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20 of 410 episodesHow do you start tracing your family tree?
The recent release of the 1926 census has sparked a huge wave of interest in Irish family history. It was the first census taken after the f...
Will the government's fuel package actually work?
In response to the fuel protests, the government scrambled to announce a €505 million euro support package, slashing excise duties on petrol...
How far can a protest go before the State steps in?
Ireland's fuel protests have brought parts of the country to a standstill this week, with blockades at refineries and slow-moving convoys on...
The average Irish homebuyer is now 40 - what does this mean?
New CSO data shows the average age of a homebuyer in Ireland has hit 40. What does that mean for an entire generation stuck in the 'deposit...
Can Ireland really qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
It has been 24 long, long years since the Republic of Ireland men's team last played in a World Cup, but suddenly, the dream is alive again....
Why are Claire’s Accessories staff being left without pay?
For generations of teenagers, it was the go-to high street spot for ear piercings and fashion jewellery., but now, the iconic retailer Clair...
What is it actually like inside the White House on St Patrick's Day?
Every March, our news feeds are flooded with pictures of the Taoiseach, the US President, and a very famous bowl of shamrock. It’s a massive...
How bad could the looming energy crisis get?
The price of oil has surged again. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to shipping. Major Middle Eastern production hubs have de...
Is the US-led attack on Iran illegal?
Trump promised no more forever wars, but that didn't stop him wading into an intense bombing campaign against Iran - a conflict most America...
Why is Ireland asking foreign navies to patrol its waters?
With the EU Presidency looming and a massive funding shortfall in the Department of Defence, a new plan proposes something unprecedented: as...
Will a social media ban for under-16s actually work?
It’s a debate that is taking place at kitchen tables across the country: are smartphones and social media apps doing more harm than good for...
Why are hundreds of suspected suicides invisible in official stats?
Internal HSE figures obtained by The Journal Investigates reveal that hundreds of people have died by suspected suicide within weeks of bein...
What's stopping flood defences from being built?
It's a heartbreakingly familiar cycle: devastated homeowners, ruined businesses, and politicians promising defences are on the way. For town...
What exactly are the rules for scramblers and e-scooters?
The sound is instantly recognisable and, for many communities. can become a source of constant dread: the high-pitched whine of a scrambler...
How is an Irish general driving EU defence strategy?
The warnings are getting louder, and we're hearing more and more often that Europe is in the grips of a hybrid war. But is the rhetoric matc...
Has Brand Beckham been destroyed by their own son?
We’ve all seen the headlines about "celebrity family feuds" before, but Brooklyn Beckham’s unprecedented six-page Instagram statement attack...
Is this the end of the Islamic Republic?
It began with anger over soaring prices, but it has spiralled into what may be the most serious challenge to the Iranian regime since the 19...
Where will Donald Trump send the US military next?
The events of Saturday night in Caracas saw Donald Trump rip up the international rulebook again, if there even was any of it left to begin...
Our best explanations of 2025
This week, we look back at some of our best episodes from the past year. What did we learn about how drugs like Ozempic actually work? Why a...
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