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Man who was 'wrongly accused' of Ashling Murphy's murder cites PTSD in disputed theft case
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Man who was 'wrongly accused' of Ashling Murphy's murder cites PTSD in disputed theft case

Dec 6th 2025, 2:59 PM 52,398 Views 0 Comments

Outgoing head of Irish Navy tells sailors to embrace change to respond to 'Cold War' level threat
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Outgoing head of Irish Navy tells sailors to embrace change to respond to 'Cold War' level threat

Dec 6th 2025, 2:25 PM 9,777 Views 0 Comments

What did you think of this year's Late Late Toy Show?
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What did you think of this year's Late Late Toy Show?

Dec 6th 2025, 1:23 PM 46,455 Views 66 Comments

Lebanese army arrests six suspects for attack this week on Irish soldiers
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Lebanese army arrests six suspects for attack this week on Irish soldiers

Dec 6th 2025, 12:23 PM 8,279 Views 0 Comments

Irish soldiers were shot at by a group of six people as they carried out a night patrol near Bint Jbeil in South Lebanon.

Did you buy a Lotto ticket in Donegal? Someone won €500,000 and time's running out to claim it
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Did you buy a Lotto ticket in Donegal? Someone won €500,000 and time's running out to claim it

Dec 6th 2025, 11:36 AM 8,844 Views 6 Comments

'No scientific support' for mandatory abortion waiting period, IFPA says
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'No scientific support' for mandatory abortion waiting period, IFPA says

Dec 6th 2025, 9:30 AM 6,968 Views 0 Comments

Surrealing in the Years: Government could learn something from RTÉ's delayed bravery
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# Surrealing In The Years

Surrealing in the Years: Government could learn something from RTÉ's delayed bravery

Dec 6th 2025, 9:00 AM 8,260 Views 0 Comments

Have kids in creche? They'll probably have grown out of it by time €200 childcare promise happens
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Have kids in creche? They'll probably have grown out of it by time €200 childcare promise happens

Dec 6th 2025, 7:30 AM 10,046 Views 50 Comments

The DeLorean, the Shamrock and the 'Donegal Beetle': The cars once built in Ireland
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The DeLorean, the Shamrock and the 'Donegal Beetle': The cars once built in Ireland

Dec 6th 2025, 7:00 AM 12,163 Views 0 Comments

CMAT, Keano and tonnes of big feelings: The top moments from this year's Late Late Toy Show
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CMAT, Keano and tonnes of big feelings: The top moments from this year's Late Late Toy Show

Updated Dec 6th 2025, 6:46 AM 44,715 Views 68 Comments

Need to catch up? Here’s what happened on the biggest night in Irish TV.

TD demands answers on timeline surrounding when accommodation for Drew Harris was leased by Gardaí
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TD demands answers on timeline surrounding when accommodation for Drew Harris was leased by Gardaí

Dec 6th 2025, 6:00 AM 11,078 Views 0 Comments

Brother of Co Louth woman who died in 'freebirth' at home gives stark warning
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Brother of Co Louth woman who died in 'freebirth' at home gives stark warning

Dec 6th 2025, 12:09 AM 55,711 Views 0 Comments

Naomi James gave birth at home without the assistance of a medical professional after getting involved in the online freebirthing world.

As it happened: The Late Late Toy Show brings songs, surprise guests and several mentions of the 6-7 meme From TheJournal.ie
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As it happened: The Late Late Toy Show brings songs, surprise guests and several mentions of the 6-7 meme

We may never discover who was operating the drones along Zelenskyy's flight path - here's why
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We may never discover who was operating the drones along Zelenskyy's flight path - here's why

Updated Dec 5th 2025, 10:50 PM 24,259 Views 0 Comments

Sailors on board the LÉ William Butler Yeats reported seeing four drones as they maintained a security watch off Dublin on Monday.

A Superintendent has said colleagues accused in Limerick trial were 'humble and dependable'
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A Superintendent has said colleagues accused in Limerick trial were 'humble and dependable'

Dec 5th 2025, 10:35 PM 10,200 Views 0 Comments

Judge lifts 'farcical' bail condition that Pro-Palestine activist living on Inis Oirr 'sign on' at Inis Mór
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Judge lifts 'farcical' bail condition that Pro-Palestine activist living on Inis Oirr 'sign on' at Inis Mór

Dec 5th 2025, 10:27 PM 15,374 Views 0 Comments

Garda Ombudsman appeals for information regarding man who died after interaction with gardaí
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Garda Ombudsman appeals for information regarding man who died after interaction with gardaí

Dec 5th 2025, 9:22 PM 18,473 Views 0 Comments

'Emergency' funding secured to save 'pulled-down' Christmas lights in Drogheda
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'Emergency' funding secured to save 'pulled-down' Christmas lights in Drogheda

Updated Dec 5th 2025, 8:55 PM 31,821 Views 53 Comments

Minister James Browne said his Department ‘recognises the importance of Christmas lighting in bringing that bit of festive cheer and enhancing local businesses’ footfall’.

