At least one person has died in a house fire in west Cork
The blaze broke out this morning in the isolated area which near the townland of Raheen north of Crossbarry.
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‘Beneath the dignity of his office’: Solicitor rejects O’Callaghan’s suggestion rape cases were targeted
Solicitor Eoghan O’Sullivan denied rape cases were deliberately targeted by striking solicitors, as the Taoiseach backed the minister.
The FOI Files: A meeting on motorway safety was held after the M9 crash. Why were no minutes taken?
Members of the public also sent numerous emails on potential solutions to wrong-way motorway driving.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Student hit by rental scam in Dublin, justice minister takes aim at solicitors’ strike, and curfews introduced in France after unrest.
Revolut outage leaves some customers unable to make card payments or access app
The digital bank apologised for the disruption and said engineers were working to restore services.
More curfews to be introduced in France after night without major unrest
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said targeted restrictions had helped restore calm following Saturday’s rioting and looting.
State to phase out buying ready-built 'turnkey' homes for social housing
New funding applications will close at the end of 2027, with councils and approved housing bodies expected to focus on their own building programmes.
Australian MP attacked with a car remains critical as barber who detained driver labelled a 'hero'
Helen Haines underwent surgery overnight but remains in a critical condition
'C Case' rapist has sentence re-activiated after repeatedly breaching conditions of his release
Simon McGinley was jailed for 21 years in 2009 for the rape of an 86-year-old woman.
Derry City distance themselves from McClean’s therapy comments as wife Erin says he is 'struggling'
Derry encourage those facing mental health challenges ‘to speak openly [and] seek support’ following McClean’s interview comments.
In the province of Alberta, separatists lose the vote on leaving Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney argued the vote had been held “at the worst possible time”.
The rewards of the public sector strikes go far beyond the workers
The recent public sector pickets can teach younger people more about workers’ rights and solidarity than any textbook could.
Growing and ageing population will put health system under pressure in decades ahead
The ESRI said “continued action” will be needed to ensure the long-term sustainability of the system.
Government must 'win back trust' of military personnel, says senior Defence Forces group leader
The annual delegate conference of the Representative Association of Commissioned Officers (RACO) takes place today and Wednesday in Trim, Co Meath.
Scammers are booking a Dublin short-term let and advertising the rooms on Daft.ie
Scammers appear to be booking the property on Booking.com and then posting ads for rooms on Daft.ie to unsuspecting would-be renters.
Saints' title hopes suffer major blow with defeat in Derry
Back-to-back losses over a busy four-day period for the Dubliners all but end their challenge.
Hear Me Out: Has Guinness finally jumped the shark?
Mark Zuckerberg was recently caught struggling to swallow his stout.
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
The most important Irish and international stories you need to know today.
Four arrested and apartment complex evacuated after viable pipe bombs found during garda search
A Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal team made the area safe and removed the devices for further examination.
'When I faced George Gibney in court, all I saw was evil'
Some have commented on the abuser’s physical demise, but for one survivor in court, he was the man who committed horrendous crimes against her teenage self.
RTÉ admits it was a 'mistake' to edit out Palestinian flag necklace from Cheap Irish Homes
The Irish Times reported that Claire Molloy, who appeared in an episode of the show, lodged a complaint with RTÉ and Coimisiún na Meán over the edit.
Man (60s) dies following collision between truck and car in Wicklow
The fatal collision happened on the N81 at around 11.15am this morning.
Maths Week 2026: Sunday puzzle answers
Here are the solutions to Sunday night’s puzzle.
'I have driven a company car for years but am about to retire. What should I buy?'
Our readers get expert answers.
Waterford comes together for English family, even as questions and fears remain
Philip and Kim English and their sons Callum and Jayden were laid to rest today.
Two men denied bail over allegedly driving wrong way down M50
A garda told Dublin District Court that the pair were arrested following a 40-minute traffic pursuit and were ‘caught red-handed’.
'Stupid F****** C***': SNL under fire from UK counterparts over sexist Shane Gillis routine
Gillis has been lambasted for a comedy routine about women’s gymwear.
Four teenage boys charged over alleged rape and sexual assault of girl in south Dublin
Gardaí arrested them at their homes this morning over the incident, which was allegedly captured on video.
The 5 at 5: Monday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
McDonald and O'Neill to be interviewed by PSNI this week over Garvaghy Road protest
The Sinn Féin president and vice president both said that standing with the residents was the right thing to do.
After years of silence, Apu speaks again as The Simpsons casts new voice actor
Sunil Malhotra takes over from Hank Azaria, who stepped away from the role following criticism of its portrayal of Indian people.
Peter McVerry Trust launches court proceedings to remove squatters occupying Dublin apartments
The building on Dorset Street forms part of a terrace of six three-storey buildings.
Member of the Defence Forces jailed for eight years for rape of 17-year-old girl
The man denied two charges of rape, a charge of oral rape, sexual assault and false imprisonment at his home in the midlands on 26 January 2023.
Gardaí examine drugs debt theory as motive for Cork gun murder
Paul ‘Bosco’ O’Connor (56) from Connolly Road in Ballyphehane, on the southside of Cork city was found shot dead in Mallow.
