Glen Hansard's life to be marked with public wake before funeral at St… ↗
Front page leadA public wake will be held in Dublin for Glen Hansard, with his funeral to follow at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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The top stories on TheJournal.ie on August 1, 2026, cover a range of topics including cultural events in Ireland, international crises, and sports news. A prominent story details funeral arrangements for Glen Hansard, a well-known figure. International news includes a crisis at the Ceuta border…
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Ceuta crisis: Italy suspends Schengen agreement with Spain as migrants returned ↗
Italy has suspended the Schengen agreement with Spain due to the migrant crisis at Ceuta, leading to the return of 48,000 people to Morocco.
Infantino's top adviser quits and Fifa executive says staff were 'deceived' ↗
Infantino's top adviser has resigned, and a senior Fifa executive has stated that staff were deceived regarding World Cup investment plans.
Pico Lopes sent off as Shamrock Rovers held to draw by Drogheda ↗
Shamrock Rovers' Pico Lopes was sent off, resulting in the team being held to a draw against Drogheda in a League of Ireland match.
Saddle up! Choosin' Texas is the instant country classic breaking chart records ↗
The country song 'Choosin' Texas' is described as an instant classic that is achieving chart success in the US.
Fifa scraps plan to allow private investment in World Cup following backlash ↗
Fifa has abandoned its plan to permit private investment in the World Cup after facing significant criticism.
US police release ransom note claiming Savannah Guthrie's mother died ↗
US police have released a ransom note that allegedly claims Savannah Guthrie's mother died shortly after being kidnapped.
Review: Is the documentary The Curse of Love Island worth watching? ↗
A review assesses whether the documentary 'The Curse of Love Island' is worth viewers' time.
Nine dead as Russia hits Ukrainian capital with barrage of missiles ↗
At least nine people have been killed in the Ukrainian capital after Russia launched an intense missile barrage.
Daft.ie's new My Property tool tells you what your home is worth ↗
A new tool from Daft.ie, 'My Property', is available to help users determine their home's current value and its change over time.
Illegal wildfires in Ireland overlap with protected nature sites ↗
Ireland experiences one of the highest rates of illegal wildfires overlapping with protected natural areas in Europe.
Data centres used almost one billion litres of water last year ↗
Data centres consumed nearly one billion litres of water in the past year, though another industry used significantly more.
Thousands of nitrous oxide canisters end up at waste facilities ↗
Warnings about potential explosions have been issued as thousands of nitrous oxide canisters are being found at waste facilities.
Suicide forum facilitating deaths of vulnerable people in Ireland ↗
An investigation reveals a suicide forum that is reportedly facilitating the deaths of vulnerable individuals in Ireland.
Thousands of speeding prosecutions never reach conviction in Irish courts ↗
A significant number of speeding prosecutions in Ireland are not resulting in convictions within the court system.
Older people fighting to stay out of nursing homes as legal costs soar ↗
Elderly individuals are actively seeking to avoid entering nursing homes due to escalating legal costs associated with care.
Belfast native and Labour candidate voted in as Manchester mayor ↗
Bev Craig, originally from Belfast, has been elected as the new Mayor of Manchester, succeeding Andy Burnham.
We will actually lose something when we get rid of our motor tax discs ↗
The author argues that removing motor tax discs will result in a loss, despite potential modernization benefits.
'People say there's no point reporting it': Community group wants racism data ↗
A community group in Dublin is seeking to gather data on racism, as residents feel reporting incidents is often futile.
Cross-border celebration of craft taking place in Ireland next month ↗
An upcoming event will feature a cross-border celebration of craft with over 500 events scheduled to take place in Ireland.
Family home in Rathfarnham for €1,250,000 ↗
A thoughtfully transformed family home in Rathfarnham is on the market for €1,250,000.
Extra rail services over bank holiday for Bray Air Display and Ladies' finals ↗
Additional rail services will be available during the bank holiday weekend to accommodate attendees of the Bray Air Display and the Ladies' All-Ireland football finals.
Mayo people reflect on last Sunday and the greatest week of their lives ↗
People from Mayo are reflecting on their recent success and describing it as the greatest week of their lives.
E-scooter ban puts promised bike and electric car rental hubs on ice ↗
The government's decision to postpone the e-scooter ban has stalled the rollout of promised bike and electric car rental hubs, drawing criticism from the Green Party.
League of Ireland: Pico Lopes sent off as Shamrock Rovers held to draw ↗
League leaders Shamrock Rovers were held to a draw after Pico Lopes received a red card.
Ceuta crisis: Italy suspends Schengen agreement with Spain as 48,000 people… ↗
Italy has suspended the Schengen agreement with Spain amid the Ceuta migrant crisis, leading to the return of 48,000 individuals to Morocco.
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