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2025
irish passportHigh demand for Irish passports from US-applicants, with jump in UK requests post Brexit
On The JournalSeal harm
Snap happy tourists harming seals by picking up pups for selfies and flying drones
Tourists visiting the Great Blasket Island are causing ‘almost daily’ incidents’ leading to seals abandoning young, The Journal Investigates can reveal.
Low flying drones disturbing protected colony
Expert warns of serious consequences of human disturbance
Calls for beach closure during critical pupping time
On The JournalGaza
Israeli military approves plan for new offensive as South Sudan denies Gaza relocation reports
On The JournalData centre
Where is the government storing all its ‘vital data’? In a centre in Co Kildare, of course
On The JournalJohn Caldwell
New IRA had planned earlier attack on PSNI detective John Caldwell, court told
On The JournalCiaran Keating
Ronan Keating calls for stronger penalties for fatal road offences after his brother's death
GazaPresident Higgins backs Mary Robinson’s comments warning governments of ‘complicity’ in genocide
On The Journalhorrible smell
There was an unpleasant smell around Waterford city this week. The EPA has confirmed the source
Protest
'I'm leaving this country': Migrant workers call for immediate action in wake of attacks
Migrant workers protested outside of the Department of the Taoiseach today and handed in a petition demanding action in relation to recent attacks.
on the hookUK Foreign Secretary refers himself to watchdog after fishing with Vance without a licence
On The JournalJimmy Chérizier
Gang leader thought to be linked to kidnap of Irishwoman is placed on FBI ‘Most Wanted’ list
Jimmy Cherizier is a former officer in the Haitian National Police and currently the leader of Viv Ansanm.
harvey morrison sherrattHarris agrees to meet parents of child who died after waiting years for scoliosis surgery
On The JournalRacist attacks
HSE condemns 'racist abuse and assaults' targeting Indian community in Ireland
rich coming from youMichael O'Leary has written to the Irish Times for 'slagging off' his Metrolink opinions
On The JournalCourt Appearance
Downpatrick: Man charged over murder of Stephen Brannigan and attack on priest
Biodiversity ThreatAn Asian Hornet (the kind known for bullying bees) has been found and captured in Cork
israel shuts the gates‘They're too malnourished to treat': Marion McKeone meets an NHS nurse working in Gaza
From The 42Reaction
'Turn that hurt into hunting': Shels boss wants players to bounce back from dramatic Euro exit
Animal Welfare'Awful to watch': Outrage over video of horse and trap crashing into car on Dublin road
On The JournalShortage of teachers
Union says teachers returning from places like Abu Dhabi shouldn't be on basic pay
On The Journalseal deaths
Dead seals washing up on Irish coasts more than doubles in three years
The Journal Investigates can reveal a significant spike in dead seal reports, as severe storms and human disturbance threaten the protected species.
Over 400 deaths reported in 2023, up from 201 in 2020
Severe storms causing ‘chaos’ within colonies
Animal autopsies needed to understand deaths
Europa League qualifying
Shelbourne knocked out of Europa League after losing 4-3 on aggregate to Croatian side Rijeka
Joey O’Brien’s side scored 86th-minute penalty to level tie but will now play in Uefa Conference League play-off.
Gaza
Mary Robinson warns governments are 'increasingly complicit in genocide' after visiting Gaza border
In a statement, Robinson called on political leaders to put pressure on the Israeli government and 'end its atrocity crimes'.
A coalition of 24 countries, including Ireland, Canada and the UK, have called for urgent action to stop the ‘famine’ in the Gaza Strip.
