The Latest Breaking News from Ireland

Social welfare Ireland: Call for pay-related benefits for workers due to 'exceptionally weak' system

"Income protection for workers is exceptionally weak in Ireland compared to the rest of the EU"

Irish Mirror · Mar 6, 2023

Feargal Logan calls for Tyrone to back up Kerry scalp as Jack O’Connor questions free count

The Red Hands eased their relegation worries with a stunning defeat of All-Ireland champions Kerry in Omagh on Sunday

Belfast Live · Mar 6, 2023

Teen chicken farmer flabbergasted as hen lays Ireland's largest egg - 'I've never seen one so big'

Exclusive: Craig Evans, 16, got the eggcellent surprise when he went out to check on his chickens last Tuesday and said he was left speechless at the discovery.

Irish Mirror · Mar 6, 2023

Irish actress who worked with Harvey Weinstein says he 'got his comeuppance'

Weinstein, first jailed in 2020, was last week sentenced to 16 more years for the rape and sexual assault of another victim known as Jane Doe 1.

Irish Mirror · Mar 5, 2023

Heartbroken fiancee of Irishman killed by gunman says kids 'keep asking for their daddy'

Linda Simon told how she had planned to wed the love of her life, 38-year-old Damien Conlon, later this year. Now the devastated mum-of-four is preparing to fly his ashes home to his grieving family in Co Sligo.

Irish Mirror · Mar 5, 2023

We were unable to obtain medical clearance for Deandra Dottin: Gujarat Giants

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.

The Times of India · Mar 5, 2023

Met Eireann forecast snow chaos risk as freezing Arctic blast to give Ireland ‘shock to the system’

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.

Irish Mirror · Mar 5, 2023

Ireland and Scotland on collision course with World Cup showdown on horizon

Ireland and Scotland will feature with South Africa in a devilishly competitive World Cup pool in France but this jeopardy is no bad thing

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2023

Social welfare Ireland: Certain recipients to lose out on weekly €33 payments

The fuel allowance payments are coming to an end in a matter of weeks

Irish Mirror · Mar 4, 2023

EuroMillions results Ireland: Winning €500,000 jackpot ticket sold in Co Meath

One Irish EuroMillions player has got their weekend off to a great start after winning a life-changing prize in Friday’s draw

Dublin Live · Mar 4, 2023