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the morning lead
Ireland warned US that labelling IRA a terrorist organisation might encourage more people to join
The issue was a talking point during Bertie Ahern’s visit to Washington DC in March 2001, newly released documents show.
Friday
27 Dec 2024
State Papers
State Papers: British general called Bloody Sunday inquiry a ‘cynical move’ to 'scapegoat' troops
From Russia With Love
Russian ambassador was 'exquisitely embarrassed' after Yeltsin failed to get off plane at Shannon
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Police Ombudsman
Nuala O'Loan 'badly shaken' after her teenage son was beaten up in 2002, State Papers show
the morning lead
Blair wanted to 'race through' meetings with unionists but would have to 'listen to their whinges'
British and Irish officials were also concerned about ‘daft’ plans to name members of the IRA Army Council in 2004, State Papers reveal.
Thursday
26 Dec 2024
Sanaa Airport
WHO chief and staff safe following Israeli strikes on Yemen airport moments before flight
Áras An Uachtaráin
We'll have a new President in the Áras next year — here are some names that might be running
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Sisters not twins
'Only a cigarette paper between them': Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael need to merge, Tóibín says
Wednesday
25 Dec 2024
the year in politics
Twelve photos that tell the story of Ireland's political year
It’s been a busy one.
Tuesday
24 Dec 2024
alone at christmas
Healthcare workers face Christmas without their children under 'inhumane' government rules
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Monday
23 Dec 2024
Gaza
Taoiseach expresses Ireland's 'unbreakable' support for Palestine in call with Mahmoud Abbas
The Taoiseach and President Abbas also spoke about the importance of ongoing international support for UNRWA.
big interview
'We're back already': Eamon Ryan says Green demise isn't like last time
As he leaves Leinster House, Eamon Ryan gave an interview talking about Irish politics, what’s next for the Greens after electoral defeat, and the TV show he thinks the next climate minister should watch.
As he prepares to leave frontline politics, Eamon Ryan sat down with journalists for an in-depth interview.
He shared what he thinks about Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil and his advice for the next climate minister - some serious, some amusing.
As for the Green Party, he feels it is "back" already despite its election defeat - and talks about how he thinks it was "attacked from behind".
Sunday
22 Dec 2024
Political Awards
These are the winners and losers from the Irish political year 2024
As picked by The Journal team.
This year, The Journal team announced its political awards via The Candidate podcast.
We hand out a number of gongs for awards such as the Minister Who Gets Shit Done, the Must Try Harder Merit and chat about the Ah Here Moment of the Year and Whoopsie of the Year.
The top award, Politician of the Year, was put to a vote which was counted by PR-STV.
The Big Interview
Mary Lou McDonald: 'I can safely say 2024 was the toughest year of my life'
Apart from her party not performing as she would have wanted in the election, McDonald has experienced personal challenges this year.
Saturday
21 Dec 2024
laois councillor
Sinn Féin will speak to Caroline Stanley in January over issues that 'need to get ironed out'
Friday
20 Dec 2024
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BID FOR THE ÁRAS
McDonald says 'multiple people' capable of leading Sinn Féin as she rules out presidential bid
A run for the presidency is not on the horizon for McDonald, she tells The Journal.
Thursday
19 Dec 2024
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