Irish President Higgins leaves hospital after two nights

Dublin, Oct 29, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – Irish President Michael D Higgins, has returned to his official residence, after spending two nights in hospital with an infection. Higgins, 84, was admitted to St James’s Hospital in Dublin on Sunday afternoon...

British & Irish film festival returns with star-studded line-up

Ferguson injury concern for Ireland ahead of qualifiers

The Republic of Ireland may be sweating on the fitness of Evan Ferguson ahead of next month's World Cup qualifying double-header after the striker was taken off injured while playing for Roma on Wednesday evening. Heimir Halgrimsson’s side are...

Irish-language film Focla ar Chanbhás unveils trailer

The trailer for the award-winning Irish-language documentary Focla ar Chanbhás (Words on Canvas), which focuses on the work of singer-songwriter David Keenan, has been released ahead of a special screening at the Irish Film Institute on Thursday,...

Indo Sport podcast: The Football Show | Carla Ward era lifts off as Ireland show their style

Méabh thinks we saw a major leap forward in the team's development under Carla Ward while the result means that Ireland have taken an important step towards qualifying for the next World Cup. Before Méabh joins the show, Alanna Cunnane pops into...

Dealz update for Irish stores as 30 UK shops close down

Poundland has revealed plans to shutter another 10 outlets in the UK, with several branches closing their doors within mere days, as an update has been issued for their Irish stores operating under the deals brand in the Republic. The discount...

Storm Bram Ireland map shows worst areas hit as Met Eireann give forecast update

People across Ireland are bracing themselves for Storm Bram with the worst weather set to batter several counties. Several weather warnings have already been issued for the west and south coast, with as much as 30mm of rain forecast over the next...

Major Evan Ferguson blow ahead of Ireland squad announcement as Roma appearance cut short by injury

Evan Ferguson leaves the pitch after suffering an injury against Parma(Image: FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via Getty Images) Heimir Hallgrímsson is sweating over the availability of Evan Ferguson for next month’s World Cup qualifiers against Portugal...

Hurricane Melissa: Irish family 'count their blessings' but concerned for those who 'lost almost everything'

Dubliners Orlagh Kilbride with her husband Neil O’Hanlon and their sons Evan (20), Max (16) and Blake (12)(Image: Supplied) An Irish family living in Jamaica are ‘counting their blessings’ after emerging relatively unscathed after Hurricane...

Tailgating health tips with Shanisty Ireland

Carla Ward finally gets a grip on Ireland's strengths as World Cup qualifiers loom

It had been 24 years until Tuesday since Ireland celebrated a defeat as if it was a win. That’s natural when the golden path to World Cup qualification emerges into sharper focus. As Mick McCarthy and his male players did in Tehran in 2001 after a...

Top Jobs: Drinks Ireland, SBCI and European Movement Ireland among those hiring

Podcast host Laurie O’Dwyer: ‘I do love a good food festival. The amazing food producers we have in Ireland always shine at such events’

BOOK: Hidden Life of Trees Once I’m learning something, I’m happy. I’m dipping in and out of The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben, which explains the intricate communication of trees and forests through their root and fungus networks. And I...

Drivers hit with increase in tolls on M50 and Dublin Port Tunnel from January

The M50 is one of the busiest and most important roads in Dublin, Ireland. It’s a circular motorway that encircles the city and serves as a major route for traffic traveling in and around Dublin. The M50 plays a vital role in connecting the...

Ireland’s frightening Halloween habit is a curse that can be broken by sustainable choices

It's that time of year when we encourage young children to knock on strangers’ doors demanding sugar, supermarkets to pretend pumpkins are native to Ireland, and adults dress like the latest pop culture phenomenon (those green cloaks from The...

Irish people as much to blame as Government for failing to meet climate change targets, expert says

The Irish people and successive governments are equally to blame for why Ireland is on course to miss its emission reduction targets, according to a leading climate change expert.Professor Peter Thorne, who is professor in physical geography...

Ireland v New Zealand – TV details, team news and all you need to know about the return to Soldier Field

Since then, so much has changed. Here is all you need to know about this massive clash. What time is kick-off? Kick-off at Soldier Field is at 8.10pm, and former Ireland international Barry Murphy will sing Ireland’s Call, in what will be a...

Dublin gang ‘The Family’ linked to €8m cocaine seized in Laois, detectives believe

It is just the latest blow against Ireland’s biggest drugs gang The seized drugs Detectives believe the west Dublin ‘Family’ gang had a controlling interest in over €8m worth of cocaine which was seized in Co Laois yesterday. It is just the latest...

Last minute Halloween 2025 events in Dublin that still have tickets available

Dublin has plenty of last minute Halloween events with tickets still available for those of all ages who want to take part in some spooky fun on October 31 30th October 2019, Dublin, Ireland. Halloween pumpkin display in the free to enter public...

Rarely-seen Kim Basinger steps out with daughter Ireland and grandbaby for three-generation sushi date

Kim Basinger enjoyed a rare outing with her daughter and grandchild for a three-generation sushi date. Basinger, Ireland Baldwin and the model’s little girl, Holland, were spotted grabbing an afternoon bite in Los Angeles’ Tarzana neighborhood on...