Politics
Last year
2025
On The JournalPresidential Election
Heather Humphreys confirmed as Fine Gael’s presidential candidate, but who is the Monaghan ex-minister?
Humphreys retired from the Dáil last year but says she has “had a good rest” and is ready to go again.
On The JournalRace for the Áras
52 days to go: Ireland's presidential election to take place on Friday 24 October
On The Journalslow but steady
300 bike bunkers to crop up around Dublin (ten years after the programme was first trialled)
On The JournalSocial Media
Online abuse sees Irish politicians install home security over fear of real-life attacks
The media regulator’s stark warning comes just days after a significant online threat to Simon Harris’s family.
The watchdog pledged to support candidates in the upcoming presidential election to report abuse on social media.
On The JournalAlstom
French company named on UN list for links to Israeli settlements makes joint bid to run Metrolink
Electric Picnic
TG4 showed that Electric Picnic can work on TV - so why won't RTÉ do it?
The national Irish language public service provider was the only station televising the country’s largest music festival.
On The Journalunity referendum
Dublin City Council votes to urge government to prepare for Irish unity
On The JournalUkraine
Ireland open to taking part in peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, Taoiseach says
On The Journaltricolour
Dublin council to meet senior gardaí over anti-migrant groups hanging Tricolour in city streets
On The JournalUK
47 more people charged with terrorism offences in London for supporting Palestine Action
State of Play
Áras race: Kelly bows out, Gavin gets Justice Minister's support and Kelleher not backing down
Jim O’Callaghan said he believes the former Dublin GAA manager is a “uniquely qualified candidate” for the presidency.
On The JournalLuxembourg
Israeli 'war bond' sales no longer facilitated by the Irish Central Bank
There have been multiple protests outside the Central Bank since the conflict between Israel and Hamas broke out in October 2023.
On The JournalIsraeli bonds
Central Bank's authorisation of the sale of Israeli 'war bonds' expires today
On The Journalpresidential campaign
Catherine Connolly is not a fan of how the media is questioning her during her campaign
On The Journalglobal sumud flotilla
'We need to stop this': Aid flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg and Irish activists sets sail for Gaza
Irish actor Liam Cunningham, who is supporting the flotilla, described it as “an indication of the world’s failure to uphold international law”.
Fianna Fáil'A phone call would've made a difference': Mary Hanafin no longer seeking FF nomination for presidency
Electric PicnicElectoral Commission registering people to vote ‘until close of business’ at Electric Picnic
St Peter's SquarePope calls for end to ‘pandemic of arms’ in prayer for victims of Minnesota school shooting
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.
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
On The Journalmodular homes
Selling cabins for €40k in a housing crisis: 'I'm like a counsellor, people tell me their problems'
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.
European UnionSweden and Netherlands latest countries to call for suspension of EU-Israel trade deal
scoliosisSimon Harris says he will meet with family of Harvey Morrison Sherratt ‘at time of their choosing’
Susan MonarezLess than a month into tenure, White House fires health agency head after she refuses to resign
The Morning Lead
'I'm in public life for the long haul': Mary Lou McDonald continues to mull Áras bid
The Sinn Féin president spoke to The Journal about her party’s plans for the presidential election, the timeline for Irish unity, and her priorities for the new Dáil term.
Jim O'CallaghanJustice Minister needs to face reality that there is a safety issue in Dublin, McDonald says
