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There are many careers available these days through Irish, and the government must ensure that the language skills are there to fill jobs with Irish.
The Irish great makes his first NFL visit.

The Department of Education has agreed to provide an insurance indemnity to a Co Kildare school, allowing it to reopen to pupils on Monday.
Irish unions have criticized a government review of the law granting workers the right to request remote working, calling it 'out of touch with reality' and stating that 'the genie is out of the bottle on remote working'.

Ten acts are in the running for Irish Album of the Year.

More strikes across Iran, Israel and Lebanon, Irish arrive home from Dubai and our readers share reality of renting.

Trump’s strike on Iran signals the end of the rules-based illusion — and Ireland is unprepared for what follows, writes General Ger Aherne.
Oil distributors, retailers and wholesalers have been accused of taking advantage of the crisis in the Middle East to price gouge Irish consumers, farmers and businesses.

Lou Holtz, who coached the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and South Carolina Gamecocks, died Wednesday at his home in Florida.
Tonight’s flight of over 400 people is the first commercial flight from Dubai to Ireland since the war in Iran began on Saturday.
Known for his clever quips and controversial political comments, he led the Fighting Irish to a national championship in 1989.
The Irish Ambassador to Poland, Patrick Haughey, shared on social media his new skill of navigating the tunnels of Warsaw Central Station to find the correct exit, jokingly adding 'at least in 9 out of 10 cases'.
Liverpool last week sold Trent Kone-Doherty to Molde in Norway. It was reported at the time that the Irish winger had been overtaken by both Rio Ngumoha and Joshua Abe. But it has since emerged that L...

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he expects to "have discussions" with the Irish Rugby Football Union over his future after he was linked with Saracens.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he expects to "have discussions" with the Irish Rugby Football Union over his future after he was linked with Saracens.

An IDF spokesman issued a warning for residents north of the Litani River in South Lebanon to evacuate for their safety, indicating impending major military action in the area where Irish troops are based.
I moved to Ireland three years ago. Alexis McSparren I moved from the US to Ireland through the Irish Working Holiday Visa several years ago. Finding essentials like a full-time job, affordable…

EXCLUSIVE: Sovereign Film Distribution has secured UK and Irish distribution rights to Acting, the latest documentary from Sophie Fiennes. The deal was closed during the recent European Film Market.

Irish consumers have reported massive hikes in the cost of home heating oil, while anxiety surrounds fuel prices at the pumps.

"We're going to cut off all trade with Spain. We don't want anything to do with Spain," the US president said.

More strikes across Iran, Lebanon and Israel, Irish charter flight from UAE confirmed and Ireland’s special forces unit considering puclic recruitment.

The Minister for Education is criticized for requiring schools to reveal how voluntary contributions are spent, with schools calling it insulting and a distraction from funding deficits.
The Government will charter flights to airlift Irish citizens stranded in the Gulf in the wake of Donald Trump’s airstrikes on Iran – with the most vulnerable prioritised to travel home first.
The Irish data protection authority is demanding answers from Meta regarding reports that recordings from EU users' smart glasses may have been sent to Kenya, following revelations that private content from Meta's Ray-Ban glasses ended up with a subcontractor.

A new report claims the Irish State has created a 'two-tier' asylum accommodation system, leading to significant gaps in oversight and regulation of services for asylum seekers.

An Irish law firm has been overwhelmed with inquiries from students exploring potential compensation for the significant disruption to their college experience caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
A charter flight is being arranged to evacuate Irish citizens from the Middle East within days. Concurrently, Britain, France, and Greece are deploying air-defence forces to a base in Cyprus, indicating a broader international response to the escalating regional tensions.

A Spanish taxi driver was arrested after allegedly punching a drunk Irish tourist who burped in his car, causing the tourist to fall and hit his head on the curb.

Irish Rail and CIÉ sought injunction against couple who they allege had ‘very significant’ outbuilding constructed on CIÉ-owned land
Protesters outside Leinster House warned that the housing crisis could lead to the 'death' of the Irish language, demanding action on housing in Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking) areas.

A member of An Garda Síochána (Irish police) charged with rape and child cruelty in County Donegal is set to stand trial at the Central Criminal Court.

A collection of archive newsreels which were filmed across Ireland in the 1950s and early 1960s have been released on the Irish Film Institute's archive player.

Former EU Commissioner Phil Hogan has received the Irish government's endorsement for a significant role within the United Nations.

