The Latest Breaking News from Ireland

Thunderstorms cause floods across Ireland

Met Eireann extended a status orange thunderstorm weather warning to 10pm on Monday night.

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022

Irish man's plan to abduct and rape girl, 13, foiled in paedo hunter sting operation

He was carrying condoms in his luggage and return tickets for himself and the girl to return to Ireland two days later

Irish Mirror · Aug 15, 2022

Ireland weather: Lightning tracker shows how far away it is and when it happened

This is a handy tracker for all those curious lightning chasers

Dublin Live · Aug 15, 2022

The worst 'energy draining' home appliances with one costing €16 every day

A recent Irish Mirror cost of living survey found that nearly eight out of 10 people in Ireland are struggling to pay monthly household bills. With this in mind, experts have listed the devices which require the most power and contribute to the rising cost of living

Irish Mirror · Aug 15, 2022

Social Welfare: Who can avail of the Free Travel Scheme in Ireland and the counties it doesn’t work in

You may be eligible for free transport depending on your age, circumstance and where you live

Dublin Live · Aug 15, 2022

Inside Brian O'Driscoll and Amy Huberman's LA holiday including golfing in Bel Air

Ireland's most famous couple and their three kids are stateside at the moment as Amy carries out acting work

Irish Mirror · Aug 15, 2022

Irish people warned over 'potentially fatal' disease brought on after Sunday night's heavy rain and thunderstorms

While the change in weather is disappointing for sun-seekers, it could also bring about a rise in cases of Leptospirosis or Weil's Disease, according to one expert.

Irish Mirror · Aug 15, 2022

RTE Late Late Toy Show applications for this year's show are now open

Have you always dreamed of appearing on Ireland's most iconic Christmas programme? Well, this year could be your time to shine?

Irish Mirror · Aug 15, 2022

'Lovely' man who died in lake during heatwave may have hit his head 'diving from pier'

The man has been named locally as Samir Kaul, 49 - he was with friends when the horror tragedy struck at Ballyalla Lake, just north of the town of Ennis, Ireland

Daily Mirror · Aug 15, 2022

Ireland weather: Met Eireann forecast next spell of hotter than usual weather just weeks away

Met Eireann’s long range forecast has predicted a high pressure to dominate conditions later this month as temperatures climb above average, bringing generally settled weather across the country

Irish Mirror · Aug 15, 2022