Irish
June
June 2024
BRIAN FRIELExtract: While researching something else, I came across Brian Friel's story - I was fascinated
CourtsSecond man charged with murder of Tristan Sherry sent forward for Special Criminal Court trial
it's a passion
'It looks like it was made on Microsoft Paint': We asked graphic designers to rate political posters
How effective are these posters? Are they outdated? Are there better ways for candidates could get themselves out there?
Blackrock CollegeClose to 300 former pupils report abuse by clergy and lay staff at Spiritan schools
MortgagesEuropean Central Bank cuts interest rates as banks confirm reductions for tracker mortgages
traumatising'The dog tore the face off him': Father of boy savaged by dog speaks of Limerick park attack
Workplace Relations CommissionHSE admin worker wins WRC case on claim to Covid pandemic payment for frontline workers
Sinn Féin
SF has slumped in the polls - we spoke to grassroots members about what needs to change
Sinn Féin may yet make major gains at the polls this week, but its grassroots say the leadership isn’t listening on major issues.
defective blocksParty campaigning for Mica redress running six candidates in Donegal local elections
LE2024We read local election manifestos so you don't have to: Here's what the 3 big parties promise
factcheckHow Ireland's non-white election candidates are targeted with misinformation and racist abuse
in it togetherMicheál Martin not ruling out another coalition with Green Party, citing 'strong' economy
9 at 9
The 9 at 9
At least 39 killed in attack on UN school in Gaza, polls finds majority of Irish support EU sanctions on Israel, and Jason Corbett killers to be released today
One Central PlazaOld Central Bank headquarters to re-open today as flagship Irish location for WeWork
Surrealing in the YearsSurrealing in the Years: Election cycle has been much messier than Simon Harris' melting 99
The campaign trail
Mary Lou can't avoid 'Up the Ra' comment on Cabra canvass but she's not worried about election day
Cabra is McDonald’s home turf, so it was no surprise that she was greeted with a warm welcome on the doors yesterday.
the morning lead
Vast majority of Irish people think the EU should impose sanctions on Israel
Around a third of voters have boycotted companies associated with Israel in recent months, according to a new opinion poll.
Over three-quarters of people support sanctions, according to the latest opinion poll by The Journal and Ireland Thinks
Eight in 10 younger voters (aged 18 to 34) are in favour of the move, as are at least seven in 10 people across all other age groups
The campaign trail
Leo Varadkar grilled about lack of services for children, Phoenix Park and gout on his home turf
A few constituents in the Fine Gael stomping ground in Castleknock spoke about the new leader Simon Harris.
public servicesGovt to roll out 'digital wallet' for driver's license, birth certs and other documents
