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The Morning Lead
‘A small man with a big voice’: Our readers reflect on the presidency of Michael D. Higgins
President Higgins’ 14-year tenure will come to an end next month – we asked our readers for their thoughts.
Saturday
18 Oct 2025
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Explainer
Incensed locals, claims of compulsory purchase orders - what's going on with the Kinsale greenway?
The project has been the subject of emotive claims by opponents.
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Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
Minister ‘sorry’ for endometriosis treatment waits as she launches new framework
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Campaign Trail
Heather Humphreys says presidential race rival used ‘language of Nigel Farage’
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Presidential Election
One candidate is winning the podcast war - the other has hardly been on the field
As the electorate goes to the polls next week, one presidential candidate has been far more active on podcasts than the other.
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here's the rub
It could cost over €5 million for the HSE to dispose of handwash bought during the pandemic
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IPSOS POLL
Support for Sinn Féin jumps while government satisfaction plummets, poll suggests
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STUDENT VOTE
Connolly has captured young voters' attention - but will it translate to the ballot paper?
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on the ground
Sadness and fear in Lebanon hills as Irish prepare to end decades-long mission
News Correspondent Niall O’Connor visited Lebanon this week to see how the country is coping with the news of the end of the 47 year peacekeeping mission.
Friday
17 Oct 2025
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Build Back Home
Adverts calling for Irish construction workers to return home are popping up in Australia
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white house visit
Trump denies Zelenskyy US long-range missiles, says Putin wants to end war
It’s Zelenskyy’s third trip to Washington this year, following a disastrous televised shouting match in February and a make-up meeting in August.
The meeting comes as Trump readies for another summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin.
Trump appears set on pursuing diplomacy following the Gaza ceasefire deal he brokered last week.
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Maryland
Former Trump advisor Bolton pleads not guilty to charges of mishandling classified information
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Peadar Tóibín
Aontú scraps no confidence motion but says it ‘succeeded’ in pressuring government on scoliosis
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Presidential debate
Syria and Shane O’Farrell: Connolly and Humphreys pressed on key controversies in latest debate
The candidates were quizzed on a number of topics ranging from migration, relatability and a possible Trump visit.
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land development agency
HSE boss says he'll take Baggot Street Hospital off the market if a state body wants it for housing
The HSE only formally notified the LDA of the disposal of the property this week.
The Candidate
Can Heather catch Catherine?
Connolly is pulling ahead in the polls, and it’s starting to look a lot like Humphrey’s campaign just hasn’t landed – and she’s running out of time to change that.
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The Morning Lead
'It's been so daft, honestly': Dublin voters on why they are undecided - or not voting at all
Voters told The Journal that they feel the election has been ‘daft’, ‘undemocratic’, and unengaging.
Thursday
16 Oct 2025
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Budapest
Trump says he will meet again with Putin in Hungary in effort to end Russia-Ukraine war
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Defamation
Humphreys 'disappointed' after Paul Murphy files defamation suit over remarks during debate
The case concerns comments made by the Humphreys during a presidential debate on RTÉ Radio One on Sunday.
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the candidate podcast
What's your big election question for Connolly and Humphreys? Let us know
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Vadym Davydenko
Teenager who died in Donaghmede named as TDs call for more resources for Tusla
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slow down
Local authorities to implement 30km/h speed limits in urban areas ‘where appropriate’ from 2027
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8 days to go
Connolly is way out in front of Humphreys in a new presidential opinion poll
The number of people who said they ‘don’t know’ how they will vote for is still relatively high at 18%.
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mixed feelings
Bertie Ahern says he's voting for Humphreys - but believes he could have won the election
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Race for the Áras
'This is all BS': Ivan Yates has hit back at criticism of his 'smear the bejaysus' Connolly remark
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epstein
Posthumous book by Virginia Giuffre claims Prince Andrew 'felt entitled' to have sex with her
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compensation
Average settlement for minor neck injuries 4.9 times higher in Ireland than England and Wales
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Election Expenses
Fancy running for the Dáil? Here’s how much it might cost you
The Journal Investigates examined more than 500 election expense returns to uncover how much you might have to spend to secure a Dáil seat.
Elected candidates spent €20,000 on average
Just 14 TDs had all their election expenses refunded
At least €9.2m was spent during the last election
Wednesday
15 Oct 2025
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Campaign Trail
'The people of Ireland will decide': Connolly and Humphreys take campaigns to Meath and Cavan
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Back in the fold
Social Democrats appoint Eoin Hayes as social protection spokesperson
The Explainer
After the ceasefire, what now for the people of Gaza?
We’re joined by Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne, associate professor in Conflict Resolution and a fellow of Trinity College Dublin, to examine the chances for a lasting resolution to the conflict.
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Port Tunnel
Gardaí say 'missiles were thrown' during Port Tunnel protest where pepper spray was used
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Kara Owen
‘Bíonn siúlach scéalach’: New British Ambassador to Ireland shows off impressive Irish skills
