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Politics
Tuesday
30 Dec 2025
in memoriam
In memoriam: Remembering the famous faces from around the world we lost in 2025
We take a look back at some of the many well-known people who died this year.
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into the arms of america
How 1987's The Joshua Tree had Irish diplomats scrambling for U2 tickets across the US
Dublin
EU Presidency will cause traffic and travel disruption, says Transport Minister
Minister Darragh O’Brien says the EU Presidency is going to be a “massive event” for a period of six months and that preparations are well advanced.
Monday
29 Dec 2025
Ar shlí na fírinne
In memoriam: Remembering the well-known Irish people we lost in 2025
A look back at some of the greats and well-known people we lost this year.
Interview
Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins: ‘Some people in Leinster House won’t even look at us’
The Independent Ireland leader caught up with The Journal about how his party is getting on two years since formation.
The Independent Ireland leader gave his view on drink driving laws and spoke about how he is in favour of more people holding guns for self-defence.
He also spoke about how he knew that Catherine Connolly was going to win the presidential election from the moment she announced her candidacy, despite his party backing Maria Steen.
Ukraine talks
Russia says Ukraine launched drone attack on Putin's residence, Zelenskyy calls claim a 'lie'
The reported attack comes as US President Donald Trump said a resolution to the conflict was “closer than ever”.
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Cornamaddy Court, Athlone
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Maple Woods, Midleton
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Balmoston, Donabate
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Folkstown Park, Balbriggan
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Furzefield, Swords
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Millers Glen, Swords
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Belcamp, Balgriffin
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red white and blew it off
'Rising star' Gavin Newsom calls himself 'Irish' but cancelled on the taoiseach back in 2005
Sunday
28 Dec 2025
Volodymr Zelenskyy
Trump and Zelensky to meet for face-to-face talks to discuss ending Ukraine-Russia war
Gaza
Sinn Féin may boycott US St Patrick's Day trip again next year
This year the party boycotted the visit in protest over US involvement in the genocide in Gaza.
paramilitary meeting
When Bertie Ahern brought loyalists to Dublin and they raised 'ethnic cleansing' by republicans
The Loyalist Commission had representatives from the UVF, UDA and Red Hand Commando.
Saturday
27 Dec 2025
The Candidate
Our picks for the political dramas to binge during Twixmas
Christine Bohan, Christina Finn, Jane Matthews, and Rónán Duffy share their favourite political shows – the ones that helped them escape (or make sense of) real-life Leinster House drama.
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blair's britain
'Brit cards' raised eyebrows recently, but similar plans in 2005 didn't go down well here either
State Papers
Newly released documents show anxious discussions among officials after Northern Bank Robbery
State Papers
Thirty years before CervicalCheck, sending smears abroad was being considered to save money
State Papers
Prince Charles's team told Irish officials that Diana might fancy 'upstaging' him by visiting Ireland
State Papers from 30 years ago detailed the behind-the-scenes chat about Charles’ visit here.
Friday
26 Dec 2025
Thursday
25 Dec 2025
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