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The government has been urged to prepare for an Irish unity referendum following the passing of a motion by Dublin City Council.
Author Naoise Dolan explains why she's joining a flotilla mission to Gaza - and why it's long past time for Western leaders to take action. http://jrnl.ie/6803678
Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, the world's leading association of genocide scholars has formally declared jrnl.ie/6805021
Opinion: The most popular desire among contestants on The Traitors for how they'd spend the prize winnings? A house deposit. Doesn't that say everything you need to know about Ireland's housing crisis? http://jrnl.ie/6805008
Dublin City Council is to hold meetings with senior gardaí over the erection of the Irish national flag in city streets, on foot of complaints about their wider use by anti-migrant groups.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that Ireland is open to participating in a future peacekeeping mission in Ukraine jrnl.ie/6804961
A man accused of stabbing a motorist five times with a screwdriver in a carjacking in Dublin has been refused bail jrnl.ie/6804940
Councils receive an estimated €62.5m each year from data centre operators as part of their collection of commercial rates, based on this year’s calculations. Experts have warned this dependency is 'privatisation by stealth'. http://jrnl.ie/6796749
Gardaí are carrying out searches in north Dublin today as part of a major investigation into the suspected disappearance of a boy who is now feared dead. Read more here: http://jrnl.ie/6804768t
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Kelly’s withdrawal paves a clear path for Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys.
He thanked those who had supported his bid for the nomination but conceded that it was not enough to get him over the line.
The MEP said in a statement that to receive the Fine Gael nomination would have been the greatest honour of his life – adding that “unfortunately the ball didn’t bounce in my favour on this occasion”.
Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly has withdrawn from the presidential race, saying it has become clear to him that he would not receive the necessary 20 votes from the parliamentary party. http://jrnl.ie/6804782
Today, hundreds of media outlets in over 50 countries are mobilising in solidarity with Palestinian journalists in the Gaza Strip, alongside RSF and Avaaz. Find out more: jrnl.ie/6804407 bit.ly/3UXUSOS #ProtectJournalistsInGaza #LetReportersIntoGaza
Shane Lowry has been selected for the Ryder Cup as captain’s pick by Luke Donald https://www.thejournal.ie/shane-lowry-ryder-cup-9-2-6804678-Sep2025/
The number of students to have their Leaving Certificate and Leaving Certificate Applied results permanently withheld this year because of cheating in this year’s exams has doubled to 155 https://www.thejournal.ie/leaving-cert-results-withheld-cheating-6804661-Sep2025/
The Guinness Storehouse is to launch a new street art initiative on Culture Night (and there are a few free tickets going) https://www.thejournal.ie/guinness-storehouse-culture-night-street-art-these-walls-6804620-Sep2025/
Author Naoise Dolan explains why she's joining a flotilla mission to Gaza - and why it's long past time for Western leaders to take action. http://jrnl.ie/6803678
A new engineering report has raised serious safety concerns about one of Ireland’s most famous coastal walks. http://jrnl.ie/6804601
Approximately a fifth of the commercial rates income for South Dublin County Council will come from data centres in 2025. In Meath, that figure is close to 17%. Experts warned some councils may develop a dependency on rates income from data centres. http://jrnl.ie/6796749
The Global Sumud Flotilla, consisting of around 20 boats with participants from 44 countries, chose to return and delay its departure to “prioritise safety”, a statement said. http://jrnl.ie/6804518
In a document published by the Israeli government today, it noted that bonds would be sold in the European Economic Area by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (CSSF). http://jrnl.ie/6804458
A Fine Gael TD has called on the Government to exempt EV charging arms from planning permission rules. Let us know what you think: jrnl.ie/6804475
More from Reporters Without Borders: rsf.org/en/rsf-and-avaaz-launch-international-media-operation-rate-journalists-are-being-killed-gaza-israeli
With the opening of the 80th United Nations General Assembly taking place in eight days, we demand strong action from the international community and call on the United Nations Security Council to stop the Israeli army's crimes against Palestinian journalists.
We demand that governments across the world host Palestinian journalists seeking evacuation from Gaza.
