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
UK

Irish family claims ‘surreal’ 250m euro EuroMillions jackpot

The syndicate became the 18th Irish winner and the largest Irish winner of the EuroMillions jackpot.
16 Jul 2025
Business News

US tariff of 30% on EU could ‘stop trade as we know it’ – Irish foreign minister

Simon Harris said such a tariff would be ‘extraordinary’ and urged businesses to prepare for all scenarios.
15 Jul 2025
UK

Eight men jailed for involvement in Ireland’s largest drugs haul

They received sentences varying in length from 13 and a half years to 20 years on Friday.
4 Jul 2025
UK

Former Irish swimming coach George Gibney arrested in US

George Gibney had sex offence charges against him dismissed in the 1990s.
1 Jul 2025
UK

Legislation ‘forthcoming’ to stop Adams internment compensation – Benn

A Supreme Court judgment in 2020 paved the way for the ex-Sinn Fein president to secure compensation over his internment without trial in the 1970s.
1 Jul 2025
UK

Man charged with murder of Sarah Montgomery in Co Down

The pregnant mother of two died at her home in Donaghadee at the weekend.
1 Jul 2025
UK

Conor McGregor’s appeal to begin in civil assault case

A High Court jury found the Irish mixed martial arts star civilly liable for assaulting Nikita Hand in December 2018.
1 Jul 2025
UK

Kneecap performances ‘satirical’, says rapper ahead of Glastonbury show

Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs as Mo Chara, has been charged with a terror offence.
27 Jun 2025
Celebrity News

‘It’s been a privilege’: Joe Duffy presents final Liveline show

The Ballyfermot broadcaster, 69, is retiring after 37 years at RTE.
27 Jun 2025
UK

Legal clarity sought from Belfast High Court on Supreme Court gender ruling

There is ‘significant’ legal uncertainty on what effect the ruling will have in Northern Ireland, the Equality Commission has said.
27 Jun 2025
Celebrity News

Animation inspired by mother’s poem to her daughters ready for Galway premiere

Wildkind by Game Of Thrones filmmaker Ciara Tinney will be shown at the Galway Film Fleadh in July.
25 Jun 2025
UK

Over 66 million euro issued to mother and baby home survivors

The Irish government is expected to start an awareness campaign to encourage more people to apply for redress.
24 Jun 2025
Politics

Irish mother and two children evacuated from Iran

They have left the country after the US joined bombing raids.
23 Jun 2025
Politics

Irish deputy premier to attend EU ministers summit in wake of US attack on Iran

Simon Harris said the EU ‘has a role to play in charting a way forward’.
23 Jun 2025
Politics

Irish citizens evacuated from Israel after US strikes Iran nuclear facilities

Ireland’s deputy premier said he spoke to a ‘really angry’ Iranian foreign minister on Sunday.
22 Jun 2025
Politics

US strikes on Iran an ‘extraordinarily dangerous escalation’ – Irish minister

A ‘very small’ number of Irish citizens, many dual nationals, are seeking an evacuation, Simon Harris said.
22 Jun 2025
Politics

Irish leaders stress ‘urgent’ need for de-escalation after US strikes on Iran

Micheal Martin and Simon Harris said a negotiated solution is needed on Tehran’s nuclear capabilities.
22 Jun 2025
Politics

EU review ‘paints grim picture’ of Israel’s actions in Gaza, Irish premier says

EU countries including Ireland had called for an agreement with Israel to be reviewed to see if human rights clauses had been breached.
21 Jun 2025
Environment

Ireland’s hottest temperature for almost three years recorded

A temperature of 29.6C was recorded in Mount Dillon on Friday.
20 Jun 2025
Celebrity News

Celebrities and rugby stars complete cycle for MND research in Dublin

The 555-mile cycle set off from Belfast on Sunday in memory of the late Scottish rugby star Doddie Weir.
20 Jun 2025