Ireland’s greatest romantic novels: The country’s top authors and fiction lovers pick their favourite books about love

As the Museum of Literature in Dublin launches a new exhibition celebrating Ireland’s great romantic novels, Tanya Sweeney asks authors and fiction lovers for the best books about love from homegrown writers that had a lasting impact on them The...

Edward S Walsh: As Donald Trump’s US ambassador to Ireland, I will prioritise bolstering our already-strong economic ties

I am grateful for warm welcome and hope to improve and strengthen diplomatic relations US ambassador to Ireland, Edward S Walsh (left) meets President Michael D Higgins following a ceremony in Áras an Uachtaráin. Photo: President of Ireland Today...

Osborne 'leading by actions' in elevated Ireland role

Jamie Osborne has shone with both Leinster and Ireland when opportunities have been afforded to him over the last number of years. A 2024 Test debut in the Summer tour to South Africa was one he had to wait for, having been involved in Irish...

The Dubs aiming to stun Cork in historic All-Ireland last-four showdown

The only one of the hurling’s last four not to organise a pre-media event this week, some of the opportunity to promote Dublin’s first All-Ireland SHC semi-final appearance in 12 years, only their second in 64 years, was lost.Not to fear, here’s a...

Joe Canning: Most people think it’s Cork’s All-Ireland to lose and that suits Kilkenny just fine

After Tipperary beat Galway – on the same day Limerick were eliminated from the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship – Tipp boss Liam Cahill said that his Cork counterpart Pat Ryan was the only man smiling. It was more or less what everybody...

FAI keen to secure Owen Elding for Ireland before Sligo exit, with Juventus weighing move

The sensational rise of Owen Elding provides the Football Association of Ireland with an opportunity to show off their administrative expertise. UK and European clubs are circling Sligo Rovers’ home-grown prodigy. Even Juventus are curious...

Beat the Lotto - the joy of six in 1990s Ireland

"Once you heard it, once you saw it, you were in..." One of the best stories from 1990s Ireland (or, indeed, anytime-you-like Ireland) gets a big-screen outing in this charmer of a documentary from director Ross Whitaker (Katie, Between Land and...

Who needs to make an impact on Ireland’s summer tour?

While the Lions tour continues on its merry way, Ireland are back in action for the first time since the Six Nations. John O’Sullivan is in Tbilisi for their game against Georgia and he joins Nathan Johns for a detailed breakdown of the tour...

Economic analysis is welcome addition to united Ireland debate - The Irish News view

George Bernard Shaw is attributed with saying that if you laid all the economists end to end, they would never reach a conclusion. Professor John Doyle of Dublin City University has challenged that view by concluding that the cost of a united...

Donald Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ set to lure job creation from Ireland

Rules here may need changes to counteract new US tax incentives US Congress is passing the bill. Photo: Getty Today at 06:30 A tax incentive in US president Donald Trump’s so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” could deter multinationals from...

All-Ireland SHC semi-finals: All you need to know

Saturday 5 July Cork v Dublin, Croke Park, 5pm Sunday 6 July Kilkenny v Tipperary, Croke Park, 4pm ONLINE Live blog on rte.ie/sport and the RTÉ News app. TV Live coverage of Cork v Dublin on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player, coverage commencing at 2.15pm on...

Is Big Pharma’s powerful US lobby shielding Ireland from the worst of Donald Trump’s tariffs?

The pharmaceutical industry is known to have the biggest lobbying budget in Washington. Firms such as Pfizer, Merck and Eli Lilly pay an army of hired advocates millions of US dollars a year to make the case for the industry. Pharmaceutical firms...

Kilkenny ace looking to local and international stars as he chases All-Ireland glory

Kilkenny's Billy Ryan certainly couldn’t be accused of having a closed mind when seeking out sources of inspiration. Of course, in true GAA fashion, his heroes are local first and foremost, chief among them Eddie Brennan, given that he plays in a...

National Lottery player spends €400 on Scratchcards in Ireland and is floored by winnings

Katie-Ann Gupwell Acting Content Editor 05:58, 04 Jul 2025 A National Lottery player came to learn that experimenting with money can be a gamble, after spending €400 on Scratchcards and ending up taken aback by their winnings. The Lotto tale...

Social welfare Ireland: Major changes to scheme with thousands to receive higher payment

Major changes were implemented to the Carer's Allowance this week that will make thousands of recipients eligible to receive higher rates of payment. The changes to the scheme will also mean more Carers can now avail of Carer’s Allowance. The...

Dick Clerkin: It’s my ambition to be Monaghan manager some day and win an All-Ireland

OTB must not 'disadvantage Ireland unduly' - Martin

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the aim of the Occupied Territories Bill must be to apply pressure on Israel to end the war in Gaza, rather than "disadvantage Ireland unduly". He said this meant the Government had to take into account, when...

Tourism Ireland and VisitBritain celebrate The British and Irish Lions Tour launch

Tourism Ireland and VisitBritain have celebrated The British and Irish Lions Tour by co-hosting an engaging an entertaining trade and media event during The British & Irish Lions vs Queensland Reds rugby match. The event brought together travel...

Citroën Ireland Inishowen Rally - Motoring with Jim Mc Cauley

This year provided a tantalising mix of models form the French manufacturer which began production of the humble 2CV in 1948. Cars on the event this year included several later versions of the now legendary model along with memorable cars from...

Greenhouse emissions fell 2% last year but Ireland is still way off reaching its climate targets

IRELAND’S GREENHOUSE GAS emissions fell by 2% last year, according to data released by the Environmental Protection Agency, which warned that the rate of reduction is still far off what’s needed to reach national and EU targets. In total, 54...