We demand the foreign press be granted independent access to the Gaza Strip.
We demand the protection of Palestinian journalists and an end to the impunity for crimes perpetrated by the Israeli army against them in the Gaza Strip.
Less than a week ago, on Monday, 25 August, the Israeli army killed five journalists in two consecutive strikes.
According to RSF data, 220 journalists have been killed by the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip in less than 23 months. On the night of 10 August alone, the Israeli army killed six journalists in a targeted strike against Al-Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif.
Today, hundreds of media outlets in over 50 countries are mobilising in solidarity with Palestinian journalists in the Gaza Strip, alongside RSF and Avaaz. Find out more: bit.ly/3UXUSOS #ProtectJournalistsInGaza #LetReportersIntoGaza
The Fianna Fáil nomination battle heated up over the weekend as left-wing candidate Catherine Connolly defended her visit to Syria (again). http://jrnl.ie/6804346
The Irish Central Bank’s authorisation of the sale of Israeli State bonds, dubbed ‘war bonds’ by opponents, expires today https://www.thejournal.ie/central-bank-israeli-bonds-6804354-Sep2025/
The latest @investigates.thejournal.ie investigation reveals the scale of income local authorities make from data centre commercial rates. Based on this year’s calculations, councils receive an estimated €62.5m each year as part of their collection. http://jrnl.ie/6796749
A new report by Inclusion Ireland has condemned the process of the Farrelly Commission, which produced a report into the case of ‘Grace’ https://www.thejournal.ie/process-of-inquiry-grace-case-condemned-6804170-Sep2025/
The National Screening Advisory Committee wants to hear what new health screening services should be offered publicly. http://jrnl.ie/6804313
School secretaries and caretakers on strike to picket outside schools today https://www.thejournal.ie/school-secretaries-caretakers-picket-outside-schools-strike-6804149-Sep2025/
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has recalled several mixed leaves products that may contain the harmful bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. http://jrnl.ie/6804307
The Traitors Ireland has officially kicked off on RTÉ. The format is massively popular internationally - has the first episode of the Irish version lived up to expectations? http://jrnl.ie/6804252
A new storm season is officially here, and the list of names for the season has landed, complete with a mix of traditional, quirky, and downright charming choices jrnl.ie/6802624
The Traitors Ireland has officially kicked off on RTÉ. The format is massively popular internationally - has the first episode of the Irish version lived up to expectations? http://jrnl.ie/6804252
Gardaí have launched an investigation into a significant online threat against the family of the Tánaiste Simon Harris. Read more here: http://jrnl.ie/6804251t
Department reverses 'nonsensical' transfer of family in Ipas accommodation from Dublin to Mayo jrnl.ie/6802099
Dr Catherine Conlon writes that the wellbeing of a generation of children shouldn't be thrown aside in favour of the US's private tech sector. http://jrnl.ie/6802686
The George's Dock bridge, which carries the Red Line Luas, will need to be demolished and replaced by a new bridge after it was severely damaged by a fire last week https://www.thejournal.ie/las-bridge-demolished-fire-georges-dock-dublin-6804223-Aug2025/
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday https://www.thejournal.ie/news-fix-31-08-25-6804207-Aug2025/
Dominik Szoboszlai's free-kick sealed reigning Premier League champions Liverpool a late 1-0 victory against last season’s runners-up Arsenal https://www.thejournal.ie/liverpool-arsenal-6-2-6804185-Aug2025/
Father David Vard has been enjoying the festival this year and took in Chappell Roan’s first Irish appearance on Friday night. http://jrnl.ie/6804176
Wind conditions impact flight operations at Dublin Airport https://www.thejournal.ie/wind-conditions-dublin-airport-flights-6804160-Aug2025/
A man in his 40s has died after sustaining critical injuries in a collision in Drogheda on Friday https://www.thejournal.ie/public-urged-not-to-share-videos-drogheda-collision-motorcycle-6804143-Aug2025/
Electric Picnic promoter Melvin Benn also said he is aware that people have been 'complaining' about prices in the Londis campsite shop. http://jrnl.ie/6804100
