Eoin Porter’s late point earns draw for Rathgarogue-Cushinstown against Horeswood
A high, hanging kick by Eoin Porter in the fourth additional minute provoked a collective intake of breath in Clongeen on Friday.
‘I have to keep a bit of mileage under my belt’ – Ellen Walshe out of 100m butterfly but saving best for 400m individual medley
Ellen Walshe was the first of the Irish swimmers to get their Olympic campaign under way at the La Defense Arena in Paris this morning, the 22-year-old Dubliner bowing out in the heats of the 100m butterfly after finishing sixth in her heat.
Dublin pub changes name to ‘Gaillimh Abú’ ahead of Galway v Armagh All-Ireland clash | Irish Independent
A Dublin pub owner has changed the name of his premises to "Gaillimh Abú" ahead of the Galway v Armagh All-Ireland clash this weekend.
Housing for older citizens: ‘I’ve seen friends get institutionalised in nursing homes... Here we think for ourselves’ | Irish Independent
It’s a sunny Thursday afternoon, and the line-dancing class in McAuley Place, a registered charity and housing association for senior citizens in Naas, is literally in full swing. Many are staying on
Is it safe to make a bank transfer to secure a villa for a holiday in Portugal? | Irish Independent
Q: I am thinking of booking a villa in the Algarve for a few weeks. I have come across a lovely property on a rental accommodation website. When I contacted the owner he said that this particular vill
2024 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final preview
Conor McKeon previews this year's All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final between Armagh and Galway.
Edermine club launch ‘The Legacy’ in memory of founding member Nim Dunne
Edermine Rowing Club, with the help of some Enniscorthy councillors, launched ‘The Legacy’ boat in honour of their late club member Nim Dunne.
Nature Trail: Woodpeckers are becoming more common
?Woodpeckers are becoming more common and more widespread, and, consequently, more and more people are seeing and enjoying these handsome birds.
Kerry rower Zoe Hyde qualifies for Olympic Games double sculls semi-final
Kerry rower Zoe Hyde and her team mate Alison Bergin have secured automatic qualification for the semi-finals of the women’s double sculls at the Olympic Games in Paris.
Dublin pub changes name to ‘Gaillimh Abú’ ahead of Galway v Armagh All-Ireland clash
A Dublin pub owner has changed the name of his premises to "Gaillimh Abú" ahead of the Galway v Armagh All-Ireland clash this weekend.
Beyonce sings version of Cowboy Carter track for US Olympics team introduction
Beyonce has introduced Team USA as the Paris Olympics kicked off this weekend.
Sam McBride: More than 25 years later, we can at last report what Martin McGuinness said about Peter Robinson
For more than two years, the Northern Ireland Assembly has been fighting to prevent telling you the words spoken by a senior MLA in the Stormont Assembly chamber.
Celine Dion ‘so full of joy’ after triumphant return to live singing at Olympics | Irish Independent
Celine Dion says she is “so full of joy” after her triumphant return to live singing, as she closed the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.
Paris Olympics opening ceremony: The highlights in pictures | Irish Independent
Paris welcomed the 33rd Olympic Games with an opening ceremony like no other but Friday night’s flotilla down the River Seine was almost washed away by relentless rain. Here are the highlights from the prestigious event in pictures.
Eurostar disruption continues amid rail vandalism ahead of Olympics | Irish Independent
Eurostar passengers faced continued disruption on Saturday after arson attacks on the French rail network ahead of the start of the Olympic Games.
California’s largest wildfire grows in size as fires rage across US west | Irish Independent
California's largest active fire has exploded in size, growing rapidly amid bone-dry fuel and threatening thousands of homes as firefighters scrambled to meet the danger.
FBI confirms Trump was struck by bullet during assassination attempt | Irish Independent
The FBI has confirmed a bullet struck Donald Trump's ear, clearing up conflicting accounts about what caused the former president's injuries after a gunman opened fire at a Pennsylvania rally.
Israel orders evacuation of area designated as humanitarian zone in Gaza | Irish Independent
Israel's military ordered the evacuation on Saturday of a crowded part of Gaza designated as a humanitarian zone, saying it is planning an operation against Hamas militants in Khan Younis.
Twelfth flasher Clodagh Byrne rejects being cast as a bigot in candid podcast appearance | Irish Independent
A woman who was seen flashing her breast while walking alongside a twelfth parade dressed in orange regalia has claimed a loyalist band dubbed her the “Taylor Swift of loyalism” and said she has been
Two water cannon trucks arrive at garda headquarters ahead of another planned protest in Coolock | Irish Independent
Two water cannon trucks borrowed from the PSNI have arrived to ??Garda Headquarters in Dublin ahead of another planned protest in Coolock this afternoon.
Man dies in overnight car crash in Co Cork as driver arrested at scene | Irish Independent
A man has died in a single vehicle collision overnight in Co Cork and the driver was arrested at the scene.
Man born in Magdalene laundry 'business' only knows what his mum looks like from few rare photos | Irish Independent
A framed photo of “forgotten women” who spent most of their lives working slavishly in Good Shepherd Home and Laundry is hung proudly on the wall of a house in Derry.
'I'm always looking over my shoulder' - the ex-Fine Gael politician, gangster ‘Dublin Jimmy’ and €2.6m in laundered money | Irish Independent
A former Fine Gael politician and businessman says he fears being murdered by a gang linked to the late gangster Cyril ‘Dublin Jimmy’ McGuinness after pleading guilty to money laundering.
Social housing allocations should be revised, says Simon Harris | Irish Independent
The way people are prioritised for social housing should be revised so an increase in the numbers of homes built each year is reflected in homelessness figures, Taoiseach Simon Harris has said.
Social welfare pot will be given extra money for RTÉ funding, says Taoiseach | Irish Independent
The Government’s social welfare pot will be given extra money for RTÉ funding, according to Taoiseach Simon Harris.