’s David McCullagh.
temple barMan arrested in connection with serious assault in Dublin that left victim in critical condition
On The JournalElectric Picnic
Opinion: Irish artists are keeping the folk tradition of speaking out on political issues alive
On The JournalHaiti
Irishwoman Gena Heraty and all others kidnapped with her in Haiti have been released
Then there were three
Jim Gavin expected to seek Fianna Fáil Presidential nomination (and Bertie isn't ruling himself out)
Billy Kelleher wants the gig too.
