The Latest Breaking News from Ireland

Pop star Olly Murs: I'm in the best shape of my life

Olly Murs has revealed how he's preparing for his upcoming tour of the UK and Ireland.

BANG Premier · Apr 8, 2025

EU drops plans to hit American bourbon with retaliatory tariffs

Drink removed from draft list after lobbying from whiskey-making Ireland and wine-producing Italy and France

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2025

PSG vs Aston Villa live stream: How to watch Champions League quarter-final online and on TV, team news

All the ways to watch a PSG vs Aston Villa live stream online and from anywhere, as Luis Enrique and Unai Emery clash in the Champions League quarter-final.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 8, 2025

EU differs over US tariffs as France eyes tech clampdown and Ireland resists

Differences within the EU over how to respond to President Donald Trump’s barrage of tariffs were laid bare during a meeting of the bloc’s trade ministers on Monday. France urged the EU to contemplate retaliatory measures against American digital services, a move that sparked opposition from Ireland, which is deeply…

Radio France Internationale · Apr 7, 2025

World Rugby finds no medical evidence to outlaw 7-1 bench splits

World Rugby insists there is no evidence that 7-1 bench splits will lead to more injuries and the governing body has no current plans to outlaw the tactic as a result

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2025

Mick O’Dwyer remembered at funeral as ‘giant’ on and off the football field

O’Dwyer won 12 All-Ireland titles with Co Kerry as a player and manager.

Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2025

Which country in Europe is home to the continent's heaviest drinkers?

Alcohol consumption in the EU has declined by 0.5 litres between 2010 and 2020. Bucking the trend, several countries have increased their consumption.

Euronews · Apr 5, 2025

Eight countries in Europe use renewables for more than half of their heating and cooling needs

District heating networks help Nordic and Baltic countries top the list, while many major economies are lagging behind.

Euronews · Apr 5, 2025

Grand National live stream 2025: Watch today's Aintree Race free online from anywhere

All the ways to watch 2025 Grand National live streams online and from anywhere, as 34 horse battle for glory at Aintree Racecourse.

What Hi-Fi? · Apr 5, 2025

Ireland’s neolithic passage tombs were not just the burial place of the elite – new research

In County Meath in eastern Ireland sits the world heritage site of Brú na Bóinne. The late 4th millennium BC megalithic tombs have been labelled “passage tombs” by archaeologists because they typically feature a narrow passage leading to an internal chamber, covered by a large circular mound. Centuries of antiquarians…

The Conversation · Apr 4, 2025