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Emma Hickey

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Reporter, @thejournal.ie | emmahickey@thejournal.ie | Dublin

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Conor O'Carroll @conorocarroll.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
So...yeah, it happened again. A second leak has been discovered close to the Samuel Beckett Bridge. The immediate area surrounding the leak is a known nesting spot for otters. Story w/ @emmahickey.bsky.social Read on thejournal.ie just after midnight 🔜
A screenshot of an upcoming story on The Journal. The headline reads 'It's happened again: Second leak into River Liffey discovered close to Samuel Beckett Bridge'
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 20/06/2026
Ireland to take the reins on furthering EU budget negotiations during its six months holding the EU presidency jrnl.ie/7076903
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Ireland to take the reins on furthering EU budget negotiations
The onus will now be on Ireland to act as an ‘honest broker’ during its presidency and advance forward the long-term budget.
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 20/05/2026
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he's 'not clear' on why the Silk Road Café located in the Chester Beatty Library at Dublin Castle has to close for the EU presidency jrnl.ie/7045500
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Taoiseach 'not clear' on why café at Dublin Castle must close for EU presidency
The Silk Road Café was looking forward to celebrating 25 years in business in July before it was told it must close for six months.
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 04/04/2026
Over €660k has been bet on the Dublin Central by-election alone on prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi. Experts warn these trading platforms operate in a legal grey area, letting users gamble on elections, wars, Trump comments and more. jrnl.ie/7000878
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Trading sites Polymarket and Kalshi have Irish users betting big on elections, wars and stolen KitKats
The platforms are turning real-world events into tradable bets, and experts warn they’re operating in a dangerous regulatory grey area.
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 27/03/2026
Troy Parrott's message to Ireland fans: 'Thank you, stick with us' jrnl.ie/6996287
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Troy Parrott's message to Ireland fans: 'Thank you, stick with us'
Parrott was speaking after Ireland’s heartbreaking loss to Czechia
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 20/03/2026
Tánaiste Simon Harris has indicated that the government will move to cut excise duty next week as part of a series of measures aimed at reducing fuel prices. "It can be done quickly, it can be passed on quickly, and it has been done in the past," he said. jrnl.ie/6990955
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Tánaiste hints at excise duty cut next week to help alleviate rising fuel costs
Simon Harris told RTÉ News that cutting excise can be done quickly and passed on quickly.
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Jane Matthews @janematthews1.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Former US President Joe Biden has appeared as the special guest here at the Irish American Partnership breakfast in Boston. @thejournal.ie
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 10/03/2026
The knock-on effects of conflict in the Middle East has to be a “wake up call” for the EU on its dependency on fossil fuels, says Tánaiste Simon Harris. jrnl.ie/6980510
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Iran war a 'wake-up call' on EU fossil fuel dependency, Harris warns
The Finance Minister said there has been ‘not enough’ diversification in how Ireland and Europe sources its energy since the war in Ukraine.
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 21/02/2026
Five reports regarding deaths in prison custody released this week 'highlight serious systemic failures', according to the Irish Penal Reform Trust. The reports, published by the Department of Justice, concern five deaths in prison custody between 2022 and 2024 jrnl.ie/6963780
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Reports into deaths in prison custody show 'serious systemic failures', IPRT says
The reports, published by the Department of Justice, concern five deaths in prison custody between 2022 and 2024.
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The 42 @the42.ie · 19/01/2026
Top Dublin county board officials were informed of the decision earlier this week. The42.ie/6931940
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Dublin's senior footballers and hurlers to protest Allianz sponsorship during National Leagues
Top Dublin county board officials were informed of the decision earlier this week.
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 16/01/2026
A Fianna Fáil TD who was caught driving at over 190km/h on a motorway in Cork last March has apologised and announced he is leaving the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice. jrnl.ie/6929721
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Fianna Fáil TD to leave Justice Committee after speeding conviction for driving 190km/h
Michael Cahill TD was convicted of dangerous driving for speeding on the M8 between Mitchelstown and Fermoy last year.
