Last week 18th January 2026 - 24th January 2026
This month January 2026
Storm Goretti to bring murky, mucky weather to Ireland but we'll escape the worst
There’ll be some snow, sleet and plenty of rain here – but parts of Britain will see up to 30cm of snow in some areas.
Last year 2025
The EU has unveiled its big plan to win the 'battle of influence' - but does it go far enough?
The ‘Democracy Shield’ – launched today by Ireland’s Michael McGrath – aims to protect Europe’s democracies against foreign threats, from Russia in particular.
McGrath says Martin brings 'extraordinary level of experience' and should stay on as Taoiseach
Ireland’s EU commissioner insists Martin is the right man to lead the country throughout next year’s presidency of union.
Six arrests and one garda injured as Commissioner condemns 'thuggery' of Citywest riot
Gardaí were pelted with bricks and fireworks as a mass protest turned violent in west Dublin.
Austria's JJ has won the Eurovision final, with Israel finishing second
Two people were detained after a protest during the Israeli peformance, but were later released by police.
Ireland are gone - but here are eight acts to keep an eye out for in the Eurovision final
From French sand to Swedish saunas, we’ve got you covered.
From TheJournal.ie
'Security not war': How quickly can Europe move on its ambitious new defence plan?
Movement has been swift so far by EU standards but it’s likely any plan will be slow to put into progress.
EU leaders agree plan for massive boost in defence spending but Orban vetoes Ukraine statement
Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen billed today’s summit as a ‘watershed moment’ for Ukraine.
'We are very thankful that we are not alone,' Zelenskyy tells EU leaders at crisis summit
Ursula von der Leyen’s ‘ReArm Europe’ plan is up for discussion as the 27 EU leaders meet in Brussels.
Ex-football chief Rubiales convicted of sexual assault over forced kiss
He has been fined €10,800.

