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6 Nations: Ireland crush Scotland to keep Grand Slam hopes alive

Ireland stormed past a lackluster Scotland at Murrayfield, securing their 11th consecutive victory over their hosts with a dominant 18-32 win. The visitors raced into...

Multiple people stabbed in ‘random attacks’ in Dublin, suspect arrested

Up to four people were stabbed in a series of seemingly random attacks in Dublin’s Stoneybatter area Sunday afternoon (local time), prompting police to...

Ireland overcome england with second-half surge to begin Six Nations title defense

Ireland launched their bid for a third consecutive Six Nations title with a hard-fought 27-22 bonus-point victory over England in Dublin, overcoming a sluggish...

Sam Prendergast to start at fly-half for Ireland’s Six Nations opener against England

Ireland has named 21-year-old Leinster fly-half Sam Prendergast to start against England in their opening Six Nations match on Saturday, with interim head coach...

Ryanair passengers shocked by £1,375 airport check-in fee dispute with travel agency

A Ryanair trip turned costly for Karen Pritchard and her husband after they were charged £1,375 in extra fees for airport check-ins on a...

Irish teacher released after trans row imprisonment

Irish teacher Enoch Burke, who was jailed multiple times after refusing to address a transitioning student by their "preferred pronouns" due to his religious...

Israel shuts down embassy in Ireland

West Jerusalem has accused Ireland of “crossing every red line” in its stance towards the war in Gaza. Israel has announced the closure of its...

Ireland edge past Wallabies

Ireland bid farewell to head coach Andy Farrell ahead of his secondment to the British and Irish Lions with a hard-fought 22-19 victory over...

Conor McGregor ordered to pay over £200K in civil rape case

Former UFC champion Conor McGregor has been found liable for sexual assault in a civil case stemming from an incident in December 2018 at...

Irish teacher in trans row sent back to prison

Enoch Burke, an Irish teacher who has made headlines for his refusal to affirm transgender ideology, was sent back to Mountjoy Prison by the...

New hate speech laws scrapped in Ireland

The Irish Government has announced it is scrapping its plans to introduce significant updates to Ireland’s existing hate speech laws, as there is not...

EU court orders Apple to pay Ireland €13 billion

The tax saga involving the US tech giant is part of an antitrust crackdown in the bloc. The EU’s highest court has ordered US tech...

Ireland snatch dramatic win over Springboks with last-minute drop goal

Ciaran Frawley delivered a sensational drop-goal with the last kick of the game, securing a win for Ireland against South Africa 24-25 in a...

Northern Ireland’s DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson steps down Over historical sex offence charges

Jeffrey Donaldson, leader of Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), has resigned following charges related to historical sex offences, announced the party. Donaldson, a prominent...

Irish leader announces surprise resignation

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has decided to step down after failing to sell voters on revising the country’s constitution. Ireland’s Leo Varadkar has resigned...

6 Nations: Ireland 17 – 13 Scotland

Ireland have beaten Scotland 17-13 in their 6 Nations clash today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Ireland are crowned 6 Nations Champions for 2024. https://youtu.be/k7UoWB7n-kc?si=Ff2epkrYyf3FjTbg

6 Nations: England 23 – 22 Ireland

England have beaten Ireland 23-22 in their 6 Nations clash this morning at Twickenham Stadium in London. https://youtu.be/ZUJmqexdUBc?si=HS_8DERpvts8dSMI

Technocrats cut Ireland at the knees

Driving home after Christmas, we pulled in at the last toll plaza on the M8 to Cork. It had been dark for hours with ‘Storm...

6 Nations: Ireland 31 – 7 Wales

Ireland have beaten Wales 31-7 in their 6 Nations match today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. https://youtu.be/ffOAB4g1NOE?si=cc37sGnf4HRxp3xe

Irish team refuses handshake with Israeli opponents

The women’s basketball squad snubbed their rivals over allegations of anti-Semitism. The Irish women’s basketball team have refused to shake hands with their Israeli opponents...

