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Page: Feed: --- ## [Government deliberately increasing excise duty while Dáil on holiday - Sinn Féin](https://www.newstalk.com/news/excise-2291487) _2026-08-21 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ The Government has an deliberately timed the rise in petrol and diesel excis... ## [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. ## [Leaving Cert: Minister says grade inflation will continue until 2028](https://www.newstalk.com/news/leaving-cert-6-2291447) _2026-08-21 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ The Minister for Education has confirmed that post-marking adjustment (PMA), or automatic grade i... ## [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.’ ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xj5ZfY7yENYa) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [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. ## [Injured footballer's three hour wait for ambulance was 'distressing' to witness](https://www.newstalk.com/news/ambulance-4-2291317) _2026-08-20 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ Watching a player wait three hours in pain for an ambulance to arrive was “distressing”, the Vice... ## ['Appearing almost weekly' - Wexford Cllr wants fewer vape shops](https://www.newstalk.com/news/vape-shops-2-2291292) _2026-08-20 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ An independent Councillor for Wexford has said local authorities need greater powers to control t... ## ['Drowning in complexity': One in four have lost access to a pension](https://www.newstalk.com/news/pensions-2-2291216) _2026-08-20 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ One in four people think they have lost access to a pension, new research by Royal London Ireland... ## [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. ## [Delays at Dublin's overcrowded mortuary will add to 'grief and trauma'](https://www.newstalk.com/news/mortuary-2291165) _2026-08-20 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ Overcrowding at Dublin’s main mortuary risks significant delays to funerals that will only add to... ## [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. ## [Open coordination for humans & AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7ysWHUFajtVM) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Shared schemas and CLI tooling to validate, route, and audit human-agent workflows. ## [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… ## [Here's why Harry and Meghan's return to Britain 'will end badly'](https://www.newstalk.com/news/harry-and-meghan-2-2291134) _2026-08-20 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex's return to Britain is likely to “end badly”, a Lond... ## [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. ## [Kerry Set for Bumper National Heritage Week 2026](https://traleeadvertiser.ie/news/kerry-set-for-bumper-national-heritage-week-2026/) _2026-08-19 · admin · Tralee Advertiser_ National Heritage Week returns to Kerry as part of Ireland’s largest annual heritage celebration, running from 15th–23rd August with more than 2,500 events nationwide, most free to attend. This year’s programme, an initiative of the Heritage Council, is the biggest in the event’s history, building on a record-breaking 2025 that saw almost half a million \[...\] The post Kerry Set for Bumper National… ## [Ireland's roads now a 'nightmare every day' for hauliers](https://www.newstalk.com/lunchtime-live/roads-2291002) _2026-08-19 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ The President of the Irish Road Haulage Association has said the nation’s roads are now a “nightm... ## [Rose of Tralee says alopecia 'made me into the person I am today'](https://www.newstalk.com/news/rose-of-tralee-3-2290975) _2026-08-19 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ The 2026 Rose of Tralee has said that alopecia “made me into the person I am today”. Westmeath R... ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bfHcLmMm4PMa) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [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. ## [Hundreds of thousands raised for family in Kildare crash](https://www.newstalk.com/news/kildare-crash-2-2290899) _2026-08-19 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ Hundreds of thousands of euro have been raised to support the family injured in Sunday’s crash on... ## [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. ## [Parents told to warn children of dangers of 'pink cocaine'](https://www.newstalk.com/news/pink-cocaine-2290852) _2026-08-19 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ The HSE is urging parents to educate their children about the dangers of so-called ‘pink cocaine’... ## [Kildare crash: TikTok to be challenged by TDs on illegal content](https://www.newstalk.com/news/tiktok-2-2290832) _2026-08-19 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ TikTok is to be brought before the Oireachtas Media Committee, following Sunday's crash, a TD has... ## ['Unbelievably bad': Dozens fail to take home dog poo from Dublin Mountains](https://www.newstalk.com/news/dog-poo-3-2290705) _2026-08-18 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ DIY expert Alan Grant has condemned those who leave bags on dog poo in the Dublin Mountains. Mr... ## [TikTok ordered to give 'full account' about why joyriding videos go viral](https://www.newstalk.com/news/tiktok-2290690) _2026-08-18 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ TikTok has been asked for a “full account” about why so much content of dangerous driving can be... ## ['Utterly ridiculous': Should people be fined for arriving late at a gig?](https://www.newstalk.com/news/gig-2-2290669) _2026-08-18 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ Should people who arrive late for gigs be fined? Labyrinth Events in Britain has decided to fine... ## ['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.