Here's What Happened Today: Friday
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Here's What Happened Today: Friday

Dec 5th 2025, 8:29 PM 3,809 Views 0 Comments

Man jailed for assaulting three gardaí after being 'swept up in frenzy' of Dublin riots
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Man jailed for assaulting three gardaí after being 'swept up in frenzy' of Dublin riots

Dec 5th 2025, 6:56 PM 12,056 Views 0 Comments

Taoiseach backs Eurovision boycott but DUP says it 'won’t make a jot of difference'
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Taoiseach backs Eurovision boycott but DUP says it 'won’t make a jot of difference'

Dec 5th 2025, 6:40 PM 25,066 Views 0 Comments

Man who was allegedly waterboarded and branded 'RAT' refuses to give evidence
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Man who was allegedly waterboarded and branded 'RAT' refuses to give evidence

Dec 5th 2025, 6:30 PM 13,375 Views 0 Comments

Gardaí launch investigation into drones breaching no-fly zone for Zelenskyy's Dublin visit
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Gardaí launch investigation into drones breaching no-fly zone for Zelenskyy's Dublin visit

Updated Dec 5th 2025, 6:30 PM 10,429 Views 114 Comments

€1.3bn Dublin Drainage Project can proceed after Uisce Éireann reaches judicial review settlement
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€1.3bn Dublin Drainage Project can proceed after Uisce Éireann reaches judicial review settlement

Dec 5th 2025, 6:20 PM 7,704 Views 15 Comments

Filings show Wilson's Hospital School's insurance and legal costs soared last year
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Filings show Wilson's Hospital School's insurance and legal costs soared last year

Dec 5th 2025, 6:12 PM 24,534 Views 0 Comments

Arts Council to make supports available for comedians in upcoming funding rounds
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Arts Council to make supports available for comedians in upcoming funding rounds

Dec 5th 2025, 5:38 PM 4,079 Views 22 Comments

Mad or delighted? We can't tell how the Taoiseach feels about driving the Gavin and Stacey bus
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# What's Occurring?

Mad or delighted? We can't tell how the Taoiseach feels about driving the Gavin and Stacey bus

Dec 5th 2025, 4:30 PM 17,288 Views 42 Comments

The Taoiseach, Tánaiste and foreign affairs minister piled onto Dave’s Coaches for the British-Irish Council Summit.

Debunked: HIV diagnoses in Ireland have not risen by 75 per cent this year
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Debunked: HIV diagnoses in Ireland have not risen by 75 per cent this year

Dec 5th 2025, 4:22 PM 6,167 Views 0 Comments

Nine deaths and hundreds hospitalised with flu this year as cases double in past week
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Nine deaths and hundreds hospitalised with flu this year as cases double in past week

Dec 5th 2025, 4:13 PM 13,628 Views 0 Comments

Taxi drivers suspend six-day 'national shutdown' protest 'pending outcome' of Government meeting
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Taxi drivers suspend six-day 'national shutdown' protest 'pending outcome' of Government meeting

Updated Dec 5th 2025, 4:05 PM 36,430 Views 134 Comments

Debunked: No, Enoch Burke has not been sentenced to 'life' in prison
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Debunked: No, Enoch Burke has not been sentenced to 'life' in prison

Dec 5th 2025, 3:51 PM 13,978 Views 0 Comments

Ireland and three other countries are out - so what will next year's Eurovision look like?
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Ireland and three other countries are out - so what will next year's Eurovision look like?

Updated Dec 5th 2025, 3:00 PM 17,359 Views 127 Comments

Broadcasters have until mid-December to decide whether they’re in or out.

Féasta cheoil, spóirt is fáisnéise do lucht féachana na Nollag ar TG4
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Féasta cheoil, spóirt is fáisnéise do lucht féachana na Nollag ar TG4

Dec 5th 2025, 2:53 PM 1,769 Views 0 Comments

The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
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# Newshound Quiz

The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz

Dec 5th 2025, 2:30 PM 10,214 Views 8 Comments

Electronic tagging pilot project for those on temporary release and bail to be rolled out
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# Ankle Monitors

Electronic tagging pilot project for those on temporary release and bail to be rolled out

Dec 5th 2025, 2:14 PM 5,165 Views 34 Comments

Evidence of second burial site found on grounds of former Tuam Mother and Baby Home
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Evidence of second burial site found on grounds of former Tuam Mother and Baby Home

Dec 5th 2025, 1:42 PM 8,181 Views 0 Comments

Health Minister says it 'makes no sense' that Children's Hospital hasn't been finished on time
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Health Minister says it 'makes no sense' that Children's Hospital hasn't been finished on time

Dec 5th 2025, 1:37 PM 9,689 Views 61 Comments

Rain warning in place for Cork and Kerry with five counties under wind warning
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Rain warning in place for Cork and Kerry with five counties under wind warning

Updated Dec 5th 2025, 1:31 PM 15,275 Views 22 Comments

The weekend is also forecast to be wet and windy, although there may be sunny spells.