News from Ireland
Spain’s forgotten link with Ireland comes alive this September in a four day festival
More than four centuries after three Spanish Armada ships were wrecked off the Irish coast, Spain is returning to the same corner of Ireland this...
Guinness lost at sea 162 years ago could finally be brewed again
It is far too murky for a celebratory pint, but Guinness recovered after more than 160 years beneath the sea may still surrender its secrets....
Family rushes children from Booking.com rental after unsettling discovery behind the wall
The washing machine shouldn’t have been running, and the owner had said he wouldn’t return. A one-night family stay in Gorey, County Wexford, ended with...
Lidl opens its first-ever pub and a fight breaks out on opening night
For years, Lidl shoppers have become accustomed to walking into the supermarket for milk and bread before leaving with a pressure washer, a kayak or...
Mr. Tayto pushes the boundaries with new Candy Floss flavour
Mr Tayto is known for pushing the boundaries with bold flavours. But, following the announcement of the newest Tayto flavour, Irish crisp lovers are wondering...
33 marathons in 33 days: Adams brothers complete FTD fundraising campaign
Two brothers from Ireland have accomplished an incredible feat, running 33 marathons in 33 days, raising €1.7 million for dementia research along the way. Frontotemporal dementia...
Luck of the Irish: Ireland’s first €1 million scratch card winner
How many of us have chucked in a couple of scratch cards while at the shop buying cigarettes or milk on the off chance that...
Holiday chaos warning as Aer Lingus slashes summer 2026 flights
Aer Lingus has announced cancellations and timetable changes as part of its summer 2026 flight programme, affecting services between Ireland and the United Kingdom. The...
Woman’s warning after weight-loss injections led to surgery and unexpected side effects
A woman from Northern Ireland has spoken publicly about serious health complications she experienced after using weight-loss injections, warning others to carefully consider the risks...
Irish cyclist left in coma after Costa Blanca crash as three riders hospitalised
Three Irish cyclists have been hospitalised following a serious road traffic collision in southern Spain, with one rider now in a coma after a car...
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...