The Latest Breaking News from Ireland

South Africa vs Ireland LIVE rugby: Result after Ciaran Frawley kick stuns Springboks in brutal battle

South Africa 24-25 Ireland: Ciaran Frawley’s remarkable final-minute drop goal secured a famous win in Durban

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2024

Ireland Seeks Redemption Against South Africa In Decisive Durban Showdown‌

Six Nations champions face off against reigning world champions in thrilling second test, aiming to reclaim top spot in World Rugby Men’s Rankings.‌  

Zenger · Jul 13, 2024

Russo and Stanway push England past Republic of Ireland and close to Euros

England scored through Alessia Russo and Georgia Stanway but conceded late on as they beat Ireland 2-1, and the Lionesses need a point in their final qualifier against Sweden

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2024

Time to settle the best side in the world debate – SA v Ireland talking points

The Springboks deservedly edged last weekend’s opening Test in Pretoria.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2024

Rory McIlroy Reveals He ‘Contemplated’ Player-Captain Role At Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy rejected an approach to be Ryder Cup player-captain in Ireland in 2027 - and says Keegan Bradley won't be able to do both if the USA skipper qualifies for his own team

Golf Monthly · Jul 12, 2024

Country diary: A plague among the ash trees

Ederney, County Fermanagh: Twelve years of the dieback fungus is an existential threat to Northern Ireland’s ash. The unthinkable is fast becoming unavoidable

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2024

Andy Farrell impressed by captain Peter O’Mahony’s response to being dropped

Caelan Doris will skipper the Six Nations champions against South Africa on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024

How Israel has brought the Palestinian Authority to the brink of financial collapse

Israel’s ultranationalist finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, announced in May that he would be witholding tax revenues earmarked for Palestine. The decision was made in response to Spain, Ireland and Norway’s recognition of a Palestinian state.

The Conversation · Jul 11, 2024

Caelan Doris to captain Ireland against South Africa while Bundee Aki misses out

Head coach Andy Farrell has made four personnel changes following the first-Test defeat.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024

“We need to become the custodians of that magical guitar”: €1,000,000 campaign launched to buy Rory Gallagher’s iconic 1961 Fender Stratocaster and keep it in Ireland

Sheena Crowley – the daughter of the man who originally sold the guitar to Gallagher in 1963 – set up the fundraiser after it was announced Rory's Strat would be heading to auction

Guitar World · Jul 11, 2024