Newtownards
Police arrest three people following launch of murder investigation in Co Down
A man was found unresponsive at a home in Co Down in the early hours of this morning.
Rathkeale
Funeral of Marguerita Sheridan (21) to take place on Sunday in Limerick
Mother-of-one Marguerita suffered critical injuries and died after a van struck gates at Rathkeale last week.
Good Morning
The 9 at 9
Irish language exemptions on the rise, fears over Russia’s shadow fleet in Irish waters, and fresh clashes in Syria.
Looking Back
Reflecting on Ireland in 2024: Assessing the state of the nation
Finian Murphy
Shadow fleet
Government concerned by environmental risk posed by oil-smuggling 'shadow fleet' in Atlantic
High level meetings have been held to discuss the issue, The Journal has learned.
Gaeilge
Number of secondary pupils given Irish exemptions has almost doubled since before the pandemic
One in every 20 pupils was exempt from learning the language last year.
good news
From the Oscars to the Olympics: Nine reasons to be cheerful about Ireland's 2024
Beyond all the grim headlines, there were some actual nice and fun things happening this year for Ireland.
UKRAINE UNDER ATTACK
On a Kyiv-bound train: 'For the first time in three years, I feel there is no way out'
Polina Bashkina
the year in politics
Twelve photos that tell the story of Ireland's political year
It’s been a busy one.
Good Morning
The 9 at 9
Christmas Day attack on Ukraine, plane crash in Kazakhstan, and volunteers facing abuse.
Mediterranean Sea
Still Adrift: A decade of failed promises to protect migrant children
Aibhlin O'Leary
volunteers
‘I’ve worked in conflict zones..but I’ve never felt as unsafe as I did during the summer in Ireland’
Volunteers who spoke to The Journal said their work is getting harder due to increased levels of harassment.
co limerick
Man (40s) charged over fatal hit-and-run which killed 21-year-old Marguerita Sheridan in Limerick
Danny O’Donoghue appeared before a special sitting of Limerick District Court on Christmas Eve, charged with five separate offences.
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