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September 25, 2023

Gymnastics Ireland issues apology in response to accusations of racism over viral video: ‘We are deeply sorry’

Gymnastics Ireland issued an apology after a video showing a young Black athlete be skipped over during a medal ceremony in 2022 went viral on social media last week.

September 11, 2023

Dog receives life-changing facelift after droopy eyes caused sight issue: ‘Looks very well’

A dog recently had a procedure to fix his droopy eyes after they were preventing him from seeing properly. Meet Chief and see his new-and-improved look!

September 5, 2023

Irish parents take action on smartphones amid soaring concerns over children's mental health

The parents associations at eight elementary schools in the town of Greystones, County Wicklow, have agreed to enforce a ban on smartphones for all students until middle school.

August 21, 2023

2 men die in Ireland while competing in 1.2-mile swimming portion of Ironman event

During the swimming portion of an Ironman event in Ireland, two male race participants, ages mid-60s and mid-40s, were pronounced dead at the scene.

August 1, 2023

13 novelists announced as Booker Prize semifinalists

Thirteen semifinalists have been selected for the Booker Prize, an award bestowed upon authors of outstanding works first published in either the U.K. or Ireland.

July 26, 2023

Conor McGregor reacts to singer Sinead O'Connor death: 'The voice of an Angel'

UFC star Conor McGregor reacted to the news of Irish musician Sinéad O'Connor's passing. O'Conner performed the walkout song for McGregor in 2015.

July 26, 2023

US tourists visiting Dublin issued warning after violent attack on American

New York resident Stephen Termini had visited Ireland before and has a strong connection to the country, but a group of youths allegedly attacked him on his most recent trip.

July 20, 2023

Australia defeats Ireland to win Women's World Cup opening game

Australia was able to do just enough on Thursday to beat Ireland to start their Women's World Cup run on the right foot, despite not having star striker Sam Kerr due to injury.

July 18, 2023

Ireland embracing underdog mentality ahead of matchup with Australia in Women's World Cup opener

With the friendlies and warmup games coming to a close, Ireland knows they are going to be underdogs against their co-host Australia in the Women's World Cup.

July 16, 2023

Bridal haul: Woman arrives for her wedding on the back of a tractor, 'laughed the whole way'

It was a most unusual entrance: A new bride turned up for her wedding ceremony in Northern Ireland in the bucket of a newly painted tractor, driven by her father, a farmer.