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Dublin Airport secures €288m EIB funding for EV charging and water system upgrades
Dublin Airport in Ireland is set to advance a series of sustainability upgrades following the confirmation of a €288m ($335.1m) long-term loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB). The airport’s operator, daa, plans to use this funding as part...
Windy City return: Nine years on, Ireland-All Blacks rivalry is as spicy as ever
CHICAGO -- Rich recent history, and the resumption of their staunch, dualling rivalry, sets the scene for the All Blacks and Ireland's return to Chicago this weekend. Attempting to continue pitching America the rugby dream ahead of the 2031 World...
The Gallagher Cup: Ireland vs All Blacks rematch at Soldier Field this weekend
Irish civil liberties group complains to European Commission about Data Protection Commissioner’s previous tech roles
ICCL claims Niamh Sweeney’s background at Meta should have precluded her from getting public sector job The ICCL claims that Ms Sweeney was an inappropriate choice as commissioner, given her previous job as a senior executive for Meta. It is also...
‘I would love England at Wembley’ says delighted Ireland manager Carla Ward
And she revealed she told her frustrated Irish side at half-time that there was “no reason to be pissed off” after their higher-ranked Belgian opponents raced into a 2-0 half-time lead to level the promotion play-off in Leuven.
Abbie Larkin hails ‘best night of my life’ after late strike earns Ireland dramatic play-off victory over Belgium
Belgium 2 Ireland 1 (Ireland win 5-4 on aggregate) Abbie Larkin scores her late winner for Ireland to secure an aggregate victory over Belgium in the Nations League play-off. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile Today at 22:56 Abbie Larkin’s...
Halloween entertaining with Wilde Irish Gin
Ireland’s Presidential Election Was a Left-Wing Landslide
Ireland’s presidential election was a resounding victory for the Left. Catherine Connolly, a left-wing independent backed by parties representing every shade of Irish left politics, from pale pink and light green to deep red, won 63.4 percent of...
Late Abbie Larkin goal sees Ireland beat Belgium on aggregate in UEFA Nations League play-off
Abbie Larkin celebrates scoring against Belgium with her teammates(Image: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne) Ton-up Katie McCabe got her wish, Ireland winning their UEFA Nations League play-off on aggregate against Belgium, albeit losing by a goal, 2-1, in...
Cheapest diesel in Ireland as Galway petrol station shows prices nearest to €1
Irish drivers in Galway will be wanting to know of the best petrol stations that they can visit for cheap fuel. As fuel prices are constantly rising, it is becoming harder and harder for motorists to find fuel that doesn't break the bank. One...
Tributes pour in for 'formidable' Dublin woman who helped end Ireland's contraception ban
Mary ‘May’ McGee poses alongside a mosaic unveiled in her honour in Skerries last month Tributes have been paid following the death of Dublin woman Mary ‘May’ McGee, who won a landmark ruling in the Supreme Court which led to the legalisation of...
Investigators: Photographer worked at Dublin skating rink
Investigators seek the public’s help in identifying more alleged victims of a photographer facing federal child exploitation charges. They say he took photos at Dublin Community Club and other venues. U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern...
Dublin’s Paul O’Donnell on National Podium in the 2025 the Irish Life Dublin Marathon
Rathfarnham’s Paul O’Donnell who runs for Dundrum South Dublin AC delivered an impressive performance at the Irish Life Dublin Marathon, crossing the line with a strong 2:12:17 to claim third place in the elite Irish men’s field and seventh...
How the Ireland players rated against Belgium in Nations League play-off second leg
Carla Ward: 'That second-half performance showed what it means to be Irish'
Carla Ward hailed her Ireland heroes after they overcame Belgium in the final minute of a two-leg playoff to secure a smoother route to the 2027 World Cup. All eyes were on Katie McCabe, player of the match in Friday’s 4-2 first leg win, for her...
Met Eireann issues weather warnings as heavy rain and gusty winds to batter Ireland
Heavy seas in Howth (stock)(Image: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin) Status Yellow rain and wind warnings have been issued by Met Eireann as a spell of rough weather is set to hit Ireland later this week. Tomorrow, a Status Yellow gale warning will be...
Ireland councils doing better on waste enforcement
Irish man dead after mining explosion in Australia
A Co Cavan man has died in a mining explosion in Australia. The incident happened at the Endeavor mine in Cobar, New South Wales in the early hours of this morning. Ambrose Patrick McMullen, aged 59, from Cootehill in Cavan was one of two people...
Community spirit shines as Stoneybatter tops Dublin Neighbourhood Awards
Dublin City Neighbourhood Awards 2025(Image: Dublin City Council) Stoneybatter Pride of Place have been crowned the overall winners of the Dublin City Neighbourhood Awards 2025. The ceremony celebrates the dedication of volunteers who work...
Irish man dies in holiday swimming tragedy while on boating trip in Turkey
Anthony Smyth (39) went missing while out boating with his girlfriend Susana last WednesdayHe was just weeks away from celebrating his 40th birthday Anthony (Anto) Smyth (39) went missing while out boating with his girlfriend Susana last...