The Latest Breaking News from Ireland

Peter O'Mahony admits it was a stuttering win for Ireland over Italy

The big victory keeps Ireland in the hunt for championship honours if France slip up, and next up is England at Twickenham on Saturday week

Irish Mirror · Feb 27, 2022

Ireland bag bonus point win as Italy fall foul to bizarre rule in Six Nations clash

Debutant Mike Lowry scored a brace of tries, Joey Carbery added to his bank of experience with his second start at no 10 in a row while Dan Sheehan and Ryan Baird made their first championship starts

Irish Mirror · Feb 27, 2022

Debutant Michael Lowry celebrates brace as Ireland thrash 13-man Italy to grab Six Nations bonus point

Ireland 57-6 Italy: Electric Ulster full-back Lowry and James Lowe claimed two tries apiece

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2022

Irish ministers defend decision not to expel Russian ambassador

It comes amid growing pressure for Yury Filatov to be expelled from the country over the actions of Russia in Ukraine.

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2022

Ireland vs Italy LIVE: Six Nations rugby result as debutant Michael Lowry helps secure bonus point after Hame Faiva red card

Ireland 57-6 Italy: Azzurri finish game with 12 players after hooker Gianmarco Lucchesi injured and replacement Faiva sent off for dangerous tackle

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2022

Six Nations: What time and what TV channel Ireland v Italy is on today

Ireland will look to get back to winning ways in the Guinness Six Nations as they welcome Italy to the Aviva Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Dublin Live · Feb 27, 2022

WATCH: Katie McCabe scores spectacular volley for Arsenal against Liverpool in FA Cup

It's the fifth goal of the season for the Ireland captain, who was named WSL player of the month back in October for her outstanding form.

Dublin Live · Feb 27, 2022

The Colony by Audrey Magee review – island life at a distance

The neocolonial rivalry between a painter and an academic staying off the west coast of Ireland is given a dispassionate but luminous treatment

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2022

Expulsion of Russian diplomats under discussion – Irish minister

Fianna Fail TD Thomas Byrne said he is ‘proud’ of party colleagues who have called for the expulsion of the Russian ambassador.

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2022

Ireland's Covid restrictions almost all end Monday but where do you still have to wear a mask?

"It is recommended to continue to use a face covering on public transport and in healthcare settings."

Irish Mirror · Feb 27, 2022