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Office vacancy rates: Dublin's busy office market isn't broken, the interpretation of data is

Andrew Cunningham of Savills Ireland outlines why the recent figure of 18.6% office vacancy rate tells the wrong story about what’s really happening...

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Andrew cunningham

The money dial: How we manage our finances best to protect what we care about the most

Gwen Loughman says she’ll happily avoid purchases like fancy cars and Egyptian cotton sheets, but will never skimp on providing for the things that...

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Gwen Loughman

Surrealing in the Years: At least Fianna Fáil will be okay, and that's what really matters

Crisis averted!

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Carl Kinsella

Motoring: The quiet death of the manual gearbox

In 2016, Irish drivers bought five manual cars for every automatic. In 2026, we are buying four automatics for every manual. Paddy Comyn on the slow...

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Paddy Comyn

Opinion: Carbon tax may be the tax we love to hate, but it's the one we can't afford to scrap

Carbon tax may be unpopular, but we need it to avoid a far more expensive future, and the government was wrong to cave in after protests, writes John...

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From Idaho to Ireland: I chose to leave the US behind, and now I love my new home

After feeling increasingly uneasy with life in Trump’s America, Sasha Piton has sold up and moved to Ireland with her two dogs – she hasn’t...

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Sasha piton

Maria Walsh: Hungary's election result shows the centre can still hold in Europe

Orbán’s defeat is more than a national upset — it’s a defining moment for democracy across Europe.

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Maria Walsh

Opinion: With a 'looksmaxxing' influencer rushed to hospital, is the war on ageing getting ugly?

From Botox to biohacking billionaires, a booming industry is selling perfection, but the science rarely keeps up, writes Dr Catherine Conlon.

15.04.2026 10

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Dr Catherine Conlon

Gary Gannon: This government is out of touch, out of answers and out of time

After a week of fuel protests, ministers effectively shut down Dáil questions, only adding to anger over a cost-of-living crisis years in the making.

15.04.2026 10

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From Epstein to ICE: The Trumps’ White House is in crisis management mode

Personal feuds, ICE power plays and endless questions about Epstein threaten to expose the fault lines in Trump’s inner circle, writes Marion McKeone.

14.04.2026 10

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Marion Mckeone

Fiachna Ó Braonáin: I was lucky enough to know Moya Brennan - her voice brought us all home

From Gaoth Dobhair to the wider world, Moya carried family, music and warmth in every note, and took us all along with her.

14.04.2026 10

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Fiachna Ó Braonáin

Opinion: The protests aren't just about fuel, they're a revolt against a hollow state

Citizens are told Ireland is rich, but their daily lives say otherwise, and last week’s protests were just a symptom of a deeper malaise, writes...

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Sinéad o'sullivan

The Pontiff vs the President: Trump, Pope Leo and the Catholic contradiction

As Pope Leo condemns violence “in the name of God”, his words land heavily on those Catholics enabling Trump’s most dangerous instincts, writes...

13.04.2026 10

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Bobby Mcdonagh

Money Diaries: A self-employed illustrator living in the west of the country

This week, our reader is self-employed and managing money as much as possible, but finding dental costs are sky-high.

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Harm reduction drugs policy: Compassion for some cannot become a risk to all

Ireland’s modern drug policy has evolved to save lives, but society cannot ignore the real-world consequences of drug-related violence and harm to...

12.04.2026 10

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Dr Chris Luke

Women and the Catholic Church: Reform has long been promised, but real change has been denied

While the new Pope Leo may be a welcome and outspoken leader, women remain excluded from power and decision-making in a Church still struggling to...

11.04.2026 10

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Fr Tony Flannery

Surrealing in the Years: 'Fuel protests' are bad news for a society that's given up on nuance

Moments such as this are rich with uncertainty, a banquet for cynical opportunists.

11.04.2026 10

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Carl Kinsella

Motoring: How we can all get a bit more from our fuel

Crisis at the pumps will add to growing interest in EVs – but we can optimise fuel use in every vehicle.

11.04.2026 10

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Paddy Comyn

Some very creative accounting was needed to greenlight the Galway ring road

Deeming this project climate-compliant is untenable, argues architect and transport planner Ciarán Ferrie.

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Ciarán ferrie

Champ’s Choice: Rory McIlroy served himself first at Augusta

After some controversy over McIlroy’s lack of love for Irish cuisine this week, Patrick Hanlon says the golfer’s Augusta dinner reflected global...

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Patrick hanlon

Women in the GAA: Wicklow’s April Fool’s post shows that inequality still runs deep

Wicklow GAA’s response to its April Fool’s controversy reflects a deeper, persistent inequality facing women and girls in Gaelic games.

09.04.2026 10

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Leane lifely

Crisis management: Fuel protests leave the government caught between a rock and a hard place

Behind the blockades lie a government navigating global constraints and protesters rejecting the limits of a changing world, writes Johnny Fallon.

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Johnny Fallon

Ireland's housing targets: Too slow, too costly and fuel shocks will make it worse

Already slow and expensive, Ireland’s construction sector now has to deal with fuel shocks that promise to delay projects and cut output, writes Dr...

08.04.2026 10

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Dr Paul Davis

Trump's Iran war: A reckless gamble taking the US from 'America First' to 'America Alone'

From apocalyptic threats to the now fragile truce, Trump’s Iran war exposes his erratic leadership and a deeply uneasy US electorate, writes Larry...

08.04.2026 10

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Larry Donnelly

Ireland's pandemic review: Six years on from Covid, the real lessons have yet to be learned

As Ireland finally reflects on the pandemic, while our response has received praise, the emotional toll and healthcare system failures are still...

