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OPINION: Auckland's hybrid ferry, the education system and setting the official cash rate.

Three points adrift on the hour mark, Scott Bemand’s charges proceeded to amass 24 unanswered points

Béibhinn Parsons scored a hat-trick of tries as Ireland overcame South Africa to conclude their year on a winning note at the Athlone Sports Stadium in Cape Town.

Doug Beattie also expresses unionist concerns about the Republic’s defence capabilities

Ireland take on South Africa in their final Test of the season. Follow all the action from Cape Town.

She took out the Bank of Ireland loan in 2003, the year Ireland was entering peak madness

Ireland hope to be more clinical in possession for second of two Tests in Cape Town

The State’s relatively low debt has insulated it so far. But political turmoil abroad and a speculative AI boom could still hit the economy hard

Big Four firm’s headcount across the island stood at more than 5,600

With Glenstal Abbey closing and others consolidating, boarding schools are feeling pressure

Euro area a surprising outperformer in face of soaring energy prices

Myths persist about the Swedish artist, an exhibition of whose mesmerising work is on show in Dublin. The strangest is the one that turns out to be true

In Ross Castle, the ghost of Sabina is said to haunt her former bedroom. Will we survive the night?

Three years after the death of Paul Cattermole, S Club is reuniting once again for a tour across the U.K. and Ireland. On Thursday, the remaining lineup of the 90s British pop group announced the dates of their 12-city Ain’t No Party Like an S Club Party Tour, which kicks off Oct. 8, 2027 at […]

Seamer Jai Moondra finishes with the best ever figures for an Ireland bowler in one-day international cricket as the tourists level their five-game series against Namibia with a comprehensive 130-run victory.

Moondra took an Irish ODI record six for 26 while Tector marked his ODI debut with innings of 73

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says his side are ready for their "second ascent" as they target a historic series win over South Africa.

London has to call a referendum on Irish unity if it appears likely that most Northern Irish voters would ​back it.

Irish figure skews picture of bloc with some observers warning that a slowdown is looming

The actor’s Star Trek role made her globally famous. Now she brings her no-nonsense attitude to The Galway Bay Murders, a new RTÉ crime drama

All change for Irish provinces, Ger Brennan on his ‘draconian’ suspension

Government support is being withdrawn and refugees are being relocated. Surely Ireland can do better?

Even the ever-amiable Chris O’Dowd can’t persuade the Groundhog Day star to stick around to film one of their scenes in the BBC’s golfing travelogue

While generous, the Irish State pension requires 40 years of qualifying contributions to reach the maximum rate

Europe’s tech capital is the ’canary in the coalmine’ for the world’s data center dilemma.

His brother and manager Dónal Gallagher recounts the triumphs and lasting musical legacy of the legendary guitarist

Ireland's Tadhg Furlong is cleared by a disciplinary committee of grabbing Gavin Coombes in the groin during Leinster's United Rugby Championship win over Munster.

Mark Sexton names Ireland squad, who will play Fiji A on November 20th

Television: The former State Pathologist presents in a sober style and uses her expertise well to convey the severe punishment suffered by the accused

Horgan clears mortgage arrears on Dublin 8 house

Scott Bemand’s side looking for back-to-back wins in Cape Town

Out-half, first centre, second centre, full-back, neuroscientist. Jamie Benson can do it all.

Niamh Gallagher and Aoibheann Reilly have both been handed starts for Ireland's final WXV Global Series game of the season.

U2 have reassured fans at home that they will be announcing Irish shows as they unveiled UK and European dates for their upcoming tour, Carnaval de Luz Presents: The Greatest Show on Earth.

Hockey Ireland confirms news, with assistant coach Neville Rothman to take the reigns on an interim basis

Ulster back row James McNabney speaks about horse riding, his ACL injury and his dad's reaction to his first Ireland call-up.

Simply buying different equipment will not resolve deficiencies

Ulster 23-year-old backrow is one of two uncapped players in Andy Farrell’s squad for the Nations Championship

Tom Dillon took an American Halloween tradition back home with him to Co Meath

AIB highlights Ireland’s improving debt metrics but warns we cannot take our success for granted

October 31st-November 6th, 2026: Our pick of music, art, theatre and more coming your way

Global biodiversity summit struggling to agree financing required to save and restore nature

‘Whole of government’ approach helped put an end to the belief that rural policy was an adjunct to agricultural policy

Northern Secretary Chris Bryant says reaching a deal should be ‘a no-brainer’ given the financial consequences

Ireland captain suffered injury in third ODI and was unable to bat as Ireland went down to defeat

Ireland captain Paul Stirling will miss the concluding two matches of his side's one-day international series in Namibia after fracturing his finger.

Cruise company asks some 200 passengers to disembark the Odyssey, saying fuel costs have risen 300% since start of US war on Iran

Chief executive Myles O’Grady says bank has raised net interest income forecast above €3.5bn after loans grow €3.6bn in the first nine months of the year.

Ireland assistant coach Johnny Sexton impressed with healthy competition for 10 jersey

But other forms of influence such as lobbying and privileged access threaten integrity of Irish policymaking

To mark his 50th year in music, Antoni O’Breskey has made the album A Wild Inhabitation with his daughter. It draws on all they’ve learned through decades of cultural melding

Ardmore in Waterford crowned Ireland’s greenest town at this year’s awards

Sandra O'Connell on the evolution of customer care in Vodafone Ireland and the company’s charitable efforts through Vodafone Foundation

An additional €1 billion could be added to the Future Ireland Fund under proposals due to be considered by the Government.

Ireland fall 2-1 behind in their five-match ODI series against Namibia as they lose by 63 runs in the third meeting between the sides.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has insisted Ireland has "no intention of joining NATO", despite former president Michael D Higgins warning that Ireland risks "sliding" into losing its neutrality if the Triple Lock is removed.

State to argue Australia-bound drugs were imported from Mexico and stored at Ballyseedy Garden Centre in Tralee

Centre Garry Ringrose is set to miss Ireland's Nations Championship fixtures next month with a hamstring injury.

Ireland and Leinster centre is recovering from a hamstring injury