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# ![@thejournal_ie Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::150246405.png) @thejournal_ie TheJournal.ie

TheJournal.ie posts on X about dublin, has been, ireland, murder the most. They currently have XXXXXXX followers and XXX posts still getting attention that total XXXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours.

### Engagements: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::150246405/interactions)
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**Social category influence**
[countries](/list/countries)  XXX% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  #4415 [finance](/list/finance)  #2425 [musicians](/list/musicians)  XXXX% [premier league](/list/premier-league)  XXXX% [celebrities](/list/celebrities)  XXXX% [stocks](/list/stocks)  XXXX% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  XXXX% [fashion brands](/list/fashion-brands)  XXXX%

**Social topic influence**
[dublin](/topic/dublin) #40, [has been](/topic/has-been) #1072, [ireland](/topic/ireland) #137, [murder](/topic/murder) #456, [luke combs](/topic/luke-combs) #45, [over the](/topic/over-the) #312, [israel](/topic/israel) #1187, [castle](/topic/castle) 0.63%, [lebanon](/topic/lebanon) #493, [all the](/topic/all-the) XXXX%

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### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::150246405/posts)
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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"Over his two presidential terms Michael D. Higgins has become something of a folk hero with his fluffy dogs fluent Irish and poetry-writing all contributing to his distinctive charm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1976725699420434617) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-10T19:05Z 756.9K followers, 753.3K engagements


"The Green Party has confirmed that its deputy leader Risn Garvey has resigned from her role. It comes as former Green TD Brian Leddin also confirmed today that he has quit the party over its decision to back Catherine Connolly in the election"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1978137078899573023) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-14T16:33Z 756.9K followers, 412.5K engagements


"Fianna Fil has appointed a senior barrister and three TDs and senators to carry out a review into how it selected Jim Gavin to stand for the party in its disastrous ras campaign"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1978571701211329024) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-15T21:20Z 756.9K followers, 37.3K engagements


"Dr Cara Augustenborg: I watched all the presidential debates. What I still didn't know was how either of the candidates plans to confront humanitys greatest existential crisis - so I asked them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979135501484392640) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-17T10:40Z 756.9K followers, 39.4K engagements


"Israel has said it carried out air strikes on southern Gaza in response to Hamas breaching a ceasefire and attacking troops - a claim Hamas denies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979926083366461568) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-19T15:02Z 756.9K followers, 11K engagements


"Groceries in Ireland are now at the highest level of inflation since December 2023 as Irish shoppers spending on foodstuffs rises. The latest budget has been pointed to as an additional pressure placed on families"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980250429482053768) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-20T12:31Z 756.9K followers, 16.6K engagements


"Dublin Airports famous plane-spotting spot The Mound is getting a major upgrade ✈ A new observation area with seating shelter and parking has just been given the green light"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980329934414377073) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-20T17:47Z 756.9K followers, 18.6K engagements


"Oscar-nominated Irish filmmaker Kirsten Sheridan is creating a movie about Ireland's infamous 16th-century pirate queen"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1892606367162102169) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-02-20T16:04Z 757K followers, 253.1K engagements


"Enoch Burke now owes the State 225000 and has fines for trespassing increased by High Court"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1963565961455288717) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-09-04T11:33Z 756.9K followers, 47K engagements


"Next summer US country star Luke Combs will headline Slane Castle. Who is the country star that will join musical legends such as U2 Bob Dylan Bruce Springteen and Metallica in headlining the historic venue"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1976306727193620881) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-09T15:20Z 756.9K followers, 9791 engagements


"Heather Humphreys has recommitted to learning Irish XX years after first making this pledge. In 2014 Humphreys became the Arts Heritage and Gaeltacht Minister but faced criticism due to her lack of Irish"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1976334150958252345) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-09T17:09Z 757K followers, 32.4K engagements


"A burnt-out boarded-up house in Finglas that was engulfed in flames just six months ago is now up for sale for 225k. One local TD says its part of the problem and proof of how out of control the housing crisis has become"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1976947142649434272) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-11T09:45Z 757K followers, 27.7K engagements


"An investigation has been launched after more than XX acres of native trees over XXX years old were alleged to have been illegally felled in Co Cork"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1977336399570391139) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-12T11:31Z 757K followers, 174.8K engagements


"Tnaiste Simon Harris has announced that Ireland will provide an additional 6m in humanitarian aid for people in Gaza. Todays contribution brings Irelands support for the people of Palestine since October 2023 to more than 89m"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1977759762075787360) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-13T15:34Z 757K followers, 26.8K engagements


"I wasnt expecting the photo to go that viral but I knew that moment was something special. Portuguese photographer David Ribeiro now based in Cork spoke to The Journal capturing that photo of Caoimhin Kelleher and Cristiano Ronaldo on Saturday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1977773017091412364) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-13T16:26Z 756.9K followers, 60.4K engagements


"Humphreys says she supports the Special Criminal Court and takes the opportunity to point out that Connolly employed somebody in the Dil that was convicted by the Special Criminal Court on firearms charges. The story was first reported by The Journal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1978019466312053046) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-14T08:46Z 756.9K followers, 4410 engagements


"Connolly says the Special Criminal Court found the woman guilty and she served a prison sentence. She says she left before her term was up in prison such was her rehabilitation record. Conflating that with my attitude to the Special Criminal Court is not acceptable to me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1978021784793370666) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-14T08:55Z 757K followers, 43.1K engagements


"Virgin Media presenter Katja Mia has become the latest talent to join the RT Radio ranks with her very own 2FM weekend show kicking off this weekend. RT which has experienced weeks of chaos surrounding their presenters confirmed the news this morning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1978756529017782464) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-16T09:34Z 757K followers, 31.6K engagements


"If you want a brand new bike bunker on your street you can now ask Dublin City Council for one"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1978790006454911152) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-16T11:47Z 756.9K followers, 9083 engagements


"One celebrity was 'murdered' and another was banished on The Celebrity Traitors UK last night"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979073967844376837) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-17T06:36Z 757K followers, 10.1K engagements


"Dublin City Council has agreed plans to rezone land for up to 25000 new housing units in the capital"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979079943423160817) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-17T07:00Z 757K followers, 7748 engagements


"A man has been charged over the death of Josephine 'Josie' Ray in Co Tipperary last year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979099134045925512) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-17T08:16Z 757K followers, 14.8K engagements


