Irish people finally protest against bail-out cuts and harsh budget plans
Ireland’s fight-back against austerity has finally taken off – up to 20,000 people have taken to the streets of Dublin in a pre-budget protest. Read more
View ArticleFresh calls for Health Minister James Reilly to resign after latest ‘stroke...
Under-fire Health Minister James Reilly is facing down calls for his resignation amid fresh controversy over the selection of locations for primary care centers in his Dublin constituency. Read more
View ArticleAer Lingus may introduce transatlantic flights from Cork - VIDEO
Aer Lingus has indicated that it may introduce a transatlantic route from Cork airport. Read more
View ArticleKidney praises youngsters as Ireland secure second seed status for World Cup...
Ireland coach Declan Kidney was in ‘dreamland’ after his team secured a second seed ranking for the World Cup with an emphatic 46-24 win over Argentina. Read more
View ArticleRory McIlroy ends year with perfect finish in Dubai and fifth tournament win...
Rory McIlroy has ended his 2012 season with another win – and the perfect end to his deal with club makers Titleist. Read more
View ArticleHouse speaker Christine Quinn leads in latest NYC Mayoral poll – VIDEO
A new poll shows City Council Speaker Christine Quinn as the leading candidate for next year’s mayoral race. Read more
View Article€4m of Irish Aid to Uganda stolen by senior officials in 'sophisticated fraud'
Four million euro of Irish Aid funds to Uganda has been misappropriated in a 'a very sophisticated, well-thought-out fraud involving a high degree of collusion at a senior level', according to an...
View ArticleIrish police investigate suicide of 12-year-old girl amid bullying claims
Irish police are investigating claims that a 12-year-old girl who took her own life was the victim of bullying. Read more
View ArticleNotre Dame coach Brian Kelly once wanted to be an Irish pol in Massachusetts
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly once worked for the presidential campaign of Gary Hart and very much wanted to be in politics. Read more
View ArticleIreland under legal obligation to select sites for abortion says expert group
An expert group report has told Ireland that it is under a legal obligation to establish 'effective and accessible' procedures so that women who are 'legitimately entitled' can have an abortion. Read...
View ArticleBoston College IRA project was not a hoax or a set up
In an October Periscope column Niall O’Dowd, can be found making the same foundational error that unfortunately has long beset his commentary on the North of Ireland. Read more
View ArticleIreland to introduce tough new laws on prostitution in 2013
The Irish government has confirmed it is to introduce tough new laws on prostitution in the coming months. Read more
View ArticlePresident Obama could face Guinness shortage on his next Irish visit
President Barack Obama may have to skip a pint of Guinness with Vladimir Putin at the G8 summit in Fermanagh next year – unless the Lough Erne hotel renews its bar licence. Read more
View ArticleIsrael has a right to exist and defend itself Dublin rally told
Israel has a fundamental right to exist and defend itself, a speaker at a pro-Israeli demonstration in Dublin has proclaimed. Read more
View ArticleChildren removed from 'right-wing' foster parents in Britain -- Political...
Roger Stone, leader of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough CouncilPolitical correctness has finally gone too far in BritainThree children were removed from the care of foster parents in Britain after social...
View ArticleDissident IRA group dismisses informers ahead of new terror campaign
A new dissident IRA group has expelled scores of members in a crackdown on informers. Read more
View ArticleNotre Dame Fighting Irish come up golden against the USC Trojans 22-13
With 2:33 left and holding dearly onto a 22-13 lead the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (12-0) were pushed up against its 1-yard line by a USC team predicated on offense. Read more
View ArticleNews from Ireland - news from around the 32 counties
ANTRIM - Antrim residents and business owners breathed a sigh of relief late on Sunday, November 18, when a “gas leak” in the town center was declared safe. Read more
View ArticleDays in November and baking for Christmas - mincemeat recipe for perfect...
Delicious Christmas mince piesA typical November day, cold but not freezing, some sprinkles of rain after a deluge the night before, slightly grey but with a hint of sun trying to squeeze through...
View ArticleOne Direction in Twitter feud with The Wanted - it all started when Zayn...
The Wanted and One Direction in Twitter feudWhat began as perhaps a lighthearted feud between boybands One Direction and The Wanted has taken a turn for the worse Dubbed the 'battle of the boy bands'...
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