Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Latest

News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday

29 Apr

3.6k

100 days later

Donald Trump is 100 days in office. Here are five questions that will define what happens next

Today marks 100 days since Trump took office.

29 Apr

12.9k

Kenmare

Investigation into disappearance of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine upgraded to homicide

29 Apr

69.4k

Sponsored

Looking for a 7-seater? Explore hybrids, all-electric vehicles and more

DoneDeal Motors

Apr 29

A SUV that’s made for Ireland | Full review of the Skoda Kodaiq

An in-depth look at the plug-in hybrid that’s perfect for families and commuters

How to find the right 7-Seater for your Family

Watch as Sinéad and her family test several popular 7-seaters

BYDs latest hybrid family SUV

High specs and great value – eight things to know about the BYD Seal U

The Ford Capri Returns, reimagined as a Bold New EV

Watch us review the design, driving and battery life of this highly attractive car

BYD Seal-U

There are zero miles on this increasingly popular EV, available from BYD Wexford

€43,899

Skoda Kodiaq Sportline

This 7-seater SUV comes with automatic transmission and is perfect for Irish roads, from Spirit Skoda Dublin

€55,950

Dacia Jogger

This affordable 7-seater comes with a one-year warranty from Kearys Belgard

€23,790

Volvo XC90

This powerful SUV’s engine is a 2.0 L petrol plug-in Hybrid, available from Joe Duffy Kia and Volvo

€97,900

Ford Capri Select

This all-electric SUV is one of the most attractive cars of its kind on the market, from Navan Ford and Opel

€49,300

SEAT Tarraco

This diesel-engine 7-seater is available on a monthly payment plan from Bradys Dublin Ltd

€41,450

View all

EU Migration and Asylum Pact

Huge overhaul of asylum law in Ireland incoming as Minister does not rule out detention centres

Updated 29 Apr

31.3k

Apology

Kneecap has gig cancelled on foot of backlash for 'dead Tory' and 'up Hamas, up Hezbollah' comments

Footage of the Belfast rap trio at two separate gigs was sent to the Metropolitan Police last week.

Updated 29 Apr

45.1k

irish freedom party

Failed election candidate avoids jail after threatening Garda Sergeant at Dublin rally

29 Apr

13.8k

defamation case

Gerry Adams' 'peacemaker' reputation suffered 'unjustified attack' by BBC, High Court hears

Updated 29 Apr

11.5k

Court of Appeal

Ex-Donegal GAA star released from prison after less than half his sentence for driving over cyclist

29 Apr

18.0k

gra conference

Garda union done with 'donning green jersey', threatens to withdraw from EU presidency planning

29 Apr

11.0k

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

29 Apr

2.5k

Legend

Irish football great Louise Quinn announces retirement after two-decade career and 121 caps

The 42

29 Apr

4.5k

bronagh english

'So funny, with a great imagination': Funeral mass held for teenager who died in Tipperary crash

29 Apr

11.8k

Father Paul Murphy

Teenager sentenced to eight years' detention for attempted murder of army chaplain at Galway barracks

Updated 29 Apr

20.8k

skellig michael

Skellig Michael landing permits are not issued despite the season beginning next week

29 Apr

15.6k

Job Cuts

Explainer: Why is Intel in trouble and what happens next?

29 Apr

10.6k

Grace case

General Solicitor responsible for ‘Grace’ says ‘extensive submissions’ not included in final report

29 Apr

13.5k

Sycamore Gap

Two friends accused of cutting down famous UK tree filmed their 'moronic mission', court hears

29 Apr

16.1k

FactCheck

Debunked: No, the electricity blackouts in Spain and Portugal were not caused by a solar flare

29 Apr

32.5k

Tina Satchwell

Richard Satchwell told gardaí he initially kept his wife's body in freezer, murder trial hears

29 Apr

30.4k

The Daily Poll

Have you started wearing suncream yet?

29 Apr

9.6k

Israel

Amnesty accuses Israel of 'live-streamed genocide' against Gazans

29 Apr

4.5k

Animal Welfare

More than 200 animals removed from one Kildare home by ISCPA

29 Apr

23.4k

Power Outage

Spanish court investigating if massive blackout in Spain and Portugal was act of 'sabotage'

Barely a corner of the peninsula, which has a joint population of almost 60 million people, escaped the blackout.

Electricity has been restored to more than 90% of mainland Spain.

Parts of Greenland were deprived of phone, SMS and internet connections, possibly linked to the outage.

Dublin Airport is operating as normal again after some flights were disrupted yesterday.

Updated 29 Apr

24.5k

Sexual Abuse

More allegations made against paedophile Michael Shine in past ten days than any period in last 15 years

Five new men have come forward with allegations in the last ten days, organisation Dignity4Patients told The Journal.

Saoirse McGarrigle

29 Apr

7.1k

Grounds for Optimism

GAA give the go-ahead to Louth for Phase One of a brand new stadium in Dundalk

29 Apr

3.8k

Belfast

Human remains taken from Hawaiian burial caves repatriated from Belfast

29 Apr

9.3k

MEP

'He had to have the control': Kathleen Funchion speaks out after ex-partner jailed under Coco's Law

29 Apr

19.0k

Conclave

Italian cardinal convicted of embezzlement will not participate in upcoming conclave

29 Apr

10.5k

Barry Kelly

Concerns for missing Irish tourist last seen in Alicante

29 Apr

25.7k

Weather

Sunny weather continues with temperatures up to 22 degrees today and 23 tomorrow

29 Apr

5.4k

Canada Elections

Bad day gets disastrous for Canada's Pierre Poilievre as Conservative leader loses his seat

29 Apr

13.5k

Not the 51st State

'Our old relationship with the US is over': Mark Carney’s Liberal Party wins Canadian election

Trump’s trade war and annexation threats outraged Canadians and made dealing with the United States a top campaign issue.

Updated 29 Apr

31.1k

120

Watch this space

Bad weather postpones return of Chinese astronauts to Earth

29 Apr

2.2k

PodcastThe Explainer

Who will be the next pope?

18m

Secondary SChools

Opinion: Ireland is changing — our schools need to change with it

Jen Cummins

Updated 29 Apr

14.2k

110

Load More Stories