"A Status Yellow weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for counties Cork Kerry and Waterford. The alerts will come into place tomorrow and remain in place until Sunday morning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979122858350538825) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-17T09:50Z 757K followers, 5763 engagements


"Connolly and Humphreys once again went head-to-head today on RT's Morning Ireland tackling topics from Syria and Shane OFarrell to asylum seekers and a possible Trump visit. Few sparks flew but here are the key takeaways"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979133151382241621) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-17T10:31Z 757K followers, 8846 engagements


"A man in his 50s was today charged with murdering an 89-year-old woman in her Co Tipperary home last year. Hasan Ali Gori was charged before Judge Fiona Brennan with the murder of Josephine Josie Ray at her home in Nenagh"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979145913877557608) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-17T11:22Z 756.9K followers, 10.8K engagements


"A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the fatal stabbing of another boy at a Tusla residential care facility in Donaghmede north Dublin earlier this week"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979183132940054633) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-17T13:50Z 757K followers, 12.9K engagements


"Donald Trump has said Russia's war can end without providing US long-range missiles to Ukraine spelling dissapointment for Volodymyr Zelenskyy who came to the White House looking to bolster his country's defence"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979251308096880881) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-17T18:20Z 757K followers, 9777 engagements


"Prince Andrew is to stop using his remaining titles and honours including the Duke of York in the wake of the Epstein scandal he has announced"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979252866670838019) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-17T18:27Z 757K followers, 16.9K engagements


"On a visit to Camp Shamrock we spoke to Fr Paul Murphy about his work how he is the only unarmed non-combatant in the base and how when he was stabbed in a terror attack at the gates of a military barracks it only reinforced his sense of duty"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979264651712921969) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-17T19:14Z 757K followers, 12.3K engagements


"Two men who escaped Maze Prison in the 1970s have contested an extradition order over their alleged links to the murder of an RUC officer almost XX years ago"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979285629021098351) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-17T20:37Z 756.9K followers, 12.4K engagements


"Met ireann has extended its Status Orange rain warning in Co Cork tonight to Co Waterford"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979470987591667822) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-18T08:53Z 756.9K followers, 8917 engagements


"Wayne is described as being of slight build with blue eyes and grey hair. Oisn is described as being of slight build with blue eyes and red hair"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979576713928495312) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-18T15:54Z 756.9K followers, XXX engagements


"For XX years President Michael D. Higgins has been a constant presence in Irish life. With his tenure now coming to an end we asked readers to share their thoughts on the man who has shaped modern Ireland in ways both public and personal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979789673569427950) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-19T06:00Z 756.9K followers, 26.9K engagements


"The Courts Service spent more than X million on interpreters for criminal trials and civil proceedings over the past eighteen months. This years bill is on track to be much larger than last year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979896695929405633) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-19T13:05Z 756.9K followers, 51.1K engagements


"Heather Humphreys was questioned by reporters today over the credit union that she formerly managed taking legal proceedings over loan defaulting during the time that she was manager"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980332969907691807) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-20T17:59Z 756.9K followers, 64.9K engagements


"The SEAI said its best estimate is that Irelands electricity sector emissions will exceed its carbon budget sometime in November and that the transport sector had already emitted more than its allocation of carbon last month"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980501811447361541) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-21T05:10Z 756.9K followers, 7914 engagements


""We dont know exactly what the plan is just yet and maybe theyll prove us all wrong. Maybe instead of Dublins inaugural Shake Shack and XXX new desks for contract workers for Accenture and Google itll be something tasteful. Like a Harvey Nichols.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1938875836947439806) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-06-28T08:23Z 756.9K followers, 14.5K engagements


"American country music star Luke Combs has been officially announced as the next headliner for Slane Castle set to perform at the historic Co Meath venue in the summer of 2026"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1976275138627747958) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-09T13:14Z 756.9K followers, 29.5K engagements


"Garda are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Eoghan OReilly (13) who is reported missing from his home in Rathmines Dublin X since Friday XX October 2025. Garda and Eoghans family are concerned for his well-being"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1977333027660611796) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-12T11:18Z 756.9K followers, 9486 engagements


"Grammy-winning R&B singer D'Angelo has died at the age of XX. In a statement his family confirmed that he died after a diagnosis of cancer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1978349954067238986) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-15T06:39Z 756.9K followers, 12.3K engagements


"American country music star Luke Combs has confirmed that he will play a second gig at Slane Castle next year. He will become only the second act to perform twice at Slane Castle in the same year following in the steps of U2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1978480727697084622) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-15T15:18Z 756.9K followers, 20.3K engagements


"Trinity College Dublin is seeking participants for a new study on the impact of name-calling during childhood by a parent. The new study will explore how name-calling by a parent during childhood can affect mental health in later life"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1978519636220989527) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-15T17:53Z 756.9K followers, 18.4K engagements


"Luke Combs has been confirmed for not one but two shows at Slane Castle next summer. Believe it or not he recently surpassed Garth Brooks as the highest RIAA-certified country artist in history. Do you listen to him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1978762713535787451) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-16T09:59Z 756.9K followers, 7686 engagements


"Bertie Ahern has said he will vote for Heather Humphreys in the presidential election next Friday adding that as himself and Jim Gavin aren't in the race she is his top choice for the ras"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1978783516247691602) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-16T11:22Z 756.9K followers, 48K engagements


"Three men who assaulted Tom Niland a pensioner who they beat to death have been sentenced to a combined XX years in prison. Sentencing the men Mr Justice Paul McDermott said the victim was a kind man who was entitled to feel secure in his home"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1978859244045607415) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-16T16:23Z 756.9K followers, 7650 engagements


"This is the most undemocratic election Ive ever seen in Ireland. Before there were several candidates; this time there were only three and now its down to two. Many Dublin voters told The Journal they feel the presidential election has been "daft" and "unengaging""  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979049872998203434) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-17T05:00Z 756.9K followers, 16.4K engagements


"Jude Farrell one of two protesters who attended the event said that she was extremely disappointed by Brian ODriscolls attendance at the cyber-security conference"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979153084459757938) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-17T11:50Z 756.9K followers, 38.1K engagements


