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Argentina's Rugby Rising Star: Lucio Cinti's Journey from Sevens to World Stage

Sports

15 Nov, 2024

Argentina's Rugby Rising Star: Lucio Cinti's Journey from Sevens to World Stage


Lucio Cinti, nicknamed "Pulpo" (Octopus) for his remarkably long arms, is a name that's rapidly gaining recognition in the world...

Belfast Traffic Chaos: Pub Manager Calls For Year-Round Late Night Buses

Local

9 Nov, 2024

Belfast Traffic Chaos: Pub Manager Calls For Year-Round Late Night Buses


The manager of a Belfast bar is calling for late night buses to be available year-round in a bid to...

Ireland Brace for Coastal Flooding and Potential Named Storm this Weekend

World

17 Oct, 2024

Ireland Brace for Coastal Flooding and Potential Named Storm this Weekend


Met Éireann has issued a weather advisory for Ireland, warning of unsettled conditions over the weekend with further wet and...

Limerick Mourns: Recent Deaths and Funeral Arrangements Announced

Local

15 Oct, 2024

Limerick Mourns: Recent Deaths and Funeral Arrangements Announced


The Limerick community is mourning the loss of several residents, with recent death notices marking the passing of individuals who...

Irish Media Regulator Gets Power to Fine Tech Companies for Terrorist Content

Entertainment

2 Oct, 2024

Irish Media Regulator Gets Power to Fine Tech Companies for Terrorist Content


Ireland's media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán, has been granted the power to impose hefty fines on internet companies that fail...

Varadkar Calls for Irish Unity to Become 'Objective', Not Just 'Aspiration'

World

27 Sep, 2024

Varadkar Calls for Irish Unity to Become 'Objective', Not Just 'Aspiration'


A united Ireland should be an “objective” and not just an “aspiration” for whoever is in charge after the next...

Dermot O'Leary's Taste of Ireland: A Foodie's Journey Through the Emerald Isle

Entertainment

23 Sep, 2024

Dermot O'Leary's Taste of Ireland: A Foodie's Journey Through the Emerald Isle


Television broadcaster Dermot O’Leary is embarking on a brand new adventure as part of an all-new ITV commission, Dermot’s Taste...

Ireland Drops Hate Speech Laws, But Will Enact Tougher Hate Crime Penalties

World

22 Sep, 2024

Ireland Drops Hate Speech Laws, But Will Enact Tougher Hate Crime Penalties


The Republic of Ireland's Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, has announced a significant shift in the government's approach to tackling...

Ireland Scraps Controversial Hate Speech Laws: A Victory for Free Speech?

World

22 Sep, 2024

Ireland Scraps Controversial Hate Speech Laws: A Victory for Free Speech?


The Irish government has dropped plans to introduce new hate speech laws, following criticism from free speech advocates, including X...

Lidl Ireland and Kerry Team Up for €2 Million Infant Formula Range

Business

21 Sep, 2024

Lidl Ireland and Kerry Team Up for €2 Million Infant Formula Range


Lidl Ireland has announced a new strategic partnership with Kerry Dairy Ireland to develop a brand-new infant formula range under...

Dublin: Anti-Immigration Protesters Block O'Connell Bridge, Leading to City-Wide Disruptions

Entertainment

19 Sep, 2024

Dublin: Anti-Immigration Protesters Block O'Connell Bridge, Leading to City-Wide Disruptions


Hundreds of anti-immigration protesters gathered in Dublin city center on Thursday afternoon, leading to a series of demonstrations and confrontations...

Press Up Hospitality Taken Over by Cheyne Capital: What This Means for Dublin's Restaurant Scene

Business

19 Sep, 2024

Press Up Hospitality Taken Over by Cheyne Capital: What This Means for Dublin's Restaurant Scene


London-based lender Cheyne Capital has formally taken control of Press Up Hospitality Group and plans to invest fresh capital into...

Massive Slab of Ancient Bog Butter Unearthed in Ireland: Is It Edible?

World

18 Sep, 2024

Massive Slab of Ancient Bog Butter Unearthed in Ireland: Is It Edible?


A farmer in Co Donegal has unearthed what may be one of the largest ancient slabs of bog butter ever...

Dubai Travel Ban Survivor: 'I'm Slowly Getting Back to the Person I Used to Be'

World

17 Sep, 2024

Dubai Travel Ban Survivor: 'I'm Slowly Getting Back to the Person I Used to Be'


Two months after returning to Ireland, Tori Towey (28), who was banned from leaving Dubai after being charged with attempted...

Clare's Sheamie Garrihy to Host Lidl's Interactive Farm Experience at National Ploughing Championships

Entertainment

17 Sep, 2024

Clare's Sheamie Garrihy to Host Lidl's Interactive Farm Experience at National Ploughing Championships


Supermarket giant Lidl has launched a legend-dairy competition to find Ireland’s fastest milker as the Lidl Farm experience makes its...

