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Last year
2025
PodcastThe 42FM
How sport exposes Ireland’s housing crisis
Sinéad and Gavin explain how the housing crisis affects professional sport in Ireland, how it has come to define certain sports and competitions, and how these impacts articulate the wider issues felt by a whole generation of Irish people.
45m
Election Expenses
ChatGPT, a €400 bar tab and an Apple laptop: What did candidates expense at the last election?
The Journal Investigates looked at some of the more unusual expenses from candidates in the general election.
Some candidates expensed subscriptions for Zoom and X Premium
One election hopeful spent over €1,500 on keyrings
Car wraps, branded jackets and vehicle hires were also popular
On The JournalHigh Court
Garda says his actions were 'proportionate' when he struck ex-officer with baton after car chase
harvey's care
Harvey Sherratt: Ministers commit to statutory inquiry into care of children with scoliosis and spina bifida
It comes after the Tánaiste and the Minister for Health held a meeting with Harvey Sherratt’s parents Gillian and Stephen this afternoon.
sceilg mhichilClimate change measures helping at Skellig Michael but risk remains to monastic structures
On The JournalHousing
The long-awaited housing plan is getting sign-off today — what do we know?
A target of 12,000 new social homes and more compulsory purchase orders of derelict houses are on the cards.
democracy shieldThe EU has unveiled its big plan to win the 'battle of influence' - but does it go far enough?
Drugs SeizureMan arrested after gardaí seize €600,000 worth of cannabis in luggage at Shannon Airport
On The Journalirish journalism awards
Conor O'Carroll wins Young Journalist of the Year for impressive triad of investigations
On The JournalPopulation
The date for Ireland's next Census in 2027 has been set (and you'll be able to fill it out online)
On The JournalCourts
Ruth Lawrence found guilty of 2014 murders of two men found dead on lake island in the midlands
On The JournalCourts
Cork man (22) jailed for nine years for rape of two young girls he met on Snapchat
in the diary
Irish is a 'gift' says President Connolly as she visits gaelscoil on first full day in office
As she arrived Gaelscoil Inse Chór this morning, students from the school chanted her name.
GreenwaysIndependent Ireland leader claims 'sh*t frightened out of' TII during committee appearance
On The JournalBallymena Riots
Man (21) jailed for two years for his role in ‘sustained race-motivated disorder’ in Ballymena
Crunch time'It might be relevant, might be irrelevant' - Ireland boss accepts World Cup hopes in balance
On The JournalÁras sweet Áras
President Connolly’s move to Áras delayed by renovations (she's living down the road for now)
On The JournalMacroom
Planning granted for asylum seeker accommodation as golf club raise concerns about stray balls
On The JournalDecision time
HIQA CEO says a new hospital for the Mid-west would cost billions and take 10 years
On The JournalFSAI
Rat in kitchen where company provides hot school meals for kids among October food closures
On The JournalCORK PRIDE
Future of Cork Pride festival in doubt as company that runs it goes into liquidation