"Event notes say that ODriscoll was due to draw powerful parallels between the world of elite rugby and cyber defence showing how teamwork resilience and strategy are just as critical on the digital front lines as they are on the pitch"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979175186105602109) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-17T13:18Z 756.9K followers, 8927 engagements


"Family members of a teenage Ukrainian boy who died following a fatal stabbing at a Tusla care facility in Dublin have paid tribute to the youngster. One relative said Vadym Davydenko had moved to Ireland last week in 'search of a better life'"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979307483110711540) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-17T22:04Z 756.9K followers, 36.5K engagements


"This piece is a despatch from Lebanon as our reporter outlines what he found on the ground in the troubled country. Posters to Hezbollah fighters dot the streets and roadways IDF activity continues to escalate as preparation begins for Irish to pull out"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979325301458112573) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-17T23:15Z 756.9K followers, 8398 engagements


""For the past two months I've paid myself minimum wage because that's all the business can realistically afford." Paul Behan of The Lobster Pot writes that restaurants needed the VAT cut in the Budget and that it's just one of many expenses to juggle"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979427373427646545) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-18T06:00Z 756.9K followers, 5896 engagements


"A modular home builder in Co Cavan is closing its factory citing a lack of work in the housing market. Dozens of full-time and part-time jobs will be lost as a result"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979446119126995141) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-18T07:15Z 756.9K followers, 46.1K engagements


"The Government needs to find around 70000 extra people in a variety of construction-related roles to fulfil Irelands housing targets. To bridge this shortfall it is asking Irish construction workers the world over to return and Build Back Home"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979449927932543346) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-18T07:30Z 756.9K followers, 24.6K engagements


"This piece is a despatch from Lebanon as our reporter outlines what he found on the ground in the troubled country. Posters to Hezbollah fighters dot the streets and roadways IDF activity continues to escalate as preparation begins for Irish to pull out"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979464215694885368) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-18T08:27Z 756.9K followers, 8031 engagements


"Students at Dublin City University have said the presidential election has captured their attention significantly more than previous political events but it remains to be seen if this engagement will translate to voter turnout"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979466893489491998) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-18T08:37Z 756.9K followers, 12.6K engagements


"Israel returned the bodies of XX Palestinians to Gaza today the territorys health ministry said. The ministry said that some of the bodies returned today bore signs of 'abuse beatings handcuffing and blindfolding'"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979526783528501560) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-18T12:35Z 756.9K followers, 8733 engagements


"Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou was sacked today after just eight matches in charge just minutes after a 3-0 home defeat to Chelsea"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979550765577392610) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-18T14:10Z 756.9K followers, 8661 engagements


"Met ireann has issued weather warnings for six counties in southern Ireland with counties Cork and Waterford under a Status Orange rain warning until tomorrow morning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979553846880874719) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-18T14:23Z 756.9K followers, 9406 engagements


"A plaque honouring founder and artistic director of the Focus Theatre Deirdre O'Connell was unveiled today at its former site in Dublin. President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina attended the unveiling"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979574310588080373) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-18T15:44Z 756.9K followers, 11K engagements


"Wayne is known to wear blue jeans and a cycling jacket that is black and grey in colour with illuminous yellow markings. Oisn is known to wear a grey jacket and to carry a red Nike Manchester United School bag. Garda and their family are concerned for their well-being"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979576714909897126) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-18T15:54Z 756.9K followers, 3874 engagements


"A 17-year-old Somalian boy has been remanded in custody charged with the murder of Ukrainian youth Vadym Davydenko at an emergency Tusla residential care unit in north Dublin on Wednesday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979592691584291291) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-18T16:57Z 756.9K followers, 13.7K engagements


"Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to three points after Leandro Trossards second-half goal fired Mikel Artetas side to a 1-0 victory at Fulham"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979622778262245608) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-18T18:57Z 756.9K followers, 11.4K engagements


"'She took that take no crap type of mentality into the ministers role which was maybe something that hadn't been seen in a number of years in the Dil.' Heather Humphreys' journey from Clones councillor to Fine Gael's presidential nominee"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1978336297937764448) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-15T05:45Z 756.9K followers, 23.8K engagements


"News Correspondent Niall OConnor visited Lebanon this week to see how the country is coping with the news of the end of the XX year peacekeeping mission. Read his full analysis of the trip:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979412264756166751) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-18T05:00Z 756.9K followers, 7363 engagements


"A mother living with multiple sclerosis insists there should be more awareness of hidden disabilities so that people with conditions like hers do not feel stigmatised. Louise Power from Ballina Co Mayo was diagnosed with MS XX years ago"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979861955293634653) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-19T10:47Z 756.9K followers, 13.3K engagements


"Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has strongly criticised Fine Gael for the attack video it put out yesterday questioning her work as a barrister. She said the party is "absolutely terrified" of her campaign and "utterly out of touch""  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980284696165572932) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-20T14:47Z 756.9K followers, 16.5K engagements


"A man has appeared in court charged over the alleged sexual assault of a young girl near the Citywest hotel in west Dublin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980574629841317903) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-21T09:59Z 756.9K followers, 21.3K engagements


"Lidl has become the first retailer in Ireland to announce cuts on the cost of milk since 2023"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1976959042745479539) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-11T10:32Z 756.9K followers, 60.8K engagements


"Enoch Burke could be asked to pay XXX a week for a security guard who has been hired to keep him away from Wilson's Hospital School"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1978084909555064975) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-14T13:06Z 756.9K followers, 151.6K engagements


"Garda were called after protesters attended an event where former Ireland rugby captain Brian ODriscoll was the keynote speaker at a cyber-security conference with links to a former Israeli officer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979175185136648664) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-17T13:18Z 756.9K followers, 237.8K engagements


"The Courts Service said: "The quote on social media attributed to Judge Heslin is entirely wrong. Those words were never spoken by the judge in this case.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979789898178548135) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-19T06:01Z 756.9K followers, 22.3K engagements


"Huge crowds took to the streets in all XX US states at "No Kings" protests on Saturday venting anger over President Donald Trump's hardline policies while Republicans ridiculed them as "Hate America" rallies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979838764638703791) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-19T09:15Z 756.9K followers, 11K engagements


"As Michael D Higgins presidency nears its end we asked readers to share their reflections and memories of his XX years in office"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979865291547873701) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-19T11:00Z 756.9K followers, 14.7K engagements