Houthi rebels vow to intensify attacks on Israel after group's prime minister killed in strike https://www.thejournal.ie/houthis-vow-attacks-on-israel-prime-minister-killed-6804126-Aug2025/
A man is in serious condition in hospital after a serious assault in Bray in the early hours of this morning https://www.thejournal.ie/man-assaulted-bray-6804108-Aug2025/
Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has criticised the framing of questions directed at her by the media throughout the course of her campaign https://www.thejournal.ie/catherine-connolly-questions-media-presidential-campaign-6804056-Aug2025/
Poll: How much do you think should be spent on an engagement ring? https://www.thejournal.ie/poll-engagement-ring-cost-6804037-Aug2025/
Mary Hanafin no longer seeking the Fianna Fáil nomination for the presidency https://www.thejournal.ie/mary-hanafin-not-running-fianna-fail-presidency-6803924-Aug2025/
The wife of an Australian man wanted in connection with the killing of two police officers has urged her husband to surrender https://www.thejournal.ie/wife-of-australian-man-urges-surrender-police-killings-6803902-Aug2025/
Electoral Commission registering people to vote ‘until close of business’ at Electric Picnic https://www.thejournal.ie/electric-picnic-electoral-commission-register-to-vote-6803875-Aug2025/
Author Naoise Dolan explains why she's joining a flotilla mission to Gaza - and why it's long past time for Western leaders to take action. http://jrnl.ie/6803678
There are currently almost 20,000 derelict residential properties in Ireland, and councils are trying to turn some of them back into housing by acquiring them via Compulsorily Purchase Orders. http://jrnl.ie/6798459t
Locals, farmers and even cyclists are unhappy with these Kildare bike lanes. Why? jrnl.ie/6801711
Quiz: Who are these celebrities married to? https://www.thejournal.ie/quiz-celebrity-marriages-6800368-Aug2025/
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday https://www.thejournal.ie/news-fix-30-08-25-6803711-Aug2025/
Two men have been arrested after a series of incidents occurred around Clare and Tipperary in the early hours of this morning https://www.thejournal.ie/burglars-drive-wrong-way-m7-clare-limerick-tipperary-6803672-Aug2025/
She also said the Labour Party is ‘standing firmly’ behind her despite Alan Kelly breaking ranks and praised Irish language rap group Kneecap. http://jrnl.ie/6803674
A man intentionally ploughed his car into a crowd outside a wine bar in northern France after an altercation early this morning, killing one person and injuring five others https://www.thejournal.ie/evreux-wine-bar-car-attack-6803643-Aug2025/
Manchester United rescue win over Burnley with 97th-minute Fernandes penalty https://www.thejournal.ie/manchester-united-burnley-2-2-6803638-Aug2025/
The Irish language rap group also called out both Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil for their role in the housing crisis. http://jrnl.ie/6803627
Prime minister of Yemen's Houthi government killed in Israel airstrike, rebels confirm https://www.thejournal.ie/prime-minister-yemen-houthis-killed-israeli-airstrike-6803610-Aug2025/
Poll: Who would you vote for President? https://www.thejournal.ie/poll-president-ireland-6803568-Aug2025/
The Labour Court must intervene in the school secretaries and caretakers strike, Opposition TDs spokesperson have said https://www.thejournal.ie/labour-court-schools-secretaries-caretakers-strike-6803515-Aug2025/
Former GAA manager Jim Gavin has sought the Fianna Fáil nomination for the presidential race, while barrister and campaigner Maria Steen announced her intention to seek support to make a bid for the Áras https://www.thejournal.ie/maria-steen-president-election-6803493-Aug2025/
Ireland's sovereign wealth fund has shares worth almost €100 million in 12 companies that are linked to 'occupation and genocide' in Palestine http://jrnl.ie/6801350t
Israel will soon slow or halt aid into parts of Gaza as it expands its attack on the territory https://www.thejournal.ie/israel-slow-or-halt-aid-into-gaza-6803516-Aug2025/
Selling cabins for €40k in a housing crisis: 'I'm like a counsellor, people tell me their problems' jrnl.ie/6801495
