The Latest Breaking News from Ireland

Claire’s on brink of collapse with thousands of jobs at risk

The fashion giant’s hundreds of stores across the UK and Ireland are set to be put into administration

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025

Around 2,150 jobs at risk as Claire’s Accessories appoints administrators

The move will raise fears over the future of its 306 stores across the UK and Ireland.

Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025

How a trip to rural West Cork helped me reconnect with my teenage daughter

A slow escape, rich in nature, was just what the doctor ordered for Juliet Kinsman and her daughter

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025

Harry Styles shocks fans as he holidays in Ireland

The As It Was hit-maker appears to have been making the most of his time in the Emerald Isle

Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2025

The Ultimate Irish Golf Break? Portmarnock Reveals Bucket List Links Trip

Portmarnock Resort's new package includes six rounds of links golf at some of the island of Ireland's greatest courses

Golf Monthly · Aug 11, 2025

Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Your complete guide to the pool stage with England hot favourites

The Red Roses kick off their campaign against the United States

Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2025

Conor McGregor ‘not fit to be president of Ireland’, minister says

The MMA fighter last month lost an appeal over a civil rape case in which a woman alleged she was attacked by McGregor in a Dublin hotel

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2025

I do not think McGregor is fit to be president of Ireland, minister says

His comments came after MMA fighter Conor McGregor said he is considering a legal challenge to the eligibility rules for presidential elections.

Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2025

‘Soul-destroying’: Samaritans volunteers blindsided by proposed closures

Team who raised nearly £300,000 to replace building left in limbo by plan to close at least 100 UK and Ireland centres

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2025

‘Why is this happening?’: violent attacks terrify Ireland’s immigrant community

Spate of physical incidents includes attack on a six-year-old girl at a County Waterford housing estate

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2025