Farrell to make debut as Doris captains Ireland

Tom Farrell has been handed his Ireland debut by head coach Andy Farrell for Saturday's meeting with Japan at Aviva Stadium (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player). The Munster centre, who wasn't included in the original Quilter Nations Series squad last...

Aurélie Godet • Director of programming, Cork International Film Festival

06/11/2025 - As the Irish gathering turns 70, the director of programming reflects on legacy, renewal, and a festival rooted in both community and cinematic discovery (© François Berthier) The Cork International Film Festival (CIFF) opens today,...

Interview: Aurélie Godet • Director of programming, Cork International Film Festival

06/11/2025 - As the Irish gathering turns 70, the director of programming reflects on legacy, renewal, and a festival rooted in both community and cinematic discovery (© François Berthier) The Cork International Film Festival (CIFF) opens today,...

Traitors fans can get another fix this month as the hit Irish version drops on BBC iPlayer

The Irish version of The Traitors is coming to BBC iPlayer this month(Image: YouTube/RTÉ ) With the Celebrity Traitors coming to an end after nine iconic and hilarious episodes, fans craving more deception and drama won't have long to wait - the...

Westmeath names on successful Irish side

Published: Thu 6 Nov 2025, 1:20 PM Hurling-Shinty International Rules Series Westmeath's hurling fraternity looked on with interest as Ireland retained the Mowi Quaich Cup and made it three wins in a row in the Hurling-Shinty International Rules...

BDO UK and Ireland near completion of merger negotiations 

BDO UK and BDO Ireland have entered the final stage of merger discussions, contingent on partner approval and clearance from regulatory bodies. If the deal proceeds, it would combine the operations in Dublin and Limerick with the 18 offices in the...

Ferguson named in Ireland squad despite prior injury concerns

Evan Ferguson of the Republic of Ireland during the Republic of Ireland V Armenia, 2026 World Cup Qualifying Group Stage match at Aviva Stadium on October 14th, 2025, in Dublin. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Getty Images) The Bettystown man has been named...

Lisdoon Nirvana brings 1980s Ireland to life

An Grianán Productions presents Lisdoon Nirvana, a nostalgic journey through 1980s Ireland, at Belltable on Thursday, November 13 at 8pm. Written and performed by Frankie McCafferty and directed by Charlie Bonner, the show follows 17-year-old...

Stewart to skipper experienced Ireland XV against Spain

Ulster hooker Tom Stewart will captain the Ireland XV side and is one of ten Test-capped internationals in the starting team to face Spain on Saturday (5pm Irish time). Senior internationals Michael Lowry, Robert Baloucoune and Shayne Bolton are...

Tom Farrell handed Ireland debut at 32 against Japan

Munster centre Tom Farrell will become the oldest back to make an Ireland debut in the professional era after being selected to start Saturday’s clash with Japan in Dublin. The 32-year-old is among eight changes to head coach Andy Farrell’s...

Coinbase Reaches $24.7M Settlement with Ireland on Monitoring Failures

TL;DR Coinbase will pay a $24.7 million fine to the Central Bank of Ireland over technical errors in its transaction monitoring system. Three coding bugs in its Transaction Monitoring System prevented a full review of five out of 21 control...

Comment: Sodexo UK & Ireland Fiscal Year 2025 Results

Jean Renton, Chief Executive Officer of Sodexo UK & Ireland, reflects on the past twelve months following the publication of the company’s fiscal year 2025 results. As I look back over the past year, I am immensely proud of what our teams across...

Dáil hears allegations of sexual harassment and animal deaths at Dublin Zoo

The Dáil has heard allegations of sexual harassment against workers at Dublin Zoo as well as the mistreatment of animals which have resulted in their deaths. People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy highlighted a range of “very serious issues at the...

Ferguson included in Ireland squad for final qualifiers

Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson has been included in Heimir Hallgrimsson's extended 25-man squad to face Portugal and Hungary. In a boost to Ireland's admittedly slim hopes of qualifying for next year's World Cup, Ferguson has been...

LGBT Ireland condemn recent homophobic assaults in Cork and Limerick

LGBT Ireland have condemned recent assaults on members of the LGBTQ+ community in Ireland, and said they have caused “deep distress” for the wider community. Last month, two Cork drag queens, Krystalqueer and Queen Lucina were assaulted while...

Son of man murdered by loyalists urges British government to press ahead with legacy plan

The son of a Co Tyrone man shot dead by loyalist has urged the British government to implement planned changes to the Legacy Act. Tommy Casey’s son made the call ahead of a commemoration to mark the Sinn Féin member’s murder 35 year ago. Mr Casey...

Comedians call for inclusion in arts funding law

Comedians have called for an end to what they describe as a "legislative blind spot" that prevents them from being considered for arts funding in Ireland. The Arts (Recognition of Comedy) (Amendment) Bill 2024 seeks to amend the existing...

Tributes paid to the former Mayor of Kerry

Former Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council and long-serving Fine Gael councillor Jim Finucane has passed away at the age of 68. Mr Finucane dedicated almost three decades to public service, serving a total of 29 years as an elected...

Latvian Mapon expands into Ireland

The amount of the transaction is not disclosed. Draugiem Group's representative Jānis Palkavnieks said that Mapon and Fleet Data offer fleet management, GPS tracking, security camera and digital tachograph solutions, helping clients to effectively...

Winning the global race: How European CIOs are building for international success

The year 2040 may sound distant. But it’s closer than we think – nearer to us than Bitcoin’s launch. By then, the global economy is projected to double to $221 trillion in GDP. This represents a huge opportunity for ambitious UK and European...