""I live in one of the UKs most multicultural areas. We all get along - no one has the time or energy to argue about whose culture is best." Peter Flanagan reflects on his community in London and how violent anti-immigrant protests are unacceptable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980152761795690981) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-20T06:03Z 756.9K followers, 10.1K engagements


""It's mad that with working a job with a decent wage living at home for five years saving the majority of my wages and being lucky enough to inherit a house Im still not sure if I can afford everything.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980167437069775092) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-20T07:01Z 756.9K followers, 16.7K engagements


"Garda are appealing for information on the 2007 murder of Paul Quinn XX 18-years after his death in Co Monaghan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980173432194318720) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-20T07:25Z 756.9K followers, 10.5K engagements


"Bank of Ireland has more than doubled its estimate for the cost of compensating customers who were mis-sold UK car loans. It previously set aside 167m in compensation that may be payable to impacted customers but this has increased to around 400m"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980224855292133586) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-20T10:49Z 756.9K followers, 8111 engagements


"A cargo jet that veered off a runway at Hong Kong Airport yesterday killing two people had been involved in a previous incident at Shannon Airport"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980234049420476538) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-20T11:26Z 756.9K followers, 11.6K engagements


"There was anger today in Israel after police banned the Israeli Premier Leagues Tel Aviv derby amid chaotic scenes triggering complaints from the clubs and political opposition"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980237268716593513) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-20T11:38Z 756.9K followers, 9269 engagements


"UK police have dropped all charges against Graham Linehan after his arrest on suspicion of inciting violence over social media posts about trans issues. Linehan says he intends to sue the police for wrongful arrest and a breach of his human rights"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980316634179891438) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-20T16:54Z 756.9K followers, 9923 engagements


"The controversy over the Fine Gael video was raised with Heather Humphreys on the campaign trail in Gorey today. 'The point I am making is how can you stand up and give out and criticise and castigate banks and at the same time youre working for them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980321141529919792) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-20T17:12Z 756.9K followers, 16.3K engagements


"A tense Dublin derby ended goalless at Dalymount leaving both Bohemians and St Pats frustrated and the race for Europe even tighter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980391041598419066) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-20T21:49Z 756.9K followers, 10.2K engagements


"Coming up after midnight @NiallJournal_ie reports on how four garda are out of work following two incidents of assault in recent days leaving a Co Waterford town down an entire unit to police its streets"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980396860658311504) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-20T22:13Z 756.9K followers, 6797 engagements


"Some former Traitors Ireland stars are swapping scheming for sofas theyll be joining Gogglebox Ireland this Wednesday night"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980499341694411257) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-21T05:00Z 756.9K followers, 3856 engagements


"French police stepped up the hunt today for thieves who stole priceless royal jewels from the Louvre museum in a daylight robbery"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980522432667549793) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-21T06:31Z 756.9K followers, 7565 engagements


"Work crews began tearing down the East Wing of the White House on Monday to make room for a new $250m ballroom"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980534730765291712) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-21T07:20Z 756.9K followers, 6895 engagements


"Heather Humphreys has faced questions about the credit unions legal proceedings in the wake of the Fine Gael campaign upping its criticism of fellow presidential candidate Catherine Connolly for representing banks in home repossession cases through her work as a barrister"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980601526440587519) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-21T11:46Z 756.9K followers, 5776 engagements


"Jim Gavin has paid back the 3300 he owed to a former tenant of the apartment he owned - money which has ended Gavin's presidential campaign. The tenant received the money owed since 2009 this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1976699053606932839) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-10T17:19Z 756.9K followers, 281.5K engagements


"Far-right protestors demonstrated today against Cork City Councils recent decision to remove flags put up in the city by anti-migrant groups. Garda deployed large numbers in response to online comments during the week"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1977010549721293233) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-11T13:57Z 756.9K followers, 59.3K engagements


"Garda were called after protesters attended an event in Dublin city centre where former Ireland rugby captain Brian O'Driscoll was the keynote speaker at a cyber-security conference with links to a former Israeli officer yesterday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979090403170148843) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-17T07:41Z 756.9K followers, 46.2K engagements


"Heather Humphreys has accused her presidential rival Catherine Connolly of using the language of Nigel Farage. Both teams are ramping up on the campaign trail with Humphreys out in Dublin and Connolly out in Limerick and Clare today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979500272041738264) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-18T10:50Z 756.9K followers, 83.6K engagements


"A man in his 40s is in critical condition after a serious assault in Co Waterford last night. The assault occurred at approximately 11:50pm at the junction of Cook Street and Mill Street in Cappoquin Co Waterford"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979618581747745162) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-18T18:40Z 756.9K followers, 15.4K engagements


"For only the second time in its history the Grand Sumo Tournament has left its homeland Japan to travel to London's Royal Albert Hall. So as sumo wrestling comes close to home we want to test your knowledge of the sport"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979657503081189834) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-18T21:15Z 756.9K followers, 14.8K engagements


"Irelands property bidding system drives prices and FOMO. A new ESRI study makes the case that moving to a sealed system would help considerably"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979804871625723933) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-19T07:00Z 756.9K followers, 13.6K engagements


"Taoiseach Michel Martin and Fine Gael's Helen McEntee both launched attacks on Catherine Connolly today. Although Martin's was more veiled McEntee accused Connolly of hypocrisy as she raised questions on her role in aiding banks in repossessions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1979887854189728010) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-19T12:30Z 756.9K followers, 117.9K engagements


"A plan to allow a mystery US investor to pump XX million into Waterford Airport is set to come before politicians tomorrow. There have been no commercial flights at the airport since 2016"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980009551681200186) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-19T20:33Z 756.9K followers, 26.8K engagements


"It could cost over X million just to dispose of alcohol handrub that was purchased during the pandemic during Irelands struggles against the Covid-19 virus"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980012338968195109) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-19T20:45Z 756.9K followers, 22.9K engagements


"You may have noticed that country music is very popular in Ireland something recently confirmed by Luke Combs announcing back-to-back concerts at Slane Castle next summer. So today we want to know how much do you know about country music stars"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980016421850554406) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-19T21:01Z 756.9K followers, 14.4K engagements


"A plan to allow private sector investment worth up to XX million to make Waterford Airport viable again has been backed by local politicians - but secrecy remains over where the money is coming from"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980317037458076100) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-20T16:55Z 756.9K followers, 8756 engagements


