The Latest Breaking News from Ireland

Northern Irish peace process given to British ‘on a plate’, Adams tells court

Gerry Adams is giving evidence in London as part of a High Court claim against him by three bomb victims.

Evening Standard · Mar 17

AC Milan interested in in-form Troy Parrott as race to sign Republic of Ireland star hots up

The 24-year-old has enjoyed a brilliant season for both club and country, scoring 39 goals in 44 games

The Independent UK · Mar 17

In Pictures: St Patrick’s Day celebrated from the island of Ireland to the US

Families and tourists thronged the streets in cities and towns to mark St Patrick’s Day.

Evening Standard · Mar 17

20 years later, Cillian Murphy’s award-winning war drama is the one movie you need to watch this St. Patrick’s Day

"The Wind That Shakes the Barley" is about to turn 20 this year, and I'm watching this Irish war drama with Cillian Murphy for St. Patrick's Day.

Tom’s Guide · Mar 17

St. Patrick's Day 2026: Why Millions Celebrate Ireland's Iconic Festival — And Why Some Say It's Gone Too Far

Explore how St. Patrick's Day 2026 has evolved into a global spectacle, raising questions about its traditional roots and commercialisation

International Business Times UK · Mar 17

First Minister ‘wrong’ to stay away from Washington DC, Lyons says

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said all should show up to speak up for Northern Ireland in the United States on St Patrick’s Day.

Evening Standard · Mar 17

The fleet of tiny pubs on wheels bringing a taste of Ireland to neighbourhoods this St. Patrick’s Day

The idea began during the COVID-19 lockdown

The Independent UK · Mar 17

Taoiseach to meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House

Micheal Martin said he is looking forward to the bilateral meeting in the Oval Office on St Patrick’s Day.

Evening Standard · Mar 17

Simon Harris calls Jessie Buckley ‘best of Ireland’ and Conor McGregor ‘worst’

Mr Harris insisted the focus of the day should be on Jessie Buckley, who won the Academy Award for best actress

The Independent UK · Mar 16

Who was St Patrick?

The patron saint of Ireland was not, in fact, Irish. He was a Roman Briton, who spent his childhood in southwestern England before being kidnapped by Irish raiders, spirited across the sea and enslaved.

The Conversation · Mar 16