Ireland

Two men pictured with heroin needles still in their arms after passing out

Slumped against a wall, still holding syringes in their hands, these two men appear to have just had a hit of heroin.<p>They were pictured lying …

Brexit: Davis urges Brussels rethink on holding withdrawal and trade talks at same time

Brexit secretary argues talks so far prove it is impossible to settle withdrawal issues with no sense of future UK-EU ties<p>The Brexit secretary, David Davis, is urging Brussels to revisit the government’s proposal to kick off discussions on Britain’s future relationship with the EU alongside …

Keane reveals real reason for Manchester United departure

The Republic of Ireland assistant manager has said that his departure from the Old Trafford club was not because of the common reason citedManchester …

Gardaí probe alleged serious assault on woman in Donegal

Gardaí are investigating an alleged serious assault on a woman in Donegal.<p>The incident reportedly happened near a hotel in Letterkenny in the early …

PSNI investigates three suspicious deaths in Northern Ireland

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences after a 19-year-old woman died.The Police Service of Northern Ireland said the woman died …

Irish wife and husband who 'filmed suicide pact' named locally

An Irish woman and her Egyptian husband have died following an apparent suicide pact on the Red Sea coast in Egypt.

18 holiday cottages in Wales that you should book for your next trip

There are so many stunning locations in Wales that make the perfect getaway spot .<p>And one of the best things about these quaint, often picturesque, …

'Oh, that's just the price': €11 difference in cost of same medication in two Dublin pharmacies

File photo. Prescription medication<p>Image: Frank May DPA/PA Images<p>File photo. Prescription medication<p>Image: Frank May DPA/PA Images<p>IAN REGULARLY TAKES …

Mespil Hotel J/24 Irish National Championship at Sligo Yacht Club

by David Branigan today at 8:17 am 18-20 August 2017<p>JP McCaldin and the crew of Jamais Encore from Lough Erne win the Mespil Hotel J/24 Irish …

Brexit 'will have bigger impact on Anglo Irish relations than Easter Rising'

Brexit will more radically change Ireland's relationship with the UK than the 1916 Easter Rising and partition, an MEP said.<p>Mairead McGuinness, vice …

Sinn Féin calls for power-sharing talks to resume

Sinn Féin has called for Stormont power-sharing talks to resume in a week's time.<p>In a letter to the Irish and UK governments and leaders of other …

Dublin Pass Review 2017 — Is the Dublin Pass Worth the Money? - Guide To Backpacking Through Europe

Dublin is the gateway to Ireland so most visitors spend a few days in this great city before setting off to explore the rest of the Emerald Isle. The …

Limerick shop that sold winning €500,000 ticket abuzz; winner not yet known

The National Lottery has urged Lotto players in the Mid West to check their tickets after a winning €500,000 ticket was sold in Limerick.<p>The money …

Millions of funding for Northern Ireland could be compromised if UK leaves ECJ, says Lord Hain

Former Secretary of State Lord Peter Hain has warned that the UK leaving the European Court of Justice could compromise peace funding to Northern …

Two bodies found in County Antrim town

<b>The bodies of two males have been found at a property in Ballymena.</b><p>They were found in the Drumtara estate on Sunday morning. Police have said the circumstances surrounding the deaths are being investigated.<p>Ch Insp Keith Jackson said: "The investigation is at a very early stage and there are no …

Murray magic earns Ireland impressive draw with Germany

Ireland produced a gutsy, spirited performance to earn a fine draw with Germany in their EuroHockey Championships Pool B clash on Sunday.

Female pedestrian dies following collision in Belfast

A woman has died after a collision near the M1 motorway in Belfast last night.<p>Police in the North have said the pedestrian was killed as a result of …

Kerry 2-14 Mayo 2-14 as it happened - Dramatic draw means they must do it all over again

Sotheby's to offer the Yeats Family collection

<b>LONDON</b><b>.-</b> The collection of one of Ireland’s most important families of the last century will be offered for sale at Sotheby’s in London on 27 …

Kerry crowds cheer on the Roses... but slip off for the match

Annual contest begins on Monday, with some hopefuls donning the green and gold<p>about 3 hours ago<p>As the ball was thrown in at yesterday’s All-Ireland …

Mayo and Kerry to do it all over again

<b>Kerry 2-14 Mayo 2-14</b><p>Kerry and Mayo will have to do it all over again after their absorbing All-Ireland Football semi-final ended in a draw at a rain …

Taoiseach says Brexit talks can only move forward if progress is made before October

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said Brexit talks can only move forward if sufficient progress is made before October, writes <i>Daniel McConnell.</i><p>Speaking in …

Five Roses: Where are they now?

‘I know the Rose of Tralee drives the Irish crazy. But it is nice to be part of something bigger’<p>8 minutes ago<p>Michele McCormack (Chicago Rose …

Louis Walsh says Ireland must 'stick at' Eurovision

X Factor judge Louis Walsh has said that Ireland must "stick at" the Eurovision despite our recent semi-final disappointments in the song contest.

Justin Trudeau urges Taoiseach to liberalise Irish abortion laws

Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau has told the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to liberalise Ireland’s abortion laws, as to have the choice is a …

Divers rescued after failing to surface off Dublin coast

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Wild Atlantic Way ad blitz to target domestic travel

A major advertising blitz is getting underway aimed at boosting off-season tourism along the Wild Atlantic Way.<p>€500,000 is being spent promoting the …

Pilgrim's Progress: Ireland's Camino-style journey

<b>Ireland has got its own fully-guided pilgrim journey, similar to Spain's famous Camino de Santiago.</b><p>The Camino de Santiago is a pilgrimage route to the shrine of the apostle St. James the Great in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.<p>But now you can take a pilgrimage along the "medieval paths" of …

Brexit and Ireland: Britain’s troubled relationship with the island next door is a problem again

Nearly 20 years after a peace deal ended the Northern Ireland "troubles," Britain has a brand new Irish problem<p>The border between the Republic of Ireland and the British province of Northern Ireland stretches for 310 miles, cutting in half the rivers, farms, roads and even homes in its …