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22nd December 2024 - 28th December 2024
Shadow fleet
Government concerned by environmental risk posed by oil-smuggling 'shadow fleet' in Atlantic
High level meetings have been held to discuss the issue, The Journal has learned.
Private Billy Kedian
Irish soldier killed during 1999 Lebanon attack to be honoured with bravery medal
Private William Kedian died at UNP 6-42 when his post came under fire on 31 May, 1999.
Last week
15th December 2024 - 28th December 2024
Irish Army
Irish soldiers in EU Battlegroup could be deployed to Ukraine for peacekeeping in event of truce
Irish soldiers will undertake a two-year deployment as part of the EU Battlegroup.
Defence ForcesData rules and lack of legal basis for suspensions are key issues in military discipline report
Falcon 6X
Government announces deal signed for new €53m French built Government Jet
The Department of Defence has signed an agreement for the French-made Falcon 6X.
Miami BeachUS police 'proactively launched' investigation into alleged sexual assault during Armagh GAA trip
This month
December 2024
OutbreakIrish aid agencies monitor mystery illness that has killed 143 people in south west DR of Congo
Cork North CentralIreland's youngest TD elected as Mick Barry concedes recount in Cork North Central
Last month
November 2024
Nemo RangersMartin envisages 'route to a very strong finish' and says FF should outperform exit poll
heli concernsAlmost 90% of technicians in Coast Guard helicopter service would consider industrial action
border camp
'They have nothing': Aid workers struggle to save lives at edge of war-torn Sudan
News correspondent Niall O’Connor travelled to South Sudan and the border region with Sudan. This is his fourth and final dispatch that examines the situation across the disaster zone.
South Sudan
In South Sudan with aid boss John Rynne: 'The maps drawn in colonial times are starting to erode'
Niall O’Connor travelled to South Sudan and the Sudan border to report on the forgotten African crisis. This is his third dispatch from the region.
kanturk chats
'Prices are bedamned': Kanturk locals on the election and the Taoiseach's supermarket slip-up
The Journal headed for the town today and spoke to local people to get their view on the fallout from the one real standout moment from an otherwise insipid campaign.
The DisappearedInvestigators examining if remains found in a Monaghan grave are those of IRA victim Joe Lynskey
Henri VerdierWorld needs global regulation to manage Artificial Intelligence spread, French expert says
retentionSurvey finds 73% of uniformed services who joined after 2013 considering 'seeking a new job'
Sudan crisis
Medics battle to save infant lives in a swamped South Sudanese hospital
Niall O’Connor travelled to South Sudan and the Sudan border to report on the forgotten African crisis. This is his second dispatch from the region.
garda disciplineGarda Commissioner issues order to gardaí not to comment publicly during election campaign
PeacekeepersFour Italian peacekeepers injured as suspected Hezbollah rockets hit their South Lebanon base
Crimes Against HumanityThe International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu
deadly disease
Fears cholera will 'explode' in South Sudan as cases take hold among refugees fleeing war
Last week Niall O’Connor travelled to South Sudan and the Sudan border to report on the forgotten African crisis. This is his first dispatch from the region.
Defence Forces
Irish military groups in Brussels campaign for better conditions for Defence Forces members
The event in Brussels will be hosted by representatives of the enlisted and officer ranks of the Irish Defence Forces.
Hit the road JackCork's Jack Lynch Tunnel to be closed at night for 'next few years' for modernisation works
burglar and chipsSuspected burglar stuck in extraction vent in Limerick chipper overnight rescued by fire brigade
Organised CrimeStudy finds children as young as eight-years-old 'groomed' for drug debt intimidation
burglary gangThree people, including juvenile, arrested in Dublin for alleged burglary spree across north west
tennesseeAlleged US white supremacist arrested by FBI moments before launching a bomb laden drone attack
election security
Military reserve call-ups and surveillance drones: US election to take place amid heavy security
We take a look at some of the security measures being employed in the United States ahead of the election.
Tibnine
Monument to Irish peacekeepers killed in lebanon damaged and Irish funded orphanage destroyed
The monument and the orphanage are located in Tibnine which has strong historic links to Irish troops.
October
October 2024
