Barrett has inside track on Ireland - Robertson

Nine years ago, Ireland recorded their first-ever victory over New Zealand when they met sat Soldier Field - the venue for Saturday's test. It was a momentous day in Irish rugby, but for New Zealand, the emotions were contrasting. "When you...

B.C. paranormal investigators get spooky in Ireland for haunting documentary

“It’s a long story, but, yeah, I’ve had experiences since I was a kid,” said Carey. “I can’t explain them. I don’t know what that’s all about. My parents had me tested for so many things because they didn’t understand. As I grew up, I just kind of...

Beijer Ref consolidates UK & Ireland operations

Firm will unite its three UK businesses and rebrand its Irish operations as it continues to push for efficiencies as global growth continues Swedish refrigeration wholesaler Beijer Ref will unite its three UK businesses under title ‘Beijer Ref UK’...

Resurgence in vinyl sees revenues grow at Irish arm of Universal Music 

The Irish arm of the world's largest record label has experienced a significant resurgence in the popularity of vinyl records, which it said was a key driver of revenue over the last 12 months.Recently-filed accounts from Universal Music Ireland...

Ratu Naiqama congratulates Ireland’s newly elected President

Fiji’s President, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu during his visit to Ireland [Source: Fiji Government/Facebook] Fiji’s President, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, has congratulated Catherine Connolly on her election as Ireland’s 10th President, sending warm...

Irish VC activity stable in Q3 - KPMG report

There were fewer venture capital deals involving Irish companies in the third quarter, but the combined value of those deals increased, according to the latest VenturePulse survey from KPMG. Venture capital firms secured 14 deals involving Irish...

Tourism campaign selling Ireland as 'home of Halloween' generates €50 million

Ottoline Spearman A tourism campaign selling Ireland as the "home of Halloween" has generated an additional €50 million in visitor spending. Tourism Ireland ran a campaign in key overseas markets highlighting how Halloween originated in Ireland in...

National Sports Rory Best appointed Ulster Rugby general manager He earned 124 international caps and captained Ireland to their Grand Slam success in 2019. 29 minutes ago RSS, Syndicated Content

Ellen O'Donoghue Rory Best has been appointed Ulster Rugby's new general manager. Mr Best, who captained Ireland and Ulster during his career, is to return to Affidea Stadium in a leadership role, which the organisation has said will see him play...

Over 55,000 Opt Out as Ireland’s New Organ Donation Law Takes Effect

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What Stripe's John Collision gets right - and wrong - about Ireland's infrastructure failures

IT’S NOT EVERY day that a tech billionaire other than Elon Musk wades into Irish politics, so the intervention by Stripe co-founder John Collision has made a lot of people in political circles sit up and take note. In his 2,500-word weekend essay...

Inside the dressing room as Ireland overcome Belgium to earn Nations League promotion

The 42 Reports from Den Dreef Stadium, Leuven THE MUSIC BLARED from the dressing room, and beers were claimed from the fridge as Ireland toasted a crucial Nations League playoff success last night. Carla Ward’s side beat Belgium 5-4 on aggregate,...

Dublin Fire Brigade spring into action to extinguish blaze in vacant house

Dublin Fire Brigade were on scene (Image: Dublin Fire Brigade/X) Dublin Fire Brigade crew sprang into action to help extinguish a blaze in a vacant house in the capital. Firefighters attached to Kilbarrack and North Strand fire stations were...

HMV to open a new shop in Ireland, nine years after it had to close them all

BRITISH MUSIC RETAILER HMV will open its third shop in Ireland following the closure of all of its branches in the Republic in 2016 after it entered administration. The new shop is to open in Merchants Quay Shopping Centre, Co Cork before the end...

‘No one seemed terrified’: Jimmy Kimmel contrasts Irish election with US after holidaying here

LATE NIGHT US TV host Jimmy Kimmel was on a family holiday to Ireland during last week’s presidential election and joked that “no one seemed terrified”. He took a break from Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC to come to Ireland on a big family vacation. “My...

Award-winning children's author: Irish author Paddy Donnelly brings storytelling to Luxembourg

Award-winning Irish author and illustrator Paddy Donnelly will visit Luxembourg this week for two special events celebrating imagination and children's books. On 30 October, the Embassy of Ireland will host a family reading featuring Donnelly and...

‘Completely heartbreaking’ – Dublin TD meets councillors after St Anne’s Park toilets vandalised

Independent TD Barry Heneghan said that residents and sports clubs in Clontarf remain outraged after newly installed public toilets in St Anne’s Park were set on fire by vandals over the bank holiday weekend. The facilities, long campaigned for by...

Florence + The Machine announce Irish & Scottish outdoor shows for summer 2026

29 October 2025, 12:24 Florence + The Machine will head out on tour next year. Picture: Press Tickets for the new dates will go on sale this Friday 32st October, the same day that Everybody Scream is released. Listen to this article Florence + The...

Hundreds of jobs at risk after company behind Fastway Couriers Ireland goes into receivership

Up to 300 jobs are at risk after the company behind Fastway Couriers Ireland has confirmed it has gone into receivership. Staff were notified on Tuesday about the potential job losses. The company said inflation, rising operating costs and price...

The problem with Robbie Keane to Celtic and why he's a 'pariah' among Irish football fans

Ferencvaros manager Robbie Keane(Image: Getty Images) In the wake of a rotten transfer window, Champions League embarrassment, domestic capitulation, and their head coach walking out, Celtic fans are incandescent at how their club is being run. It...