Irish police have launched an investigation to find the driver of a car involved in a hit and run incident near Ardfert and Abbeydorney, Kerry, which left a man gravely injured.
Former EU Commissioner Phil Hogan has been nominated by the Irish Government as Ireland’s candidate for the next Director-General of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

A watchdog found that nearly half of Ipas (Irish Pregnancy Advisory Service) centres were overcrowded last year, with ongoing issues regarding building conditions despite an increase in staff garda vetting.

France and Italy are preparing to evacuate citizens but many have yet to launch flights due to closed airspace

Overcrowding in International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) centres in Ireland, as inspected by HIQA, increased by 19% last year.
Sam Dalby has lauded fellow Bolton Wanderers forward Johnny Kenny as their on-field understanding continues to grow during the Irishman’s loan spell from Celtic…Johnny Kenny of Bolton Wanderers. L...
It could still go further. The attacks on energy infrastructure on March 2nd may have been warning shots.
“I suppose in a weird way that actually nearly tells my own story,” Clíodhna O’Sullivan says when I ask her about the story she wanted to tell in her debut novel, Her Hidden Fire.

Jake McAllister is originally from Portstewart in Derry, but he has been living in Kuwait for eight years, where he now works as the principal of an international school.

A fast-moving day saw the conflict widen in the region, with strikes being traded between opposing sides.

The Government is mulling over contingency plans and what next steps it should take as it advises the 22,000 Irish citizens in the Middle East region to shelter in place.
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Thousands of Irish holidaymakers are among the hundreds of thousands of air passengers who have been left stranded due to the unrest in the Middle East.

Former British and Irish Lions wing Anthony Watson says he memorised answers to circumvent head injury protocol in the 2017 series in New Zealand.

Former British and Irish Lions wing Anthony Watson says he memorised answers to circumvent head injury protocol in the 2017 series in New Zealand.
Rory McIlroy will defend his Irish Open title when this year's tournament takes place at the Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg, County Clare from 9-13 September.
One of the top targets in the 2027 class will be visiting Notre Dame in March, but he’s currently committed to a Big Ten program.
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Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell says it is pleasing to see pre-match plans come to fruition as Ireland aim to build on their Six Nations win over England when they play Wales on Saturday.

The court ordered that the 38-year-old Irishman must remain in detention until his case is heard.
The University of Galway has proposed a restructuring of its general arts course, according to official documents acquired by the Irish Independent.
Grupo Alacant, a Spanish food company, is set to acquire Silver Pail, an Irish ice-cream manufacturer, expanding its presence in the European market.

The Irish Embassy has urged its citizens currently in Cyprus to register their presence as it continues to monitor the rapidly evolving security situation in the Middle East.
Three run rule victories for the Irish

Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk announced a €430 million expansion of its manufacturing operation in Athlone, Ireland, to produce the tablet form of its weight loss drug Wegovy.
There are currently no plans to evacuate up to 20,000 Irish citizens stranded in the Middle East as airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha remain closed.

The daa has said that 37 flights from Ireland to the Middle East have been cancelled since Saturday.
The Irishman's meltdown at PGA National cost him the title and added to his growing list of agonizing near-misses.
A new government code in Ireland will require motor insurers to provide explanations to policyholders for any increases in their premiums.
Music is at the heart of this year’s Seachtain na Gaeilge, with the theme of ‘A Ghaeilge, mo cheol thú’.


Readers share their negative experiences commuting by train in Ireland, with one describing the system as among the worst in developed economies due to overcrowding and safety concerns.

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has accused the leadership of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) of deliberately misleading its members in relation to the group's dispute with Bord Bia.

Irish people in the Gulf region have described their experience amid ongoing bombardment.

Irish broadcaster RTÉ has repaid more than €5 million to correct the employment status of over 200 individuals, reclassifying them as employees.

Families are expressing concern and frustration after being given less than 24 hours' notice of a primary school closure due to its 'rotting and collapsing' prefab buildings, with parents feeling uninformed about the repair plan.

It will not redefine Irish-language cinema or the murder-mystery genre, but Báite is an immersive rural tale with a couple of surprises up its sleeve.

A €160 million tender for education and training services in Ireland has collapsed due to 'anomalies', leading to temporary arrangements to ensure continuity for students.