New Northern Irish leader predicts vote on leaving UK

Michelle O’Neill has declared that the six counties are facing into ‘a decade of opportunity’. Michelle O’Neill, the first Irish nationalist to have ever been...

6 Nations: France 17 – 38 Ireland

Ireland have beaten France 17-38 in their 6 Nations clash this morning at the Stade Velodraome in Marseilles. https://youtu.be/fF50fhiSxMU?si=YTQ3AjY3MnTsnIgr

Inaugural Women’s British and Irish Lions tour to kick off

The inaugural Women’s British and Irish Lions Tour will receive government funding to support matches played across New Zealand in September 2027, offering significant...

Andy Farrell named British & Irish Lions coach for 2025 Australia Tour

Andy Farrell has been named the head coach of the British and Irish Lions for their 2025 tour of Australia. The 48-year-old Englishman, currently the...

Man charged over Dublin child stabbing spree

The accused referred to himself as a ‘sick person’ when answering the charges. A 50-year-old man has been charged by Irish police with the attempted...

Conor McGregor hints at Irish presidency bid

The MMA star has said he would consider privately funding a run to replace Michael D. Higgins in 2025. Controversial Irish MMA fighter Conor McGregor...

Those who cry ‘Far Right’ have no idea what’s happening in Dublin

You might think that a government faced with a barbaric public stabbing of schoolchildren and an unprecedented night of rioting in its capital city...

Irish government asks social media giants to censor posts

The only platform that refused to cooperate and take down “vile” posts was Elon Musk’s X, the justice minister said. Irish Justice Minister Helen McEntee...

Conor McGregor complains of being ‘scapegoated’ for Dublin riots

The MMA star and whiskey entrepreneur was reportedly investigated for “hate speech” after a series of posts condemning Ireland's immigration system. Mixed martial arts fighter...

‘Irish Lives Matter’ graffiti investigated as hate crime – police

Local lawmakers condemned the slogan as “racist poison” and an effort to “create fear” among immigrants. Police in Northern Ireland have launched a hate crime...

Watch: Riots and arson grip Dublin after stabbing spree

Police cars and buses were torched after local media identified a man who stabbed multiple children as Algerian. Crowds of rioters have set police and...

Five injured in Dublin stabbing attack outside school

Five people were injured in a stabbing attack in central Dublin today, three of them children believed to be aged about six years old. The...

RWC 2023: Ireland 24 – 28 All Blacks

The All Blacks have beaten Ireland 24-28 in their Rugby World Cup 2023 quarterfinal game today at the Stade de France in St. Denis. Highlights...

Golf legends back Ireland to win World Cup

Former Scottish rugby International Jim Hamilton spoke to Irish golf legends Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry pitch side for their views on Ireland's chances...

RWC 2023: South Africa 8 – 13 Ireland

Ireland have beaten South Africa 8-13 in their Pool B match in the Rugby World Cup 2023 at the Stade de France in St....

RWC 2023: Ireland 59 – 16 Tonga

Ireland have beaten Tonga 59-16 in their Pool B Rugby World Cup match today at La Beaujoire stadium in Nantes. https://youtu.be/XC2fsZUweKc?si=IxWtNibPnCJp0FfN

Neutral Ireland to offer weapons training to Ukraine

The Irish government previously claimed it would stick to “non-lethal” training. Irish instructors will teach weapons skills to Ukrainian soldiers, despite Ireland’s status as a...

Watch: Legions of fans mourn Sinead O’Connor

The legendary singer was laid to rest on Tuesday. Crowds lined the streets of Bray in Ireland on Tuesday to pay their final respects to...

FIFA WWC: Canada 2 – 1 Republic of Ireland

Canada have beaten the Republic of Ireland 2-1 in their FIFA Women's World Cup Group B match today. https://youtu.be/42_275HzD2Y

FIFA WWC: Australia 1 – 0 Republic of Ireland

Australia have beaten the Republic of Ireland in their FIFA Women's World Cup match in Sydney 1-0. https://youtu.be/UU-gRIzings

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