Emma Hickey
@emmahickey.bsky.social
Reporter, @thejournal.ie | emmahickey@thejournal.ie | Dublin / Galway
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When will international media be allowed into Gaza?
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When will international media be allowed into Gaza?
Over 200 journalists have been killed in Gaza since 7 October.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:10 PM
When will international media be allowed into Gaza?
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'You have to change your life': Irish parents on caring for their children with rare diseases
https://www.thejournal.ie/rare-ireland-diseases-i-am-number-seventeen-6818829-Sep2025/
https://www.thejournal.ie/rare-ireland-diseases-i-am-number-seventeen-6818829-Sep2025/
'You have to change your life': Irish parents on caring for their children with rare diseases
One in 17 people in Ireland live with rare diseases – and yet there is still a gap in awareness.
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September 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
'You have to change your life': Irish parents on caring for their children with rare diseases
https://www.thejournal.ie/rare-ireland-diseases-i-am-number-seventeen-6818829-Sep2025/
https://www.thejournal.ie/rare-ireland-diseases-i-am-number-seventeen-6818829-Sep2025/
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The foster sister of Daniel Aruebose has told The Journal that her family have been left devastated by the news that skeletal remains were found in Donabate, but that they now hope to be part of him having a “proper burial”. jrnl.ie/6819390
Foster sister of Daniel Aruebose, little boy found dead in Donabate, says he was 'special and loved'
Speaking to The Journal, Danny’s foster sister remembers a young boy with a ‘strong personality’ who loved dancing and laughing.
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September 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The foster sister of Daniel Aruebose has told The Journal that her family have been left devastated by the news that skeletal remains were found in Donabate, but that they now hope to be part of him having a “proper burial”. jrnl.ie/6819390
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'Clear commitments': Health Minister and developer BAM in war of words over National Children's Hospital
https://www.thejournal.ie/bam-national-childrens-hospital-6800499-Aug2025/
https://www.thejournal.ie/bam-national-childrens-hospital-6800499-Aug2025/
'Clear commitments': Health Minister and developer BAM in war of words over National Children's Hospital
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said that it was in the interest of BAM’s local and global reputation that they honour their contractual commitments to the Irish state.
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August 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
'Clear commitments': Health Minister and developer BAM in war of words over National Children's Hospital
https://www.thejournal.ie/bam-national-childrens-hospital-6800499-Aug2025/
https://www.thejournal.ie/bam-national-childrens-hospital-6800499-Aug2025/
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With heartfelt thanks to the team at Hachette Ireland, I can now share that my first book, At Least It Looks Good From Space, is coming out this October.
I thought I was more emotionally prepared for this moment but it turns out I'm absolutely not. I hope you like it.
I thought I was more emotionally prepared for this moment but it turns out I'm absolutely not. I hope you like it.
July 15, 2025 at 8:58 AM
With heartfelt thanks to the team at Hachette Ireland, I can now share that my first book, At Least It Looks Good From Space, is coming out this October.
I thought I was more emotionally prepared for this moment but it turns out I'm absolutely not. I hope you like it.
I thought I was more emotionally prepared for this moment but it turns out I'm absolutely not. I hope you like it.
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The government is trying to spin the return on the bank bailouts – but it’s not so simple.
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Never mind the spin - Ireland isn't close to ‘breakeven’ on the €21 billionAIBbailout
The government is trying to spin the return on the bank bailouts – but it’s not so simple
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June 21, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The government is trying to spin the return on the bank bailouts – but it’s not so simple.
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jrnl.ie/6738807
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The man suspected of shooting two Democratic lawmakers and their spouses in their homes in what officials describe as politically motivated attacks was arrested and charged Sunday evening after a sprawling manhunt involving more than 100 officers. wapo.st/3FFrkBL
June 16, 2025 at 11:19 AM
The man suspected of shooting two Democratic lawmakers and their spouses in their homes in what officials describe as politically motivated attacks was arrested and charged Sunday evening after a sprawling manhunt involving more than 100 officers. wapo.st/3FFrkBL
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How a group of Dublin students bagged a Booker-winning author's new work for their magazine
https://www.thejournal.ie/john-banville-trinity-hearth-magazine-6728873-Jun2025/
https://www.thejournal.ie/john-banville-trinity-hearth-magazine-6728873-Jun2025/
How a group of Dublin students bagged a Booker-winning author's new work for their magazine
The Trinity students said they ‘never imagined’ John Banville would write for their start-up magazine.
