# Birthday
All time
# unenthused
'I don’t care' – Ronnie O’Sullivan not overly concerned about winning UK Championship
The star insisted he had no interest in his performance and shrugged off the prospect of claiming the crown on his 46th birthday on Sunday.
# Called Off
Obama curtails 60th birthday bash due to virus surge
The two-term US president’s birthday is on Wednesday and had reportedly invited hundreds of celebrities and politicos to celebrate this weekend.
# Fifteen years
A poignant message to Madeleine McCann on her 18th birthday
A post with the words ‘we love you and we’re waiting for you’ appeared on the campaign’s Facebook page.
# The Beatles
Tributes paid to John Lennon's 'outstanding contribution to music' on what would have been his 80th birthday
The musician, who was shot dead in 1980, has continued to have an enduring influence on popular culture.
# dutch master
On this day in 1972, one of the greatest defenders of his generation was born
Jaap Stam enjoyed a superb career at club and international level.
# running for her life
'The reason why we don't want to let go is because we're not getting that approval anymore'
Today is Catherina McKiernan’s 50th birthday. The Irish marathon record holder reflects on her phenomenal career, a renowned ‘rivalry,’ and the difficulty of letting go.
# Idaho
Nine people stabbed at three-year-old's birthday party in US
The motive behind the attack remains under investigation, according to police.
# Marks and Sparks
Dame Judi Dench loves a Colin the Caterpillar birthday cake just like the rest of us
You’re never too old for Colin.
# hip hip hurray
It's my son's third birthday - here's why I'm refusing to give into 'party pressure'
All he wants is a cake but I know other parents will expect more, writes Chrissie Russell.
# kylie jenner
It's Kylie Jenner's birthday so obviously she celebrated it with a nude ice sculpture of herself
She’s also using her birthday to raise money for teenagers with cancer.
# quinceanera
Man killed during horse race at Mexican teen's viral birthday party
Thousands of people turned up to the 15-year-old’s birthday party after a video invitation went viral.
# happy birthday to youuuu
Watch Obama sing Happy Birthday to his daughter
Kendrick Lamar and Janelle Monáe helped him out.
# Milestone
Fresh air, good food and a morning coffee: 106-year-old shares secrets to long and healthy life
Elizabeth Dempsey still enjoys the odd glass of sherry and having her hair set every week and her nails manicured.
# twinning links
Here's why Monaghan is celebrating Canada Day
The Canadian Ambassador to Ireland will raise the Canadian Maple Leaf flag alongside the Irish Tricolour to start the celebrations.
# cards for hallee
Loads of people are sending cards to this autistic teen who celebrated her birthday alone
Hallee Sorenson spent her 18th birthday alone when none of her friends showed up.
# Opinion
Shay Given at 40: Why the Ireland goalkeeping legend must go to the Euros
The Donegal native celebrates his birthday this week.
# BFFs 4EVA
A Cork lad in the Philippines got the greatest birthday present ever from his best mate
Such PALS.
# special instructions
This girl planned to throw a surprise Mother's Day party but the delivery company ruined it
The worst.
# Take a Break
These students threw a surprise party for their teacher and he started crying
It was an emotional moment.
# Countdown
Everybody needs a friend as dedicated as this guy
Birthday greetings done right. Sort of.
# Wikipedia
11 reasons to be thankful that Wikipedia exists
It’s the website’s fifteenth birthday today.
# from a to z
You might not think it but Wikipedia is 15 years old now
The online encyclopedia first arrived in 2001 and is now one of the visited sites in the world.
# the big two one
14 thoughts every Irish person has at a 21st
The baby pictures. All the baby pictures.
# justice trudeau
Canada's Prime Minister even makes cutting a birthday cake look slick
Justin Trudeau turned 44 yesterday.
# party on liz
The Queen of England is turning 90 soon, and she's just sold out her birthday party
Buckingham Palace has sold 25,000 tickets to the gala celebration which takes place next year. They don’t come cheap…
# winners
The countdown is on for this Mayo family who won the trip to Lapland
“I pity their teachers and fellow students that will have to listen to them for the next few weeks.”
# happy birthday us
QUIZ: How well do you remember the last 5 years on TheJournal.ie?
Let’s find out.
# Competition
OUR BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY: Win a pair of Dr Marten boots worth €125 from Walkshoes.ie
TheJournal.ie is five years old this month so we’re giving readers the chance to win some great prizes.
# Competition
OUR BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY: Win his and hers Ted Baker watches from Timemark
TheJournal.ie is five years old this month so we’re giving readers the chance to win some great prizes.
# happy birthday to us
Five years of TheJournal.ie: Here's some of our biggest stories, best bits and memories
Thank you for being with us.
# happy bday
The 11 definitive ways you can say happy birthday on Facebook
Which one do you choose? It’s a tough one.
# WB Yeats
Interactive map tells the story of one of Ireland's most famous poets
It’s the 150th anniversary of Yeats’ birth today.
# flaming nora
This is exactly why you should never put sparklers near balloons
Unless you want to dance with death, of course.
# Birthday Boy
Cops save the day after no one turns up to little boy's birthday party
This is just lovely.
# Coming Home
Irish mammy completely loses the plot over emigrant sons' surprise homecoming
“I thought it was a fridge or something!”
# key to the door
Harry Styles turned 21 today and 1D fans are actually making him birthday cakes
Of course, #HappyBirthdayHarryStyles is trending worldwide.
# bicolas cage
Twitter celebrated Nicolas Cage's birthday by sharing biro drawings of him
Under the hashtag #bicolascage.
# Drama Queen
This old lady is 110 today and she has some stories to tell
The Abbey Theatre wants to talk about its history.
# Creepy
Russian children celebrate Putin's birthday with exceedingly creepy music video
It may haunt your dreams.