Young people urged to 'walk away from drugs' and 'choose a future' at Waterford funeral
The funeral of Philip, Kim, Callum and Jayden English heard that they were “all innocent victims of a web of evil which is the drugs trade”.
Central Bank issues warning over two unauthorised firms advertising cheap car insurance
Websites for the two unauthorised firms remain online after the regulator said they had copied details of legitimate insurance firms.
'Disgraceful': RSA defends decision to spend €1.5m on breathalysers in hotels and pubs
The RSA said the purpose of the initiative is to raise awareness among adults who consume alcohol and to challenge the perception of when it’s safe to drive.
Russell Brand ‘had maniacal grin during Soho bar sexual assault’
The former actor is accused of groping a woman’s breasts before dragging her into a toilet to perform a sex act.
Q&A: How student fury in France turned into riots, looting and half a million on the streets
Protests over school conditions and living costs have been marred by riots and looting, with around 2,400 arrests reported by Sunday night.
Viable pipe bomb and two loaded guns found during garda search in Drogheda
A Defence Forces bomb disposal team attended the scene following the discovery yesterday.
Minister says public 'entitled to answer' on why solicitors' strike forcing rape trials to adjourn
O’Callaghan will appear before the Oireachtas Justice Committee tomorrow to discuss the ongoing dispute.
As French protests escalate into riots, they may prove a gift for the right's Marine Le Pen
The unrest in France has grown from anger over school conditions to reflecting wider frustration over living costs and inequality – the repercussions could reach well beyond France.
Farmed salmon are now being fed chicken - and it might actually be better than the status quo
What a time to be alive.
'People said we wouldn't be back': Emotions on high as The Glen are Cork hurling champions again
Three years after relegation, Glen Rovers are Cork senior title winners for the 28th time.
Will you carve a pumpkin for Halloween?
The spookiest day of the year is almost upon us.
Australian MP Helen Haines critically injured in car ramming attack outside her office
The 43-year-old male driver was detained by civilians and then arrested by police.
Limerick man killed in north Dublin stabbing named locally
The Limerick man was found seriously injured on a footpath in the Blackhorse Avenue area early on Sunday.
Israel arrests 10 people after settler attacks on reporter and European politicians in West Bank
The attacks came amid global outrage over mounting settler pogroms and terrorism in the West Bank.
The 9 at 9: Monday
Riots in France, a crime spree in Dublin and public sector pay talks to begin…
Unions say strikes remain available as public sector pay talks begin
A second day of planned strike action on Wednesday has been suspended.
Funeral of Waterford family killed in arson attack told 'act of total evil' left community devastated
Fr Gerry Chestnutt described Philip and Kim English and their sons Callum and Jayden as “a beautiful family who did no wrong to anybody”.
24 Romanian men with previous convictions deported on charter flight
18 were taken directly from prison custody, with re-entry bans of up to 10 years imposed on all 24 men.
Three arrested after M50 chase as gardaí target gang involved in north Dublin crime spree
The Volkswagen Golf failed to stop and was pursued by gardaí.
Cyclist in his 60s found unresponsive on road in Schull, Co Cork
He was treated at the scene before being transported by ambulance to Cork University Hospital with serious injuries.
Like Anne Hathaway, I find it hard to turn off 'mum mode', even when not parenting
The actress’s viral red carpet moment struck a chord with other mums who find themselves constantly having to organise everything.
France announces curfews as government grapples with unrest
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu did not rule out imposing a state of emergency after the interior minister said police had “lost control”.
Over 7,000 homes restored across Ireland this year with Donegal leading the way
Donegal County Council recorded the highest number of restored homes, followed by Dublin City Council and Cork County Council.
Be Emergency Ready booklet dropped 72-hour advice after concerns it would make people anxious
Advice to keep 72 hours worth of supplies was recommended by the EU as part of a wider preparedness strategy.
Quiz: How well do you know Sally Rooney's books?
It’s about to be a lot harder to buy them in the UK.
Doctor behind controversial online ADHD clinic agrees not to practise medicine amid complaints
The Medical Council has said Cloud Clinic must promptly release patient records to patients or their nominated doctors on request, after The Journal Investigates reported on patients’ struggles to access their records and prescriptions.
The parallels only go so far, but 7 nights in the West Bank had me thinking of Belfast
In the last of a six-part series, our journalist recounts watching two young Palestinian children chat to a group of fully armed IDF soldiers.
Man United left frustrated by Leeds
Michael Carrick’s side have gone six games without a win.
Money Diaries: A civil servant on €95K living in the Midlands
This week, our reader is busy juggling family life and making the finances work.
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
The most important Irish and international stories you need to know today.
Maths Week 2026: Your Sunday puzzle
Can you beat the puzzle master? (Plus: find answers to Saturday’s puzzle.)
Arsenal keep pace with leaders Man City after digging deep for late victory
Noni Madueke’s goal finally broke Nottingham Forest’s stubborn resistance.
Action Aid Ireland urges reversal of EU budget cuts with 'vulnerable communities' at risk
The organisation said “women and girls risk paying the highest price” from cuts
Bodies of four family members killed in arson attack arrive at church ahead of funeral
The funeral mass for four members of the English family will take place in Waterford on Monday afternoon.
