Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
 
    
  Irish hockey collides with No. 2 Michigan in rivalry matchup
On Friday, the Fighting Irish will host the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines at 7 p.m. and will also play Saturday at 6 p.m in Compton Family Ice Arena. The series marks the start of Big 10 conference play for both teams, and tensions are high for the...
 
    
  Herald Opinion: A moment of real change has arrived for Ireland
The election is over, and with it, a moment of real change has arrived. For the first time, we’ve witnessed a united left take on the two dominant political parties of the nation — and win. It’s the first time the left has come together, stayed...
 
    
  Autumn Nations Series – Round 1 Preview: England host Wallabies as Ireland and All Blacks battle in Chicago
The wait is almost over for the return of international rugby, as the 2025 Autumn Nations Series gets up and running this weekend across the Northern Hemisphere. Whilst there is no silverware up for grabs this November, the all-important World...
 
    
  Famous US star speechless after stranger's kind act in west of Ireland
US late night television presenter Jimmy Kimmel has showered the Irish with compliments following his recent journey to the west of Ireland Co Mayo to explore his family heritage. The entertainer, who has presented Jimmy Kimmel Live! since 2003,...
 
    
  Former Ireland international Enda Stevens training with Shamrock Rovers as he mulls over 2026 return
The 35-year-old has been out of the game since leaving Stoke City last summer and a calf problem complicated his summer plans with the left back initially eyeing up a reunion with former boss Paul Cook at Chesterfield.
 
    
  Dealz future in Ireland confirmed as 68 stores close in UK
The future of Dealz in Ireland has been confirmed as the company shuts down 68 stores total and two warehouses across the UK. It comes after Poundland, the name of Dealz in the UK, was acquired by an investment firm in June 2025 - Polish-based...
 
    
  Doris returns on bench as Sheehan captains Ireland v NZ
Caelan Doris will make his return from injury against New Zealand on Saturday (8.10pm) in Chicago, with the Leinster number 8 named on the bench by head coach Andy Farrell. Doris hasn't played since suffering a shoulder injury in early May, which...
 
    
  Calls made to improve the provision of poultry education across Ireland
Calls have been made to drastically improve the provision of poultry education across the island of Ireland. Poultry Industry Education Trust (PIET) chair, Peter Morgan, noted that there are currently no opportunities for Irish students to avail...
 
    
  Ireland have 'good chance' of deep run at U17 World Cup
The Republic of Ireland have a good chance of making a deep run at the upcoming FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar, according to Graham Gartland, who has coached a portion of the squad at club level. It will be the first time that a Boys in Green team...
 
    
  BirdWatch Ireland welcomes changes to winter stubble rules
BirdWatch Ireland has welcomed scrapping the rule for shallow cultivation of winter stubbles in the latest review of the Nitrates Action Programme (NAP). In a statement, BirdWatch Ireland said: "It is regrettable that this decision was not made...
 
    
  Dublin Schools superintendent outlines next steps after pausing redistricting
Dublin City Schools Superintendent Dr. John Marschhausen said the decision to pause came after last week’s district “listening tour." DUBLIN, Ohio — About 100 parents turned out Wednesday night for Dublin’s school board meeting — the first since...
 
    
  The left can win against the odds. Ireland’s new president knows how
Last weekend, Ireland elected as its next president a leftwing pacifist in the latest example of how Ireland has bucked the global trends of rightwing populism. This was not a parliamentary election – although Catherine Connolly, an independent...
 
    
  Mystery bright object in Irish skies likely to be US rocket debris
A mysterious bright object spotted in Irish skies was likely the debris from an Elon Musk rocket, experts have said. The strange burst of light seen from various parts of Ireland on Wednesday night had surprised many people who questioned its...
Irish News Men’s Footballer of the Year Oisin Conaty: “Stefan Campbell probably doesn’t know the impact he had on me coming in”
Having collected The Irish News’ Ulster All-Stars Footballer of the Year title, Oisin Conaty was quick to pay tribute to a departing member of a close-knit Armagh team. Conaty, who also won the Rising Star award after a stellar Sam Maguire-winning...
Rail disruption to affect Dublin–Killarney services this weekend
Rail passengers travelling between Dublin and Killarney or Tralee this weekend are being advised to plan ahead, as major engineering works will disrupt services on all Heuston routes. The works, taking place on Saturday and Sunday, November 1 and...
 
    
  Dublin's nightlife booms as 200 events light up the city after dark
Couples dancing and drinking at an evening party - stock(Image: Getty) Dublin’s night-time economy has seen a major surge in activity over the past year. This is a result of the launch of Dublin City Council’s Night-Time Economy Strategy, which...
 
    
  Ryanair celebrates 12 millionth passenger milestone at Ireland West Airport
Ireland West Airport are delighted to announce that it has surpassed 12 million passengers through the airport with Ryanair since it began operations to/from the airport in 1986. Alison Lynch from London, who travelled on Ryanair's London Stansted...
 
    
  Ireland U-17 Ade Solanke: It’s a huge moment for Irish football, it’s an honour
Bournemouth, on the south coast of England, could be the next permanent stop in the career of much-travelled Irish teenager Ade Solanke.But while his club career, which currently has him playing for French side Lorient, has chapters to come, for...
 
    
  Outhouse and LGBT Ireland to host major European LGBTQ+ rights conference
Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre and LGBT Ireland will host the ILGA-Europe annual conference in October 2026. The announcement that Ireland would host next year’s event was made at the 2025 ILGA-Europe annual conference, which took place in Vilnius,...
 
    
  Cobden lecture explores Irish role in First World War
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News The Bromley Historical Society welcomes back Professor Mark McGowan to speak on his book, The Imperial Irish: The Irish Canadians and the First Word War on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2 p.m., at St. Andrew's Presbyterian...