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factcheckHow Ireland's non-white election candidates are targeted with misinformation and racist abuse
On The Journalin it together
Micheál Martin not ruling out another coalition with Green Party, citing 'strong' economy
On The JournalEuropean elections
And they're off! Dutch voters kick off European Parliament elections across 27 member states
On The JournalThe campaign trail
Mary Lou can't avoid 'Up the Ra' comment on Cabra canvass but she's not worried about election day
Cabra is McDonald’s home turf, so it was no surprise that she was greeted with a warm welcome on the doors yesterday.
the morning lead
Vast majority of Irish people think the EU should impose sanctions on Israel
Around a third of voters have boycotted companies associated with Israel in recent months, according to a new opinion poll.
Over three-quarters of people support sanctions, according to the latest opinion poll by The Journal and Ireland Thinks
Eight in 10 younger voters (aged 18 to 34) are in favour of the move, as are at least seven in 10 people across all other age groups
The campaign trail
Leo Varadkar grilled about lack of services for children, Phoenix Park and gout on his home turf
A few constituents in the Fine Gael stomping ground in Castleknock spoke about the new leader Simon Harris.
On The Journalmilkshaked
Woman who threw milkshake over Nigel Farage charged with assault and criminal damage
HousingMcDonald rules out Help-to-Buy 'cliff-edge' for buyers who 'baked in' deposit to their calculations
GrantHome Loan scheme expanded to first-time buyers who wish to renovate vacant or derelict properties
On The JournalElections
Warmth, apathy and one 'don't come near my house': On the trail with Sinn Féin in west Dublin
The Journal joined Sinn Féin’s housing spokesperson as he knocked on doors in Lucan ahead of Friday’s election.
no longer taoiseachVaradkar: 'I can now be more frank. Trump re-election wouldn't be good for the world'
State ExamsRecord number of Leaving Cert students to sit exams today - starting with English Paper 1
Local Elections
Some migrant candidates afraid to canvass or use posters amid fears their children will be targeted
The Immigrant Council of Ireland has raised concerns about candidates being threatened, as well as voter intimidation, ahead of Friday’s elections.
westportVaradkar says Mayo incident with Harris 'unpleasant' but believes security for politicians 'about right'
ReformNigel Farage has drink poured over him amid campaign launch for ‘reverse takeover’ of Tory party
the morning lead
Clonsilla: 'I don't want the next generation to only know this place for being housing estates'
The Journal spoke to local residents in Clonsilla in Dublin 15 last week to hear what their community needs.
EU ELECTION 2024Gardaí investigating protests that targeted Simon Harris while canvassing in Co Mayo
On The Journaldisinformation
Election security expert tells of threats to family as Government regulators 'not doing enough'
On The JournalEU Explainer
Buail le 'ionadaithe' a d'fhéadfadh suíochán a ghlacadh san Eoraip má fhágann FPE
LE2024Voters go to the polls on Friday for the local elections - but what exactly do councillors do?
On The JournalEP2024
What is an EU commissioner and how are they appointed?
There is a grueling, sometimes-months-long process within the EU to select the next 27 commissioners.
On The JournalEU competences
Cad a dhéanann an tAontas Eorpach? Agus cad is féidir leis a reachtú agus a rialú?
On The Journalash dieback
'We're the custodians of the land': Forest owners say land 'is valueless' after ash dieback
my hometown
Drogheda: Locals say it is on the 'cusp of being brilliant' - it just needs attention
Our reporter Jane Matthews visits her hometown.
On The Journalceasefire plan
Taoiseach among European leaders urging all parties to consider Gaza ceasefire plan
On The JournalGiorgia Meloni
Italian PM sets 'clear objective' for EU election to 'build a right-wing government in Europe'
On The JournalIsraeli PM
Netanyahu insists on 'destruction of Hamas' before commencement of permanent ceasefire in Gaza
The Israeli Prime Minister’s statement comes after US President Joe Biden outlined a plan to end the conflict in Gaza.
weird and wacky
The campaign trail: FG have a wall to climb and Clare Daly has a Hollywood star in her corner
Here’s the roundup of some of the weird, wacky and unexpected on the campaign trail so far.
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