Junior Eurovision Ireland 2024: Meet the 10 Finalists Competing for a Spot in Madrid

Entertainment

16 Sep, 2024

Junior Eurovision Ireland 2024: Meet the 10 Finalists Competing for a Spot in Madrid


A Kilkenny teenager's talent will be on show for the nation again later today. Enya Cox from Castlecomer, who previously...

Irish Open: Power Rallies to Make Cut as He Plots Weekend Charge

Sports

14 Sep, 2024

Irish Open: Power Rallies to Make Cut as He Plots Weekend Charge


Seamus Power believes he still has a chance of winning the Amgen Irish Open if he can beat the forecasted...

Ireland's Solar Boom: Doubling Capacity in Latest Auction, But Will It Be Enough?

World

13 Sep, 2024

Ireland's Solar Boom: Doubling Capacity in Latest Auction, But Will It Be Enough?


This year’s auction saw the Irish government provisionally allocate 959.85 MW of solar across 23 projects. The final average price...

Rory McIlroy Headlines Amgen Irish Open at Royal County Down, One of the World's Best Courses

Sports

12 Sep, 2024

Rory McIlroy Headlines Amgen Irish Open at Royal County Down, One of the World's Best Courses


This week sees the Back 9 continue with a return to Royal County Down in Northern Ireland. The revered links...

Three Boys Charged with Arson After Church Fire in Northern Ireland

World

12 Sep, 2024

Three Boys Charged with Arson After Church Fire in Northern Ireland


Three young boys, two aged 11 and one aged 10, have been charged with arson after a fire caused significant...

Ireland Midfielder Embarrassed by Man of the Match Award After Loss to Greece

Sports

11 Sep, 2024

Ireland Midfielder Embarrassed by Man of the Match Award After Loss to Greece


Ireland midfielder Will Smallbone says he was “embarrassed” to collect the man of the match award on a night when...

Irlande vs Grèce: Pronostic et Analyse du Match de la Ligue des Nations

World

10 Sep, 2024

Irlande vs Grèce: Pronostic et Analyse du Match de la Ligue des Nations


L'Irlande affronte sa bête noire, la Grèce, ce mardi soir à l'Aviva Stadium de Dublin. Incapable de gagner la Grèce...

Ireland Weather: Prepare for a Washout - Met Éireann Predicts Above Average Rainfall This September

World

10 Sep, 2024

Ireland Weather: Prepare for a Washout - Met Éireann Predicts Above Average Rainfall This September


After a weekend of warm sunshine and blue skies, Met Éireann is predicting above average rainfall for many parts of...

Ireland vs Greece: Prediction, Betting Tips and Odds for Nations League Clash

Sports

9 Sep, 2024

Ireland vs Greece: Prediction, Betting Tips and Odds for Nations League Clash


After a less than encouraging display against England, Heimir Hallgrímsson's Ireland side go again on Tuesday as they welcome Greece...

Pierce Brosnan and Helena Bonham Carter Star in New Romantic Drama 'Four Letters of Love'

World

9 Sep, 2024

Pierce Brosnan and Helena Bonham Carter Star in New Romantic Drama 'Four Letters of Love'


Vertigo Releasing has acquired UK-Ireland rights to Polly Steele’s Four Letters Of Love starring Pierce Brosnan and Helena Bonham Carter....

Maureen O'Hara Honored: Plaque Unveiled at Childhood Home in Dublin

World

8 Sep, 2024

Maureen O'Hara Honored: Plaque Unveiled at Childhood Home in Dublin


A PLAQUE COMMEMORATING Irish actress and Hollywood star Maureen O’Hara was unveiled this afternoon at her childhood home in Ranelagh....

Shocking New Report Details 2,400 Allegations of Sexual Abuse at Irish Religious Schools

World

8 Sep, 2024

Shocking New Report Details 2,400 Allegations of Sexual Abuse at Irish Religious Schools


Nearly 2,400 allegations of sexual abuse across hundreds of Ireland’s religious-run schools have been documented in a new report, marking...

Roddy Doyle's Latest Novel: The Women Behind the Door Explores Trauma and Mother-Daughter Relationships

Entertainment

7 Sep, 2024

Roddy Doyle's Latest Novel: The Women Behind the Door Explores Trauma and Mother-Daughter Relationships


It’s Roddy Doyle’s first time in the lovely basement cafe at MoLI, the Museum of Literature Ireland, on St Stephen’s...

Hospital Waiting Lists: Progress Made, But Challenges Remain, Says Irish Health Minister

World

6 Sep, 2024

Hospital Waiting Lists: Progress Made, But Challenges Remain, Says Irish Health Minister


Irish Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and HSE Chief Executive Bernard Gloster have painted a mixed picture of the Irish health...

Skills Shortage: One in Three Firms Struggle to Find Workers Across Ireland

Business

5 Sep, 2024

Skills Shortage: One in Three Firms Struggle to Find Workers Across Ireland


A third of firms are struggling to access the workforce across the island, according to a new report from IntertradeIreland....

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