Met Eireann forecast 'record highs' as 'impressive run' set to strike Ireland

Met Eireann and other leading forecasters have said that record high temperatures are on the cards for the coming weeks. Warmer air from the south looks set to push north by the middle of next week, raising temperatures in northwestern Europe. Temperatures …

Social welfare Ireland bonus payment dates as energy credit 'text scam' targets people

November sees four brand new social welfare payments being issued but now recipients are being targeted by an energy credit text scam. As part of a multi-billion euro welfare package announced in Budget 2025, hundreds of thousands of homes across the …

Jose Mourinho's unseen role in ex Celtic coach's title and the Special One's strange love affair with League of Ireland

Damien Duff won the League of Ireland with Shelbourne in dramatic fashion on Friday night - with a little help from a certain Jose Mourinho. And, for whatever reason, it's not the first time the Special One has got involved in Irish football. The …

The best photos as Shelbourne celebrate winning League of Ireland

Fit Farmers group shortlisted for Age Friendly Ireland award

A programme based in Co. Roscommon, ‘Fit Farmers’ has been been shortlisted for an Age Friendly Ireland Award under the active and healthy ageing category. The concept of the group was set up in 2019 by nurse, Laura Tully to address the unique health …

Ireland weather: High pressure 'to dominate' as unusual November temperatures to be experienced

Frost-covered windscreens won't be a morning concern any time soon as high pressure is expected to continue over the coming weeks. 'Significantly' above-average temperatures for this time of year are forecast to persist, meaning that it will …

Ireland condemns Israeli strikes in Gaza, calls for ceasefire

DUBLIN, Ireland - Irish Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheal Martin has expressed grave concern over the continuing Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, calling them "unacceptable" and noting the high toll on civilian life. Martin, in a …

Ireland star Hugo Keenan admits World Cup hurt remains as they look to turn the tables on All Blacks

The biggest disappointment of Andy Farrell's regime to date is indisputably the RWC 2023 defeat to New Zealand. The coach and the squad, having seen off South Africa in the pool stage game, genuinely felt the match was winnable, after all Ireland had …

Northern Ireland activists demand hate crime laws

Jerome Hughes Press TV, Belfast Western powers, including the British government, are accused of fuelling hate crimes against minority groups, particularly Muslims. Hundreds have taken to the streets of Northern Ireland's capital to demand an end to …

Hugo Keenan reenergised by Olympic chapter as New Zealand loom large again for Ireland

Three months and change now.Hugo Keenan has moved on but it's worth retreating back to high summer and the Stade de France that day in late July when Irish dreams of an Olympic medal were shattered. Ireland had started the tournament in style in …