News from Ireland
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...
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...