50 m. ago John Simpson: ‘It’s been great to watch how Ireland went from a pretty backward country to a real powerhouse in Europe’

John Simpson: ‘It’s been great to watch how Ireland went from a pretty backward country to a real powerhouse in Europe’  The Irish Times

Events

4 h. ago Sam McBride: The Enterprise train between Belfast and Dublin is breaking down more barriers on the island than all the official bodies combined

Sam McBride: The Enterprise train between Belfast and Dublin is breaking down more barriers on the island than all the official bodies combined  The Irish Independent

Politics

9 h. ago Oireachtas should slam down gavel on judges’ planned 16.7% injury awards hike

Planned blanket hike will likely be passed directly onto consumers and companies

Events

32 h. ago Sinner sets up Alcaraz French Open final with victory over Djokovic

World number one ends Djokovic’s latest tilt at record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title in last four.

Sport

33 h. ago Man who murdered Natasha Melendez jailed for at least 19 years

John Scott was given a life sentence in June 2024 and today heard he will serve 19 years of that jail term.

Events

37 h. ago Natasha Melendez: John David Scott jailed for Lisburn murder

Natasha Melendez: John David Scott jailed for Lisburn murder  BBC

Events

37 h. ago Labour slams decision for ‘Arts’ to be removed from Department’s name

Labour slams decision for ‘Arts’ to be removed from Department’s name  The Irish Independent

Politics

37 h. ago Man (36) who murdered partner after beating her 'beyond recognition' jailed

John David Scott (36) was sentenced at Belfast Crown Court.

Events

38 h. ago Man who beat vulnerable partner to death in Co Antrim home jailed for 19 years

Court hears John David Scott had assaulted Natasha Melendez multiple times before final attack that killed her

Events

39 h. ago Best of Ireland 2025: Vogue Williams graces the cover of this year's guide to Ireland's finest

Best of Ireland 2025: Vogue Williams graces the cover of this year's guide to Ireland's finest  Hotpress

Politics

42 h. ago Matt Williams: Unless Leinster’s defence wake up they will be left dreaming of what might have been

Deeper commitment to physical processes of defending is needed if they are to lift this year’s URC title

Politics

43 h. ago Department of Foreign Affairs spent almost €1.4m on diplomatic bags

The official use of diplomatic bags came under scrutiny in 2022 after it emerged that they had been deployed to send novelty socks

Politics

46 h. ago JOHN FINUCANE: 'A united Ireland is no longer a distant aspiration'

JOHN FINUCANE: 'A united Ireland is no longer a distant aspiration'  Belfast Media Group

Politics

47 h. ago Over half of empty council homes in Donegal vacant for more than 12 months

Donegal Sinn Féin TDs Deputy Pearse Doherty and Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn today slammed the government for failing to resource… The post Over half of empty council homes in Donegal vacant for more than 12 months appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

48 h. ago US judge blocks Trump's latest ban on foreign students at Harvard

A proclamation issued by the White House sought to bar most new international students at the university from entering the country.

Politics

58 h. ago Son of John Magnier says he handed over €50,000 in two envelopes as an ‘appreciation’ to Barne Estate owners

Case over bloodstock magnate’s failed €15 million deal to buy Co Tipperary estate to resume in two weeks

Politics

59 h. ago Via Mayo, Madrid and France, John Joe Patrick Finn’s tale has taken twists and turns on way to Ireland senior call

Via Mayo, Madrid and France, John Joe Patrick Finn’s tale has taken twists and turns on way to Ireland senior call-up  The Irish Independent

Politics

59 h. ago JP Magnier handed €50,000 in 'brown' envelopes to estate agent in land sale, court hears

John Magnier's son, JP said the money was an "appreciation" for letting the Magnier side onto the Barne land

Economics

62 h. ago Windfarm must shut down three turbines and pay €360,000 damages to couple, High Court orders

Judge slams defendant companies over their approach to noise and nuisance complaints over 12 years

Events

66 h. ago Eamon Waters’ property firm plans hostel in vacant South William Street office block

Eamon Waters’ property firm plans hostel in vacant South William Street office block  Business Post

Politics