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The government is cutting the carbon tax on home heating oil and gas, and shelving planned increases for the rest of its term. The move will take some pressure off households, but it has been strongly criticised by environmental groups, who said the government has “given up on climate”.

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The annual student contribution fee has been reduced by €150 – bringing the annual cost of a university degree down to €2,350. There will also be an increase in the Susi grant maintenance payments for families with more than one child in university. jrnl.ie/7183773

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The price of a packet of 20 cigarettes will rise by €1 from midnight – pushing a box to over €20 and breaking the barrier of €1 per cigarette. Vapes are also to be levied with a greater amount of tax and will increase by 20c per ml. jrnl.ie/7183736

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 01/10/2026

The rental tax credit is increasing by €150 as part of Budget 2027. This change will bring the value of the credit to €1,150 for single people and €2,300 for couples. jrnl.ie/7183984

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A large crowd turned out for an impromptu performance from the Mary Wallopers on Garvaghy Road this afternoon. Their appearance comes after Beoga joined musicians playing at a protest against the planned Orange Order march in Portadown, Co Armagh last night. jrnl.ie/7178719

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 01/10/2026

The past is still hanging over Garvaghy Road, as attempts to resolve the Drumcree standoff struggle to find a way through. Meanwhile, Simon Harris is preparing his first budget as finance minister, after months of promises and kite-flying. This week on The Candidate pod.link/1439226641/e...

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 30/09/2026

Why is Drumcree back in the headlines, and what happens next? On this week’s The Explainer, The Journal’s Diarmuid Pepper joins us to look at the history of the dispute, what happened on the ground in Portadown this week, and where the standoff goes from here. Listen now pod.link/1452246930/e...

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 30/09/2026

A pro-Palestine protest is taking place outside Leinster House ahead of the Football Association of Ireland’s (FAI) appearance in front of the Oireachtas media committee. It comes amid the ongoing fallout from the Republic of Ireland’s controversial Nations League matches against Israel.

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 29/09/2026

Ireland-Israel: a fraught weekend, the aftermath and Part II Sinead O'Carroll is joined by David Sneyd, who has returned from a tumultuous few days in Debrecen with the Ireland football team. LISTEN: pod.link/1758347097/e...

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 29/09/2026

A group of Dublin 7 residents staged a protest outside City Hall yesterday over plans to replace bin bag collection with wheelie bins. jrnl.ie/7175833

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 26/09/2026

Our car guy LOVED this little weirdo car. But be warned: when you read this review, you'll want one too. jrnl.ie/7173421t

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U2 played their second 'surprise' gig of the day from the balcony of Bewleys of Grafton Street this afternoon. Read more about their day of live performances here: jrnl.ie/7173203

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Fifty years ago, a notice pinned up at Mount Temple brought together the teenagers who would become U2. Today, the band went back to their old school and played in the yard for hundreds of students. We were there jrnl.ie/7173797

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As U2 mark 50 years in business, Lise Hand looks back at their early days and explores what their unprecedented international success as an Irish band meant for the country’s wider music scene. jrnl.ie/7170772

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U2 played a surprise gig at Mount Temple in Dublin to mark 50 years since the band formed there. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen performed for around 1,000 students in the school yard. jrnl.ie/7173203

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A question sure to spark debate among Sense and Sensibility fans… are you more of a Marianne or an Elinor? Daisy Edgar-Jones and Caitríona Balfe, stars of the latest Austen adaptation, tell us which Dashwood sister they relate to most. jrnl.ie/7169427

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We sat down with Sense and Sensibility stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Caitríona Balfe to discuss the importance of building their familial bond for the latest take on the Jane Austen classic. jrnl.ie/7169427

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While Taoiseach Micheál Martin is in the US for the General Assembly, he met with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The pair stopped by the New York Irish Centre on Wednesday afternoon before hopping on the subway together – an outing they described as “splitting the G train”.

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Where a woman lives can affect the perinatal mental health care she can access. Ireland has six specialist hubs, while women elsewhere may have to travel long distances for more complex care, often while caring for a newborn. Our latest investigation: pod.link/1452246930/e...