Public sector pay deal must deliver ‘value for money’ and productivity says Taoiseach
Formal negotiations between the government and trade unions on a new pay deal are expected to get under way on Monday.
Chacarra wins fourth DP World Tour title in India as Tom McKibbin earns top-10 finish
Eugenio Chacarra now moves to the top of the Race to Dubai rankings as Rory McIlroy sits in third place.
'It's not a toy': minister urges parents not to buy e-scooters for children this Christmas
The appeal comes after the minimum age for using an e-scooter in public rose from 16 to 18 earlier this month.
HSE overpaid staff by more than €30m in three years, figures show
A spokesperson said the HSE took overpayments very seriously and “worked hard to minimise this occurring.”
Actor Bill Murray tees off on Irish adventure in new series
Murray is joined in the new series by famous faces including comedian Joanne McNally and actor Chris O’Dowd.
Why are builders' quotes so different for our renovation, and is cheapest always best?
Builder quotes for the same renovation can vary wildly because they may be pricing different things. Shay Lally explains how to compare all the quotes and find the best value.
‘Not a shovel in the ground’: Hundreds protest over Midleton flood defences three years after Storm Babet
Residents say they remain just as vulnerable to flooding as they were in 2023, with the town’s long-awaited flood relief scheme now not expected to be completed until 2032.
Man found on footpath dies after early morning stabbing in Dublin 7
The man was found with serious injuries on a footpath at Blackhorse Place.
Faithful welcome Pope Leo back for Sunday blessing after cancer surgery
The 71-year-old pontiff had the lower lobe of his right lung removed on Tuesday.
Ireland's Lara Gillespie triumphs at Cycling World Championships in China
It’s the Wicklow native’s second gold at the event, having previously won in 2025.
Majority of Catholic Church delegates reject proposal for national office for women
Some 56% voted against recommending the proposal at a major gathering to discuss the Church’s future in Ireland.
This Halloween, think of the Ulsterwomen labelled as witches by Irish-speaking southerners
Bean Ultach speaks to a universal truth, the bad people are from somewhere else.
Sitdown Sunday: Why the Cornell story is resonating worldwide
Settle down in a comfy chair with some of the week’s best longreads.
The 9 at 9: Sunday
Public sector pay talks to begin on Monday, unrest across France and concerns around international student unemployment rates
Macron vows 'full transparency' over police response to France protests
Shops were looted, cars set alight and a historic town hall largely destroyed as demonstrations over the rising cost of living descended into violence.
What you need to know about the new series VisionQuest
The sci-fi series is streaming on Disney+.
‘Lizard people’ people are studying Trump’s circle: What do their theories tell us about power?
Our FactCheck editor details the internet trends seen by a thirtysomething-year-old man.
Trump paused Russia sanctions to 'sort of analyse' the economic impact, Rubio says
The 60-day suspension has drawn criticism from Republicans and Ukraine.
If Dublin wants to be a city for everyone, it must tackle homelessness
Seven in 10 people experiencing homelessness are in Dublin. The city now needs its own dedicated strategy to deal with this issue once and for all.
Four dead and dozens injured after major fire at Canadian military base
The blaze spread rapidly due to high winds at a military base in Alberta, with hospitals reportedly overwhelmed as emergency services responded to the incident.
Takeover of Ireland’s biggest landlord means rent hikes are likely on the cards
Ireland’s biggest private landlord is set to be bought out by US investment firm Barings.
'She wasn't a member of my family': Here are the winners and losers of the political week
With union strife gripping the country for 24 hours, who can claim victory?
September’s only council CPO bid to An Coimisiún Pleanála was for 24 houses in a ghost estate
Tipperary County Council was the only local authority to apply to the commission for a CPO last month.
Concerns around high unemployment rates among international graduates in Ireland
Records obtained by The Journal show that a UCC business master’s consistently made up of non-EU enrolments had a graduate unemployment rate of 21% in 2024.
Quiz: How much do you know about Kelly Clarkson?
The singer and TV host went viral on social media this week.
Talks on new public pay deal to start at Workplace Relations Commission on Monday
Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers has said there is a “genuine commitment” to dialogue from all sides of the dispute.
‘They make us keep the rubbish inside the school’: Life for Westbankers behind Israel's barrier
In a small village cut off from the rest of the West Bank by Israel’s separation barrier, residents are increasingly trapped by movement restrictions.
'I've never met Bobby Sands the hunger striker': The Belfast football team that put politics to one side
Raymond McCord recalls a Belfast childhood playing football with Star of the Sea, and the fight for justice that has defined his life.
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
The most important Irish and international stories you need to know today.
Maths Week 2026: Your Saturday puzzle
Can you beat the puzzle master? (Plus: find answers to Friday’s puzzle.)
As it happened: Munster v Racing 92, Champions Cup
The hosts earned a 33-25 victory over their French visitors.
Food is fundamental, so why isn't food literacy a national priority?
For too many young people, food begins and ends on a supermarket shelf. In an increasingly uncertain world, that disconnect should worry us all.