The Latest Breaking News from Ireland

RU:Ireland's injury double blow ahead of Wallabies clash

Ireland has lost two key players to injury on the eve of their departure to Australia for the start of the inaugural Nations Championship.

AAP · Jun 20

"I was in Ireland in my little house when I got the call saying, ‘This is Lars from Metallica.'" How metal's biggest band and a confused folk singer wrote a controversial hit that has soundtracked everything from WWE to The Sopranos

When Marianne Faithful got a phone call from Lars Ulrich asking her to collaborate with Metallica, she didn't believe it

Metal Hammer · Jun 20

"The line in the sand is whether or not you think for yourself." They dress like cowboys, make insane post-hardcore and might be the best new band you hear this year. Meet Ireland's Uncultivates

Meet the rootin' tootin' cowboys out of, erm, Cork, Ireland who are pioneering 'yee-hardcore'

Metal Hammer · Jun 20

Locked and loaded: Schmidt on big Wallabies omission

Joe Schmidt has left Lukhan Salakaia-Loto out of his Nations Championship squad, instead keen to blood two younger locks as the Wallabies assess options.

AAP · Jun 19

Jason Momoa explains why he loves ‘surreal’ Supergirl role

Supergirl is set to be released in cinemas across the UK and Ireland next week

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Palestine FA makes ‘sportswashing’ vow after Republic of Ireland agree to play Israel behind closed doors

Republic of Ireland have agreed to play Israel behind closed doors later this year

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Ireland tightens family reunification rules for migrants and refugees

Ireland is introducing stricter family reunification rules starting June 12, 2026. Irish citizens and certain non-EEA nationals will need higher incomes to bring family members. Those granted international protection must wait two years and prove financial self-sufficiency. These changes aim to manage immigration and focus on sponsor capacity and housing.

The Economic Times · Jun 18

BCCI wants Vaibhav's parents on tour to ease him into senior team environment: Saikia

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed parents will accompany 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on Ireland and England tour. This decision aims to ease the young cricketer into the senior team environment. Sooryavanshi earned his maiden call-up for the T20 setup. Saikia compared the situation to Sachin Tendulkar's early career. The board believes…

The Economic Times · Jun 18

England dealt huge T20 World Cup injury blow as captain Nat Sciver-Brunt ruled out of next two games

Sciver-Brunt suffered a calf injury during the win over Ireland

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Irish junior racer Shane O'Brien dies in training accident

'We were honoured to have him as a member of the team, and he will be forever in our hearts' say his CAMS-Majaco team

Cycling News · Jun 17