61 m. ago Irish surfing giant Al Mennie: ‘I started going into the sea after dark. I couldn’t see the world, and the world couldn’t see me’

The 6ft 5in Derry man helped put Irish big-wave surfing on the map, and now his focus has shifted to night swimming, which has been a balm for his mental health

Politics

61 m. ago The race between commuters and tourists in London is unwinnable

‘Dawdling, walking three-abreast, or doing anything else to block a footpath is ill-advised on busy streets ... people walk faster than they do in less populated spots’

Politics

8 h. ago ‘It’s magnificent’: Families of 2025 Roses share pride at Tralee event

Roses and performers draw thousands of locals and international visitors to the moonlight parade

Politics

12 h. ago Group that helped Ukrainians and hosts warns of rise in exploitation since it got defunded

The CEO of Helping Irish Hosts says more people are being hosted outside of official channels than ever before.

Events

13 h. ago Terence Stamp, Superman villain and 'swinging sixties' icon, dies aged 87

“He leaves behind an extraordinary body of work, both as an actor and as a writer that will continue to touch and inspire people for years to come,” his family is quoted as saying.

Events

13 h. ago Pakistan defends flood response after more than 270 people killed

Authorities have warned of more deluges and possible landslides before Tuesday.

Events

16 h. ago Brooklyn shooting: Three people killed and eight wounded, police say

Multiple gunmen open fire inside crowded Brooklyn lounge early on Sunday morning

Events

19 h. ago Hundreds head to Downings to take a Dip for Peace in Palestine

Hundreds of people made the trip to Downings beach to take a Dip for Peace in Palestine yesterday afternoon. The… The post Hundreds head to Downings to take a Dip for Peace in Palestine appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

21 h. ago BBC reporter Peter Taylor: ‘People forget how we got to Good Friday – how precious it is’

Award-winning broadcaster speaks of how journalism is ‘under threat’ today and likelihood of Irish unity ‘in the next 20, 30 years’

Politics

21 h. ago 'We don't know the taste of sleep': Gaza City in peril as Israel plans to seize control

Israeli attacks killed at least 40 people in Gaza yesterday.

Politics

25 h. ago Seán Moncrieff: Herself decided to drive her new EV cross country. It wasn’t long before things became tense

I looked for a charging point at every garage we passed. It was striking how few there were

Politics

25 h. ago ‘I’m in my 40s and dating after my husband died – but I find the apps genuinely creepy’

Ask Roe: I spend my time feeling like a judgmental prude or feeling rejected by people I’ve never met

Events

25 h. ago Breda O'Brien: The lure of AI companionship poses a real danger to vulnerable people

The same online forces that nudged Gen Z into a pit of loneliness using algorithms are selling AI companionship to them

Politics

25 h. ago ‘I chose my Confirmation name after my favourite footballer. In retrospect, it’s pretty funny’

Content creator David McCready, known as DavidMC, on his favourite place in Ireland and his strongest childhood memory

Politics

32 h. ago Oasis at Croke Park: ‘Hello, hello, it’s good to be back,’ Liam Gallagher sings to 82,000 jubilant, air

Liam and Noel Gallagher lead a joyous, rousing evening of anthems and belters on the first of two nights at the Dublin stadium. Still, we’ve got to save what’s left of our voices for Wonderwall, which Liam intones with impressive relish, his distinctive hands-behind-back pose lending an edge to what is, in essence, a ballad

Politics

37 h. ago Gareth Sheridan: Nutriband ‘will help a lot of people who are dealing with addiction and people who are dealing with pain’

Nutriband founder has been nominated in the established category for this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards

Politics

39 h. ago Incredible Ardara lads praised for rescuing three people at Tramore beach

The remarkable efforts of a group of Ardara men who helped to rescue three people who were in serious difficulty… The post Incredible Ardara lads praised for rescuing three people at Tramore beach appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

42 h. ago Social welfare Ireland: People could claim €400 towards bills as rule change applies from September

Social welfare Ireland: People could claim €400 towards bills as rule change applies from September  MSN

Economics

43 h. ago Around 220 people die in floods and landslides in Pakistan that have washed away whole buildings

Hundreds of rescue workers are still searching for survivors.

Events

49 h. ago ‘He put a gun to my head’: An Irish GP on his traumatic years treating Qatar’s elite

Tipperary GP Paddy Davern worked with a medical team treating the country’s royals and other VIPs, and wants to inform people about ‘what is going on’

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