‘This is what I do for a living’, rages RTE star reigniting Samantha Mumba Eurovision row & defending ‘honest’ actions

DANCING With The Stars judge Arthur Gourounlian has hit back at Samantha Mumba after she blasted him and other Eurosong judges for their “unnecessarily rude and vile” comments. Sam hit the roof back in February over comments by Arthur, on the Late Late special, that her self-penned entry My Way sounded like “ten different demos … Read more

‘Explain that to your mother’ says RTE’s Marty Whelan after ‘strong innuendo’ Eurovision performance

RTE’s Marty Whelan has joked “explain that to your mother” after a major “innuendo” performance on Eurovision. The Eurovision Song Contest kicked off the second semi finals tonight in St. Jakobshalle, Basel, Switzerland. 5 RTE’s Marty Whelan was left blushing after a Eurovision performance 5 Erika represented Finland with a dramatic performance of Ich Komme 5 Eurovision … Read more

United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Ireland, and Other European Markets Record Significant US Visitor Declines While Japan, Brazil, and Italy Grow Slightly as Australians Curtail US Travel Over Economic and Security Concerns in 2025

Home » Australia Travel News » United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Ireland, and Other European Markets Record Significant US Visitor Declines While Japan, Brazil, and Italy Grow Slightly as Australians Curtail US Travel Over Economic and Security Concerns in 2025 Friday, May 16, 2025 In 2025, the United States is experiencing a notable decline in visitor … Read more

Sweden tipped to beat Ireland’s record and everything else you need to know about Eurovision

We need your help now Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open. You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough. If you’ve seen value in our reporting, … Read more

Status Orange storm alert issued for Spain as rain & hail to ruin Irish tourists’ holidays & worst-hit areas pinpointed

MULTIPLE areas of Spain have been issued with Status Orange storm warnings for tomorrow as wintery weather sweeps across the country. Holidaymakers heading for the sunshine hotspot have been warned to expect heavy rain, hail, temperatures swings and even snow as unsettled and unstable conditions tip the weather balance. 3 Parts of Spain will be … Read more

Jordie Barrett farewelled as Leinster confirm 10 end-of-season leavers : Planet Rugby

Leinster have confirmed a 10-strong list of leavers ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, including All Blacks star Jordie Barrett. Hosting their end-of-season awards night on Tuesday, three days after they were eliminated from the Investec Champions Cup at the semi-final stage, the Irish province acknowledged the contributions of seven departing senior players and three more … Read more

British and Irish Lions: The 6 key selection headaches facing Andy Farrell : Planet Rugby

Andy Farrell is facing a number of huge selection headaches on the eve of his official squad announcement tomorrow (Thursday, May 8), with some of the best talent possibly missing out on the tour.  Each position is loaded with quality Test match operators, but among that cohort, there are also a number of players in … Read more

Ireland AM star Muireann O’Connell apologises as she’s hounded with messages from fans for scrapping beloved tradition

IRELAND AM star Muireann O’Connell apologised after being hounded with messages from fans for scrapping a beloved tradition. The star-studded fashion event of the year, the Met Gala, was held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday. 2 Muireann apologised for not giving her opinions on this year’s Met Gala looksCredit: VMTV … Read more

Ex-Ireland star issues warning to Sam Prendergast with ‘issues’ outlined : Planet Rugby

Former Ireland international Shane Horgan believes Sam Prendergast needs to fix up his defensive exploits sooner rather than later if he hopes to keep his place for both Leinster and Ireland.  The 22-year-old fly-half’s defensive issues were put under the spotlight in Leinster’s 37-34 defeat to Northampton Saints in the Champions Cup semi-final, missing two … Read more

Caelan Doris OUT? 7 potential number eight options for Lions tour : Planet Rugby

Ireland captain Caelan Doris is now a huge doubt for the British and Irish Lions tour this summer following the confirmation he is set to undergo surgery on an injury picked up against Northampton Saints.  The Ballina-native was all but cemented to go on the tour and was also one of the leading contenders for the … Read more