New 'healing' prison in Ireland points to long history of progressive penal reform Ireland has formally opened the new women’s wing of the Limerick prison. The Conversation · Oct 19, 2023
Nestle shuts baby milk factory in Ireland because of falling Chinese birth rate Over 540 workers will be placed at risk of redundancy The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
Ireland announces £11m in additional funding for Palestinians Hundreds of people stage demonstration outside Irish parliament The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
Declan Rice roused by rugby epics and feels England can now take final step Arsenal midfielder says England can learn from winning mentality shown by All Blacks and is basking in the ‘buzz’ about the camp The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023
Ian Foster warns New Zealand not to be ‘softened’ by plaudits after Ireland win The All Blacks booked a last-four spot by upsetting Andy Farrell’s men with a pulsating 28-24 victory in Paris. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
Ireland increases funding for Palestinians amid calls for ceasefire Hundreds of people staged a demonstration outside the Irish parliament on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
Argentina vs New Zealand: Ian Foster vows no All Blacks complacency after lessons of 2019 World Cup semi-final The All Blacks were beaten in the last-four at the 2019 World Cup having cruised to a quarter-final win over Ireland Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2023
Homes and roads flooded as Storm Babet hits Ireland The mayor of Co Cork said one month’s rain had fallen in 24 hours. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
Irish premier calls for ‘humanitarian ceasefire’ in Israel-Hamas conflict The Taoiseach said the possibility that people could run out of water in Gaza in the next few days ‘could not be allowed to happen’. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
CMAT, Ireland’s biggest new star: ‘I wanted to make Meat Loaf’s Bat Out of Hell for the girls’ Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson’s debut album shot straight to No 1 in Ireland and won the RTÉ Choice Music Prize last year. Annabel Nugent speaks to the musician in the makeup chair about her Meat Loaf-inspired follow-up , mining heartbreak for material, and her die-hard love of Toby jugs The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
Flooding causes disruption as Storm Babet hits Ireland An orange rain warning in three southern counties is in place until 1pm on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
Ciara McCormack: the Canadian whistleblower turned soccer CEO Four years after coming forward about systemic abuse in Canadian soccer, Ciara McCormack has become the first female co-owner and CEO of a League of Ireland club The Guardian - US · Oct 18, 2023
Republic of Ireland heading in the right direction – striker Callum Robinson Ireland have won only two of their Group B qualifiers to date. The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
State, Centre should intervene to bring body of man who died in Ireland: T.N. Prathapan State, Centre should intervene to bring body of man who died in Ireland: T.N. Prathapan The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2023 Telegraph column says Scotland rugby fans should ‘swallow pride’ and support England A COLUMN in The Telegraph has argued that Scottish, Irish and Welsh fans should “swallow their pride” and support England in the Rugby World Cup.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2023 Ex-Celtic boss Lennon emerges as shock favourite for international job Neil Lennon has emerged as the favourite to replace Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023 How World Cup quarter-final drama turned the key to rugby heaven A compelling weekend showed that knockout rugby is shaped as much by the bold losers as by the beaming winners
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 Afghanistan beat Pakistan by 8 wickets – here are some of greatest upsets in Cricket World Cup history The Cricket World Cup has witnessed some of the greatest and most astonishing victories in the history of the sport
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 Mikey Johnston issues Netherlands warning as Ireland look to finish on high The Republic of Ireland look unlikely to reach Euro 2024 but the Dutch can secure their spot with two more wins in Group B.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023 Chieftains, saints and sinners: eight of the best unsung castles and abbeys of Ireland In a country where historic buildings appear around almost every corner, these lesser-known treasures offer brilliant visits without the crowds
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 Stephen Kenny focused on fixtures instead of future after Ireland beat Gibraltar Ireland will head for Amsterdam on the back of victory over the Group B minnows.
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 Evan Ferguson scores as Ireland beat Gibraltar to spare Stephen Kenny further questions over immediate future Ireland never looked back after Evan Ferguson fired them into an early lead in Faro.
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 Von der Leyen does ‘not speak for Ireland’ on Israel-Hamas conflict The Irish president joined criticism of the EU Commission leader’s comments on the Middle East conflict.
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 Johnny Sexton exits as Ireland’s best ever but with an even greater legacy Sexton’s rugby career ended with Rugby World Cup quarter-final heartbreak against the All Blacks
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 Jack Conan: Not giving Johnny Sexton the send-off he deserves is hard to take Ireland captain Sexton was sent into retirement two games earlier than he had hoped following the defeat to New Zealand.