Yesterday’s News
One allegation of abuse within Catholic Church in 2012
The annual report of the National Board for the Safeguarding of Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland (NBSCCCI) said two allegations of abuse have taken place since the turn of the millennium.
Poll: Do you allow smoking in your home?
A new study has found that air pollution in a smoker’s home can be 10 times the advisable level.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Good morning! Here are the nine things to know before you start your day.
Legal experts take the stand at Oireachtas abortion hearings
Retired judge Justice Catherine McGuinness, legal adviser to the Pro-Life Campaign Caroline Simmons and barrister at law Simon Mills are all due to give evidence today.
10 great products to make more of your garden
Say no to gnomes this summer with IKEA garden furniture.
Monday 20 May, 2013
The 9 at 9: Monday
Good morning! Here are the nine things you need to know as you kick off your Monday.
Sunday 19 May, 2013
The smell of Spring and a begging ass: The week in quotes
“All manner of nasty and seemingly idle minds…said whatever thing first came into their vacant, idle and meddlesome heads.”
Casual snaps show Charles de Gaulle’s Irish holiday after resignation
Following his resignation in 1969, the French President sought solace in a “quiet holiday” touring Ireland.
Would you like to become an international elections observer?
Who are they and what do they do? TheJournal.ie looks at Ireland’s role in international elections.
Saturday 18 May, 2013
Some of the many things we learned from Chris Hadfield’s time in space
Do you remember what his all-time favourite space food is? We’ve learned SO MUCH.
Friday 17 May, 2013
Shots fired at police officers were ‘random and indiscriminate’
PSNI said it was only “good luck” that no children in the surrounding area were hurt or injured.
Flip ya for it? Mayoral election decided by heads and tails
A farming town in the Philippines used a traditional method to sort out a tie.
Second date added as ‘huge demand’ for suicide prevention training
Console is running the programmed in Dublin at the end of this month.
Letter: TFMR ‘disappointed’ at exclusion from abortion hearings
Read the full text of a letter to a TD from a mother whose daughter had to travel to Liverpool for a termination.
Northern Ireland has a choice about ‘what type of summer’ it wants
The Parades Commission there is still time to ensure a peaceful summer.
A crash course in today’s abortion legislation hearings
What’s it all about? TheJournal.ie takes you through the Health Committee proceedings.
Thursday 16 May, 2013
Minister welcomes expansion plans at Capita
As the company opens a new Dublin office, recruitment has started in a number of areas.
Ceann Comhairle to meet China’s president tomorrow
China and Ireland’s friendship continues with a return visit by an Irish delegation.
Ireland’s newest stamp features an entire short story
The short story was written by Dublin teenager Eoin Moore.
The 5 at 5: Thursday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
TD highlights problem of rusty water in Lifford
This picture speaks a thousand words, says local TD Pearse Doherty.
Oireachtas agenda: Taxi regulation, garda salaries and women’s rights
Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan is due before the Public Accounts Committee today.
Senator: Tax the smartphone, and use the money for suicide prevention
Senator Catherine Noone said she will be bringing her idea – inspired by a recent development in France – to the Finance Minister.
IBEC wants the law changed so strikes won’t disrupt key services
IBEC wants the government to increase the notice period that needs to be served on companies.
Dublin Bus driver assaulted in city centre
It is understood there was a racial element to the attack. One person has been arrested and charged.
Wednesday 15 May, 2013
Here is the list of witnesses to appear at abortion hearings
Unlike the committee’s previous hearings, there will be few representatives from advocacy or religious groups giving evidence.
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
Bus Éireann services to run as normal tomorrow
No agreement was reached during today’s talks and discussions aimed at resolving the row are expected to continue for some time.
Three ‘possible breaches’ identified in penalty points report
Anonymous allegations made about possible garda corruption were found to be unsubstantiated.
Bullets made of chocolate? America’s VP says the world would be a better place
Joe Biden told a second-grader that he “really liked” his idea about guns that shoot chocolate instead of bullets.
Tuesday 14 May, 2013
Dublin Bus and Irish Rail workers consider strike action
Siptu is to ballot its members for industrial action this Thursday.
Arrogant, uncaring BUT trustworthy – how Europeans see Germany
The prolonged economic crisis has actually separated the French from the Germans, and the Germans from everyone else, says a new report.
Managing Director Clare Duignan leaves RTÉ Radio
Clare Duignan has decided not to renew her contract at the broadcaster.
Three men questioned over Dublin industrial estate shooting
Gintaras Zelvys was gunned down in front of his wife earlier this month. Gardaà investigating the murder are searching for two cars – an Audi A3 and a silver Taxi.
4 phone deals to keep you online for less
Get free all you can eat data. Only on Three Prepay.
Irish priest being sued for alleged rape in USA Exclusive
The civil suit outlines allegations dating from 1970 that the priest raped teenage girl days after her father died.
Monday 13 May, 2013
Bus Éireann services to resume for next 48 hours
Industrial action – which has crippled transport services for the past two days – has been suspended.





























































Poll: Should Alan Shatter have made his Prime Time comments?
As a row between Alan Shatter and Mick Wallace rumbles on, we ask was the Minister’s use of information appropriate?
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