“Normal People” and “Brassic” star India Mullen has stepped behind the camera for her debut short “Lia & Ro” and has lined up an array of Irish talent on screen and off.
Evan Ferguson continues being sidelined with an ankle injury.As reported by La Repubblica, yesterday, the Irishman returned to the doctors at Brighton, the club that owns his contract, for a…

Minister for Justice says his department was advised in advance of facial recognition technology trial by UK immigration officers
Having a child heralds a new era of never-ending to-do lists. Near the top of mine was contacting our local Gaelscoil, determined to do everything possible to secure my daughter a place.
There were scenes of relief and tearful reunions at Dublin Airport as the first flight from Dubai touched down since the crisis began in the Middle East, with passengers expressing gratitude for finally being able to leave.
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Enoch Burke's mother and sister were ordered to be jailed by a judge, prompting Burke to tell the judge, 'You have mocked God,' as the judge noted Ireland is a democracy, not a theocracy.
Rory McIlroy ended his major drought last year by winning the Masters title in dramatic fashion. The Northern Irishman, now a five-time major champion, won a heart-stopping playoff round against American Justin Rose to claim the title.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he expects to "have discussions" with the Irish Rugby Football Union over his future after he was linked with Saracens.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he expects to "have discussions" with the Irish Rugby Football Union over his future after he was linked with Saracens.
Over the past two years, more than €1.2 million in old Irish punts were exchanged as people continue to find stashes of old notes and coins decades after the euro changeover.

Linguists analyze a viral speech by an Irish TD, highlighting how the reaction reflects shared regional English roots and the enduring impact of empire and colonial history.

More than €1.2m in old Irish punts were exchanged over the past two years as people continue discovering stashes of old notes and coins decades after the euro changeover.
An Irish judge has ordered the imprisonment of the mother and sister of jailed anti-transgender schoolteacher Enoch Burke for two weeks for contempt, stating it's time to end the 'family circus'.

It is believed to be the first commercial flight to Ireland since the war in Iran began on Saturday.

Preparations are under way to bring home Irish people who have been stranded in the Middle East by the widespread cancellation of flights there.
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Between visits and overnights, I get to as many as 100 hotels a year. It doesn’t take much for one to blend into another.

A survey reveals that 20% of secondary schools in Ireland have been compelled to discontinue subjects due to persistent teacher recruitment and retention issues, as reported by school principals.

Irish Catholics rank towards the higher end of European countries on measures of weekly Mass attendance and daily prayer, according to research commissioned by the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference.

A summary of the most important Irish and international news stories reported on Tuesday.
The owners of a property backing on to the northern rail line in Malahide, Co Dublin, dispute High Court claims that an outbuilding in their rear garden caused a recent embankment collapse following heavy rainfall, which briefly disrupted Dart services.

A new association has been established aimed at strengthening long-term economic cooperation between Ukraine and Ireland.
Fáilte Ireland has initiated a €10m marketing campaign to encourage Irish residents to take more domestic short breaks, especially during off-peak seasons, noting a shift from single large holidays.
Mystery surrounds an incident where a 29-year-old man presented himself at a hospital with a gunshot wound to his hand but left before gardaí (Irish police) arrived.

Housing campaign groups like Tintéain and Banú rallied outside Leinster House to draw attention to the escalating housing crisis in Ireland's Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking) areas.
Shane Lowry just had one of the biggest meltdowns in PGA Tour history. The Irishman looked certain to claim his fourth-ever victory on the PGA Tour at the Cognizant Classic, leading the field at PGA…

The Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO), a primary teachers' union, has expressed full support for a statement from Education International condemning the recent military strikes on Iran.
The Irish Government has decided to grant Gabriel Makhlouf a second term as governor of the Central Bank of Ireland.

Irish troops in South Lebanon are well, accounted for and prepared for "this period of heightened intensity," a spokesman for the Defence Forces has said.
The Irish government is exploring chartering flights to evacuate Irish citizens stranded in the Middle East, while the Taoiseach has asked the consumer authority to investigate potential fuel 'price gouging'.

McEntee said that the government is exploring options to “try and get as many people home safely”.

US-Israel war with Iran could be ‘longer than a month’, Irish in UAE watch war unfold and Enoch Burke transferred from Mountjoy
The Israeli army announced on Tuesday that it was simultaneously striking Tehran and Beirut, as the war in the Middle East expands and intensifies.

