Wetherspoons to slash prices for one day this week over tax ‘disparity’ The company, which runs 794 pubs in the UK and Ireland, said it will drop food and drink prices by 7.5% on Thursday September 18. Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025
Wetherspoons will be even cheaper as brand slashes prices for a day this week The company will drop prices by 7.5 per cent on Thursday The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Conor McGregor pulls out of Ireland’s presidential race Former mixed martial arts fighter had vowed to curb immigration to shore up ‘Irish culture’ and give power ‘back to the people’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025
Brickbat: Stoking Eire In Ireland, Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan recently warned against flying the Irish flag as a means of intimidating migrants or… The post Brickbat: Stoking Eire appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Sep 15, 2025
Conor McGregor withdraws from Ireland’s presidential election bid due to ‘straitjacket’ rules IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Conor McGregor withdraws bid to contest Ireland’s presidential election The former MMA fighter had been due to make pitches to two Irish councils on Monday in a bid to get onto the ballot paper. Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025
Bestselling author Caroline O'Donoghue's travel guide to Cork: the best oysters and most fun pub Cork is one of the most underrated spots in Ireland, the writer explains. Here are her favourite spots in her hometown Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025
Ex-British soldier goes on trial for Bloody Sunday killings More than a half century after British troops opened fire on civil rights marchers in Northern Ireland in what became known as Bloody Sunday, a single soldier is going on trial The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Bloody Sunday Trial Of British Ex-soldier To Open In Belfast The first ever trial of a former British soldier accused of murdering victims of the Bloody Sunday massacre opens Monday in Belfast, in a landmark moment in Northern Ireland's conflict-scarred recent history. International Business Times · Sep 15, 2025
Top Four Into Women's Rugby World Cup Semi-finals As France Edge Ireland The top four teams in women's rugby will feature in the World Cup semi-finals after France staged a superb second-half rally to edge out Ireland on Sunday before England thrashed Scotland. International Business Times · Sep 15, 2025
France forward cited after alleged bite in Women’s World Cup win over Ireland Axelle Berthoumieu could face a ban after an incident involving Ireland’s Aoife Wafer The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2025
France break Ireland hearts at the last in World Cup quarter-final thriller France 18-13 Ireland: A battling performance from Ireland so nearly earned them an upset win, but France instead progress and await England or Scotland The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2025
France 18-13 Ireland: Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 quarter-final – as it happened France overturned a 13-0 half-time deficit against Ireland to book their spot in the World Cup semi-finals The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2025
UK's Largest Lake 'Dying' As Algae Blooms Worsen For the third year running toxic blue-green algae blooms that look like pea soup and smell like rotten eggs have covered much of Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the UK and Ireland. International Business Times · Sep 14, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2025 Is France vs Ireland on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Women’s World Cup quarter-final Everything you need to know ahead of the last-eight clash
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2025 John Mitchell: England hope to exploit Scotland’s weaknesses in WC quarter-final The Red Roses are overwhelming favourites to set-up a last-four appointment with either France or Ireland.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2025 ‘I can speak more freely – and go to the gym’: former Irish taoiseach Leo Varadkar on Trump, the ‘snogging scandal’ and his country’s anti-immigrant backlash He was the young, gay, mixed-race leader labelled a ‘badass’ by Matt Damon who unexpectedly quit. He talks about the ‘likability’ of rightwing populists – and his fears for the future of politics
Pedestrian.tv · Sep 13, 2025 Netherlands Joins Ireland In Threatening Eurovision Boycott If Israel Participates Slovenia, Spain and Iceland have also expressed concerns over Israel’s inclusion in the international singing contest.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2025 Your Guardian sport weekend: Women’s Rugby World Cup quarters, Manchester derby and more Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports
Euronews · Sep 12, 2025 Netherlands join boycott of Eurovision 2026 over Israeli participation The Dutch public broadcaster, AVROTROS, has confirmed the Netherlands will join Slovenia, Iceland, Spain and Ireland in boycotting next year's Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is involved.
Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2025 Taoiseach and Prime Minister ‘at one’ over Northern Ireland legacy framework Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosted Taoiseach Micheal Martin at Chequers on Friday.
The Conversation · Sep 12, 2025 I’ve researched the politics of flags in Northern Ireland for decades – here’s what England needs to understand Flags – particularly the union flag and the St George’s Cross – continue to appear in towns and cities in England, at times in response to the housing of migrants and asylum seekers in the local area.
Euronews · Sep 12, 2025 Where in the EU do most young adults have a university degree? Where do most young Europeans have a higher education degree? A new OECD report reveals sharp contrasts across the EU, with Ireland at the top and Italy at the bottom.
Euronews · Sep 12, 2025 'Unconscionable': Ireland to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates “Unconscionable given the loss of lives in Gaza”: Ireland will not take part in Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates, Irish broadcaster RTE announces.
International Business Times · Sep 12, 2025 Familiar Foes Face Off In Women's Rugby World Cup Quarter-finals The Women's Rugby World Cup reaches the quarter-final stage this weekend, with four clashes between old rivals.