Golf tourists a major boost to Ireland's economy - spending three times more than the average

GOLF TOURISTS AND golf tourism is a major driver of growth for the Irish economy, AIB has said, with over 220,000 people visiting Ireland for the purpose annually – and spending an average of three times that of the non-golfing tourist. AIB has today …

Sarah Lavin stars in 100m hurdles as Ireland finish fifth at European Athletics Team Championships

The 42 SARAH LAVIN STARRED as Team Ireland finished fifth in Division 2 of the European Athletics Team Championships in Maribor, Slovenia. Ireland narrowly missed out on promotion to the top tier of the continental competition, where the 43-strong team …

Ireland fall to heavy friendly defeat to United States

Press Association The Republic of Ireland lost 4-0 to the United States in their friendly in Cincinnati. Lynn Biyendolo’s 11th-minute volley put the world number one-ranked team ahead and just before half-time Izzy Rodriguez added the second, firing home …

Weather in Ireland to become 'fresher' this week despite heatwave across mainland Europe

An Irish weather expert has dismissed chances of there being a heatwave in Ireland this week, as the school holidays get underway. Temperatures are soaring at present across parts of mainland Europe with the mercury hitting record highs for June. " …

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu to Visit the UK and Ireland for Bilateral Talks and Diaspora Events

Igor Grosu, President of the Moldovan Parliament, will pay a working visit to the United Kingdom and Ireland from June 29 to July 2. During the trip, he will meet with the Speaker of the British House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, and the Speaker of the …

‘To play in this heat, against the best in the world, you can’t be anything but proud’ – Carla Ward reacts to Ireland ...

Carla Ward makes four changes to team as Ireland women seek to bounce back in second USA friendly

Weakened Ireland team perform well to finish in fifth spot in Division Two of European Athletics Team Championships

A weakened Ireland team performed well to finish fifth of the 16 competing countries at the European Atheltics Team Championships Second Division held over the weekend in Maribor, Slovenia. Belgium were easy winners of the competition with the top three …

Ireland to ban Israeli settlement goods

If enacted, the law will give Irish customs authorities the power to inspect, seize and prohibit goods originating from Israeli settlements—territories which the UN, EU and the majority of the international community regard as occupied and illegally …

Ireland weather: Temperatures to dip as Met Eireann forecast 'unsettled' turn this week

After high temperatures over the weekend, things will get slightly cooler in the coming days, while things are set to take a more unsettled turn later in the weekend. Met Eireann have forecast a mix of sunny spells and showers at the start of the week, but …