Fresh from dazzling at the BRIT Awards, Irish choreographer Maureen Moores returns to home turf this week, joining acclaimed singer-songwriter Raye for a high-energy show at Dublin's 3Arena.
Irish citizens stranded in the Middle East have described witnessing distressing scenes as they wait to return home.

Jake McAllister is originally from Portstewart in Derry, but for more than seven years he has been living in Kuwait, where he now works as the principal of an international school.

The Irish Government is developing contingency plans and advising the 22,000 Irish citizens in the Middle East to shelter in place amidst regional tensions.

A bouncer has been jailed for the involuntary manslaughter of Dublin-born Barry Whelan in Boston. The bouncer, Sanusi Sadiq, expressed remorse, alleging Whelan used racial slurs.

Mar. 2—RICHLAND — The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions (18-3) suffered a loss to the DeSales Irish 80-69 Saturday in the opening round of the 1B state basketball tournament. Despite the loss, Head Coach Emerson Ferguson was proud of how his players battled. "We did what we normally do, which is the battle," Ferguson said. It was a shootout from the tipoff as DeSales ...

Former British and Irish Lions wing Anthony Watson says he memorised answers to circumvent head injury protocol in the 2017 series in New Zealand.

Former British and Irish Lions wing Anthony Watson says he memorised answers to circumvent head injury protocol in the 2017 series in New Zealand.

Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon were forced into protective bunkers from the early hours of this morning after heavy cross-border fire erupted between Hezbollah and Israeli forces in the wake of the deepening Iran–US–Israel conflict.

Minister for Housing James Browne announced he will investigate eviction notices received by dozens of households in a single estate in Wexford.

A young couple from Co Kilkenny who are stranded in Dubai have criticised the ''complete lack of communication'' since the Iran bombings started on Saturday.

Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell says it is pleasing to see pre-match plans come to fruition as Ireland aim to build on their Six Nations win over England when they play Wales on Saturday.
The DP World Tour has confirmed that Rory McIlroy will defend his Irish Open title in September.
A US lawyer representing Irish man Séamus Culleton, who is currently fighting deportation, has said there are “significant legal questions” regarding his case after a court granted an order preventing his removal back to Ireland.
The Six Nations trophy is to be retired from use after it was damaged in a fire while being transported from Limerick to Dublin two weeks ago.

An Irish woman who watched Iranian missiles streak past her Doha home said the uncertainty of the conflict in the Middle East has left her petrified and anxious.
The Irish are set up for a good shot to get to the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament
Irish and European shares tumbled on Monday, after markets opened for the first time since the start of the war in Iran and wider Gulf region.

Increased 'ghost-bus' cancellations are putting pressure on Minister for Transport Eamon O'Brien, with an 8 percent cancellation rate deemed 'unacceptable' on a west Dublin route.
Irish citizens in the Middle East have been urged to “shelter in place” by Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee.
Normally, the focus of attention is on the other side of the road. The imposing US embassy is a landmark of Dublin 4. Designed in the 1950s, it has been a focal point of diplomatic activity since it opened in the 1960s, just after John F Kennedy was assassinated. Among the incidents it has witnessed was a vehicle in Barack Obama’s cavalcade getting stuck on the ramp exiting the car park.
If I’m honest, the last time I properly used my Irish was in my 20s, and that wasn’t even in Ireland.
The 'Hamnet' star is the first Irish performer to ever win this category and continues her dominant run this awards season.

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has accused the leadership of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) of deliberately misleading its members regarding its dispute with Bord Bia.
Jeff Walz's Louisville Cardinals women's basketball team lost to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the KFC Yum! Center in their regular-season finale.

Research into Irish homes of average energy efficiency exposed a ‘critical’ gap in Ireland’s rules.

Irish Rail says knock-on delays can also be expected to all services in the city centre due to congestion on the line.

The work “The Meeting on the Turret Stairs” by the Irish painter Frederic William Burton on display at the National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin The post The tragic love story hidden in a…

The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) in Ireland has issued an apology for 'any and all upset and uncertainty' caused by its review of Special Needs Assistant (SNA) allocations.
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow rain warning for six counties in Ireland, cautioning residents about potential spot flooding in various areas today.

