Ireland services sector growth accelerates in September

(Alliance News) - Ireland's private sector expansion picked up pace in September, with the services sector supported by new business and employment, S&P Global reported Friday. The AIB Ireland composite purchasing managers' index rose to 52.0 in...

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‘Shift up a gear’ - SDLP calls on Dublin to establish a ‘Ministry for a New Ireland’

The SDLP leader has called on the Dublin government to acknowledge the “definite trajectory” towards ending partition and establish a ‘Ministry for a New Ireland’. Claire Hanna told The Irish News that growing support for Irish unity identified in...

Power cuts, school closures and travel disruption likely in parts of Ireland as Storm Amy to hit today

‘Damaging gusts’ are also expected further inland, Met ÉireStatus Orange alerts issued for Galway, Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo, and will run from 2pm-10pm todayA Status Yellow wind warning will be in place for the rest of Ireland from midday...

Matt Prebble to lead Accenture in UK, Ireland and Africa

Matt Prebble has been announced as the new leader for Accenture in the UK, Ireland and Africa. He will take responsibility for steering the growth, strategy, and overall performance of Accenture across these dynamic and diverse markets – bringing...

People say Ireland is expensive, but we took a week-long road trip in Mayo for €500

Is it possible to holiday in Ireland on the cheap? Absolutely, if you pick your spot and pack an open mind. One couple share their story of thrifty travel and EV charging in Co Mayo Caoimhin and Marie at Benwee Head Today at 06:30 Many say it’s...

John Ireland Blvd. bridge over I-94 in St. Paul closed starting Oct. 6

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) announced that John Ireland Blvd. bridge over I-94 between Kellogg Blvd. and Rice St. in St. Paul will be closed starting Monday, Oct. 6, after the Twin Cities Marathon. The bridge is anticipated...

How did a doctor lacking basic skills and suspended overseas maintain a licence in Ireland?

Doctors in Norway’s Hammerfest Hospital first became concerned about their colleague, Gavriel Simha Furedi, shortly after he started working there as an ophthalmologist in March 2020. Dr Furedi had a poor grasp of the language and was unable to...

Power cuts and travel disruption likely in parts of Ireland as Storm Amy to hit west coast today

Transport networks will be significantly disrupted as the powerful Atlantic front moves in past the west coast. Wind gusts could exceed 100kmh in some coastal areas as ESB Networks said repair crews will be on standby in the event of major power...

Sars driven by desire to avenge All-Ireland final heartache

With Sars focus firmly fixed on reaching the final Cork championship game of the year, rewinding all the way back to their opening championship game of 2025 might seem a strange place to start our conversation with half-back Bryan Murphy.Sars’...

AIB reports ‘rebound in growth’ in September for Ireland’s services sector

‘I’ve lived in LA as long as I have lived in Ireland – that’s weird to even say,’ Samantha Mumba on bid to become US citizen

Watch Storm Amy LIVE through webcams around Ireland

A dedicated storm watcher and photographer has collected webcams around parts of the country expected to be hit hard by Storm Amy. Limerick man Krzysztof Luszczki previously created a website hosting live webcams around the country as Storm Éowyn...

Seven Galway businesses are winners at Ireland's best managed companies awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Seven Galway businesses have won top prizes at Ireland’s Best Managed companies awards. Corrib Oil now have a gold status as they have won four years in a row, while JJ Rhatigan and company won the...

October Guide: 16 events happening across Ireland this month

Ireland Music Week 1-3 October, venues across Dublin city, more info here Irish Music Week continues to champion gender-balanced lineups and emerging voices, with 50 fresh names on the lineup to showcase their sound over the course of the event....

‘Let’s not start to cry now...’ Republic of Ireland can still make it to World Cup 2026 says manager Heimar Hallgrimmson

A CAMPAIGN that began with such optimism nosedived rapidly to the brink of ending after just two games following the Republic of Ireland’s 2-1 loss in Armenia. That defeat, which came days after two points were dropped in the 2-2 home draw against...

National Emergency Co-ordination Group convened as Ireland enters ‘storm season’

The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage today (Thursday, October 2) convened the National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) as Ireland moves into "storm season". According to Minister James Browne the NECG is reviewing "national...

Protest outside Department of Health calls for urgent action to evacuate parents and siblings of Gazan children in Ireland

Gazan family members were joined at the protest by a number of Irish artists, healthcare workers, students, student evacuees from Gaza, Pals for Palestine and Mothers Against Genocide. The group urged the Departments of Health, Justice and Foreign...

‘I don’t want to stay where I’m not wanted...’ Republic of Ireland manager postpones contract talks until end of World Cup qualifying campaign

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson postponed talks on a contract extension until the end of this qualifying campaign. Hallgrimsson was due to meet with the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) after the first two games in Group F but...

Hallgrimsson believes Ireland can rescue World Cup qualification

Heimir Hallgrimsson believes Ireland can rescue their World Cup qualification mission by winning two of their last four matches. One point gained from the opening pair of qualifiers last month leaves Ireland already playing catch-up before they...