The Latest Breaking News from Ireland

Emmy ‘did a deep dive on Irish culture’ to represent Ireland at Eurovision

She is hoping to qualify Ireland on Thursday for the final in Switzerland.

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

Let’s get this party started! Can you score douze points on our Eurovision quiz?

Think you know your Lumo from your Nemo? Test your knowledge of the greatest song contest on Earth ahead of Saturday’s grand final

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2025

Eurozone grows 0.3% at the start of the year, industrial output soars

Eurozone GDP grew 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, with strong gains in Ireland and Spain. Employment rose 0.3%, beating forecasts. March industrial output surged 2.6%, the fastest in five years.

Euronews · May 15, 2025

‘I'm very worried about the coarseness of language,’ Irish PM tells Euronews

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin shares his concerns about Hungary’s position within the EU, the deterioration of public discourse, and the future of Ukraine’s membership to the bloc.

Euronews · May 13, 2025

NFL announces seven international fixtures as Dublin prepares to host first game

There will also be regular season games in London, Berlin, Madrid and Sao Paulo.

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

NFL's record seven international games features back-to-back games for Vikings in Dublin and London

The NFL revealed its record seven international games Tuesday and the Minnesota Vikings will play games in consecutive weeks in Ireland and Britain

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Orbán criticises Irish PM veto comments made in Euronews interview

The Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has denounced Ireland's Prime Minister Micheál Martin for criticising Budapest and what he termed its "abuse of vetoes" in a Euronews interview.

Euronews · May 13, 2025

Ireland hopes to entice academics as US becomes ‘a cold place for free thinkers’

Proposed scheme involves talent scouts offering attractive packages to tempt academics and lecturers from abroad

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2025

Olivia Rodrigo reveals bill for huge BST Hyde Park headline show in London, with hotly-tipped emerging artists Florence Road, Aziya and Flowerovlove joining The Last Dinner Party, Girl in Red and more

Olivia Rodrigo's headline show at London's BST Hyde Park festival will feature some of the UK and Ireland's finest emerging talent

Louder · May 13, 2025

Ministers under fire amid concern over impact of trade deals on Northern Ireland

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds attempted to ease concerns in his response to an urgent question in the House of Commons.

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025