Tom Farrell hailed for ‘resilience’ as Munster centre prepares for Ireland bow

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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...

American author says decade exploring 700 years of his Irish roots was ‘like running a marathon’

During his decade-long search into Mayo’s medieval history, author Patrick C. Jordan found not just archives and castle ruins, but the generosity of the Mayo community who helped bring his family’s 700-year story to life Over the course of ten...

Charming Irish town full of century-old traditional pubs is foodie-lover's dream

Famed for its colourful buildings and beautiful landscapes, this small town is fuelled by its unique food, pubs and the people behind it all. Sitting in County Cork, Kinsale is a well-frequented coastal town, famous for the food it's plating up...

Ulta Beauty Expands International Footprint with First Middle East Store in Kuwait

BOLINGBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 6, 2025-- Ulta Beauty, the largest specialty beauty retailer in the U.S., today announced the opening of its first store in the Middle East. Located at The Avenues in Kuwait, the store will officially open...

North West life sciences businesses join joint Mayoral trade mission to Ireland

GM and LCR Irish trade mission Eleven life sciences businesses from the Greater Manchester and Liverpool City regions joined a joint Mayoral Trade Mission to Ireland this week. The Irish health care sector has undergone significant transformation...

England international Dan Kelly moves closer to Ireland cap after selection for ‘A’ clash with Spain

What are the effects of an Arctic ‘tug-of-war’ on Britain and Ireland’s winter weather?

The team found a considerable influence of Arctic sea ice on winter weather conditions with a range of outcomes influenced by a ‘tug-of-war’ between the amount of sea-ice loss relative to background global warming. More dramatic sea-ice loss is...

Irish Proveye secures European Space Agency contract to develop precision fertiliser platform

Dublin-based climatetech Proveye has been awarded a contract by the European Space Agency (ESA) to complete the development and deployment of ProvVari, a precision fertiliser solution designed to improve productivity, reduce costs, and minimise...

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...

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...

Kyle Edwards' Anishinaabe hockey novel among $25K Governor General's Literary Award winners The awards recognize the best in Canadian books across seven categories in both English and French. Books |4 hours ago

Anishinaabe author Kyle Edwards has won the 2025 Governor General's Literary Award for fiction for his novel Small Ceremonies. Small Ceremonies is among 14 titles, seven in English and seven in French, that were acknowledged by the Governor...

Joey O'Brien: 'This is an opportunity for us to go out and get a win here in Ireland with our own fans'

Spanish warmth awaits Shelbourne before Christmas but sending a shiver through Kosovans FC Drita is the immediate priority for Joey O’Brien. Their league phase debut has entailed two tight contests containing just one goal. That concession, an...

Housing Minister James Browne Is Confident That The Government’s Recent Policy Changes Will Accelerate Housing Delivery And Ultimately Help Solve The Housing Crisis

Minister for Housing, Wexford TD James Browne, has discussed the government’s ongoing efforts to address Ireland’s housing crisis this morning with Alan Corcoran. He confirmed that a new housing plan will be released in two weeks, aimed at...

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...

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...

Irish judges told they can use AI for some tasks

Irish judges have been told they can use AI tools like ChatGPT to summarise information, write speeches and carry out administrative tasks, but should not use it for legal research or analysis. Irish Legal News has seen the first formal guidelines...

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...

Central Bank of Ireland fines Coinbase Europe €21.5m

This is the Central Bank’s first enforcement outcome in the crypto sector. The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has fined Coinbase Europe nearly €21.5m for breaching its obligations to monitor money laundering and terrorist financing. The fine...