By Grinne N. Aodha

UK

Majority on the island in favour of Irish unity as part of EU – poll

European Movement Ireland’s all-island poll looked at EU satisfaction, defence cooperation and relations with the US.
6 May 2026
Business News

Economic growth forecast for island of Ireland despite fuel supply turbulence

EY has said events in the Middle East had ‘adversely affected’ Ireland’s inflationary outlook.
5 May 2026
Politics

Kemi Badenoch apologises for Bloody Sunday clips in social media video

The Conservative leader said she did not sign off on the video which was sent out by ‘very young people’.
2 May 2026
UK

Man charged with five offences over Dunmurry police station attack

A senior detective told the court a delivery driver for a Chinese restaurant was threatened at gunpoint.
2 May 2026
UK

Hilary Benn to meet Irish ministers at Hillsborough Castle

The politicians are expected to condemn the Dunmurry police station attack.
30 Apr 2026
UK

Man who stole Noah Donohoe’s rucksack says he ‘never had’ schoolboy’s coat

Daryl Paul said he was ‘upset’ by ‘untrue’ rumours about him and said he and his family had received threats.
23 Apr 2026
UK

Man who stole Noah Donohoe rucksack says he ‘never met or saw’ schoolboy

Daryl Paul said that he was upset by ‘untrue’ rumours about him and that he and his family had been threatened.
23 Apr 2026
Celebrity News

Famous artists go ‘incognito’ as unique charity fundraiser marks 10 years

William Costelloe said he wanted to continue his father’s support for the Jack And Jill Foundation.
22 Apr 2026
Politics

‘Substantial shift’ among EU states on Israel, says Irish Foreign Affairs Minister

Helen McEntee was speaking after members rejected a proposal from Ireland, Spain and Slovenia to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
22 Apr 2026
Politics

Irish premier condemns killing of Indonesian peacekeeper in Lebanon

There are more than 300 Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon as part of a long-standing UN mission.
30 Mar 2026
UK

Magilligan praised as one of the best UK prisons in inspection report

Justice Minister Naomi Long said it was an ‘outstanding result’ for Magilligan Prison when the justice system was under ‘immense’ pressure.
26 Mar 2026
UK

Concerns raised over ‘bespoke’ Irish legislation for Omagh inquiry co-operation

Former minister Alan Kelly said the direction on deciding whether to grant information was ‘vague’ and ‘generic’.
24 Mar 2026
Politics

Northern Ireland Executive will continue to push for energy supports – minister

Stormont Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald said the £17 million in supports for Northern Ireland was ‘clearly inadequate’.
23 Mar 2026
UK

Crowds in cities and towns across island of Ireland enjoy St Patrick’s Day

Visitors flocked to the streets of cities in Dublin and Belfast for Ireland’s national holiday.
17 Mar 2026
Film

‘She’ll get same welcome as Kerry team’, say residents after Buckley’s Oscar win

Jessie Buckley’s historic win is already inspiring locals in Killarney.
16 Mar 2026
Film

Kerry town celebrates after Jessie Buckley’s best actress Oscars win

The Killarney-born Hamnet star became the first Irish actress to win the prize.
16 Mar 2026
UK

Story of St Patrick ‘a reminder of the courage of migrants’ – Irish president

Catherine Connolly also warned against the ‘normalisation of war’ ahead of Micheal Martin’s visit to the Oval Office on Tuesday.
16 Mar 2026
Film

‘She’s already a winner’: Kerry town beams with pride for Jessie Buckley

Ahead of the Oscars, locals pinned up posters in shop windows and shared their hopes for proud Kerry woman Jessie Buckley.
15 Mar 2026
Politics

Need for close Anglo-Irish ties has never been greater, Martin tells Starmer

The two leaders have undertaken a number of engagements in Cork on the first evening of the UK-Ireland summit in Cork.
12 Mar 2026
Business News

New Irish investment into UK part of ‘flourishing’ ties, Keir Starmer says

The £937 million in new investment from companies in Ireland is expected to create around 850 new jobs in the UK.
12 Mar 2026
Politics

Keir Starmer and Micheal Martin meet with business leaders in Cork

A small group of protesters gathered outside the building as the two leaders held a business roundtable in the city centre.
12 Mar 2026