The Latest Breaking News from Ireland

MUMBAI: The inaugural Women's Premier League has been hit by its first major controversy. Just hours before the opening game on Saturday night, the Gujarat Giants had announced that Ireland-born Australian all-rounder Kim Garth had replaced West Indies' batting great Deandra Dottin in their squad because of an injury.

Met Eireann has refused to rule out weather warnings, forecasting -4C temperatures, mist, frost, fog, ice, sleet and snow. There is a risk of 'widespread' wintry falls from Wednesday as freezing Arctic air plunges in.

At 96, the nature presenter is set to return to TV screens for a landmark series on British and Irish natural history

An Irish winner has scooped the top prize of €500,000 in EuroMillions Plus draw. The National Lottery has today revealed details about the golden ticket.

On Friday, Cabinet approved a new accommodation strategy worth €20m which would see old buildings refurbished to house asylum seekers

There are two new once-off payments of €100 on the way for some parents in Ireland. Here's all you need to know about claiming the social welfare benefits boost.

O'Hare was arrested in 1972 for attempted murder and years later became Sinn Féin's rep in the US

Met Eireann says it will be 'very cold' early next week. It says there is currently some 'uncertainty' for midweek with a risk of snow in some areas.

The five lamps shines a light on the brightest stars of the area.