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Zohran Mamdani invoked “26+6” when asked about a united Ireland, while stopping short of saying what the outcome should be. “I believe in self-determination. That should be extended to the Irish,” the New York mayor said. jrnl.ie/7171491

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Taoiseach Micheál Martin has defended New York mayor Zohran Mamdani after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused him of being a Hamas supporter. Speaking to reporters ahead of his meeting with Mamdani today, Martin said Netanyahu should “respect” his mandate and not undermine it.

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She may not have taken home the prize pot, but Carla has become a hit with viewers of The Traitors Ireland. Speaking to The Journal at last night’s finale screening, she said she was “delighted” with the response to the series.

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 22/09/2026

That’s a wrap on this year’s edition of The Traitors Ireland, which came to a close with an expected twist. We caught up with fellow faithfuls Anna and Diego to hear how they joined forces at the last minute to beat the traitors.

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Season two of The Traitors Ireland has come to an end – and it’s yet another win for the Faithfuls! Tonight’s dramatic final saw a deadlocked vote, a last-minute twist and one final test of trust as the remaining players battled it out for the €45,850 prize pot. jrnl.ie/7169951

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 22/09/2026

The cast of The Traitors Ireland are out in force as they arrive for the screening of the season two finale. Just a little longer to wait until we find out who came out on top…

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 22/09/2026

NEW: Ireland’s Nations League games against Israel. 🎙 Niall Kelly and Sinead O'Carroll LISTEN: pod.link/1758347097/e...

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 17/09/2026

What did Ireland actually get from Donald Trump’s visit, and what do his comments on a united Ireland amount to? We look at how Micheál Martin is handling the wider unity debate, plus the latest Eoin Hayes controversy. Listen to The Candidate pod.link/1439226641/e...

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 17/09/2026

Mark Carney’s address at the European Parliament got off to an awkward start. One MEP chanted “USA, USA” as the Canadian prime minister approached the podium in Strasbourg this morning, drawing gasps and boos from others in the chamber. jrnl.ie/7164959

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 16/09/2026

Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae is recovering in hospital after he was assaulted today while driving his car through Dublin city. His brother, Danny Healy-Rae, told the Dáil he hoped his brother would be out of hospital tomorrow. www.thejournal.ie/michael-heal...

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 16/09/2026

Music and politics have always shared a stage, but the fallout from Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s United States tour has made clear how that can be an uneasy relationship. New episode of The Explainer out now - listen here pod.link/1452246930/e...

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 16/09/2026

“The barber chair is a place where guys open up and talk.” The Ploughing Championships has something for everyone, including free haircuts. It's Movember’s second year offering free haircuts from its impressive barber shed, supported by Dublin barbershop chain Sam's Barbers. jrnl.ie/7164352

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 14/09/2026

Oasis have they will return to Slane Castle on 4 and 5 September 2027 – more than 30 years after first taking to the stage at the iconic venue. The announcement finally confirms weeks of speculation that the Gallaghers were planning a return to Slane. jrnl.ie/7162240

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 14/09/2026

NEW: Lowry or Trump: whose star shone brightest at the Irish Open? Niall Kelly is back from Doonbeg to tell Sinéad O'Carroll about a golf tournament like few others. LISTEN: pod.link/1758347097/e...

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A protest supported by opposition parties Sinn Féin, Labour, Social Democrats, the Greens and People Before Profit is taking place in Dublin city centre against Trump’s visit. Other protests are due to take place in Clare, where Trump has travelled for the Irish Open.

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Air Force One has done a flyby over the Trump International Hotel in Doonbeg, Co Clare. Trump is on his way to Shannon Airport, where he will then travel by helicopter back to the Irish Open. jrnl.ie/7160331

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Trump joked about the answer he gave regarding a united Ireland during a bilateral meeting with the Taoiseach at his address at the Ambassador’s residence. jrnl.ie/7160331

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“I think it’d be a great feather in everybody’s cap.” During his bilateral meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Trump said he'd 'love' to see a united Ireland. jrnl.ie/7160514

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Trump has now arrived at for Farmleigh House for a short bilateral meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin. jrnl.ie/7160331

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President Catherine Connolly has officially met with her US counterpart at the Áras. jrnl.ie/7160331

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At Dublin Airport, Trump descended the steps of Air Force One alongside his grandchildren and met with Tánaiste Simon Harris, Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee and US Ambassador to Ireland Ed Walsh. He’s now on the way to the Áras to meet with President Catherine Connolly. jrnl.ie/7160331

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