"A young man who left his ex-girlfriend with lifelong injuries after he tried to murder her by stabbing her XX times has been jailed for XX years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980333606145806758) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-20T18:01Z 756.9K followers, 16.1K engagements


"On Virgin Media's The Big Interview tonight Humphreys said she never evicted anybody from their home while managing a credit union adding that legal action was always a last resort"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980391916177944612) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-20T21:53Z 756.9K followers, 10.4K engagements


"Four garda are out of work following two incidents of assault in recent days leaving a Co Waterford town down an entire unit to police its streets The Journal has learned"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980410198624809165) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-20T23:06Z 756.9K followers, 8649 engagements


"Donald Trump has threatened to "eradicate" Hamas if it breaches its ceasefire deal with Israel. "We made a deal with Hamas that they're going to be very good they're going to behave they're going to be nice" the US president told reporters yesterday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980514223198265706) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-21T05:59Z 756.9K followers, 7034 engagements


"Four garda are out of work following two incidents of assault in recent days leaving a Co Waterford town down an entire unit to police its streets The Journal has learned"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980515643549254088) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-21T06:05Z 756.9K followers, 7863 engagements


"A 17-year-old charged with the murder of Ukrainian youth Vadym Davydenko has been further remanded in custody pending directions from the DPP. The teenager was surrounded by five garda in helmets and protective gear at the Childrens Court today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thejournal_ie/status/1980608855479341463) [@thejournal_ie](/creator/x/thejournal_ie) 2025-10-21T12:15Z 756.9K followers, 8763 engagements

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"Over his two presidential terms Michael D. Higgins has become something of a folk hero with his fluffy dogs fluent Irish and poetry-writing all contributing to his distinctive charm"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-10T19:05Z 756.9K followers, 753.3K engagements

"The Green Party has confirmed that its deputy leader Risn Garvey has resigned from her role. It comes as former Green TD Brian Leddin also confirmed today that he has quit the party over its decision to back Catherine Connolly in the election"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-14T16:33Z 756.9K followers, 412.5K engagements

"Fianna Fil has appointed a senior barrister and three TDs and senators to carry out a review into how it selected Jim Gavin to stand for the party in its disastrous ras campaign"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-15T21:20Z 756.9K followers, 37.3K engagements

"Dr Cara Augustenborg: I watched all the presidential debates. What I still didn't know was how either of the candidates plans to confront humanitys greatest existential crisis - so I asked them"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-17T10:40Z 756.9K followers, 39.4K engagements

"Israel has said it carried out air strikes on southern Gaza in response to Hamas breaching a ceasefire and attacking troops - a claim Hamas denies"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-19T15:02Z 756.9K followers, 11K engagements

"Groceries in Ireland are now at the highest level of inflation since December 2023 as Irish shoppers spending on foodstuffs rises. The latest budget has been pointed to as an additional pressure placed on families"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-20T12:31Z 756.9K followers, 16.6K engagements

"Dublin Airports famous plane-spotting spot The Mound is getting a major upgrade ✈ A new observation area with seating shelter and parking has just been given the green light"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-20T17:47Z 756.9K followers, 18.6K engagements

"Oscar-nominated Irish filmmaker Kirsten Sheridan is creating a movie about Ireland's infamous 16th-century pirate queen"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-02-20T16:04Z 757K followers, 253.1K engagements

"Enoch Burke now owes the State 225000 and has fines for trespassing increased by High Court"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-09-04T11:33Z 756.9K followers, 47K engagements

"Next summer US country star Luke Combs will headline Slane Castle. Who is the country star that will join musical legends such as U2 Bob Dylan Bruce Springteen and Metallica in headlining the historic venue"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-09T15:20Z 756.9K followers, 9791 engagements

"Heather Humphreys has recommitted to learning Irish XX years after first making this pledge. In 2014 Humphreys became the Arts Heritage and Gaeltacht Minister but faced criticism due to her lack of Irish"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-09T17:09Z 757K followers, 32.4K engagements

"A burnt-out boarded-up house in Finglas that was engulfed in flames just six months ago is now up for sale for 225k. One local TD says its part of the problem and proof of how out of control the housing crisis has become"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-11T09:45Z 757K followers, 27.7K engagements

"An investigation has been launched after more than XX acres of native trees over XXX years old were alleged to have been illegally felled in Co Cork"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-12T11:31Z 757K followers, 174.8K engagements

"Tnaiste Simon Harris has announced that Ireland will provide an additional 6m in humanitarian aid for people in Gaza. Todays contribution brings Irelands support for the people of Palestine since October 2023 to more than 89m"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-13T15:34Z 757K followers, 26.8K engagements

"I wasnt expecting the photo to go that viral but I knew that moment was something special. Portuguese photographer David Ribeiro now based in Cork spoke to The Journal capturing that photo of Caoimhin Kelleher and Cristiano Ronaldo on Saturday"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-13T16:26Z 756.9K followers, 60.4K engagements

"Humphreys says she supports the Special Criminal Court and takes the opportunity to point out that Connolly employed somebody in the Dil that was convicted by the Special Criminal Court on firearms charges. The story was first reported by The Journal"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-14T08:46Z 756.9K followers, 4410 engagements

"Connolly says the Special Criminal Court found the woman guilty and she served a prison sentence. She says she left before her term was up in prison such was her rehabilitation record. Conflating that with my attitude to the Special Criminal Court is not acceptable to me"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-14T08:55Z 757K followers, 43.1K engagements

"Virgin Media presenter Katja Mia has become the latest talent to join the RT Radio ranks with her very own 2FM weekend show kicking off this weekend. RT which has experienced weeks of chaos surrounding their presenters confirmed the news this morning"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-16T09:34Z 757K followers, 31.6K engagements

"If you want a brand new bike bunker on your street you can now ask Dublin City Council for one"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-16T11:47Z 756.9K followers, 9083 engagements

"One celebrity was 'murdered' and another was banished on The Celebrity Traitors UK last night"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-17T06:36Z 757K followers, 10.1K engagements

"Dublin City Council has agreed plans to rezone land for up to 25000 new housing units in the capital"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-17T07:00Z 757K followers, 7748 engagements