Get the latest updates on the Middle East war, including explosions in Tehran, Iranian missile launches at Israel, and strikes on Hezbollah strongholds. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-israel-iran-war-latest-developments-in-the-middle-east/

The Irish government is reviewing and strengthening the code of practice for the right to request remote working as part of its ongoing reforms.
The Irish coalition government is under increasing pressure to provide one-off supports for rising energy costs, despite indications from government officials that immediate intervention is unlikely.
Just over 50 years ago, in February 1976, rugby fan Rúaidhrí O’Connor was in need of a ticket.
There was relief and tearful reunions at Dublin airport as the first flight from Dubai touched down since the recent crisis in the Middle East.

Lou Holtz, the legendary coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, died at 89 after months in hospice care, his family confirmed.
Lou Holtz made the Fighting Irish college football's main attraction during a six-year run from 1988-93.

Francis O’Donnell, former chief of Inland Fisheries Ireland, told the Workplace Relations Commission that he reported to gardaí that he was 'being blackmailed' by a senator and that 'significant fraud had occurred' at the agency.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he expects to "sit down and have discussions" with the Irish Rugby Football Union [IRFU] over his future after he was asked about links to Saracens.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he expects to "have discussions" with the Irish Rugby Football Union over his future after he was linked with Saracens.
An Irish family, including a 91-year-old man, is experiencing an anxious wait in Dubai as they try to secure a flight home amidst travel uncertainties.

Oscar-nominated Song of the Sea and The Breadwinner producer Cartoon Saloon has a new CEO. Anthony Leo has joined the Irish outfit from Canada’s Aircraft Pictures, where he co-produced Oscar-nominated animated movie The Breadwinner with Cartoon Saloon. He takes over from MD Gerry Shirren who retired at the end of 2025 after 12 years with […]
The Belgrade Irish Festival (BIF) is opening with a visual arts exhibition titled 'Siege in the Room,' inspired by the work and ideas of Samuel Beckett, a key figure in 20th-century Irish art and culture. The exhibition will open on March 12 at Balkan Cinema.
Marcus Freeman is coaching Notre Dame Football in 2026, but what about a few years from now?

The Irish High Court ordered Martina and Ammi Burke to be jailed for two weeks each after they faced contempt charges for interrupting a High Court hearing last month.
Conor McGregor’s UFC return has likely been delayed yet again. The Irish super star spoke repeatedly about his intentions of returning at the UFC White House mega card in June, but now that intended…

Irish citizens across the Middle East say they feel “trapped”, “terrified” and “completely in the dark” as tensions between the US, Israel and Iran intensify and airlines ground flights.
Francisco de Borbon, a cousin of the King of Spain, has resigned as a director of an Irish company linked to a major Spanish drug bust, stating he 'never intended' to be involved, following his arrest and bail last month.
Hobby comrades, it has come to my attention that the Irish language is having a revolution of sorts – I am so here for it. For once in my life, I can admit that I was fairly decent at something.

The Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI) has criticized the Department of Education and Youth for its ongoing failure to address a recruitment and retention crisis among post-primary teachers.

Irish Catholics rank towards the higher end of European countries on measures of weekly mass attendance and daily prayer, according to research commissioned by the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference.
Several European countries have started evacuating their citizens from the Middle East.
A man has been sentenced to a minimum of three and a maximum of six years in prison for the manslaughter of an Irishman in a one-punch attack in Boston on St. Patrick's Day.
A protest highlighted that the housing crisis could lead to the 'death' of the Irish language, due to its disproportionate impact on Gaeltacht areas where affordable housing shortages are severe.

Oil prices have surged on world markets since the conflict in the Middle East started on Saturday. While oil prices are up, the surge in gas has been even more dramatic.

The United Nations human rights office has called for an impartial investigation into the reported attack on a girls’ school in Iran, describing the incident as “horrific”. U.N. High Commissioner Volker Turk urged the forces behind the strike to examine the circumstances and share findings.

Northern Irish designer ditches darker undercurrents for seductive vision of Monet’s waterlilies at opening show of Paris fashion week In a dark news cycle, joy sells.

The number of investigations by An Garda Síochána (Irish police) into images generated by the Grok AI tool has increased from 200 to 244.
On a sunny, 57 degree day in College Park, Maryland, the Notre Dame Men’s lacrosse team moved to 4-0 on the season with an emphatic 11-8 win over the Maryland Terrapins. It was the Irish’s fourth straight win to start the season and our fourth straight game scoring over ten goals. It was also the […]

Former EU Commissioner Phil Hogan has been nominated by the Irish Government as Ireland's candidate for the next Director-General of the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

The country launched an operation against Hezbollah in Lebanon on Monday, after the Iranian-allied armed group fired rockets at it. The Israeli military is now seriously engaged in a two-front war.
“One time, right before the cameras rolled, we were standing in front of the judges, and Elle looked me up and down and laughed. She said ‘Could you talk me through your outfit?’”