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June 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
How a group of Dublin students bagged a Booker-winning author's new work for their magazine
https://www.thejournal.ie/john-banville-trinity-hearth-magazine-6728873-Jun2025/
https://www.thejournal.ie/john-banville-trinity-hearth-magazine-6728873-Jun2025/
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Twenty years after Terence Wheelock's fateful arrest, his family continue to call for an independent public inquiry
https://www.thejournal.ie/terrence-wheelock-twenty-years-6727422-Jun2025/
https://www.thejournal.ie/terrence-wheelock-twenty-years-6727422-Jun2025/
Twenty years after Terence Wheelock's arrest, his family continue to call for a public inquiry
This week marked 20 years since Terence was arrested by gardaí and detained at a cell in Store Street Garda Station, leading to his death.
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June 8, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Twenty years after Terence Wheelock's fateful arrest, his family continue to call for an independent public inquiry
https://www.thejournal.ie/terrence-wheelock-twenty-years-6727422-Jun2025/
https://www.thejournal.ie/terrence-wheelock-twenty-years-6727422-Jun2025/
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The man at the centre of the Carlow shopping centre shooting has been named locally as 22-year-old Evan Fitzgerald
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Man who fired shots in Carlow shopping centre named locally as 22-year-old Evan Fitzgerald
He was on bail for a number of firearms offences.
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June 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The man at the centre of the Carlow shopping centre shooting has been named locally as 22-year-old Evan Fitzgerald
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A Fianna Fáil TD has apologised after claiming in the Dáil that the British Army never shot civilians in Ireland.
Cathal Crowe said he will use a "better prepared speaking note" next time that "accurately conveys" what he wants to say.
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Cathal Crowe said he will use a "better prepared speaking note" next time that "accurately conveys" what he wants to say.
http://jrnl.ie/6717992t
Fianna Fáil TD apologises after claiming in Dáil that British Army never shot civilians in Ireland
The Clare TD added that he ‘studied history in college’ after making the remark.
jrnl.ie
May 29, 2025 at 10:05 AM
A Fianna Fáil TD has apologised after claiming in the Dáil that the British Army never shot civilians in Ireland.
Cathal Crowe said he will use a "better prepared speaking note" next time that "accurately conveys" what he wants to say.
http://jrnl.ie/6717992t
Cathal Crowe said he will use a "better prepared speaking note" next time that "accurately conveys" what he wants to say.
http://jrnl.ie/6717992t
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Ciaran Mullooly – a former journalist – also included an emotional story from a “fictional” girl in Gaza.
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jrnl.ie/6716927
Irish MEP used AI to write open letter about Gaza which quoted Swedish House Mafia
Ciaran Mullooly – a former journalist – also included an emotional story from a “fictional” girl in Gaza.
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May 29, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Ciaran Mullooly – a former journalist – also included an emotional story from a “fictional” girl in Gaza.
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jrnl.ie/6716927
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An garda investigation has been launched after a woman spat at an Israeli man during a confrontation at a hotel bar in Dublin yesterday
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Garda investigation under way after woman spits on Israeli man in Dublin hotel bar
The incident occurred in Hardy’s Bar in Dún Laoghaire yesterday evening.
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March 14, 2025 at 8:55 PM
An garda investigation has been launched after a woman spat at an Israeli man during a confrontation at a hotel bar in Dublin yesterday
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The principal of a primary school in Tallaght has said it will have to close in April because it can no longer afford to pay basic bills
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Dublin primary school facing closure in April due to 'massive underfunding'
According to a note written by the school’s principal, the school has endured a “major financial crisis” for years.
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March 14, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The principal of a primary school in Tallaght has said it will have to close in April because it can no longer afford to pay basic bills
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Trump announces 'decisive and powerful military action' as strikes start in Yemen
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Trump announces 'decisive and powerful military action' on militant sites in Yemen
Trump accused the Iran-backed Houthi rebels movement of threatening Red Sea shipping.
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March 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Trump announces 'decisive and powerful military action' as strikes start in Yemen
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Five people dead and 200 injured in aftermath of attack on Christmas market in Germany
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Five people dead and 200 injured in aftermath of attack on Christmas market in Germany
A car was driven into a crowd at a Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg yesterday evening.
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December 21, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Five people dead and 200 injured in aftermath of attack on Christmas market in Germany
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Israel announces closure of Dublin embassy due to 'anti-Israel policy' of Irish government
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Israel announces closure of Dublin embassy due to 'anti-Israel policy' of Irish government
“Ireland has crossed all red lines in its relationship with Israel,” Sa’ar said.