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 28/10/2025
When will international media be allowed into Gaza? www.thejournal.ie/media-access...
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When will international media be allowed into Gaza?
Over 200 journalists have been killed in Gaza since 7 October.
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 17/09/2025
'You have to change your life': Irish parents on caring for their children with rare diseases www.thejournal.ie/rare-ireland-dise…
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'You have to change your life': Irish parents on caring for their children with rare diseases
One in 17 people in Ireland live with rare diseases – and yet there is still a gap in awareness.
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 17/09/2025
The foster sister of Daniel Aruebose has told The Journal that her family have been left devastated by the news that skeletal remains were found in Donabate, but that they now hope to be part of him having a “proper burial”. jrnl.ie/6819390
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Foster sister of Daniel Aruebose, little boy found dead in Donabate, says he was 'special and loved'
Speaking to The Journal, Danny’s foster sister remembers a young boy with a ‘strong personality’ who loved dancing and laughing.
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 27/08/2025
'Clear commitments': Health Minister and developer BAM in war of words over National Children's Hospital www.thejournal.ie/bam-national-chil…
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'Clear commitments': Health Minister and developer BAM in war of words over National Children's Hospital
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said that it was in the interest of BAM’s local and global reputation that they honour their contractual commitments to the Irish state.
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Carl Kinsella @carlkinsella.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
With heartfelt thanks to the team at Hachette Ireland, I can now share that my first book, At Least It Looks Good From Space, is coming out this October. I thought I was more emotionally prepared for this moment but it turns out I'm absolutely not. I hope you like it.
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 22/06/2025
The government is trying to spin the return on the bank bailouts – but it’s not so simple. jrnl.ie/6738807
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Never mind the spin - Ireland isn't close to ‘breakeven’ on the €21 billionAIBbailout
The government is trying to spin the return on the bank bailouts – but it’s not so simple
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 16/06/2025
The man suspected of shooting two Democratic lawmakers and their spouses in their homes in what officials describe as politically motivated attacks was arrested and charged Sunday evening after a sprawling manhunt involving more than 100 officers. wapo.st/3FFrkBL
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 10/06/2025
How a group of Dublin students bagged a Booker-winning author's new work for their magazine www.thejournal.ie/john-banville-tri…
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How a group of Dublin students bagged a Booker-winning author's new work for their magazine
The Trinity students said they ‘never imagined’ John Banville would write for their start-up magazine.
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 08/06/2025
Twenty years after Terence Wheelock's fateful arrest, his family continue to call for an independent public inquiry www.thejournal.ie/terrence-wheelock…
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Twenty years after Terence Wheelock's arrest, his family continue to call for a public inquiry
This week marked 20 years since Terence was arrested by gardaí and detained at a cell in Store Street Garda Station, leading to his death.
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 02/06/2025
The man at the centre of the Carlow shopping centre shooting has been named locally as 22-year-old Evan Fitzgerald jrnl.ie/6721489
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Man who fired shots in Carlow shopping centre named locally as 22-year-old Evan Fitzgerald
He was on bail for a number of firearms offences.
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 29/05/2025
A Fianna Fáil TD has apologised after claiming in the Dáil that the British Army never shot civilians in Ireland. Cathal Crowe said he will use a "better prepared speaking note" next time that "accurately conveys" what he wants to say. jrnl.ie/6717992t
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Fianna Fáil TD apologises after claiming in Dáil that British Army never shot civilians in Ireland
The Clare TD added that he ‘studied history in college’ after making the remark.
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 29/05/2025
Ciaran Mullooly – a former journalist – also included an emotional story from a “fictional” girl in Gaza. jrnl.ie/6716927
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Irish MEP used AI to write open letter about Gaza which quoted Swedish House Mafia
Ciaran Mullooly – a former journalist – also included an emotional story from a “fictional” girl in Gaza.
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 14/03/2025
An garda investigation has been launched after a woman spat at an Israeli man during a confrontation at a hotel bar in Dublin yesterday jrnl.ie/6650290
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Garda investigation under way after woman spits on Israeli man in Dublin hotel bar
The incident occurred in Hardy’s Bar in Dún Laoghaire yesterday evening.
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 14/03/2025
The principal of a primary school in Tallaght has said it will have to close in April because it can no longer afford to pay basic bills jrnl.ie/6650639
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Dublin primary school facing closure in April due to 'massive underfunding'
According to a note written by the school’s principal, the school has endured a “major financial crisis” for years.
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Emma Hickey @emmahickey.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Trump announces 'decisive and powerful military action' as strikes start in Yemen www.thejournal.ie/trump-announ...
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Trump announces 'decisive and powerful military action' on militant sites in Yemen
Trump accused the Iran-backed Houthi rebels movement of threatening Red Sea shipping.
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Emma Hickey @emmahickey.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
Five people dead and 200 injured in aftermath of attack on Christmas market in Germany www.thejournal.ie/five-dead-ge...
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Five people dead and 200 injured in aftermath of attack on Christmas market in Germany
A car was driven into a crowd at a Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg yesterday evening.
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Emma Hickey @emmahickey.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
Israel announces closure of Dublin embassy due to 'anti-Israel policy' of Irish government www.thejournal.ie/israel-close...
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Israel announces closure of Dublin embassy due to 'anti-Israel policy' of Irish government
“Ireland has crossed all red lines in its relationship with Israel,” Sa’ar said.
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Emma Hickey @emmahickey.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Two off-duty gardaí injured, one critically, in late night Temple Bar attack www.thejournal.ie/gardai-attac...
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Two off-duty gardaí injured, one critically, in late night Temple Bar attack
No arrests have been made, and investigations are ongoing.
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 10/12/2024
A report into the Peter McVerry Trust has found “significant failings in governance, financial management and conflict of interest handling” at the housing charity.
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'Significant failings in governance and financial management' at Peter McVerry Trust, regulator's report finds
The charity is required to undergo intensive oversight and monitoring programme.
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 10/12/2024
Newly elected Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes has been suspended from the party with immediate effect. This afternoon Hayes confirmed he gave incorrect details about when he sold shares he held in a software firm that supplies technology to the Israeli Defence Forces.
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Newly elected Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes suspended from party with immediate effect
Eoin Hayes was elected as a TD for Dublin Bay South in the general election.
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 30/11/2024
The Journal will be bringing you the latest election news and results from your constituency as they happen. Tap the General Election 2024 icon in our app, or visit www.thejournal.ie/section/ge24/
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 01/12/2024
Just over half of our TDs have now been elected. Follow the latest: jrnl.ie/6558892
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Nearly half of seats filled as Marie Sherlock beats Gerry Hutch in Dublin Central
It’s day two of counting election results.
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 26/11/2024
Taoiseach Simon Harris is asked what his team communicated to RTÉ after Kanturk exchange. He says he doesn’t believe they questioned whether Charlotte Fallon was a member of Sinn Féin.
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 25/11/2024
Earlier this month, @nialljournal.bsky.social visited Renk Civil Hospital in South Sudan where the sickest refugees come from the nearby border after fleeing war. What he found was a hospital at capacity and in desperate need of help. Read his full report here: jrnl.ie/6546990
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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.
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The Journal Investigates @investigates.thejournal.ie · 22/11/2024
Once described as “a gigantic marine aquarium”, Lough Hyne in Co Cork is facing a barrage of stressors. Reporter @oliveheffernan.bsky.social investigated this over the past year. She found multiple pressures and lack of management are wreaking havoc on life in the lough. Read our findings:
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Europe’s oldest marine reserve, located in County Cork, is in decline. What’s going on?
The Journal Investigates finds multiple pressures and lack of management are wreaking havoc on life in Lough Hyne Marine Reserve.
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Jane Matthews @janematthews1.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
At the launch of Aontú’s manifesto earlier, the manifesto didn’t arrive until 40 minutes in. There was no mention of abortion in Peadar Tóibín’s 20min opening remarks, despite the party’s website describing it as “the human rights issue of our generation”. Asked why he didn’t mention it, he said:
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