Rents are now two thirds higher than at the peak of the Celtic Tiger in 2007, according to a report by Daft. jrnl.ie/6870778

A statement colour and a callback to an inauguration of the past: Here's the story behind Catherine Connolly's all-purple inauguration ensemble. jrnl.ie/6871845

Gardaí are going to be “stretched” as Ireland holds the EU Presidency next year as senior figures indicated concerns over manpower and the overtime budget. jrnl.ie/6871787

The PSNI has made 100 arrests since serious rioting erupted in Ballymena in the summer. A senior officer said an investigation into the violence was continuing and this was providing “reassurance to local communities” that were impacted. jrnl.ie/6871790

A Co Galway farmer has been given High Court permission to challenge the “‘residential' zoning of his lands” that incurs a tax which he submits is in breach of fair procedures and could result in him having to sell lands. jrnl.ie/6871748

A US aircraft carrier strike group has arrived in Latin America, escalating a military buildup that Venezuela has warned could trigger a full-blown conflict. The vessel's deployment was ordered nearly three weeks ago to help counter drug trafficking in the region. jrnl.ie/6871729

EU Commissioner Michael McGrath has given Micheál Martin his backing to stay on as leader of Fianna Fáil, insisting he expects Martin to remain as Taoiseach throughout Ireland's presidency of the EU. His comments come amid continued discontent over Martin's leadership. jrnl.ie/6871541

Tributes have been paid to a Wexford woman who died in the Dominican Republic. jrnl.ie/6871720

This week on The Explainer: The resignation of its director-general and CEO of News is the latest seismic shock to rock the BBC. Why did this controversy explode now? And what does it say about impartiality and political pressure at the corporation? Listen now pod.link/1452246930/e...

The Northern Lights could be visible from Ireland tonight and tomorrow, although it remains to be seen if the display will match what was witnessed last year. jrnl.ie/6871355

Cuireadh ár dteanga, teanga ársa ár sinsir, teanga ina bhfuil spioraid ár sinsir agus nádúr ár dtíre le mothú i chuile fhocal, sa dara háit, gan meas nó ómós tugtha di. #Gaeilge jrnl.ie/6870942t

There's flooding in parts of Cork and Kerry after both counties were under weather warnings for rain earlier. A number of roads are closed in Co Cork, including the road from Mogeely to Killeagh after the river adjacent to the road to the east of Mogeely Village burst its banks. jrnl.ie/6871527

Presidents past and present 🇮🇪 President Connolly was joined at the Áras by her predecessors Mary McAleese, Michael D Higgins and Mary Robinson.

Up until 2004, the chair used for the Irish presidential inauguration was the Viceregal Throne. But in the months leading up to the election of Michael D Higgins in 2011, the Office of Public Works sought a new chair that was presidential rather than regal. jrnl.ie/6871057

Catherine Connolly used her first speech as president to highlight what she sees as the existential challenges of our time: war and climate change. jrnl.ie/6871037t

A stepmother who left her four-year-old stepson with injuries that would typically be associated with car crashes or serious assaults has pleaded guilty to the child’s murder on the fourth day of trial. jrnl.ie/6871299

A man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his 82-year-old grandmother who died two days after she was dragged down a flight of stairs in Carrigaline, Co Cork. Bryan Nnadi Ogbo of Garrydhu Drive, Kilmoney Road, Carrigaline was arraigned at Cork Circuit Criminal Court today. jrnl.ie/6871430

Catherine Connolly has been inaugurated as the tenth President of Ireland. Here's some of the standout images of the ceremony in Dublin Castle. jrnl.ie/6871271

President Catherine Connolly delivered her first public address during the inauguration ceremony today. It touched on a wide range of issues, including housing, migration, and a united Ireland. jrnl.ie/6871009

Catherine Connolly has been sworn in as Ireland's tenth president in a snappy ceremony in Dublin Castle this afternoon. President Connolly delivered her first speech as head of state - which she used to mention war, housing, immigration, and a united Ireland jrnl.ie/6871014

We’re in place in St Patrick’s Hall ahead of the inauguration ceremony later this morning. Some final rehearsals for the Army No. 1 band while guests begin to arrive at Dublin Castle. A colleague has just passed out KitKats while we wait for the action to begin.

President Catherine Connolly's first official engagement in her new role as head of State is a visit to a Gaelscoil in Dublin. It's one of three visits in the diary tomorrow for Connolly, who will be busy travelling across the country for her second day in office. jrnl.ie/6870904

The Law Society has partnered with RIP. ie on a series of articles to raise awareness about making a will. Have you made one? jrnl.ie/6870709

Catherine Connolly is being sworn in as Ireland's next president this morning at Dublin Castle - watch the entire ceremony live here on our YouTube channel youtu.be/IddiQ2fYr0c

A new bee has been discovered by scientists in Australia: a "lucifer" bee with devil-like horns. The species, which has now been dubbed Megachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer, was found in the state of Western Australia, Curtin University announced today jrnl.ie/6870703

The inauguration ceremony for President-elect Catherine Connolly is set to take place in Dublin Castle this afternoon. We'll be bringing you live updates on The Journal - follow along here ⬇️ jrnl.ie/6870667

Nearly 460 motorists have dodged convictions and avoided penalty points by making a donation to the court poor box since 2022. The controversial practice has persisted despite a prior High Court ruling on judges accepting poor box donations. www.thejournal.ie/poor-box-pen...