07.04.2026 10

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Dr Suzanne Crowe

Scorched Earth: War, water and the unravelling of climate stability

Rising temperatures, water scarcity and war are fuelling instability with global consequences, writes Emma DeSouza.

06.04.2026 10

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Emma Desouza

United Ireland: Irish language and culture are back, but what does the island's future look like?

As interest in unity grows, young people are calling for a new vision of Ireland — not just a united one.

06.04.2026 10

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Doireann ní ghlacáin

Money Diaries: A quality and compliance officer on €42K saving for a mortgage

This week, our reader is busy with work, helping out at home and saving for the future.

05.04.2026 8

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The Journal Reader

Seven ways to de-stress: Our ancient human survival system is being overrun by modern life

From ‘fight or flight’ to burnout, Dr Stephen McWilliams explains the toll of chronic stress — and how to manage it.

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Dr Stephen Mcwilliams

End-of-life planning: Why TV drama 'The Pitt' is sparking conversations about our future care

Inspired by the new TV drama, The Pitt, advance care planning specialist Valerie Smith explains why planning ahead is so important for Irish families.

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Valerie smith

Drink-driving: If you can't stop the driver, stop the car

One driver was arrested 11 times in a year as road deaths rise. Experts say mandatory “alcolocks” could finally tackle repeat offending.

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Paddy Comyn

Crime and class: Who really ends up behind bars in Ireland?

It’s easy to say ‘lock them up’, but new research exposes how poverty, not just personal choice, is shaping pathways into prison.

03.04.2026 10

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Lynn Ruane

Turbulence ahead: Airline fuel costs are surging - so how will passengers be affected?

From hidden surcharges to cancelled routes, carriers are quietly reshaping travel to manage losses, writes Eoghan Corry.

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Eoghan Corry

Playdates, parties and autism: The invitations some children never receive

Lucinda Murrihy hears from other parents of autistic children about the quiet heartbreak of missed playdates and unanswered invitations.

02.04.2026 10

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Lucinda Murrihy

Mama's hangover: When mummy wine culture just isn’t cute anymore

The ‘mama needs a drink’ joke is back — and it’s ageing badly, writes Niamh O’Reilly.

01.04.2026 10

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Niamh o'reilly

Petrol and diesel hikes: Government pushes the same old fix in a worsening climate crisis

As prices rise at the pumps, the Government should be changing course on fossil fuel use to secure our future, but instead it’s doubling down with...

31.03.2026 10

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Dr Ola Løkken Nordrum

Melania and the robot: Humanoids are here, but they can’t replace humanity

As Melania Trump champions AI teachers, we risk sacrificing empathy, connection and the very struggles that shape how children learn, writes Adriana...

30.03.2026 8

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Adriana Casserly

Iranians abroad: Behind the headlines, there are two Irans - one has been silenced

As Trump’s war continues and the regime fights back, the ordinary people inside Iran are cut off from the world and living in fear, writes Samieh...

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Samieh hezari

From the archives: Compare our first ever Money Diaries in 2018 to your current spending

This reader worked as a customer advisor in a bank and was saving for a deposit for a mortgage at the time.

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Thomas Byrne in Ukraine: Kyiv is a city that appears at peace, but lives with war

During a recent visit to Kyiv, the Minister of State for European Affairs saw a city that felt like any European capital — until the lights failed...

29.03.2026 10

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Thomas Byrne

This war is the single dumbest thing Trump has done since returning to the White House

And the latest polls show he’s in deep sh*t politically.

28.03.2026 10

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Larry Donnelly

The Rise of the Crone: Why women in midlife are done staying quiet

As frustration with everyday injustices grows, women are reclaiming ageing as a source of power, not invisibility, writes Gwen Loughman.

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Gwen Loughman

Surrealing in the Years: This week we mourn Ireland's World Cup that never was

It hurts so much.

28.03.2026 10

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Carl Kinsella

Deaths and injuries on the track: Ireland’s greyhound industry is built on suffering

Ireland’s greyhound industry has failed in its duty of care to the dogs, receiving taxpayers’ money without scrutiny while the Government turns a...

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Chris andrews

Meta court ruling: Big Tech’s Big Tobacco moment has arrived - and the world must pay attention

This week, a California jury shifted the focus from harmful social media content to addictive design — and signalled a global turning point for...

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Dr Mary Aiken -

Parenting: If we can auto-enrol pensions, why can’t we enforce child maintenance?

Ireland can automatically deduct for the future with its new MyFutureFund pension scheme — but still leaves parents to fight for the support their...

26.03.2026 20

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Margaret Lynch

Lean ar aghaidh: The Irish language is having a moment, as the country rediscovers its voice

A new generation is rediscovering Irish — and with it, a stronger sense of identity, belonging and cultural confidence, writes Finbarr Bradley.

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Finbarr bradley

MEP Maria Walsh: Why I’m voting against Europe’s ‘return hubs’ policy

The Fine Gael MEP says she will break ranks this week and vote against Europe exporting its migration problem to third countries, where human rights...

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Maria Walsh

The Animal Kingdom: When ants do surgery, cows use tools and dogs can smell Parkinsons

New research is forcing scientists to rethink the intelligence and emotional lives of animals, writes Suzi Walsh.

24.03.2026 30

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Suzi Walsh

How are you dealing with the cost of living? Would you like to keep a Money Diary for us?

The government has announced a package of measures aimed at tackling soaring fuel prices, but the opposition said they don’t go far enough.

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