failte ireland voices
Louise Bruton: Beyond the Trees gave me access to nature that I don't normally get
Louise Bruton
Irish Prisons
Opinion: Overcrowding in our prisons causes issues for the children of inmates too
Senan Tuohy-Hamill
Teenagers
Parenting: 'My daughter was bullied and we didn't feel supported by the school'
Margaret Lynch
HISMM
Money Diaries: A chief operating officer on €245K living in Dublin
The Journal reader
Abuse
Opinion: Government cannot delay when it comes to redress for school abuse survivors
Dr James Gallen
the way
Opinion: 'Be warned - the Camino gets into your brain and can be hard to shake off'
Eanna Brophy
Woodlands
Opinion: 'One forester said all the rules around planting native trees make him want to scream'
Dermot McNally
book extract
Brighton Bombing, 40 years on: 'What saved Thatcher was the path it took'
Rory Carroll
book extract
Brighton Bombing, 40 years on: 'What saved Thatcher was the path it took'
Rory Carroll
murders in the north
Opinion: In a post-conflict society like Northern Ireland, women are at greater risk of violence
Dr Katrina McLaughlin
European Defence
Maria Walsh: Some EU member states believe Ireland is a defence 'freeloader'
Maria Walsh
new books
My story: Being separated from my twin and parents from birth had a huge impact on me
Sadie Harpur
Secondary SChools
Opinion: The children of Dublin 8 deserve better than the school numbers on offer
Louise Fitzpatrick
Diagnosis
My health story: 'They told me I had a brain tumour – I was absolutely terrified'
Pamela Tully
HISMM
Money Diaries: An Irish primary school teacher living and working in Vietnam
The Journal reader
october 7
Gaza, one year on: 'I will never forget the sight of my children running towards the flames'
Dr Fidaa Ibrahim
probation service
Colm O'Regan: I've learned recently that most crime is the result of a series of bad decisions
Colm O'Regan
House Prices
Opinion: Inheritance tax changes in the budget have brought some relief, but not enough
Johnny O’Callaghan
voices
Norma Foley: €9m for phone pouches is a significant once-off investment but it will improve wellbeing in our schools
Norma Foley
Rest In Peace
Mary Hanafin: They called Mary O'Rourke 'Mammy of the Dáil' as a mark of respect for a great woman
Mary Hanafin
HISMM
Money Diaries: How did Budget 2025 impact you? Would you like to keep a diary for us?
The Journal reader
budget 2025
Carer: Why are they means testing us? It's inexcusable
Ann Brehony
Maternity Leave
Opinion: In 2024, why are we still quizzing women over their maternity leave?
Niamh O'Reilly
unifil mission
Tom Clonan: Irish troops in Lebanon are now acting as observers in a de-facto warzone
Tom Clonan
Irish government
Opinion: Enacting the Occupied Territories Bill is more important now than ever
Gerry Liston and Éamonn Meehan
veep debate
Larry Donnelly: JD Vance came across as an engaging advocate for Trumpism. That's no mean feat.
Larry Donnelly
Climate emergency
Opinion: The budget lacks the measures needed for a truly inclusive climate transition
Clare O'Connor
Budget2025
Single working woman: 'This budget just flat out ignored anyone without a family and a home'
Single woman
vice presidents
Larry Donnelly: Tonight's VP debate could prove crucial in the race for the White House
Larry Donnelly
Bugs
Parenting: We're only just in the door at school and now the bugs have hit
Margaret Lynch
budget 2025
Opinion: We have an idea what to expect in tomorrow's budget - what’s in store for you?
Ralph Benson
Succession
Opinion: What will tomorrow's budget mean for inheritance taxes and succession planning?
David Quinn
HISMM
Money Diaries: A social care worker on €30K living in the Midlands
The Journal reader
cruelty to horses
Opinion: Is it time to put an end to carriage horses in Dublin?
Claire Owens
IRISH ELECTIONS
Larry Donnelly: I still believe there's a chance the general election won't happen until 2025
Larry Donnelly
Mental Health
Opinion: My experience of a men's group tells me it has the power to change behaviour
Stephen O'Rourke
CLIMATE CRISIS
Opinion: Our research has found vast public support for a democratic global government
Dr Farsan Ghassim & Dr Markus Pauli
low iron
Opinion: We need to give women better advice if thousands are iron deficient during pregnancy
Dr Catherine Conlon
OPW spending
Opinion: The bike shed controversy shows us we don't condone investment in sustainable transport
Simon Tierney
taxpayers money
Opinion: The OPW controversy reveals systemic issues with how government projects are developed
Dr Paul Davis
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