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'Ireland and Britain let these people down': The unanswered questions of the Dublin-Monaghan bombings
Fifty years on from the deadly bombing, many questions remain.
8 hrs ago
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Yesterday
16th May 2024
Ireland has made 'no progress' on its European language strategy, says leading academic
21 hrs ago
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Tánaiste on the Portal: 'Would we say some fella let the class down when we're roaring laughing?'
16 May
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Ireland not being in NATO will be 'a positive' in heading up EU military committee, Sean Clancy says
Updated 16 May
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This is NOT a photo of Paschal Donohoe skydiving
16 May
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Calls for inquiry into birth trauma in Ireland, as women decry lack of empathy and consent in HSE
A recent inquiry in the UK found that good maternity care in Britain was “the exception rather than the rule”.
Mairead Maguire
16 May
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Wednesday
15th May 2024
In Pictures: Bohemians FC VS Palestine
Palestine have beaten Bohemians FC 2-1 in Dalymount Park in Dublin.
15 May
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Flashing, mooning and homegrown potatoes: The bad behaviour that (temporarily) shut The Portal
15 May
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Gardaí 'categorically reject' claims that school group was escorted near canal due to tents
15 May
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Concerns raised that Irish emergency medicine model is 'failing' severely ill and injured people
Other European countries routinely despatch doctors to the scene of accidents – but not Ireland.
Concerns have been raised at the highest level of government.
Consultants are calling for international 'gold standard' care for Irish patients.
Updated 15 May
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Millions spent on security at asylum seeker centre where staff were 'unvetted' and 'paid cash'
A January 2023 report found there was “no vetting in place for staff” and that the majority of workers had around “three months of experience in this field”.
Eimer McAuley
15 May
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This week
12th May 2024 - 17th May 2024
Dublin-New York portal to switch off again tonight as organisers try to block ‘inappropriate’ behaviour
14 May
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Riot police arrest protesters outside Georgian parliament over Russian-like 'foreign influence' law
Politicians came to blows in the parliament over the legislation that opposition members say mirrors Russian laws that silence dissent.
Updated 14 May
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'Stop talking about Jesus and dance': People at the portal want to connect, ideally with dogs
Transatlantic rock, paper, scissors didn’t quite pan out, sadly.
Órla Ryan
14 May
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Irish garages have been selling devices to 'silence' unworn seatbelt alarms
Amazon, Fruugo and a Donegal garage removed products from their websites after we asked about them.
Seatbelt use is declining in Ireland - and a big factor in road deaths.
One product listing promised to 'eliminate the annoying seatbelt beep'.
Valerie Flynn
14 May
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Debunked: The number of illegal immigrants in Ireland last year was not 10 times the EU average
13 May
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Are young people really being pushed from Ireland's shore? We asked them (and everyone else)
8% of people aged between 18-34 years old have said they are actively planning to emigrate from Ireland.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
13 May
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Last week
5th May 2024 - 11th May 2024
Tens of thousands take part in Darkness Into Light
Updated 11 May
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UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of Palestine membership
This comes after another UN vote on Palestine’s membership last month failed due to a veto from the United States.
Updated 10 May
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More than 100,000 people have fled Rafah ahead of threatened invasion
10 May
Israel bombards Rafah as military says ground troops have carried out 'targeted raids'
8 May
Northern Lights are expected to be visible from Ireland tonight
10 May
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Independent candidates overtake Sinn Féin as voters' top choice ahead of European elections
Independents and others have seen a large jump in support in recent weeks, according to a new opinion poll.
Almost a quarter of people (24%) plan to vote for candidates classed as 'independents and others' on 7 June
The next most popular choice is Sinn Féin on 22% (down one point)
Sinn Féin is the most popular party among younger voters, while Fine Gael is the preferred party for over 65s
Órla Ryan
10 May
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Dublin Nurse: Patients on trolleys moved around hospitals so count figures will be lower
A long-time emergency department nurse said that he apologises to patients daily for the conditions they are in.
Eimer McAuley
9 May
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RTÉ Eurovision chief: If we withdraw that's the end of the Olympics, the end of the World Cup
Daragh Brophy
reports from Malmö
9 May
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Group of Irish fans join pro-Gaza protest in Malmö demanding Israel's expulsion from Eurovision
“It is completely inappropriate for Israel to be given this propaganda platform while they’re carrying out a genocide in Gaza,” one protester said.
Updated 9 May
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Join our expert discussion on community and cohesion in the EU in Limerick next week
9 May
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Asylum seeker tents cleared from Grand Canal as Taoiseach says 'Team Ireland' response needed
Asylum seekers were told they are committing an offence by camping on the canal.
Diggers have cleared all the tents from the area.
The Government has confirmed that 163 individuals were moved to Crooksling and the former Central Mental Hospital (CMH) in Dundrum.
The Taoiseach said an all-of-Government approach is needed and that he has "no doubt" further issues will arise.
Updated 9 May
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Israeli broadcaster says 'they will not silence us' as singer booed during dress rehearsal
Updated 9 May
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Musashi on Capel Street and celebrity chef restaurant among 21 food businesses issued with closure orders last month
9 May
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Amazon.ie to be launched next year as retail giant wants specific website for Irish market
9 May
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Encampment in Trinity to conclude after students accept college's terms of divestment from Israel
Updated 8 May
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Opinion: There's collateral damage as Kendrick Lamar conquers Drake in the rap feud of its era
Dean Van Nguyen
8 May
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Bambie Thug says EBU 'ordered' change to Ogham make-up that spelled out pro-Palestine messages
8 May
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All parties, including Israel, agree to resume Gaza deal talks
Hamas said yesterday it would accept a ceasefire plan to end the conflict but Israel rejected it.
Updated 7 May
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Time running out: 'Invasion of Rafah would be a death sentence for thousands'
7 May
Israeli cabinet vote to shut down Al Jazeera in the country as UN urges govt to reconsider
5 May
Netanyahu says Israel 'cannot accept' Hamas demand to end Gaza conflict as truce talks resume
5 May
Debunked: Deepfaked Michael O’Leary appears in scam ad pushing financial platform ‘Ryan Chain’
7 May
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'Crown the Witch': Raucous cheers for Bambie Thug in Malmö have Irish fans dreaming
Travelling fans were in buoyant form after last night’s full dress rehearsal, held amid tightened security at Malmö Arena.
Daragh Brophy
reports from Malmö
7 May
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Met Gala: Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter make red carpet debut but Zendaya steals the show
7 May
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Eurovision 2024: Bambie Thug is the anti-Dana, but they might just be the voice of a generation
Peter Flanagan
7 May
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Late autism diagnosis: 'Now I know, I don't care what anyone thinks of me'
Clare McAfee
5 May
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This month
May 2024
Eurovision: 'Die in' staged at RTÉ as singers and campaigners call for boycott of contest
Former RTÉ producer Betty Purcell told The Journal: “We believe it is not a time to sing songs and clink glasses with Israel.”
2 May
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Fota Wildlife Park has five new baby lemurs and the public are being asked to name them
2 May
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