Situation feels like early days of Covid, with sense of disruption but also resilience, says Irish woman living in Dubai

The British and Irish Lions winger said he knew how to pass the recall element of the HIA assessment

New research from Google indicates that 20% of Irish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have not yet adopted artificial intelligence for any business tasks.
Survey on behalf of Údarás na Gaeltachta measures public attitudes towards Irish language and Gaeltacht
Una O’Dwyer, one of Ireland's few female craft butchers, has spent two decades developing her father’s sausage recipe into a successful national brand, 'The Butcher’s Daughter'.

In neighbouring Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco temporarily shut its major refinery at Ras Tanura after a drone strike. The post Global oil and gas prices surge as Middle East tensions escalate appeared…

The Government is mulling over contingency plans and what next steps it should take as it advises the 22,000 Irish citizens in the Middle East region to shelter in place.

The law firm representing Irish man Seamus Culleton has said he has been granted a further pause to his deportation from the United States.

A summary of the most important Irish and international news stories reported today.

Former British and Irish Lions wing Anthony Watson says he memorised answers to circumvent head injury protocol in the 2017 series in New Zealand.

Former British and Irish Lions wing Anthony Watson says he memorised answers to circumvent head injury protocol in the 2017 series in New Zealand.

Ireland’s latest baby-name data shows how parents bend tradition, blur gender lines, and quietly make wishes for their children’s futures, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.
A US court has ordered a further postponement of Seamus Culleton's deportation from the United States, where the Irishman has been detained in El Paso, Texas.


Irish comedian and star of TV show "Black Books" Dylan Moran is set to perform in Tallinn this October as part of his "Looking for Trouble" European tour.

Irish Revenue officials have seized over €8 million worth of tobacco products, including nine million cigarettes, at Rosslare Europort as part of ongoing targeted operations against illegal trade.
AAB has announced strategic investments in FM Accountants and LSMQ, aiming to strengthen and deepen its market presence in Ireland.
Housing Minister James Browne has expressed outrage and pledged to investigate after 36 residents in a housing estate in Bridgetown, Co Wexford, received eviction notices.

Fuels for Ireland CEO Kevin McPartlan said although crude oil prices have increased substantially, this will have little impact on the wholesale prices.

Irish Rail services carried a record number of passengers last year, according to figures released by the National Transport Authority (NTA).
Novo Nordisk is reportedly investing $507 million in a new plant for its Wegovy pill, as reported by the Irish Times.

Stotine hiljada putnika ostalo je blokirano širom sveta nakon što su ključna bliskoistočna vazdušna čvorišta zatvorena nakon američko-izraelskih udara na Iran.

The Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence stated that a significant number of Irish people in the Gulf are affected by flight cancellations. Those living there are being advised not to leave, and advice for Irish citizens in the region remains in place.

Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah fire, Jessie Buckley wins tops prize at Actor Awards and the experiences of Irish train commuters…
Irish TD Catherine Ardagh, a mother of an autistic child, has expressed disappointment with the government over the recurring crisis in securing special needs places for children.
A union has warned Irish Equality Minister Norma Foley that female workers will bear the cost if the government delays new pay transparency rules due to '11th-hour' lobbying.
The findings published early Monday by the Jewish Representative Council of Ireland constitute the first attempt to document antisemitic incidents in Ireland.

Hannah Hidalgo scored 30 points and Notre Dame rallied for a 65-62 victory over No. 10 Louisville on Sunday. The Fighting Irish (20-9, 12-6 Atlantic Coast) outscored the Cardinals 9-2 in the final 4:25 to finish the regular season with five straight victories, and their All-American guard overcame foul trouble to secure the win. Hidalgo scored seven in that run and also had a steal with 14 seconds left.

Members of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) have ended their sit-in protest at Bord Bia, after the State agency's board agreed to an independent expert-led governance review into its operations.

The band's new album 'Pull Like A Dog' is out on March 13 The post Irish punks The Scratch share fiery but reflective new single ‘Gladrags’ appeared first on NME.