The northern lights REALLY tried to peek through the clouds in Dublin earlier. Unfortunately conditions changed almost immediately after it became dark. The solar storm is fizzling out earlier than those of us who stood out in the cold for ages had hoped.

There has been a huge amount of solar activity recently, but tonight passes the 'tell people that the northern lights might be visible in Ireland' threshold. Here's a guide I wrote last year on how you can learn when and how to spot it jrnl.ie/6492980

Thinking about them today

Please help spread awareness and raise funds for a very worthy cause. I would greatly appreciate if you can help support us in finding a cure for CTD! For my nephew Oscar, and for all other kids around the world. donorbox.org/hope-for-oscar

Gay Spar is now Pirate Spar

Come work with @thejournal.ie! We're hiring a News Correspondent. Deadline is midnight tonight careers.thejournal.ie/thejournal/n...

Me and the boys are going to meet up and dissociate in the homeware section of TK Maxx on the second floor of Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre feel free to join if you’re around but no pressure

Undercover reporting by The Journal Investigates found that many disposable vapes you can buy in shops shouldn't be available on the Irish market. Reporter @conorocarroll.bsky.social outlines what the team found.

This isn't just work stopping. This is cell lines dying. In vivo tissue going bad. Fly lines dropping. Research materials going bad. A lot of that stuff you can't just pick back up. Once it's gone it's gone, or will take years to reconstitute.

As Nick’s brother Brian puts it: “Nick was hugely passionate about developing the talents of future journalists, and this bursary offers a wonderful opportunity for a young person to honour this passion for media in his name.” ❤️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2025/broadcast-bursary-scheme-honou…

I don't really care that the cherry tomatoes have been cleared, but @nickyryan.ie profoundly just said: "Do you know how easy tomato seeds grow? There is going to be a huge amount of tomatoes that start growing there, which is a beautiful thing."

Cherry tomato bridge revealed as crypto pyramid scheme psyop

There appears to have been an upper limit on the number of cherry tomatoes you can have on a bridge, and that limit was exceeded.

I go to sleep tonight worried that there could be such a thing as too many cherry tomatoes on a bridge.

went by to see it tonight. i reckon time’s almost up, but god it was a wild thing to happen

We have a pretty interesting and varied role available over at @thejournal.ie in the form of Social Media Content Creator. Interested? Find out more here careers.thejournal.ie/thejournal/s... Email in bio if you have any questions. #jobfairy #journalismjobs #journojobs

I was accused of posting this reminder too early so here is a more timely reminder.

On the latest episode of The Explainer: @investigates.thejournal.ie reporter @trishdevlin.bsky.social joins @laurabyrne.bsky.social to delve into the threat thousands of homes across Ireland face from coastal erosion. Listen and subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts pod.link/1452246930/e...

Brilliant new investigation from @trishdevlin.bsky.social on coastal erosion putting many homes at risk of falling into the sea.

Your annual reminder to put a bottle of prosecco and a note in the Christmas tree box as a gift to your future self.

That's class, clear and informative. Well done @thejournal.ie

I am biased obvs but @thejournal.ie’s count centre is very handy and very addictive. Possibly because the first page feels like popping bubble wrap. You’ll find it in our app or here www.thejournal.ie/section/ge24/

Brought several loving but venomous pet snakes with me while voting yesterday, just realised I haven't seen them since! Can the count centre staff PLEASE keep an eye out for them in the ballot boxes

I might need to pinch myself one more time just to be sure, but we picked up an Irish Book Award last night for The Last Disco. A massive thank you to The Last Word's listeners, and to everyone who shared their story with us for the book. @seanmurray92.bsky.social @christinebohan.bsky.social

Speaking to reporters outside the High Court, Nikita Hand said the weeks of her civil case against Conor McGregor have been a “nightmare”, but she feels vindicated by the outcome. jrnl.ie/6550805

The recent influx of thousands of Mauve stinger jellyfish into Lough Hyne in Co Cork is just the latest of many threats facing this delicate ecosystem. @investigates.thejournal.ie spent the past year investigating why Europe’s oldest marine reserve is under threat. Read our full findings:

A busy day of podcasting First up, The Explainer with @laurabyrne.bsky.social and @donnachadcu.bsky.social Then, The Candidate with @christinebohan.bsky.social @janematthews1.bsky.social @muirisocearbhaill.bsky.social and Christina ‘Not Here Yet’ Finn Listen now ✨ wherever you get your podcasts ✨

'an bheainín uasal' - ainm breá eile ar an easóg

There! We! Are! Now!

I don’t know one person who would be brave enough to press this button

Party leaders have started arriving at RTÉ ahead of tonight’s leader debate #GE2024 We will be liveblogging across the two-hour debate and factchecking politicians' claims - you can follow along live here: jrnl.ie/6545327f

Loving all the answers to @liznugent.bsky.social's question. I've just finished Never by @rickastl3y.bsky.social and am reading Charlotte by @martinadevlinbooks.bsky.social and The Last Disco by Christine Bohan, @nickyryan.ie and Sean Murray. All excellent!

Way back in 2017, the head of Dublin City Council found out that their parking-enforcement contractor, DSPS, was running an incentive scheme letting crews knock off early if they clamped or towed enough cars. This must end, he said. But it didn't. dublininquirer.com/2024/11/13/a...

This must be like Christmas for smooth newt fans

The Last Disco has been shortlisted for the An Post Irish Book Awards (and we are ABSOLUTELY over the moon). But now, your help will be crucial. 1) Visit irishbookawards.ie/vote 2) Vote for The Last Disco in The Last Word Listeners’ Choice category 3) Share this post (Entries close 14 November.)

Great opportunity here - The Journal is looking for a social media content creator. The main downside is the amount of time you'd have to spend with me but that gets easier eventually. More info below. Feel free to get in touch if you have questions careers.thejournal.ie/thejournal/s...

Sorry to post this on a dull rainy day that marks the end of a warm spell but any recommendations, tips, tricks, advice for Seville?

Incredible author name given the subject matter

Hey guys what should my first post be