Ireland heatwave LIVE updates as high temperatures close in on hottest ever

Expert's tips to keep your house cool - and how to sleep in a heatwave With temperatures set to soar to 30C in parts of Ireland this weekend, Irish people will be doing everything in their power to stay cool. Unless you have air conditioning...

‘Ireland is still punching above its weight in fintech’

David Shanahan discusses Ireland’s reputation in the fintech ecosystem and the latest fintech hiring trends. Having weathered a number of significant storms in recent years, for example, Brexit, the pandemic and a global financial crisis,...

Ireland captain Craig Casey urges players to make most of Lisbon opportunity

Ireland captain Craig Casey has urged his players to grasp one last chance to further their long-term Test ambitions before the summer break when they face Portugal in Lisbon on Saturday evening.The meeting with Os Lobos will be Ireland’s eleventh...

Ireland's Curtis Campher makes history by taking five wickets in five balls

Ireland's Curtis Campher has made history by becoming the first male player to take five wickets from five balls in a professional match. The 26-year-old achieved the feat, which was spread across to separate overs, while in action for the Munster...

Ireland remains ‘steadfast supporter’ of Francesca Albanese

Simon Harris has said the Irish government remains a “steadfast supporter” of Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on Palestine who has been sanctioned by the Trump administration. The Tánaiste yesterday told TDs that the imposition of US...

Ireland heatwave LIVE updates as high temperature warning to kick in amid 30C summer scorcher

Ireland is set to sizzle in sweltering heat over the coming days with the mercury set to climb to 30C this weekend, prompting Met Eireann to issue a number of high temperature warnings. Temperatures are set to peak between Friday and Sunday, with...

Ireland's Newest DART Station — Woodbrook Opens 10 August

The DART network is about to get a lot busier as Woodbrook Station, nestled between Shankill and Bray, officially opens on Sunday 10 August. This marks the addition of the 147th station to the Irish Rail network—reviving the original Woodbrook...

Ireland weather map shows times heatwave hitting every county and hottest peaks for each

Ireland is bracing itself for a potentially record-breaking heatwave over the coming three days with temperatures potentially reaching 33 degrees. Weather maps from WX charts are showing when the hottest temperatures will hit and more importantly...

Ireland's Ben Healy Pulls Off Solo Win At Tour De France

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Ireland's Ben Healy won stage six of the Tour de France in Normandy on Wednesday with a long solo break, as Mathieu van der Poel reclaimed the overall leader's yellow jersey by one second. Sixth at the start of the day, Van...

Ireland’s Data Protection Authority Launches Fresh Inquiry Against TikTok

The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has initiated an inquiry into TikTok’s storage of data from users within the European Economic Area (EEA) on servers located in China, according to a press release on the commission’s website. This comes...

IRELAND HEAT MAP: How hot will your county be amid Met Éireann's weekend forecast

Temperatures could reach 30 degrees in parts of Ireland this weekend with Met Éireann already issuing a Status Yellow high temperature warning for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. In their forecast for the coming days, Met Éireann says Friday will see...

Ireland's newest train station to open in south Dublin next month

A new Dart station is to open next month in south Dublin. Iarnród Éireann confirmed on Thursday that Woodbrook station, which is located between Bray and Shankill, will open to the public on August 10th. The station will be the 147th station on...

Ireland heatwave: Where will be hottest as temperatures soar to 30C

Temperatures could reach highs of 30C today, Friday July 11, as Ireland experiences a scorching heatwave. Certain areas of the country will be much hotter than others, however, as a Status Yellow high temperature warning comes into effect for...

Ireland batter Peter Moor announces retirement from International cricket

Ireland batter Peter Moor has announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 35 on Friday. He made 85 international appearances before calling time on his career, according to ESPNcricinfo. Moor, born in Harare, had started his...

Ireland’s Curtis Campher delivers historic bowling performance

Ireland all-rounder Curtis Campher pulled off a stunning piece of cricketing history by taking five wickets in just five balls — a first for any male player in professional cricket. He achieved the rare feat on Thursday while playing for Munster...

Ireland makes history with major energy milestone: 'This is the end'

The move makes Ireland the latest European country to make this shift. by Margaret WongJuly 11, 2025 Ireland has officially stopped burning coal for electricity, closing its last coal-fired power plant in County Clare after more than 40 years....

Ireland backs Dutch bid for EU flexibility on manure as Derogation deadline looms

Ireland’s Curtis Campher scripts History: Becomes first man in professional cricket to achieve THIS massive feat

During an Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy match, Ireland allrounder Curtis Campher made history as he became the first man in professional cricket to secure 5 wickets in as many balls. Written by Press Trust of India Published: Jul 10, 2025, 11:04 PM...

Ireland set to sizzle as sun-lovers enjoy 30C on hottest day of year

The mini-heatwave will also make it hard to sleep, with some parts of the country having overnight temperatures stuck around 18C. Met Éireann has forecast 29C for tomorrow, and huge crowds are expected to head to coastal areas to make the most of...

Ireland’s corporate tax receipts hit €156bn

The State’s corporate tax boom has generated €156 billion in just 10 years, figures from the Department of Finance show. Despite various international clampdowns, including changes to US tax law and the introduction of a 15 per cent minimum tax...