"A man has been charged over the death of Josephine 'Josie' Ray in Co Tipperary last year"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-17T08:16Z 757K followers, 14.8K engagements

"A Status Yellow weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for counties Cork Kerry and Waterford. The alerts will come into place tomorrow and remain in place until Sunday morning"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-17T09:50Z 757K followers, 5763 engagements

"Connolly and Humphreys once again went head-to-head today on RT's Morning Ireland tackling topics from Syria and Shane OFarrell to asylum seekers and a possible Trump visit. Few sparks flew but here are the key takeaways"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-17T10:31Z 757K followers, 8846 engagements

"A man in his 50s was today charged with murdering an 89-year-old woman in her Co Tipperary home last year. Hasan Ali Gori was charged before Judge Fiona Brennan with the murder of Josephine Josie Ray at her home in Nenagh"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-17T11:22Z 756.9K followers, 10.8K engagements

"A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the fatal stabbing of another boy at a Tusla residential care facility in Donaghmede north Dublin earlier this week"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-17T13:50Z 757K followers, 12.9K engagements

"Donald Trump has said Russia's war can end without providing US long-range missiles to Ukraine spelling dissapointment for Volodymyr Zelenskyy who came to the White House looking to bolster his country's defence"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-17T18:20Z 757K followers, 9777 engagements

"Prince Andrew is to stop using his remaining titles and honours including the Duke of York in the wake of the Epstein scandal he has announced"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-17T18:27Z 757K followers, 16.9K engagements

"On a visit to Camp Shamrock we spoke to Fr Paul Murphy about his work how he is the only unarmed non-combatant in the base and how when he was stabbed in a terror attack at the gates of a military barracks it only reinforced his sense of duty"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-17T19:14Z 757K followers, 12.3K engagements

"Two men who escaped Maze Prison in the 1970s have contested an extradition order over their alleged links to the murder of an RUC officer almost XX years ago"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-17T20:37Z 756.9K followers, 12.4K engagements

"Met ireann has extended its Status Orange rain warning in Co Cork tonight to Co Waterford"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-18T08:53Z 756.9K followers, 8917 engagements

"Wayne is described as being of slight build with blue eyes and grey hair. Oisn is described as being of slight build with blue eyes and red hair"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-18T15:54Z 756.9K followers, XXX engagements

"For XX years President Michael D. Higgins has been a constant presence in Irish life. With his tenure now coming to an end we asked readers to share their thoughts on the man who has shaped modern Ireland in ways both public and personal"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-19T06:00Z 756.9K followers, 26.9K engagements

"The Courts Service spent more than X million on interpreters for criminal trials and civil proceedings over the past eighteen months. This years bill is on track to be much larger than last year"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-19T13:05Z 756.9K followers, 51.1K engagements

"Heather Humphreys was questioned by reporters today over the credit union that she formerly managed taking legal proceedings over loan defaulting during the time that she was manager"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-20T17:59Z 756.9K followers, 64.9K engagements

"The SEAI said its best estimate is that Irelands electricity sector emissions will exceed its carbon budget sometime in November and that the transport sector had already emitted more than its allocation of carbon last month"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-21T05:10Z 756.9K followers, 7914 engagements

""We dont know exactly what the plan is just yet and maybe theyll prove us all wrong. Maybe instead of Dublins inaugural Shake Shack and XXX new desks for contract workers for Accenture and Google itll be something tasteful. Like a Harvey Nichols.""
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-06-28T08:23Z 756.9K followers, 14.5K engagements

"American country music star Luke Combs has been officially announced as the next headliner for Slane Castle set to perform at the historic Co Meath venue in the summer of 2026"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-09T13:14Z 756.9K followers, 29.5K engagements

"Garda are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Eoghan OReilly (13) who is reported missing from his home in Rathmines Dublin X since Friday XX October 2025. Garda and Eoghans family are concerned for his well-being"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-12T11:18Z 756.9K followers, 9486 engagements

"Grammy-winning R&B singer D'Angelo has died at the age of XX. In a statement his family confirmed that he died after a diagnosis of cancer"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-15T06:39Z 756.9K followers, 12.3K engagements

"American country music star Luke Combs has confirmed that he will play a second gig at Slane Castle next year. He will become only the second act to perform twice at Slane Castle in the same year following in the steps of U2"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-15T15:18Z 756.9K followers, 20.3K engagements

"Trinity College Dublin is seeking participants for a new study on the impact of name-calling during childhood by a parent. The new study will explore how name-calling by a parent during childhood can affect mental health in later life"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-15T17:53Z 756.9K followers, 18.4K engagements

"Luke Combs has been confirmed for not one but two shows at Slane Castle next summer. Believe it or not he recently surpassed Garth Brooks as the highest RIAA-certified country artist in history. Do you listen to him"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-16T09:59Z 756.9K followers, 7686 engagements

"Bertie Ahern has said he will vote for Heather Humphreys in the presidential election next Friday adding that as himself and Jim Gavin aren't in the race she is his top choice for the ras"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-16T11:22Z 756.9K followers, 48K engagements

"Three men who assaulted Tom Niland a pensioner who they beat to death have been sentenced to a combined XX years in prison. Sentencing the men Mr Justice Paul McDermott said the victim was a kind man who was entitled to feel secure in his home"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-16T16:23Z 756.9K followers, 7650 engagements

"This is the most undemocratic election Ive ever seen in Ireland. Before there were several candidates; this time there were only three and now its down to two. Many Dublin voters told The Journal they feel the presidential election has been "daft" and "unengaging""
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-17T05:00Z 756.9K followers, 16.4K engagements

"Jude Farrell one of two protesters who attended the event said that she was extremely disappointed by Brian ODriscolls attendance at the cyber-security conference"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-17T11:50Z 756.9K followers, 38.1K engagements

"Event notes say that ODriscoll was due to draw powerful parallels between the world of elite rugby and cyber defence showing how teamwork resilience and strategy are just as critical on the digital front lines as they are on the pitch"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-17T13:18Z 756.9K followers, 8927 engagements

"Family members of a teenage Ukrainian boy who died following a fatal stabbing at a Tusla care facility in Dublin have paid tribute to the youngster. One relative said Vadym Davydenko had moved to Ireland last week in 'search of a better life'"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-17T22:04Z 756.9K followers, 36.5K engagements

