Irish

Yesterday

5th July 2026

Analysis

Big chains are the winners from the poor targeting of Ireland’s hospitality VAT rate cut

With insolvencies declining, is a €681 million VAT cut really the best way to support hospitality?

Paul O'Donoghue

5 Jul

13.2k

Opinion Poll

Fine Gael is now the most popular party in the country, poll says

5 Jul

17.6k

154

Calling 353

How an Offaly big adventure has travelled time and space to Ireland 2026

We would do well to feed the curiosity that once led to Birr having the world’s biggest telescope.

Darach Ó Séaghdha

Author and linguist

5 Jul

10.6k

fatal crashes

Three men die in separate crashes in Cork, Kildare and Donegal on Saturday

Updated 5 Jul

25.7k

Sponsored

More Irish savers are switching to fixed-term accounts — what you need to know

7 deadly reads

Sitdown Sunday: Mick Jagger shares his secrets to a long life

5 Jul

23.2k

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Trump’s chaotic 4 July celebrations, new rules for buying concert tickets, and more details emerge from the Swift wedding.

5 Jul

2.7k

Internet Diaries

The 'banned' Armie Hammer film promoted by Musk that turns anti-immigrant violence into culture

Our FactCheck editor details the internet trends seen by a thirtysomething-year-old man.

Stephen McDermott

5 Jul

16.2k

watercooler moment

What you need to know about the Legally Blonde prequel Elle

5 Jul

5.0k

European Union

Opinion: The answer to Ireland and Europe's biggest challenges is more democracy, not less

Séamus Boland

5 Jul

4.5k

Fourth of July

Rain, lightning and chaos open Trump's headline 4 July event

5 Jul

18.0k

dynamic pricing

Ticket buyers to see how many seats remain at each price while queuing online

Christina Finn

5 Jul

22.0k

nein

'Exceptionally aggressive': Germany's new sick leave laws wouldn't work here, say businesses

5 Jul

24.2k

Contenders

France advance to World Cup last 8 after hard-fought victory over Paraguay

Kylian Mbappé scored his seventh goal of the tournament from the penalty spot.

5 Jul

9.1k

North Dublin

Council launches probe into developer as homeowners left without vital EV charging points

Residents have argued that planning conditions required ‘all’ car park spaces to have the capability to charge an EV.

Eoghan Dalton

5 Jul

60.9k

Last week

28th June 2026 - 4th July 2026

Progress

Dublin earn dramatic victory over Cork to secure All-Ireland semi-finals spot

4 Jul

8.8k

brain food

Quiz: How much do you know about European foods?

4 Jul

18.3k

The week that was

'This has been blown out of proportion': Two winners and three losers of the week

An embarrassing rejection, the beginning of a presidency and the rushing through of new laws before the summer recess.

4 Jul

15.4k

evening fix

Here's what happened today: Saturday

4 Jul

4.8k

Sponsored

€1billion investment to help customers know their power

Independence Day

JD Vance blasts people who speak of America's 'imperfections' rather than its 'greatness'

4 Jul

15.4k

113

love fur real

Dog behaviourist: Why your dog actually loves you (yes, really)

Suzi Walsh

4 Jul

10.7k

Kilcock

Motorcyclist (50s) dies after single-vehicle collision in Co Kildare

4 Jul

13.3k

Just Married

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married (and more wedding details have been revealed)

Updated 4 Jul

31.4k

All-Ireland camogie championship

Nolan steps up in extra time to lead Cats past Waterford

The 42

4 Jul

4.4k

IFAC

Government borrowing to top up its saving funds was always a 'very real possibility', says McGrath

4 Jul

13.7k

Income Tax

Poll: Do you think workers earning more than €44k should pay less tax?

4 Jul

33.3k

Updates

Galway power past Cork in All-Ireland senior hurling semi-final

Tribe reach first decider since 2018 after stunning second-half performance.

4 Jul

31.9k

Funeral

'We will miss him terribly': Family and political leaders honour legacy of David Andrews

4 Jul

16.2k

Ireland

Australia 31 Ireland 33, Nations Championship

Updated 4 Jul

33.8k

Ali Khamenei

'We must avenge the blood of our leader': Crowds throng Tehran for Khamenei funeral ceremonies

4 Jul

7.5k

it's football not soccer

US at 250 and the World Cup: Trump's America gets an unexpected image boost

Larry Donnelly

4 Jul

6.9k

RIP

Irish businessman and philanthropist Martin Naughton dies aged 87

4 Jul

16.6k

up close

Inside Cape Verde's bittersweet World Cup exit: What Messi said to Pico, the ambassador's son and shots of Grogue

The 42 gets an invitation to team hotel for night of reflection and celebration of powerful journey in the United States.

The 42

reports from Florida

4 Jul

41.7k

Fashion

Baby, just say yes (to the dress): Irish designer created Taylor Swift's wedding look

4 Jul

37.5k

Surrealing in the Years

Surrealing in the Years: Who would have thought Ukraine wouldn't want our decrepit combat vehicles?

Carl Kinsella

4 Jul

6.5k

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 America’s royal wedding confirmed, TikTok employees fear layoffs, and Argentina beat Cape Verde.

4 Jul

2.2k

deep dive review

Review: Is Katie Price - Nothing To Hide worth watching?

4 Jul

6.0k

Opinion

A €10m scheme, a crashed website ... and a lesson for the next Budget?

Paddy Comyn

4 Jul

8.6k

schism

Why has a conservative sect been excommunicated from the Catholic Church?

4 Jul

14.8k

Budget 2027

Increasing 40% tax rate threshold in Harris' sights as he voices inheritance tax 'concerns'

4 Jul

76.8k

staying safe

Breathalysers at gigs: "People are saying, 'Oh my God, I thought I was ok, I only had one drink"

4 Jul

14.0k