Dúirt an Feisire Eorpach Fianna Fáil, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, gur "deis caillte a bhí ann chun aghaidh a thabhairt i ndáiríre ar an ngéarchéim in oideachas na Gaeilge inár scoileanna” í an polasaí oideachais lán-Ghaeilge nua jrnl.ie/6867749

Donald Trump has given the BBC a deadline of Friday to retract “defamatory” statements made about him in a Panorama documentary. If not, the public broadcaster could face a billion-dollar legal action. www.thejournal.ie/trump-bbc-68...

Gardaí have arrested a man in his 20s in connection with on alleged overnight assault which left a man in his 50s injured on George's Street in Dublin city centre jrnl.ie/6870644

President-elect Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated as the 10th President of Ireland in a ceremony today. Do you remember how inaugurations go? jrnl.ie/6869962

A small group of Democrats in the US have ratified a deal to reopen the government despite searing criticism from within their party. www.thejournal.ie/us-governmen...

A car explosion near the historic Red Fort in India’s capital yesterday evening killed eight people and injured at least 19 others. The blast, which triggered a fire that damaged several vehicles parked nearby, took place near one of the gates of a busy metro station. jrnl.ie/6870604

It's shaping up to be a very wet start to the day, with Status Yellow rain warnings in a number of counties across the island. Elsewhere, heavy showers are expected. jrnl.ie/6870594

"Essential services are now digital by default, leaving many older people feeling locked out of their own lives." As more of our lives move online by default, digital ageism has quietly become one of the last unchallenged prejudices, writes Fiona Daly. jrnl.ie/6864189

Rescuers have begun digging the Philippines out from the devastation of super typhoon Fung-wong today, as floodwaters receded in hundreds of villages and the storm’s death toll climbed to 18. The super typhoon has also prompted evacuations in Taiwan. jrnl.ie/6870587

President-elect Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated as the 10th President of Ireland in a ceremony today. Here's everything you need to know about it.

"We had never read anything quite like it." Hungarian-British author David Szalay has won the Booker Prize for his novel Flesh. jrnl.ie/6870574

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa has met US President Donald Trump at the White House for unprecedented talks, just two days after Washington removed him from a terrorism blacklist. jrnl.ie/6870541

A target of 12,000 social homes, new provisions for victims of domestic violence and more compulsory purchase orders on the cards as new housing plan gets sign off from Cabinet committee on housing jrnl.ie/6870101

A social media influencer has told a court that she was in such fear after a man followed her into her Dublin hotel that she wondered if she “would even still be here” afterwards. jrnl.ie/6870466

President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina were greeted by cheers and gifted roses as they left Áras an Uachtaráin for the last time. A guard of honour was formed by members of the Sanctuary Runners who wanted to show their appreciation for his support. jrnl.ie/6870482

A man in 40s has been arrested as part of an operation targeting a criminal organisation involved in online fraud amounting to over €800,000. This follows a report from an Irish financial institution in January 2024 about complex fraud relating to its online platform. jrnl.ie/6870468

A man in his 60s is in a 'critical' condition in hospital after being discovered with serious injuries in Co Longford over the weekend. Gardaí say they are 'investigating all of the circumstances' surrounding the discovery of a man in Drumlish, Co Longford on Saturday, 8 November. jrnl.ie/6870426

A third outbreak of bird flu on a commercial turkey farm in less than a week has been confirmed in Co Monaghan. It follows outbreaks last week on commercial turkey farms in Co Carlow and Co Meath. jrnl.ie/6870414

A judge has told lawyers for Sean McGovern that the defendant has given no information on how he funded his Dubai lifestyle for the past eight years. McGovern has applied for legal aid after being charged with murder and directing a criminal organisation jrnl.ie/6870364

'We don’t need to make more out of this ... there is a clash and that clash has been accepted by the majority of people.' The absence of the DUP from Catherine Connolly's inauguration is “not a snub”, party leader Gavin Robinson has insisted. jrnl.ie/6870336

Kieran Cuddihy took to the airwaves this afternoon to host his first Liveline programme on RTÉ Radio 1 today. But the new presenter wasn't the only change to the programme: Liveline has also replaced its signature jingle. jrnl.ie/6870102

At midnight, President Michael D Higgins’s term in office will come to an end. Here's a look back at some of the defining images of his 14-year stint in Áras an Uachtaráin. jrnl.ie/6870277

Bank of Ireland is formally investigating comments made by some members of staff in a work chat regarding RTÉ's two-part documentary series on the tracker mortgage scandal. The bank said some of the comments made are 'completely and utterly inappropriate' jrnl.ie/6870049