Europe’s heatwave could spread to Ireland as early as this week

The coming week will see temperatures here in the high teens or low 20s, with the warmest day on Friday at 26C. Not far behind, Thursday is forecast to hit up to 25C. A heatwave in Ireland is defined as five consecutive days of 25C or higher. With the …

‘Are There Pigs in Irish Drawing Rooms?’ American Myths About Ireland Spark Outrage - On This Day in 1925

July 7 1925 “PIGS in the drawing-rooms and kitchens of the houses in Ireland” – America’s peculiar ideas of existing conditions in Ireland. Speaking at the Dublin Rotary Club yesterday, Mr MJ Rowan, a Dublin merchant, who has just returned from the …

I’ve found my new favourite food destination in Ireland

“It’s all the same soil,” says Ciara Ohartghaile, co-founder and baker at Ursa Minor Bakehouse & Cafe. I’m on a visit to Ballycastle, a gorgeous seaside town on Co Antrim’s north coast. In the course of a conversation about food politics and community …

Ireland’s six debutants against Georgia: What they said and what song they sang

Ireland’s six debutants were presented with their caps in the dressingroom where Ireland’s interim head coach Paul O’Connell did the honours before IRFU president Declan Madden repeated the gesture in the more formal setting of the post-match dinner with …

There is a strong logic for US firms to continue making drugs in Ireland for non-US markets

Around 70,000 people work in the pharmaceutical sector in Ireland. A high proportion are graduates, earning very good salaries. On top of bumper income tax from this well-paid workforce, the companies involved account for much of the €9.5 billion …

John Whelan: As Ireland's oil imports continue to grow, falling prices ease the pain

The calm after the storm of US airstrikes on Iran, has taken many by surprise, in particular the oil market producers. But, there is the continued worry that this may only be a lull, in which Tehran considers their options for retaliation. The most …

‘The shock moment came when she had to pay for on-street parking’ – Ruesha Littlejohn’s 110 days in the League of ...

What does the experienced midfielder’s decision to depart Shamrock Rovers after a short spell say about the state of women’s football in this country? Ruesha Littlejohn arrived at the Tallaght outfit on March 12 but her exit was announced last week as she …

Vodafone and Manna trial drone home delivery in Ireland

Global mobile operator Vodafone has collaborated with Dublin based drone delivery service Manna Air Delivery, to remotely pilot a delivery drone over a two kilometres radius using Vodafone’s mobile network. Manna, which says it has completed about 200,000 …

What channel is Kerry vs Tyrone on? All you need to know ahead of this weekend’s All-Ireland SFC semi-final 

The Kingdom bid to back up their impressive showing against Armagh as they aim to secure their place in the All-Ireland SFC final at the expense of the Red Hands Kerry and Tyrone are set to renew rivalries this weekend with a place in the 2025 All-Ireland …

Paul O’Connell set to freshen up his Ireland team for Portugal as he heaps praise on ‘physical’ Ryan Baird