"This piece is a despatch from Lebanon as our reporter outlines what he found on the ground in the troubled country. Posters to Hezbollah fighters dot the streets and roadways IDF activity continues to escalate as preparation begins for Irish to pull out"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-17T23:15Z 756.9K followers, 8398 engagements

""For the past two months I've paid myself minimum wage because that's all the business can realistically afford." Paul Behan of The Lobster Pot writes that restaurants needed the VAT cut in the Budget and that it's just one of many expenses to juggle"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-18T06:00Z 756.9K followers, 5896 engagements

"A modular home builder in Co Cavan is closing its factory citing a lack of work in the housing market. Dozens of full-time and part-time jobs will be lost as a result"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-18T07:15Z 756.9K followers, 46.1K engagements

"The Government needs to find around 70000 extra people in a variety of construction-related roles to fulfil Irelands housing targets. To bridge this shortfall it is asking Irish construction workers the world over to return and Build Back Home"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-18T07:30Z 756.9K followers, 24.6K engagements

"This piece is a despatch from Lebanon as our reporter outlines what he found on the ground in the troubled country. Posters to Hezbollah fighters dot the streets and roadways IDF activity continues to escalate as preparation begins for Irish to pull out"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-18T08:27Z 756.9K followers, 8031 engagements

"Students at Dublin City University have said the presidential election has captured their attention significantly more than previous political events but it remains to be seen if this engagement will translate to voter turnout"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-18T08:37Z 756.9K followers, 12.6K engagements

"Israel returned the bodies of XX Palestinians to Gaza today the territorys health ministry said. The ministry said that some of the bodies returned today bore signs of 'abuse beatings handcuffing and blindfolding'"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-18T12:35Z 756.9K followers, 8733 engagements

"Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou was sacked today after just eight matches in charge just minutes after a 3-0 home defeat to Chelsea"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-18T14:10Z 756.9K followers, 8661 engagements

"Met ireann has issued weather warnings for six counties in southern Ireland with counties Cork and Waterford under a Status Orange rain warning until tomorrow morning"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-18T14:23Z 756.9K followers, 9406 engagements

"A plaque honouring founder and artistic director of the Focus Theatre Deirdre O'Connell was unveiled today at its former site in Dublin. President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina attended the unveiling"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-18T15:44Z 756.9K followers, 11K engagements

"Wayne is known to wear blue jeans and a cycling jacket that is black and grey in colour with illuminous yellow markings. Oisn is known to wear a grey jacket and to carry a red Nike Manchester United School bag. Garda and their family are concerned for their well-being"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-18T15:54Z 756.9K followers, 3874 engagements

"A 17-year-old Somalian boy has been remanded in custody charged with the murder of Ukrainian youth Vadym Davydenko at an emergency Tusla residential care unit in north Dublin on Wednesday"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-18T16:57Z 756.9K followers, 13.7K engagements

"Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to three points after Leandro Trossards second-half goal fired Mikel Artetas side to a 1-0 victory at Fulham"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-18T18:57Z 756.9K followers, 11.4K engagements

"'She took that take no crap type of mentality into the ministers role which was maybe something that hadn't been seen in a number of years in the Dil.' Heather Humphreys' journey from Clones councillor to Fine Gael's presidential nominee"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-15T05:45Z 756.9K followers, 23.8K engagements

"News Correspondent Niall OConnor visited Lebanon this week to see how the country is coping with the news of the end of the XX year peacekeeping mission. Read his full analysis of the trip:"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-18T05:00Z 756.9K followers, 7363 engagements

"A mother living with multiple sclerosis insists there should be more awareness of hidden disabilities so that people with conditions like hers do not feel stigmatised. Louise Power from Ballina Co Mayo was diagnosed with MS XX years ago"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-19T10:47Z 756.9K followers, 13.3K engagements

"Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has strongly criticised Fine Gael for the attack video it put out yesterday questioning her work as a barrister. She said the party is "absolutely terrified" of her campaign and "utterly out of touch""
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-20T14:47Z 756.9K followers, 16.5K engagements

"A man has appeared in court charged over the alleged sexual assault of a young girl near the Citywest hotel in west Dublin"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-21T09:59Z 756.9K followers, 21.3K engagements

"Lidl has become the first retailer in Ireland to announce cuts on the cost of milk since 2023"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-11T10:32Z 756.9K followers, 60.8K engagements

"Enoch Burke could be asked to pay XXX a week for a security guard who has been hired to keep him away from Wilson's Hospital School"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-14T13:06Z 756.9K followers, 151.6K engagements

"Garda were called after protesters attended an event where former Ireland rugby captain Brian ODriscoll was the keynote speaker at a cyber-security conference with links to a former Israeli officer"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-17T13:18Z 756.9K followers, 237.8K engagements

"The Courts Service said: "The quote on social media attributed to Judge Heslin is entirely wrong. Those words were never spoken by the judge in this case.""
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-19T06:01Z 756.9K followers, 22.3K engagements

"Huge crowds took to the streets in all XX US states at "No Kings" protests on Saturday venting anger over President Donald Trump's hardline policies while Republicans ridiculed them as "Hate America" rallies"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-19T09:15Z 756.9K followers, 11K engagements

"As Michael D Higgins presidency nears its end we asked readers to share their reflections and memories of his XX years in office"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-19T11:00Z 756.9K followers, 14.7K engagements

""I live in one of the UKs most multicultural areas. We all get along - no one has the time or energy to argue about whose culture is best." Peter Flanagan reflects on his community in London and how violent anti-immigrant protests are unacceptable"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-20T06:03Z 756.9K followers, 10.1K engagements

""It's mad that with working a job with a decent wage living at home for five years saving the majority of my wages and being lucky enough to inherit a house Im still not sure if I can afford everything.""
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-20T07:01Z 756.9K followers, 16.7K engagements

"Garda are appealing for information on the 2007 murder of Paul Quinn XX 18-years after his death in Co Monaghan"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-20T07:25Z 756.9K followers, 10.5K engagements

"Bank of Ireland has more than doubled its estimate for the cost of compensating customers who were mis-sold UK car loans. It previously set aside 167m in compensation that may be payable to impacted customers but this has increased to around 400m"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-20T10:49Z 756.9K followers, 8111 engagements