The 7-4 ruling by the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a lower court's decision finding that Trump had exceeded his authority in tapping emergency economic powers to impose wide-ranging duties. http://jrnl.ie/6803420
Ireland holds almost €100m worth of shares in companies named on UN list as being linked to 'occupation and genocide' in Palestine http://jrnl.ie/6801350t
Donald Trump has moved to cut nearly $5 billion of congressionally-approved foreign aid, the White House said today, raising the likelihood of a federal shutdown as Democrats oppose the policy. http://jrnl.ie/6803379
The news comes at a time of change at the broadcaster, with several staff expecting to receive updates about a voluntary redundancy process currently underway next Wednesday. http://jrnl.ie/6803032
The extraordinary move shows how US President Donald Trump is continuing to indulge its close ally, Israel, which is totally opposed to the establishment of a state in Palestine. http://jrnl.ie/6803314
The victim of the assault, a man in his 40s, remains in a critical condition in hospital, a Garda spokesperson said. http://jrnl.ie/6803298
Yesterday, Labour's Alan Kelly caused a stir when he took to TippFM to tell his constituency that he will not be nominating Independent TD Catherine Connolly for president. Will his intervention damage Connolly's campaign? http://jrnl.ie/6801624t
Berlin police have referred a case to their watchdog after an Irish activist was punched by an officer during a pro-Palestine protest jrnl.ie/6802922
Macron expressed hope that such a meeting would take place, but said if Putin did not meet a Monday deadline to agree to the talks "it will show again President Putin has played President Trump". http://jrnl.ie/6803199
"All we ask for is mercy. I want to die with my head held high, not standing in a water line or behind a bag of flour," said Abdul Karim Al-Damagh in Gaza City, who is being displaced for the fifth time. http://jrnl.ie/6803091
Former vice presidents typically get federal government protection for six months after leaving office, while ex-presidents do so for life, but a source said Joe Biden quietly extended Harris' protection before leaving office. http://jrnl.ie/6802891
There are now more than 5,000 children living in emergency accommodation in Ireland jrnl.ie/6802678
Ireland Head Coach Scott Bemand has made seven changes to his starting XV for Sunday's Women's Rugby World Cup pool meeting with Spain in Northampton jrnl.ie/6802806
A 14-year-old Irish actor has scored a major role alongside Ryan Gosling in the upcoming feature film Star Wars: Starfighter jrnl.ie/6802690
Pat Kenny's Newstalk show will be moving from weekdays to weekends early next year. http://jrnl.ie/6802658
Pregnant women in Gaza have described how the absence of food and extremely limited access to healthcare caused by Israel's bombardment and blockade have caused complications in their pregnancies and immense distress. http://jrnl.ie/6802544
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured following a collision with a van in Drogheda, Co Louth this morning jrnl.ie/6802601
Ireland is to ask EU countries to support a new Irish army training mission for the Lebanese Armed Forces in the wake of the UN vote to end the peacekeeping mission. Read more here: http://jrnl.ie/6802500t
A shopping centre in Galway was evacuated yesterday evening as parts of the building were damaged by heavy rain and sudden flooding. http://jrnl.ie/6802429
Reality competition series The Traitors is about to land in Ireland, the latest in a long line of television programmes to go from concept to global franchise. But how does a show actually make that leap? Listen now pod.link/1452246930/episode/NjhiMDM3NDIyNWJjYmJjMjVmZWNiNjg5
Beidh an amhránaí ó Chontae Mí Lisa Murray, a thugann a leantóirí Gaeilgeoir Swift uirthi, ag seinnt sa Chollchoill inniu ag an Picnic Leictreach jrnl.ie/6800974
A man convicted of three murders carried out in 1992 has been put to death by lethal injection in Florida. http://jrnl.ie/6802383
Ireland's most senior organised crime investigator said the main driving force behind large-scale cocaine smuggling around our shores are Irish criminals but in the background they have aligned with Iranian-backed organised crime elements. Read more here: http://jrnl.ie/6794992t
Gardaí in Louth are continuing to appeal to the public for information in connection with the disappearance and murder of Kyran Durnin, who would have turned nine this year jrnl.ie/6802171