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December 15, 2024 at 1:35 PM
Israel announces closure of Dublin embassy due to 'anti-Israel policy' of Irish government
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Two off-duty gardaí injured, one critically, in late night Temple Bar attack
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Two off-duty gardaí injured, one critically, in late night Temple Bar attack
No arrests have been made, and investigations are ongoing.
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December 14, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Two off-duty gardaí injured, one critically, in late night Temple Bar attack
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A report into the Peter McVerry Trust has found “significant failings in governance, financial management and conflict of interest handling” at the housing charity.
'Significant failings in governance and financial management' at Peter McVerry Trust, regulator's report finds
The charity is required to undergo intensive oversight and monitoring programme.
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December 10, 2024 at 1:37 PM
A report into the Peter McVerry Trust has found “significant failings in governance, financial management and conflict of interest handling” at the housing charity.
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Newly elected Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes has been suspended from the party with immediate effect.
This afternoon Hayes confirmed he gave incorrect details about when he sold shares he held in a software firm that supplies technology to the Israeli Defence Forces.
This afternoon Hayes confirmed he gave incorrect details about when he sold shares he held in a software firm that supplies technology to the Israeli Defence Forces.
Newly elected Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes suspended from party with immediate effect
Eoin Hayes was elected as a TD for Dublin Bay South in the general election.
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December 10, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Newly elected Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes has been suspended from the party with immediate effect.
This afternoon Hayes confirmed he gave incorrect details about when he sold shares he held in a software firm that supplies technology to the Israeli Defence Forces.
This afternoon Hayes confirmed he gave incorrect details about when he sold shares he held in a software firm that supplies technology to the Israeli Defence Forces.
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Taoiseach Simon Harris is asked what his team communicated to RTÉ after Kanturk exchange.
He says he doesn’t believe they questioned whether Charlotte Fallon was a member of Sinn Féin.
He says he doesn’t believe they questioned whether Charlotte Fallon was a member of Sinn Féin.
November 26, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Taoiseach Simon Harris is asked what his team communicated to RTÉ after Kanturk exchange.
He says he doesn’t believe they questioned whether Charlotte Fallon was a member of Sinn Féin.
He says he doesn’t believe they questioned whether Charlotte Fallon was a member of Sinn Féin.
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Earlier this month, @nialljournal.bsky.social visited Renk Civil Hospital in South Sudan where the sickest refugees come from the nearby border after fleeing war.
What he found was a hospital at capacity and in desperate need of help.
Read his full report here: jrnl.ie/6546990
What he found was a hospital at capacity and in desperate need of help.
Read his full report here: jrnl.ie/6546990
Medics battle to save infant lives in a swamped South Sudanese hospital
Niall O’Connor travelled to South Sudan and the Sudan border to report on the forgotten African crisis. This is his second dispatch from the region.
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November 25, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Earlier this month, @nialljournal.bsky.social visited Renk Civil Hospital in South Sudan where the sickest refugees come from the nearby border after fleeing war.
What he found was a hospital at capacity and in desperate need of help.
Read his full report here: jrnl.ie/6546990
What he found was a hospital at capacity and in desperate need of help.
Read his full report here: jrnl.ie/6546990
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Once described as “a gigantic marine aquarium”, Lough Hyne in Co Cork is facing a barrage of stressors.
Reporter @oliveheffernan.bsky.social investigated this over the past year. She found multiple pressures and lack of management are wreaking havoc on life in the lough.
Read our findings:
Reporter @oliveheffernan.bsky.social investigated this over the past year. She found multiple pressures and lack of management are wreaking havoc on life in the lough.
Read our findings:
Europe’s oldest marine reserve, located in County Cork, is in decline. What’s going on?
The Journal Investigates finds multiple pressures and lack of management are wreaking havoc on life in Lough Hyne Marine Reserve.
jrnl.ie
November 22, 2024 at 8:05 AM
Once described as “a gigantic marine aquarium”, Lough Hyne in Co Cork is facing a barrage of stressors.
Reporter @oliveheffernan.bsky.social investigated this over the past year. She found multiple pressures and lack of management are wreaking havoc on life in the lough.
Read our findings:
Reporter @oliveheffernan.bsky.social investigated this over the past year. She found multiple pressures and lack of management are wreaking havoc on life in the lough.
Read our findings: