Hidden gem on Ireland’s west coast with nearly 40 years of Blue Flag beach status is the perfect place for a sea swim

Ireland’s beaches are world-renowned, and this year, one beach on the west coast was awarded a Blue Flag for the 37th consecutive year. Keel Beach, in Achill, Co Mayo is one of the highest rated beaches in the country, and has even made lists of the best …

Tipp finish strong against Deise men to ensure progression to All-Ireland SHC series

May 18, 2025 Tipperary came up with the goods in the last quarter to defeat Waterford by 1-30 to 1-21 in Thurles and guarantee themselves a top three finish in the Munster senior hurling championship, as well as a place in the All-Ireland series. Stephen …

Houthis stopped their visit, but Northern Ireland peace Veterans have important advice for Israelis

Avila Kilmurray and Monica McWilliams, co-founders of the Northern Ireland Women's Coalition that blazed trails from 1996 to 2006, were due to arrive in Israel last week to lead workshops at the People's Peace Summit in Jerusalem.

Jim Power: Trump's actions are a much needed wake up call for Ireland and EU 

Donald Trump is shaking up the world in every conceivable manner and little is escaping his all-encompassing attention.Much of what he is trying to achieve could be considered negative in terms of the environment, global trade and economic activity, …

Cavan upset Mayo as Donegal's All-Ireland SFC group begins with a bang

Cavan produced a notable scalp to defeat Mayo in the opening fixture of the All-Ireland SFC round-robin stage’s Group 1. With Donegal and Tyrone due to cross swords on Saturday in the same group, fourth seeds Cavan left MacHale Park in Castlebar with a 1- …

Sunday newspaper round-up: Ireland, US credit rating, Trump

Should Brussels fail to clinch a trade deal with the US, then Ireland's economy could either lose - or fail to create - 25,000 jobs as the White House looks to prompt US tech and pharma companies back home. The warning followed Dublin's decision to …

The 11 Eurovision contestants from Northern Ireland and where they are now

The Eurovision Song Contest has always had a bit of magic to it, and for many of us, it has become a yearly tradition. But beyond the camp performances, there is a history of showcasing talent from across Europe on the stage and artists from Northern …

Young writers from Northern Ireland and Caribbean team up for graphic novel

Young people from Northern Ireland are being connected with their peers in the Caribbean to work on a multimedia graphic novel. It's part of Project Fusion Junction, an initiative supported by the British Council and delivered in Northern Ireland by …

Outdoor experts name Northern Ireland's top spots to explore this summer

Northern Ireland's top spots to explore this summer have been named in a new study. Experts at Millets have revealed their "top hidden gems" across the country that may be less crowed when the good weather arrives this summer. The research …

Down start All-Ireland campaign with rare away victory