Longford and Wicklow battle it out for the All-Ireland Minor 'C' title

After showing fierce resistance to survive in the slender wins over Fermanagh, Carlow (after extra-time) and Sligo, the gutsy Longford U-17 footballers are just one step away from All-Ireland title glory in the Tier 3 Minor Championship. Providing the …

Network Ireland Limerick hosts event focused on public speaking

A FOCUS was put on the skills involved in public speaking at a workshop with a difference. Director, writer, actor and radio presenter Shirley Keane led a session attended by 40 local businesswomen at Greenhills Hotel on Limerick's northside. It was …

GAA GUIDE: When and where to watch Tipperary U20s take on Kilkenny in All-Ireland final

All Tipperary eyes will be on Nowlan Park this weekend as the U20 hurlers go head-to-head with Kilkenny in the All-Ireland U20 hurling final. Brendan Cummins’ young side go into Saturday's showpiece finale hoping to lift the trophy for the first time …

Mainer who claims to be living illegally in Ireland questioned in farmer’s dismemberment

A chainsaw, a slurry spreader and a Mainer are just three elements in the mysterious death of an Irish farmer. Michael Kelley, 53, has lived in Ireland for seven years and worked as a farmhand in Carrig East in Kenmare for Michael Gaine, 56, for the past …

Shamrock Rovers’ teen star Michael Noonan returns to Ireland U17 squad in preparation for World Cup

Ireland Retail Sales Rise Most In 15 Months

Ireland's retail sales rebounded at the fastest pace in more than a year in April, preliminary data from the Central Statistics Office showed on Wednesday. The volume of retail sales rose a seasonally adjusted 3.0 percent year-on-year in April, …

KFC’s £1.49 billion bet on UK and Ireland to create over 7000 jobs

KFC announced it will generate over 7,000 new jobs across its operations and supply chain, reinforcing its commitment to growth in the region. KFC, the popular fried chicken chain owned by Yum Brands (YUM.N), has unveiled a major £1.49 billion ($2 billion) …

Kingfisher’s Q1 FY25/26 UK & Ireland sales up 5.9% amid favourable weather

Kingfisher, the parent company of B&Q, Screwfix and other retail brands, has posted total sales of £3.31bn ($4.48bn) for the first quarter (Q1) of the fiscal year 2025/26, representing 1.6% growth on a reported basis and an increase of 2.2% at …

North Belfast: Northern Ireland’s leaders condemn sectarianism after attacks on homes

Northern Ireland’s First and deputy First Ministers have led a call for solidarity following sectarian attacks in north Belfast. Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly were speaking following the intimidation of some families in a neighbourhood in north …

Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service's new £50m training college opens after delay - in pictures

A new £50million training college for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has been officially opened in Co Tyrone. The opening of the new facility outside Cookstown on Wednesday was attended by First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First …