"A cargo jet that veered off a runway at Hong Kong Airport yesterday killing two people had been involved in a previous incident at Shannon Airport"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-20T11:26Z 756.9K followers, 11.6K engagements

"There was anger today in Israel after police banned the Israeli Premier Leagues Tel Aviv derby amid chaotic scenes triggering complaints from the clubs and political opposition"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-20T11:38Z 756.9K followers, 9269 engagements

"UK police have dropped all charges against Graham Linehan after his arrest on suspicion of inciting violence over social media posts about trans issues. Linehan says he intends to sue the police for wrongful arrest and a breach of his human rights"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-20T16:54Z 756.9K followers, 9923 engagements

"The controversy over the Fine Gael video was raised with Heather Humphreys on the campaign trail in Gorey today. 'The point I am making is how can you stand up and give out and criticise and castigate banks and at the same time youre working for them"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-20T17:12Z 756.9K followers, 16.3K engagements

"A tense Dublin derby ended goalless at Dalymount leaving both Bohemians and St Pats frustrated and the race for Europe even tighter"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-20T21:49Z 756.9K followers, 10.2K engagements

"Coming up after midnight @NiallJournal_ie reports on how four garda are out of work following two incidents of assault in recent days leaving a Co Waterford town down an entire unit to police its streets"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-20T22:13Z 756.9K followers, 6797 engagements

"Some former Traitors Ireland stars are swapping scheming for sofas theyll be joining Gogglebox Ireland this Wednesday night"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-21T05:00Z 756.9K followers, 3856 engagements

"French police stepped up the hunt today for thieves who stole priceless royal jewels from the Louvre museum in a daylight robbery"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-21T06:31Z 756.9K followers, 7565 engagements

"Work crews began tearing down the East Wing of the White House on Monday to make room for a new $250m ballroom"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-21T07:20Z 756.9K followers, 6895 engagements

"Heather Humphreys has faced questions about the credit unions legal proceedings in the wake of the Fine Gael campaign upping its criticism of fellow presidential candidate Catherine Connolly for representing banks in home repossession cases through her work as a barrister"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-21T11:46Z 756.9K followers, 5776 engagements

"Jim Gavin has paid back the 3300 he owed to a former tenant of the apartment he owned - money which has ended Gavin's presidential campaign. The tenant received the money owed since 2009 this"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-10T17:19Z 756.9K followers, 281.5K engagements

"Far-right protestors demonstrated today against Cork City Councils recent decision to remove flags put up in the city by anti-migrant groups. Garda deployed large numbers in response to online comments during the week"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-11T13:57Z 756.9K followers, 59.3K engagements

"Garda were called after protesters attended an event in Dublin city centre where former Ireland rugby captain Brian O'Driscoll was the keynote speaker at a cyber-security conference with links to a former Israeli officer yesterday"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-17T07:41Z 756.9K followers, 46.2K engagements

"Heather Humphreys has accused her presidential rival Catherine Connolly of using the language of Nigel Farage. Both teams are ramping up on the campaign trail with Humphreys out in Dublin and Connolly out in Limerick and Clare today"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-18T10:50Z 756.9K followers, 83.6K engagements

"A man in his 40s is in critical condition after a serious assault in Co Waterford last night. The assault occurred at approximately 11:50pm at the junction of Cook Street and Mill Street in Cappoquin Co Waterford"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-18T18:40Z 756.9K followers, 15.4K engagements

"For only the second time in its history the Grand Sumo Tournament has left its homeland Japan to travel to London's Royal Albert Hall. So as sumo wrestling comes close to home we want to test your knowledge of the sport"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-18T21:15Z 756.9K followers, 14.8K engagements

"Irelands property bidding system drives prices and FOMO. A new ESRI study makes the case that moving to a sealed system would help considerably"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-19T07:00Z 756.9K followers, 13.6K engagements

"Taoiseach Michel Martin and Fine Gael's Helen McEntee both launched attacks on Catherine Connolly today. Although Martin's was more veiled McEntee accused Connolly of hypocrisy as she raised questions on her role in aiding banks in repossessions"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-19T12:30Z 756.9K followers, 117.9K engagements

"A plan to allow a mystery US investor to pump XX million into Waterford Airport is set to come before politicians tomorrow. There have been no commercial flights at the airport since 2016"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-19T20:33Z 756.9K followers, 26.8K engagements

"It could cost over X million just to dispose of alcohol handrub that was purchased during the pandemic during Irelands struggles against the Covid-19 virus"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-19T20:45Z 756.9K followers, 22.9K engagements

"You may have noticed that country music is very popular in Ireland something recently confirmed by Luke Combs announcing back-to-back concerts at Slane Castle next summer. So today we want to know how much do you know about country music stars"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-19T21:01Z 756.9K followers, 14.4K engagements

"A plan to allow private sector investment worth up to XX million to make Waterford Airport viable again has been backed by local politicians - but secrecy remains over where the money is coming from"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-20T16:55Z 756.9K followers, 8756 engagements

"A young man who left his ex-girlfriend with lifelong injuries after he tried to murder her by stabbing her XX times has been jailed for XX years"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-20T18:01Z 756.9K followers, 16.1K engagements

"On Virgin Media's The Big Interview tonight Humphreys said she never evicted anybody from their home while managing a credit union adding that legal action was always a last resort"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-20T21:53Z 756.9K followers, 10.4K engagements

"Four garda are out of work following two incidents of assault in recent days leaving a Co Waterford town down an entire unit to police its streets The Journal has learned"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-20T23:06Z 756.9K followers, 8649 engagements

"Donald Trump has threatened to "eradicate" Hamas if it breaches its ceasefire deal with Israel. "We made a deal with Hamas that they're going to be very good they're going to behave they're going to be nice" the US president told reporters yesterday"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-21T05:59Z 756.9K followers, 7034 engagements

"Four garda are out of work following two incidents of assault in recent days leaving a Co Waterford town down an entire unit to police its streets The Journal has learned"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-21T06:05Z 756.9K followers, 7863 engagements

"A 17-year-old charged with the murder of Ukrainian youth Vadym Davydenko has been further remanded in custody pending directions from the DPP. The teenager was surrounded by five garda in helmets and protective gear at the Childrens Court today"
X Link @thejournal_ie 2025-10-21T12:15Z 756.9K followers, 8763 engagements

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