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Irish Airports in Chaos: Hundreds of Flights Cancelled and Delayed Due to Snow

World

5 Jan, 2025

Irish Airports in Chaos: Hundreds of Flights Cancelled and Delayed Due to Snow


Many travelers experienced significant disruptions to their journeys today, January 5th, as a powerful arctic blast swept across Ireland, bringing...

Controversial Penalty Corner Snatchs Victory from Ireland in Heartbreaking Loss to Argentina

World

14 Dec, 2024

Controversial Penalty Corner Snatchs Victory from Ireland in Heartbreaking Loss to Argentina


Ireland's FIH Pro League campaign took a heartbreaking turn on December 13th in Santiago del Estero, Argentina. In a closely...

Storm Darragh Relief: Thousands Eligible for Emergency Financial Aid – Apply Now!

World

7 Dec, 2024

Storm Darragh Relief: Thousands Eligible for Emergency Financial Aid – Apply Now!


Seven counties in Ireland faced the brunt of Storm Darragh's fury, issued with rare Status Red weather warnings. The storm,...

Storm Darragh Relief: Urgent Financial Aid Available for Damaged Homes – Apply Now!

World

7 Dec, 2024

Storm Darragh Relief: Urgent Financial Aid Available for Damaged Homes – Apply Now!


Seven Irish counties were hit with rare Status Red weather warnings as Storm Darragh swept across the country, causing widespread...

Ireland's Epic 150th Anniversary Match: Commemorative Jersey & a Clash Against Australia!

Sports

30 Nov, 2024

Ireland's Epic 150th Anniversary Match: Commemorative Jersey & a Clash Against Australia!


There is a double celebration at the Aviva tomorrow. The 150th anniversary of the IRFU and the Wallabies’ homage to...

Irish Teenager in Court: Assault at False Asylum Seeker Protest Sparks Outrage

World

29 Nov, 2024

Irish Teenager in Court: Assault at False Asylum Seeker Protest Sparks Outrage


A 19-year-old Ennis man, Ross Culligan, recently appeared in Ennis District Court facing charges related to an assault that occurred...

Mary Lou McDonald: Irish Unity Referendum by 2030 if Sinn Féin Wins Election

World

27 Nov, 2024

Mary Lou McDonald: Irish Unity Referendum by 2030 if Sinn Féin Wins Election


Friday's vote is described by Ms. McDonald as “an historic opportunity” to elect Ireland's first female prime minister, and should...

Belle Isle Castle: Ireland's Best Intimate Wedding Venue of the Year!

World

26 Nov, 2024

Belle Isle Castle: Ireland's Best Intimate Wedding Venue of the Year!


Nestled within 448 acres of picturesque land in Lisbellaw, Northern Ireland, sits Belle Isle Estate Hotel, a 17th-century Grade B+...

Belle Isle Castle: Crowned Ireland's Best Intimate Wedding Venue!

World

26 Nov, 2024

Belle Isle Castle: Crowned Ireland's Best Intimate Wedding Venue!


Nestled within 448 acres of breathtaking landscape in Lisbellaw, Northern Ireland, sits Belle Isle Estate Hotel, a 17th-century Grade B+...

Fiji Rugby Team's Heartwarming Gesture Towards President Higgins Wins Over Ireland

World

23 Nov, 2024

Fiji Rugby Team's Heartwarming Gesture Towards President Higgins Wins Over Ireland


President Michael D. Higgins' pre-match encounter with the Fijian rugby team before their Autumn Nations Series clash against Ireland on...

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...

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