The Latest Breaking News from Ireland

Farrell keeps it in the family with Lions captaincy

Playing his 20th Lions match, Owen Farrell with lead the tourists against the First Nations and Pasifika XV in Melbourne after getting the nod from his dad.

AAP · Jul 21, 2025

Weather warnings upgraded ahead of intense rain for island of Ireland

Northern Ireland is expected to experience some of the worst of a heavy spell of rainfall.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2025

Lions call up Gregor Brown as foot problem hits Joe McCarthy’s second Test hopes

The Ireland lock Joe McCarthy is a doubt for the British & Irish Lions’ second Test against the Wallabies because of plantar fasciitis

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2025

Karma singer JoJo Siwa to tour UK and Ireland

The American singer rose to fame on US reality TV show Dance Moms before launching her music career.

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

Northern Ireland’s leaders hail return of The Open to Portrush

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly were speaking during a visit to the golf tournament on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

Retaliatory tariffs: Which EU countries could be impacted the most?

Ireland, Germany and the Netherlands are three of the most exposed countries should the EU decide to impose countermeasures on US imports — following Washington’s threat to charge 30% on EU goods.

Euronews · Jul 17, 2025

Why has it taken Ireland a decade to exhume the bodies of the 800 dead babies of Tuam?

The mass exhumation is vindication for campaigners – but their battle for justice is far from over, says Irish journalist Caelainn Hogan

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2025

Royal Portrush’s Return to the British Open Rota Is a Tale of Perseverance

The scenic Northern Ireland links is hosting an Open for the second time in six years, but before that was a 68-year drought. Bob Harig explains how Royal Portrush's fortunes turned.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 16, 2025

McIlroy Returns To Portrush As Schauffele Defends British Open Crown

A raucous reception will greet Rory McIlroy as the British Open returns to Royal Portrush and Northern Ireland on Thursday for the first time since Shane Lowry's 2019 triumph.

International Business Times · Jul 16, 2025

The Open Championship Is Here - These Are 8 Of My Favorite Limited Edition Collections

The final major of the 2025 season takes place at Royal Portrush this week - here's a look at some of the special edition releases ahead of the Open Championship in Northern Ireland.

Golf Monthly · Jul 15, 2025