# m9 (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover m9. Page: Feed: --- ## [Consumers in Ireland pay second-highest excise duty on alcohol in Europe](https://www.thejournal.ie/consumers-in-ireland-pay-second-highest-excise-duty-on-alcohol-in-europe-7137661-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ DIGI has said that the government ‘needs to wake up to the reality that super high taxes on alcohol are killing our pub industry’. ## [Decline in top Leaving Cert marks as over 70,000 students receive their results](https://www.thejournal.ie/leaving-cert-results-2026-7137391-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ This marks the first year that students with special educational needs who have completed Level 1 and Level 2 Learning Programmes will also receive their results. ## [Do you remember your Leaving Cert results?](https://www.thejournal.ie/leaving-cert-results-poll-7137751-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ The number of people completing the Leaving Cert has increased by 15% since 2024. ## ['Give the people a chance to grieve': Bishop says wider conversation needed after M9 crash](https://www.thejournal.ie/m9-crash-funerals-carlow-7137724-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ Two funerals for teenagers killed in the M9 crash are to take place today. ## [Garda operation targeting burglary gang on M50 sparked major manhunt through west Dublin](https://www.thejournal.ie/four-members-of-organised-burglary-gang-arrested-after-containment-operation-7137644-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ It is understood that the vehicle the criminal group members were arrested in has been used in a number of burglaries and similar incidents nationwide. ## [Rory McIlroy finds form to share BMW Championship lead](https://www.thejournal.ie/rory-mcilroy-bmw-championship-8-2-7137695-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ The world number two had laboured to an eight-over finish at last week’s St Jude Championship. ## [The 9 at 9: Friday](https://www.thejournal.ie/9-at-9-21-08-26-7137652-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ Palestinian visa refusals, Leaving Cert results to come out this morning, and calls for the Dáil to be recalled ahead of unwinding of fuel excise cuts. ## [Pearse Doherty says there will be further fuel protests if excise duty cuts are not extended](https://www.thejournal.ie/sinn-fein-call-for-dail-recall-ahead-of-fuel-price-increases-7137651-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ ‘The Taoiseach should recall the Dáil for a day, pass the necessary financial resolution and stop these petrol and diesel price increases from going ahead.’ ## [Woman in her 80s in critical condition after being hit by car in Co Mayo](https://www.thejournal.ie/ballinrobe-woman-hit-by-car-7137659-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ The woman, a pedestrian, was hit at Glebe Street at around 4.20pm. ## [Poll: What did you make of The Shards?](https://www.thejournal.ie/what-did-you-think-of-the-shards-poll-7135313-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ Tell us in this week’s Best of the Box poll. ## [Every Channel. 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Free trial, no IP lock. ## [Fewer top LC marks awarded as grade deflation continues](https://www.rte.ie/news/education/2026/0821/1588724-leaving-cert-ireland/) _2026-08-21 · Ireland_ Follow live updates on this year's Leaving Cert results, with guidance and advice throughout the day. ## [Over 70,000 Leaving Cert students to receive exam results](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0821/1588702-leaving-cert-results/) _2026-08-21 · Ireland_ Over 70,000 Leaving Certificate students will receive their exam results later today, with the overall trend showing fewer top marks awarded, as the impacts of grade deflation continue. ## [Motorcyclist, 30s, dies in Co Cork road collision](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0821/1588716-n71-fatal-collision/) _2026-08-20 · Ireland_ A motorcyclist in his 30s has died in a collision with a car on the N71 at Caha Pass, Co Cork. ## [SF writes to Martin to recall Dáil early over excise cuts](https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0821/1588712-fuel-prices-dail/) _2026-08-20 · Ireland_ Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has written to Taoiseach Micheál Martin asking him to recall the Dáil next week so it can vote to delay the first stage of the planned fuel excise duty cuts reversal. ## [Irish excise on alcohol second highest in Europe - study](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0821/1588710-excise-duty-budget/) _2026-08-20 · Ireland_ Irish consumers pay the second highest excise duty on alcohol in Europe, according to new research. ## [Teen killed in M9 crash was 'in the care of Tusla'](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0820/1588703-tusla-m9-crash/) _2026-08-20 · Ireland_ One of the young men killed in the M9 crash on Sunday morning was "in the care of Tusla" and two more of the five teenagers who died were known to the agency, Tusla has confirmed. ## [Rare disease drug recalled in Ireland after Japan deaths](https://www.rte.ie/news/health/2026/0820/1588700-drug-recall/) _2026-08-20 · Ireland_ A drug used to treat rare autoimmune diseases has been pulled from shelves in Ireland after it was linked to 20 deaths in Japan. ## [Campaigners make final appeal to HSE over Skyclarys drug](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0820/1588696-friedreichs-ataxia-meeting/) _2026-08-20 · Ireland_ Campaigners advocating for those affected by Friedreich's Ataxia have again appealed to the HSE to approve the Skyclarys treatment ahead of a final decision next week. ## [Tea trolleys return to Dublin/Galway train on trial basis](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0820/1588683-galway-train-trolley/) _2026-08-20 · Ireland_ Tea trolleys will return to Dublin/Galway trains as part of a six-month pilot service. ## [Journalists allege Garda surveillance over sources](https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0820/1588680-journalists-surveillance/) _2026-08-20 · Ireland_ Journalists on both sides of the border have reported being put under police surveillance as authorities sought to identify confidential sources. ## [Trade Bitcoin and Ethereum Today (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0cn9lO8NbJmU) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell, and margin trade BTC and ETH with EUR, USD, CAD, GBP, or JPY. ## [New spoken-word album from late writer and broadcaster Manchán Magan to be released in October](https://www.thejournal.ie/manchan-magan-spoken-word-album-release-october-7136458-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ Slí na Samhlaíochta grew out of a 2023 performance by Magan exploring Tír na nÓg and the Irish tradition of the Otherworld. ## [‘Barbie Signature’ Marilyn Monroe and Whitney Houston dolls released, selling for up to €120](https://www.thejournal.ie/barbie-signature-marilyn-monroe-and-whitney-houston-dolls-released-7136439-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ Barbie Signature is Mattel’s line of high-end, collectible fashion dolls made for adult fans and doll collectors. ## [When does making an area a better place to live tip into gentrification?](https://www.thejournal.ie/gentrification-versus-social-housing-the-housing-essay-7135858-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ Placemaking is a valid policy – but it’s not largely creating social homes in Ireland. ## [Mark Zuckerberg ‘looking forward’ to spending time in Ireland after buying castle in Waterford](https://www.thejournal.ie/mark-zuckerberg-buys-castle-in-waterford-7136325-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ Meta’s international headquarters in Dublin and Zuckerberg has had his eye on an Irish property for some time. ## [The 9 at 9: Thursday](https://www.thejournal.ie/9-at-9-378-7136334-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ Children’s hospital progress, Harry and Meghan go home and the origins of Fungie… ## [Skyclarys for Friedreich's ataxia: Ireland’s drug reimbursement process needs greater transparency](https://www.thejournal.ie/readme/skyclarys-ireland-7135266-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ As patients with Friedreich’s ataxia wait for a decision on Skyclarys, Ireland must rethink how we assess costly medicines. ## [Fungie was a mix of two different bottlenose dolphin populations native to Irish waters](https://www.thejournal.ie/fungie-mixed-dna-7136304-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ Fungie first appeared in Dingle in 1983 and resided there until he disappeared in 2020. ## [There's a lot of public interest in the new government savings and investment account](https://www.thejournal.ie/government-savings-and-investment-account-7136299-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ Research published today by the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) said 79% of adults are interested in opening a SIA. ## [Over €500k raised for sisters injured in M9 crash as prayer vigil organised in local parish](https://www.thejournal.ie/over-e500k-raised-for-sisters-injured-in-m9-crash-7136305-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ A prayer vigil will take place tomorrow evening in the Graiguecullen parish in Co Carlow. ## [Two men seriously injured after motorcycle crash in Co Kilkenny](https://www.thejournal.ie/two-men-seriously-injured-after-motorcycle-crash-in-co-kilkenny-7136273-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ The male driver and male passenger, both in their 30s, were taken to hospital for treatment of serious injuries. ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BhlZbnJOp1c3) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [Paddy Power World Cup ad labelled as 'racist' against English people has fallen foul of ad rules](https://www.thejournal.ie/paddy-power-world-cup-england-ad-racist-7135595-Aug2026/) _2026-08-19 · TheJournal.ie_ In a response submitted to the ASA, the company argued that it had not breached the advertising code. ## ['Like a home away from home': Gazan paracyclists on their Dublin-Belfast charity spin](https://www.thejournal.ie/palestinian-paracyclists-charity-cycle-7133291-Aug2026/) _2026-08-19 · TheJournal.ie_ Ireland is a ‘key country’ for the Gaza Sunbirds as they begin their Paralympic bid. ## [‘I didn’t think I was a Rose': Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh on the journey to the Rose of Tralee crown](https://www.thejournal.ie/rose-of-tralee-15-7135080-Aug2026/) _2026-08-19 · TheJournal.ie_ The Mullingar native, who has spoken openly about her experience with alopecia, beat 31 other Roses to take the crown for Westmeath. ## [Quiz: How much do you know about Slow Horses?](https://www.thejournal.ie/slow-horses-quiz-7133179-Aug2026/) _2026-08-19 · TheJournal.ie_ Put your knowledge to the test in this week’s Best of the Box quiz. ## [Did you make a decision around baptising your child or not? We want to hear your thoughts](https://www.thejournal.ie/baptism-your-stories-7135404-Aug2026/) _2026-08-19 · TheJournal.ie_ The issue is often discussed, but decisions are made in family units. ## [People seeking last-minute Electric Picnic tickets warned to be wary of scams](https://www.thejournal.ie/electric-picnic-ticket-scams-7135447-Aug2026/) _2026-08-19 · TheJournal.ie_ Over 80,000 people will attend the sold-out festival in Stradbally this year. ## [Man (70s) dies in single-vehicle collision in Co Meath](https://www.thejournal.ie/man-70s-dies-in-single-vehicle-collision-in-co-meath-7135443-Aug2026/) _2026-08-19 · TheJournal.ie_ The collision happened shortly after 10.40am on Tuesday on the N51, Janeville, Slane. ## [Ann Travers ‘hopes’ President Connolly can broker meeting with woman convicted of sister’s killing](https://www.thejournal.ie/ann-travers-meeting-with-preident-catherine-connolly-mary-travers-7135402-Aug2026/) _2026-08-19 · TheJournal.ie_ Ann Travers yesterday received an email to say that President Catherine Connolly ‘would be glad to meet with you privately when that is convenient’. ## [Over €260k raised for sisters injured in M9 crash who have 'long and challenging road ahead'](https://www.thejournal.ie/fundraiser-for-m9-crash-7134987-Aug2026/) _2026-08-19 · TheJournal.ie_ The group were on their way to the airport when their car was hit by a BMW that was being driven the wrong direction on the motorway. ## [Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine](https://www.thejournal.ie/nick-kyrgios-suspension-2-7135417-Aug2026/) _2026-08-19 · TheJournal.ie_ The controversial Australian player tested positive for a metabolite of cocaine at a tournament in June. ## ['Get me famous’: TikTok accounts rack up thousands of views with stolen cars and garda pursuits](https://www.thejournal.ie/tiktok-stolen-car-videos-7133334-Aug2026/) _2026-08-17 · TheJournal.ie_ A network of TikTok accounts show posts that glorify joyriding and being chased by gardaí. ## [Taoiseach leads tributes after death of Fianna Fáil councillor Seamus Coyle](https://www.thejournal.ie/tributes-paid-to-fianna-fail-councillor-seamus-coyle-who-died-aged-56-7133784-Aug2026/) _2026-08-17 · TheJournal.ie_ Micheál Martin said he was “very sorry” to learn of the death of a “proud Monaghan man”. ## [Luigi Mangione state murder trial postponed after federal guilty plea](https://www.thejournal.ie/luigi-mangione-state-murder-trial-postponed-after-federal-guilty-plea-7133785-Aug2026/) _2026-08-17 · TheJournal.ie_ His trial on charges of murdering UnitedHealthCare chief executive Brian Thompson was due to get underway next month. ## [Gaeltacht musical puts life in Ireland's nursing homes in the spotlight](https://www.thejournal.ie/gaettacht-musical-puts-spotlight-on-life-in-irelands-nursing-homes-7133130-Aug2026/) _2026-08-17 · TheJournal.ie_ A Gaeltacht musical originating asks hard-hitting questions about how we treat our elderly, many of them living out of sight in nursing homes. ## [Ceoldráma Gaeltachta ag cur an spot sholas ar shaol ár seanóirí i dtithe altranais na tíre](https://www.thejournal.ie/saol-ar-seanoiri-i-ditthe-altranais-sa-spotsholas-7130953-Aug2026/) _2026-08-17 · TheJournal.ie_ Cuireann ceoldráma atá á thabhairt ar chamchuairt ag cumann léirithe ó Ghaeltacht Chorcaí ceisteanna crua faoin slí a chaithimíd le seanóirí le greann, le ceol agus le mothúcháin. ## [Thousands attend vigil in London for Cambridge academic Jason Arday](https://www.thejournal.ie/jason-arday-vigil-cambridge-7133763-Aug2026/) _2026-08-17 · TheJournal.ie_ The head of Cambridge university condemned a “racist feeding frenzy” against Arday today. ## [Here's What Happened Today: Monday](https://www.thejournal.ie/evening-fix-monday-86-7133563-Aug2026/) _2026-08-17 · TheJournal.ie_ The most important Irish and international stories you need to know today. ## [Say yes and figure it out later: the guide to adventuring solo in Ireland](https://www.thejournal.ie/going-solo-in-dublin-american-7133569-Aug2026/) _2026-08-17 · TheJournal.ie_ The transition from living in the US to living in Dublin is to learn to go with the flow, writes Sasha Piton. ## [Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of Iran deal](https://www.thejournal.ie/trump-bomb-threat-oman-7133733-Aug2026/) _2026-08-17 · TheJournal.ie_ “If Oman gets in the way, we’ll bomb the shit out of them,” Trump told a Fox News journalist. ## [Opening statements begin at trial of former gang leader accused of ordering Tupac Shakur murder](https://www.thejournal.ie/tupac-shakur-murder-trial-7133742-Aug2026/) _2026-08-17 · TheJournal.ie_ Duane “Keffe D” Davis has pleaded not guilty.