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Ireland weather: Hurricane Erin latest as Met Eireann gives exact date remnants could hit
Met Eireann has issued an update on Hurricane Erin, as forecasters warn the remnants of the monster storm could brush close to Ireland before the end of the month. The country has basked in heatwave conditions over the past week, with sunshine...

Ireland rugby star poses with ‘delighted’ Galway cafe owners before closure – ‘A genuine top bloke’
The Steam Café in Clifden were shocked and ‘delighted’ to receive a visit from the Wicklow-born flanker who was in the county on holidays. The star headed into the Connemara town for lunch on Friday and clearly made a good impression as staff...

Offaly man secured Ireland's position as a world leader in the pharmaceutical industry
JOHN LLOYD, skilled negotiator and strategist, secured Ireland's position as a world leader in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. John played a pivotal role in transforming Ireland's economic fortunes through foreign direct...
Athlone's Shane representing Ireland at major water polo championships
Athlone Regional Sports Centre Water Polo Club are being proudly represented on the international stage this week as prominent underage player Shane Killian competes for Ireland at the European Aquatics U18 Boy's Championships in Rio Maior...

Governor Rhoden Leads Trade Mission to UK and Ireland
Mission will Boost Beef and Ethanol Exports and Strengthen Academic Ties PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Larry Rhoden is leading a business-driven trade mission to the United Kingdom (U.K.) and Ireland this week, joined by South Dakota Trade President &...

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden leads trade mission to U.K. and Ireland
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Governor Larry Rhoden is partnering with South Dakota trade developments and organizations for a trade mission to the United Kingdom and Ireland this week. “This trade mission will showcase the value of South...

Wendy’s to launch first restaurant in Ireland in October 2025
Wendy’s is set to open its first restaurant in Ireland at the Mahon Point Shopping Centre in Cork, with a scheduled opening date in October 2025. The initiative is part of a collaboration with Corrib Oil, and will create 50 jobs in the region....

Kilkenny handballer joins illustrious group after securing All-Ireland glory
Kilkenny handball is on cloud nine this week as local player Anthony Clifford (Talbots Inch) won his his fourth All-Ireland Minor Singles title by beating Sligo in two straight games 21-4 21-3 in Mullingar on Sunday. Clifford now joins an...
I'm a top Ireland travel advisor — and these are the country's lesser-known gems
no_limit_pictures/Getty Images The Cliffs of Moher in Ireland.Steeped in myth and legend, yet humming with fresh energy, Ireland is a place where tradition meets modernity. From Michelin-starred restaurants and a rising film scene, to cultural...
WATCH: Chris Klieman and players speak to media ahead of K-State opening the 2025 season in Ireland against Iowa State

KSU's Avery Johnson faces high expectations as Wildcats open season in Ireland
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State fans placed quarterback Avery Johnson on a pedestal before he arrived on campus. He was the top recruit who decided to stay home and play for the in-state school, and he was expected to lead the Wildcats to Big 12...

Dogs Trust Ireland reveals that larger dogs spend almost twice as long waiting for forever homes
Dogs Trust is highlighting the upsetting reality that bigger dogs tend to wait almost twice as long to find their forever homes compared to small dogs. Over the past two years, dogs classified as ‘large breeds’ have spent on average, 110 days in...

Filthy cars across Ireland coated in weird orange grime after 'dirty rain'
While much of Ireland basked in heatwave conditions today, parts of the country were battered by heavy thunderstorms. Met Eireann issued a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for Cork, Kerry and Limerick as severe weather swept in from the...

Roscommon man claims All Ireland 60x30 handball title
Roscommon handballer Anthony O’Donnell claimed a national title as he won his All Ireland Softball (60x30) All Ireland final. O’Donnell overcame Kevin Mullins (Tipperary) 21-16 21-8 to win the Diamond Masters A Singles final. Meanwhile, Glenn...

Guy Flew To Ireland From New York For One Day
Passenger airplane landing at dusk Would you fly 13 hours from the U.S. to Ireland for a ONE-DAY trip? Fly, land, sit on a cliff, have a snack, and fly back. That’s what Kevin Droniak did (he’s a travel influencer so it’s kind of his thing) and...

'My life is on hold. It has been a kick in the balls' - the uplifting story of a League of Ireland champ
His day began in a waiting room, a real-life purgatory. The clock ticked past nine when he took his seat. He recalls the noise of the water cooler; the rise and fall in volume as people passed along the corridor. Otherwise there was silence, which...

Trade mission to UK, Ireland aims to capitalize on recently opened markets
Gov. Larry Rhoden is leading a trade mission to the United Kingdom and Ireland this week in hopes to expand opportunities for South Dakota businesses. Rhoden said the trip keeps the state open for opportunity by strengthening economic and academic...

Emerging parasite threats in the UK and Ireland: the role of climate change and pet travel
Toby, a fun-loving Labrador, was a beloved member of the Murphy household. So, when the family noticed patches of hair loss and red, itchy skin on his paws and legs, they were concerned. Still, they thought: “All dogs get itchy sometimes.” A...

David Clifford says Jack O’Connor is ‘the man for the job’ of leading Kerry into their All-Ireland title defence
Clifford – who was named GAA/GPA Footballer of the Month for July – says O’Connor has the full backing of all the Kerry players to remain on as manager of the team David Clifford with his PwC GAA/GPA Footballer of the Month award for July at the...

Inside look as some of Ireland's top sportspeople attend Oasis in Croke Park
The home of GAA was transformed into an all-singing, all-dancing, all-beer-throwing arena as Oasis returned to Ireland for the first time in 16 years. In what is possibly the most eagerly awaited musical reunion of all time, there wasn't a spare...