Q&A: What does the French air traffic controller strike mean for flights from Ireland?

There are problems with French air traffic controllers again then? Unfortunately, yes. They’ve downed tools again as part of what might seem like an annual summertime protest. This time they’re demanding better working conditions and an end to persistent …

New restaurant Maeve's Tavern brings taste of Ireland to Collierville. Here's a first look

A United Ireland could cost €3 billion in first year

Map of Ireland. Credit: PredragLasica, Shutterstock A United Ireland could cost €3 billion in the first year, but the long-term financial burden would disappear within a decade, according to a major new peer-reviewed study from Dublin City University and …

More than 100 officers were hurt in Northern Ireland riots, says PSNI Chief Constable

More than 100 police officers were injured during recent rioting in Northern Ireland, PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has revealed. Mr Boutcher said the actions of his officers had saved lives during the first night of racist violence in Ballymena last …

Ireland star Matt Doherty 'distraught' following tragic death of ex-teammate Diogo Jota

Ireland star Matt Doherty has said he is 'distraught' for the family of Diogo Jota following his tragic death this morning. Doherty and Jota were previously teammates at Wolverhampton Wanderers before both departing in 2020, and the Irish defender …

Donohoe signals caution as Ireland posts €4.5bn surplus ahead of budget talks

The exchequer has recorded a surplus of €4.5bn for the first six months of the year, with wrangling over the budget due to kick off in the coming weeks as finance minister Paschal Donohoe prepares to publish the summer economic statement.Mr Donohoe is due …

McQuillan and Faloon handed refereeing duties for All-Ireland SFC semi-finals

In his final year refereeing at senior inter-county level, Joe McQuillan will take charge of the Kerry-Tyrone All-Ireland SFC semi-final on Saturday week (5pm throw-in). The four-time All-Ireland SFC final referee is turning 50, meaning he has to step down …

Met Eireann red forecast map shows ‘significant weather event’ looming near Ireland

Another hazardous temperature spike will emerge near Ireland in the coming days - just as a dangerous heatwave dissipates. Large parts of continental Europe and the most of England is expecting another heatwave driving temperatures as much as twenty …

Ireland may end student relief fee, concerns over increasing living costs rise

The Irish government is expected to end a cost-of-living measure that reduced student fees by €1,000, prompting concern from student bodies and unions across the country. If confirmed, the change will raise the annual student contribution back to €3,000 …

NSA Sheep Northern Ireland hailed a resounding success

The Northern Ireland sheep farming community converged on Dungiven for the highly anticipated NSA Sheep Northern Ireland event on Tuesday (July 1st 2025). The event drew significant attendance and fostered vital industry discussions. Hosted by the …