The Latest Breaking News from Ireland

Noble false widow spider captures bat in the UK

It is the first time a member of this family of spiders has been recorded preying on a bat anywhere in the world,

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

Garda checkpoints: Major operation underway with blitz of speed checks all over Ireland in next 24 hours

"As a general rule a 1% reduction in average speed will bring about a 4% reduction in fatal collisions, and this is why reducing motorists’ speed is essential to improving road safety."

Irish Mirror · Mar 1, 2022

News updates: Putin's nuclear threat ramps up, Ireland's mask rule confusion, RTE Tommy Tiernan complaints

Here's your main headlines this morning from Ireland and the rest of the world

Irish Mirror · Mar 1, 2022

'Marcus Smith is a warrior and has everything' - Felipe Contepomi warns Ireland ahead of Twickenham

The 23-year-old England out-half has hit the ground running in his first Six Nations championship

Irish Mirror · Mar 1, 2022

N Ireland manager Ian Baraclough reportedly monitoring international future of Rangers teen

Former Manchester United U23 playmaker has represented Republic of Ireland at underage level

Belfast Live · Mar 1, 2022

Charlie McCann's Rangers progress prompts Northern Ireland interest as Ian Baraclough runs rule over trio of Ibrox starlets

Baraclough and assistant Jimmy Nicholl were in the stand as Rangers B defeated Broomhill in the Lowland League on Friday.

Daily Record · Feb 28, 2022

Met Eireann pinpoint when cold snap will end but Ireland set to freeze as temperatures plummet

Coming off the back of a very wintry February which saw three storms in the space of seven days, the first day of March represents the beginning of spring for many

Irish Mirror · Feb 28, 2022

I visited Tesco on the day Ireland's mask rules were lifted and was left surprised by what I found

"I feel like I'm very bold not having one on, I feel like I'm breaking the law!"

Irish Mirror · Feb 28, 2022

Department of Health confirms 'public health advice has changed' as mask rule lifted

For the first time in nearly two years since the outbreak of Covid-19 here in Ireland, masks are no longer required in the likes of shops and schools.

Irish Mirror · Feb 28, 2022

Taoiseach warns Ireland faces energy price hikes and food issues amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

Oil prices jumped on Monday as Western allies imposed sanctions on Russia

Irish Mirror · Feb 28, 2022