The Latest Breaking News from Ireland

The key questions behind Vera Pauw’s Republic of Ireland departure

The Dutchwoman guided Ireland’s women to the World Cup finals for the first time.

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

Rugby World Cup power rankings: Rating every nation’s chances ahead of the tournament

Ireland, France, South Africa and New Zealand shape as the tournament favourites – but how far down our rankings are England and Wales after a difficult 2023 so far?

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

Electoral Commission recommends 14 additional TDs in boundary shake-up

An Coimisiun Toghchain has made a series of recommendations in response to an increase in Ireland’s population.

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

Apocalypse Clown review – gag-filled comedy in post-apocalyptic Ireland

This comedy sees a troupe of clowns, living statues and ravers roaming about a dystopia where electricity has been stopped by a solar flare

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2023

There is no doubt that teachers sexually harass students in the UK and Ireland – here’s how to stop it

From commenting on a student’s appearance to asking them out, teachers are either oblivious or know they can get away with it, says Kate Dawson of the University of Greenwich

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2023

Conor Murray: Rugby World Cup is a different animal for in-form Ireland

Ireland have won 25 of their last 27 Test matches.

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023

Rugby World Cup power rankings: Rating every nation’s chances ahead of the tournament

Ireland, France, South Africa and New Zealand shape as the tournament favourites – but how far down our rankings are England and Wales after a difficult 2023 so far?

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

‘Major’ knock-on impact to some Irish flights after UK air traffic control fault

DAA, which operates Dublin Airport and Cork Airport in Ireland, said the issues were resulting in delays to some flights in and out of the major hubs.

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

Ireland’s Johnny Sexton admits disciplinary process took a toll on his family

The fly-half is available to start Ireland’s World Cup opener against Romania in Bordeaux.

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

Ireland ‘devastated’ to lose prop Cian Healy to injury ahead of Rugby World Cup

Healy has been left out of his country’s 33-man squad and is facing up to 10 weeks on the sidelines due to a calf issue.

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023