The Latest Breaking News from Ireland

Boris Johnson responds to "bonkers" Russia plan to rival UK and Ireland to host Euro 2028

Russia have expressed an interest to host either Euro 2028 or 2032, despite waging a bloody war in neighbouring Ukraine and being banned from competing by UEFA and FIFA

Daily Mirror · Mar 24, 2022

Russia 'to be suspended' by UEFA after outrageous push to rival UK and Ireland for Euro 2028

The Russian Football Union announced on Wednesday their intention to submit a bid to host the tournament amid Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

Daily Record · Mar 24, 2022

‘A freeze frame death in front of the world’: the police killing of Sean Downes at the height of the Troubles

In 1984, an Irish republican was shot dead by police in front of journalists and TV crews. In an extract from a new book, the Guardian’s Ireland correspondent at the time remembers the incident and its aftermath at the height of the Troubles

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2022

Dublin model back walking in high heels after doctors gave 'death sentence' brain cancer diagnosis

The inspirational woman was given three months to live

Dublin Live · Mar 24, 2022

'It’s a time for people to make their mark' - Ronan O'Gara on Ireland's All Blacks mission

Having toured New Zealand as a player and also coached there, Ronan O'Gara's perceptions of the country have changed but warns that the primed hosts will regard Ireland as "new prey"

Irish Mirror · Mar 24, 2022

Charles and Camilla visit Ireland’s oldest city as they continue island tour

The royal couple will meet local people as they travel to Waterford and Tipperary.

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022

Four Ukrainian families start living in rural Irish castle after fleeing war

Members of four Ukrainian families were invited to stay at Ballindooley Castle by Irish man Barry Haughian, who bought the late 15th century castle in 2016 and wanted to help

Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2022

Who is Trent Kone-Doherty? Exciting Irish teenager set to complete Liverpool transfer

Liverpool are poised to bolster their ranks with the addition of Trent Kone-Doherty, who has represented the Republic of Ireland at age group level and has trained with Celtic

Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2022

Ronan O'Gara teases Tommy Bowe over Ireland AM career and how he has 'six people doing his hair for him'

Ronan O'Gara had fun at his former international teammate's expense while making a guest appearance on the Virgin Media show

Irish Mirror · Mar 23, 2022

Are Covid restrictions on the way for Ireland? Dr Tony Holohan weighs in on situation as cases surge

Dr Holohan has told the Government that further Covid measures are currently not needed as he assured Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly that the public health advice would remain the same

Irish Mirror · Mar 23, 2022