The Latest Breaking News from Ireland

Ireland weather: Jet stream to 'fire up' grim weather system next week as forecasters struggle to be precise

"Weather models struggling to get a handle on next week with jet stream moving over us and possibly firing up a low system"

Irish Mirror · Apr 6, 2023

James Lowe says Leinster must on cash in on 'luxury' of home advantage in the Champions Cup

The Leinster and Ireland winger and part-time golf nut can't wait to build up to the quarter-final clash with Leicester Tigers by watching coverage of the Masters

Irish Mirror · Apr 6, 2023

Former Conor McGregor security guard jailed for 'very serious and prolonged' assault

Gezim Idrzi moved to Ireland when he was 15 and became a successful businessman

Dublin Live · Apr 6, 2023

Easter bank holiday weekend opening hours for Tesco, Dunnes, Supervalu, Lidl and Aldi

Some supermarkets will be shut on Easter Sunday

Dublin Live · Apr 5, 2023

Masters amateur Matt McClean included in Ireland European Nations Cup team

The competition will take place at Sotogrande in Spain from 19-22 April

Belfast Live · Apr 5, 2023

Ireland to consult public on military neutrality in wake of Ukraine war

Ireland's government is to ask the public for their views on the country's tradition of military neutrality in a consutlative forum, the foreign minister said on Wednesday, the latest sign of a possible shift in the wake of Russia's Ukraine invasion.

Reuters · Apr 5, 2023

Derry actress Bronagh Gallagher joins cast of Joshua Oppenheimer musical The End

Filming is already underway in Ireland for the musical, also starring Michael Shannon and Tilda Swinton

Belfast Live · Apr 5, 2023

Ireland’s defence and neutrality to be examined in forum this summer

Defence Minister Micheal Martin said a national debate on defence was needed.

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

Each generation in Northern Ireland has reflected on the 'troubles' in its own way – right up to 'Derry Girls'

A 9-year-old boy lies on the floor of a working-class rowhouse in Belfast, Northern Ireland, wondrously watching American Westerns on TV. Outside, though, the world’s gone mad. Broken glass and shattered masonry. Barricades go up. Rifle-toting soldiers patrol the streets.

The Conversation · Apr 5, 2023

Busted announce two Irish concerts for 20th anniversary greatest hits tour

2023 will see 15 of Busted’s classic hits reworked and released ahead of a major UK and Ireland tour

Irish Mirror · Apr 5, 2023