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Irish
Last week
12th July 2026 - 18th July 2026
lost in translation
How many languages can you speak? Modern language study is in decline at Irish universities
As it happened
New Zealand 40-21 Ireland, Nations Championship
Ireland will seek to end the All Blacks’ 32-year, 52-Test unbeaten streak at Eden Park from 8:10am.
Blackrock Villas, Cork
From €233,000
Millers Glen Apartments
From €290,000
Cornamaddy Court, Athlone
From €315,000
Balmoston, Donabate
From €395,000
Millers Glen, Swords
From €395,000
Folkstown Park, Balbriggan
From €430,000
Bennetstown, Dunboyne
From €440,000
The Furrows, Ratoath
From €440,000
Furzefield, Swords
From €500,000
Belcamp, Balgriffin
From €555,000
last dance
'It grew into an institution': Dublin DJs bid farewell to late-night venue Izakaya
As its DJ nights come to an end next weekend, the people who played there say the city is losing much more than a nightclub.
Interview
Peadar Tóibín: Independent Ireland is a 'different beast' - but closer ties with Aontú possible
The Aontú leader says he has no regrets about jumping ship from Sinn Féin eight years ago.
The Morning Lead
Burnham wants to make Manchester the second seat of power. Could that happen in Ireland?
A 2023 report called Ireland one of the most centralised countries in Europe, with only Hungary, Russia and Moldova worse.
Golf
'Why come here if I didn't want to win?': Shane Lowry in contention at The Open
Rory McIlroy has rallied at Royal Birkdale.
Green Earth Organics
Veg grower ‘bowled over by support’ after ‘drastic decline’ in orders during hot spell
Sponsored
How €1 billion is being invested into Ireland's energy infrastructure
Bord Gáis Energy
Jul 17
it's all greek to me
Did Christopher Nolan get The Odyssey right? We asked some Irish classicists
Three Irish classicists explained to us why that might be the wrong question to ask about the film.
World Cup
Pico Lopes enjoys mayor’s reception by South Dublin County Council after World Cup heroics
mother-and-baby homes
'We need to do the right thing': Taoiseach calls for engagement on future of Bessborough site
Glassamucky Mountain
Public urged to remain vigilant as fire crews battle large fire in Dublin Mountains
high caffeine
England will ban selling energy drinks to under-16s next year - will Ireland follow suit?
Central Criminal Court
'I knew he was dead': Partner of Cork postman tells murder trial of finding him in pool of blood
disposable barbecues
Tesco pulls disposable barbecues from all Irish stores after government raised wildfire concerns
Dublin
'We will never see her like again': Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker dies aged 81
Fricker was one of Ireland’s most respected and well-known actors.
ballymena
PSNI appeal for information after double murder of woman and 8-year-old daughter in Co Antrim
national wax museum
The Wax Museum is releasing another Sinéad O’Connor figure after disastrous reaction to first one
HEAT RISKS
Need for supplies has increased by an 'awful lot' due to hot spell, homelessness charity says
co down
Sinn Féin calls for ‘full investigation’ after unionist flags placed on tower owned by NI Water
Dublin
Vulnerable Ukrainian refugees protest enforced move from Citywest
Vulnerable Ukrainians gathered in Dublin city centre today to protest their enforced move from Citywest Hotel to a former equestrian centre in Co Kildare.
raven adams
Driver in Belfast crash which killed woman from Tipperary was in mental health crisis, court told
High Court
Court rules teenager who declined cancer treatment has capacity to make decisions on her care
Job Losses
Many Aer Lingus staff didn't know of job cuts in advance, and none know who might lose jobs
Commission of Investigation
Health Minister hopes inquiry will uncover why nobody stopped paedophile surgeon Michael Shine
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