Seamus Coleman injury to be assessed this week as Ireland boss awaits outcome

Seamus Coleman’s thigh injury will be assessed this week as Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson awaits developments. The Everton stalwart was injured just 18 minutes into the Toffees 2-0 win over Southampton in their final game at Goodison Park. Coleman was …

Ireland BikeFest ready to hit the road

Ireland BikeFest returns to Killarney from Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1, bringing three days of bikes, music and entertainment to the Gleneagle Bike Village. BikeFest is one of Europe’s top free open biker festivals, drawing thousands of bikers and …

Wild Ireland: Ulster Museum to host wildlife work of acclaimed artist Julian Friers

STEM skills crucial to Ireland amid global trade instability

Nearly three-quarters of participating adults, in a recent survey, stated that the ongoing international trade war has rendered STEM skills vital to Ireland’s economy. Data from Interactions Research has shown that science, technology, engineering and …

Cork face Meath in All-Ireland SFC group opener

MEATH will be Cork’s first opponents in the All-Ireland SFC group stage on Saturday, May 24th in Páirc Tailteann, Navan. This matchup was confirmed after the Royals lost to Louth in last Sunday’s Leinster SFC final, 3-14 to 1-18. Kerry and Roscommon make …

Lotto Players across Ireland urged to check tickets as 71,000 won prizes over weekend

Lotto players across Ireland including Galway are being urged to check those tickets after over 71,000 people won prizes in Saturday night’s draws, with one lucky punter coming agonisingly close to scooping the €4.3 million jackpot. The jackpot worth a …

Ireland in ‘extreme drought’ as Met Éireann issue storm and flood warning in mixed forecast for week ahead

It might be blue skies over Ireland over the last few weeks, but the soil beneath our feet is telling a different story. Ireland, along with much of northwestern Europe, is now officially in extreme drought conditions, with soil moisture levels dropping to …

‘Ireland an outlier’ for serving life sentences on children, expert says 

Imposing life sentences on children for murder makes Ireland an outlier across Europe, according to a University College Cork (UCC) academic who will chair a discussion on the issue later this month.Nessa Lynch will chair the webinar, which is being held …

Find the true spirit of Ireland with travel experts Glenton Holidays

The island of Ireland is a delightful tapestry of picture perfect panoramas, pristine beaches, quaint villages and grand castles, along with endless fun and folklore. When you explore Ireland on a carefully planned Glenton holiday, you can venture off the …

Ireland's curious places — from an ancient sundial to a beach with 1,000 seals on it

My travels all over the country in the early 90s while researching another book inevitably brought me through rural areas off the beaten track and for the first time, gave me an intimate view of my home country, its villages, its ever-changing landscapes …