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Yesterday
3rd July 2025
Portrait of last Battle of Britain pilot, Irishman John Hemingway, handed over at National Museum
This week
29th June 2025 - 4th July 2025
Spain star Bonmati recovering well from meningitis, says coach Tome
Dublin Fire Brigade presents plaque to lorry driver whose ‘quick actions’ assisted in fire rescue
Irishman cycles 2,000km from Spain to Glastonbury (and he's going to cycle home to Sligo too)
Over 175,000 historical records lost during 1922 Four Courts explosion recovered and put online
Last week
22nd June 2025 - 28th June 2025
Climbers finish 5-peak challenge at Croagh Patrick in memory of young Mayo man
Commuter traffic stops for whales on Australia’s humpback highway
'The best day of my life' - Irish teenager Alex Dunne makes superb F1 debut for McLaren
Be independent, make mistakes and start yoga - Dublin's 100-year-olds tell us how to live a long life
Dublin’s centenarians gathered for a special celebration in Mansion House in Dublin city centre, where they shared some helpful advice.
Animated film inspired by Co Fermanagh mother’s poem to her daughters ready for Galway premiere
Group of Little Blue Heroes visit Leinster House
A library with a difference celebrates a year of cutting down on plastic by passing on toys
U2's The Edge among thousands of people to receive Irish citizenship today
Born in Essex, the child of Welsh parents has lived in Ireland since he was one-year-old.
Watch: Saipan teaser trailer lands as Keane–McCarthy feud set for big-screen revival
Last month
June 2025
The family-friendly wild bee festival run by two 'citizen scientists' in Co Dublin
Winner of EuroMillions jackpot comes forward as ticket revealed to have been bought in Cork city
Team raises €1.5m for children impacted by cancer by climbing highest mountain in every county
Jackpot! Someone in Ireland has won tonight’s €250m Euromillions draw
First therapy dog welcomed to Paediatric Unit at University Hospital Galway
Five Co Clare students head for Orlando after winning prestigious NASA design competition
Celebrities embark on 555-mile cycle for MND research and deliver Lions match ball
135-year-old Galapagos tortoise celebrates first Father’s Day at Miami zoo
Taoiseach unveils 'Rory Gallagher Avenue' on thirtieth anniversary of the musician's death
Waterford student crowned victorious at All-Ireland Spelling Bee
Ten-year-old girl honoured with bravery award after saving her father's life
Seven-year-old Late Late Toy Show star cast in new Harry Potter TV series
Temple Bar's 'Love Lane' restored over a decade on from its installation
How a group of Dublin students bagged a Booker-winning author's new work for their magazine
'It's what I grew up with': Ed Sheeran says he identifies culturally as Irish
A 26-year-old man has begun a first-of-its-kind swim around Ireland (100km down, 1,500km to go)
Last year
2024
From the Oscars to the Olympics: Nine reasons to be cheerful about Ireland's 2024
Beyond all the grim headlines, there were some actual nice and fun things happening this year for Ireland.
Liverpool great Alan Hansen leaves hospital after ‘serious’ illness
All time
Lonely Planet names Donegal fourth-best region in the world to visit next year
'We expect him to be fit for the World Cup' - Farrell provides positive update on Sheehan
Baby born under rubble of Syrian quake happy and healthy six months on
Four children found alive after 40 days lost in jungle due to plane crash in Colombia
Luton Town captain to leave hospital and return ahead of Premier League season
Galway star defender 'back doing straight line running' after cruciate agony
Boost for Ireland as Katie McCabe avoids long-term injury ahead of World Cup - report
Former Newcastle footballer Atsu pulled alive from earthquake rubble in Turkey