Wild landscapes, dark comedy and the Irish language: the rise of ‘Gaelic noir’ Crá is the first Irish language drama shown on prime-time BBC Northern Ireland and is pioneering the new TV genre The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2024
Concern raised over tents in Dublin as Storm Darragh approaches The storm will bring strong and gusty winds on Friday across Ireland. The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024
Hundreds detained in Northern Ireland in crackdown on people smugglers Gangs charging €8,000 for illegal travel packages that avoid crossing Channel on small boats The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2024
What happened to Sinn Féin? Ireland’s opposition fails to make electoral breakthrough With the dust settled on the 2024 Irish general election, attention has turned to the negotiations which will lead to the formation of the next coalition government. Despite finishing in second place, with a seat tally of 39 (in a parliament of 174 seats), Sinn Féin will not be invited… The Conversation · Dec 4, 2024
Wales survive frantic finish to make history with Euro 2025 qualification Wales will appear at a major tournament for the first time after a nail-biting win over the Republic of Ireland in Dublin The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024
Wales weather Ireland storm to reach Euro 2025 and write names in history Wales qualified for the first major women’s tournament in their nation’s history when they beat Republic of Ireland 2-1 in Dublin to win 3-2 on aggregate The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2024
Watch Ireland vs Wales: Euro play-off live streams Republic of Ireland v Wales will see one team come out as history-makers – here's how to watch free live streams from anywhere FourFourTwo · Dec 3, 2024
Why Ireland’s government was one of the few worldwide to be re-elected this year At the end of a year that saw parties around the world punished by voters, Ireland’s centre-right Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have managed to avoid the incumbents’ curse. The Conversation · Dec 3, 2024
Girl, 8, dies after being stabbed in neck as she ‘tried to save mother’ from knife attack Family of Malikika Al Kattib ‘inconsolable with grief’ after schoolgirl killed in County Wexford, Ireland The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024
Is This The Best Christy O’Connor Junior Golf Course Design Of All? The Irishman who hit 'that' famous 2-iron in the 1989 Ryder Cup also boasts an impressive golf course design CV including this west of Ireland beauty Golf Monthly · Dec 3, 2024
Tuesday briefing: Why Ireland bucked the trend for punishing incumbent governments In today’s newsletter: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil look set to retain power after the general election – how have two main, centre-right parties avoided the kicking seen elsewhere? The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2024
2024 Nero book awards shortlist announced to celebrate ‘extraordinary writing talent’ The second run of the UK/Irish awards covers adult and children’s fiction, debut novels and nonfiction, with tales that stretch from surreal expeditions to lost sailors and schoolboy lizards The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2024
Story showcasing ‘voices’ of Ireland among novels nominated in Nero Book Awards Three Irish authors have been nominated this year including Calm With Horses writer Colin Barrett. The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024
Ireland's election is over, but the country faces weeks of talks before there's a government Ireland's election is over but the country faces weeks of coalition talks before it gets a new government The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024
International Business Times · Dec 2, 2024 Greens, Far-right Among Big Losers In Irish Vote With vote-counting resuming Monday in Ireland's closely-fought general election, the Green Party and far-right candidates are among the biggest losers so far.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024 Here’s the real story of the Irish election: beneath the appearance of calm lies a storm Ireland has, in effect, full employment, an expanded workforce and a booming economy. So why is it such a nation in flux, asks columnist and author Fintan O’Toole
The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2024 Wallabies in 2024: a pass mark with a dollop of promise as Lions loom large Joe Schmidt has managed to spin some gold from the Eddie Jones scrapheap and the tour of the UK and Ireland has instilled new hope in Australian rugby
The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024 Cian Healy has no plans to stop after making Ireland history The 37-year-old made his Test debut against Australia in 2009.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024 Centre-right Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael set to retain power in Ireland Parties expected to hold talks as election results show incumbents closing in on majority needed to govern
Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2024 Ireland’s Minister for Health fails to be re-elected and loses long-held seat He lost out to the Irish premier’s running mate Richard Timmins, who secured the second seat for Fine Gael in the consistency.
The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024 Ireland election results: How did the country vote and who will secure power? Results suggest that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael’s coalition is set to continue
Salon · Dec 2, 2024 Ireland's election: Trump didn't win UPDATED: Can a boring election be a surprise? In a year of anti-incumbent anger, Ireland votes for more of the same
The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024 Andy Farrell tips ‘second to none’ Ireland coaches to excel in his absence Simon Easterby has taken over from head coach Farrell on an interim basis.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024 ‘People are very welcoming’: asylum seekers find support in Irish town – photo essay Courtown has shown how accommodating asylum seekers can be a success by engaging and involving them in the community
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024 Is Conor McGregor verdict a watershed moment for the manosphere? Some tried to defend Irish MMA fighter after civil jury ruled against him in rape case but others hope it will open space for conversation about masculinity