News from Ireland
114 years after Its maiden voyage, Titanic returns to Belfast in drone display
Belfast witnessed an unusual and striking tribute to the RMS Titanic this week as nearly 1,000 drones were used to recreate the outline of the...
High-speed internet at 35,000 feet: Aer Lingus launches Starlink Wi‑Fi
Aer Lingus has begun installing Starlink satellite internet on its aircraft, bringing a significant improvement in in‑flight connectivity for passengers. The service, developed by Elon...
Claire’s store closures: Irish retail staff hit by job losses
Known as the go-to place for ear piercings and bright, colourful fashion accessories, Claire's Accessories has been an enduring figure in shopping centre's around the...
Suspect in brutal Belfast dad John George murder shot dead in Spain – Shocking twist in Costa Blanca case
A major development has rocked the investigation into the 2024 heartbreaking murder of Belfast father-of-two John George in Spain: one of the key suspects, Michal...
Royal Navy could patrol Irish waters as Europe ramps up defence cooperation
A new European security development could see the Royal Navy helping patrol waters around Ireland, highlighting a wider shift in defence cooperation across Europe as...
Ireland plan to recruit immigrants to Army for fast-track to citizenship
Ireland is considering a way to fast-track citizenship for foreign nationals if they serve in its Defence Forces as part of efforts to address persistent...
Bus ploughs into pedestrians in Dublin: Claims one life and left three others hospitalised
The incident occurred shortly after 12.30pm on Thursday, February 5,when a Bus Éireann double-decker bus, which was not in service at the time, mounted the...
Dreaming of studying in Europe? Ireland launches €10,000 scholarships for international students
Ireland’s government has officially launched its 2026 Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) programme, opening applications on January 29 2026 and running through March...
Price of a pint in Ireland set to rise again as Guinness confirms new increase
Despite easing inflation, Irish drinkers are facing higher prices at the bar following another increase in the wholesale cost of Guinness, highlighting pressures in the...
13,000 Irish passports need to be sent back – what to do if yours is affected
The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Passport Service has issued an urgent recall for 12,904 newly issued passports due to a technical printing error...
Atlantic oil seizure: Venezuela-linked tanker seized by US and UK forces
The United States’ have seized a Venezuela-linked oil tanker off the Irish coast and has formally drawn the United Kingdom into the operation, following confirmation...
Men take over: Ireland’s ”Women’s Christmas” tradition
On January 6 each year, Ireland observes Nollaig na mBan, translated as Women’s Christmas or Little Christmas. The date coincides with Epiphany and traditionally marks...
Ireland to introduce digital wallet in 2026 needed to access social media
Said to be a move to combat what he calls a "severe public health issue", Ireland's Communications Minister Patrick O’Donovan has announced plans requiring all...
Fox hunting tradition continues as proposed ban defeated
Large crowds gathered in Kells, County Meath, Ireland, on St Stephen’s Day as the town hosted its traditional hunt meet, which proceeded shortly after a...