Ireland set for behind-closed-doors Hungary friendly

The Republic of Ireland will close out the year with a behind-closed-doors international friendly against Hungary in Marbella on Saturday, 29 November. After the high of clinching promotion to League A in the UEFA Nations League - following their...

Ireland’s neutrality is widely regarded as a joke. It’s time we got real

Defence and neutrality will move to the centre of political debate in the coming months, with legislation abolishing the United Nations (UN) veto over the deployment of Irish troops on peacekeeping missions due to come before the Dáil having first...

Accommodation for Ukrainians set to run out in weeks

Newly arrived Ukrainian migrants may have their time in State accommodation cut substantially while those already in State accommodation could face relocations. These “immediate” measures are under consideration amid fears the Government is going...

5 European Destinations Perfect for Gluten-Free Travelers

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - For travelers who must adhere to a gluten-free diet, it can be quite a challenge when traveling abroad. Especially when it comes to finding restaurants that accommodate this dietary need. Travel experts at Iglu Cruise have...

Marvels and Majesty: Glide through the Mediterranean and British Isles with APT Luxury Travel

From the sun-drenched islands and ancient ruins of the Mediterranean to the dramatic cliffs, historic castles, and charming villages of Britain and Ireland, next year will see two incredible opportunities to explore these destinations with one of...

Foreign tourist numbers in Spain rose by just 0.8% in September but UK visitors go up higher

FOREIGN tourist visitors to Spain went up in September, but only by 0.8% compared to year earlier. The National Statistics Institute said on Friday that there were 9.7 million arrivals from overseas. The previous percentage rises were 9.17% in...

First-Ever Cultural Event Dedicated to Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Hosted by the Indian Embassy in Dublin

Inspired by the vision of India’s cultural and spiritual unity in diversity and ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’, the Embassy of India, Dublin hosted, for the first time in Ireland, a special cultural evening dedicated to Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, as...

All roads lead to LA 2028 for Hollie Elliott, Team Ireland’s newest recruit

Hollie Elliott is suitably diplomatic when addressing her recent switch in allegiance to Triathlon Ireland. There are, she says, certain pros and cons to moving away from Great Britain. Either way, this is entirely her own choice. At 26, Elliott...

The alter egos of Halloween: The birth and evolution of the holiday

Halloween is the Met Gala of all holidays: cultured, ever-evolving, iconic, and fun. With Halloween-themed drinks, miniature pumpkin décor taking up shelf space at every grocery store, and Ann Summers putting cop costumes on sale, the coming of...

Tiernan Lynch says he's enjoyed 'challenging' first season in League of Ireland

TIERNAN Lynch gained his glowing reputation as a manager on the back of his historic Irish League title triumphs with Larne but the Belfast man knew crossing over to League of Ireland football wouldn't come without its challenges. ​The Brandywell...

A heartfelt thank you to Sligo from Cannonball Ireland as fundraising tops €2.25 million

Sligo is always a big favourite for Cannonball with big thanks to spectators who came out and gave generously. Cannonball Ireland surpasses two and a quarter million euro raised for charities and €781,914 for The Jack and Jill Children’s...

Cannonball Ireland thanks the people of Kildare as fundraising exceeds €2 million

The organisers behind the annual supercar event Cannonball Ireland have thanked the people of County Kildare for their donations during Cannonball 2025. According to Cannonball Ireland, the group has raised total of €781,914 for The Jack and Jill...

Hotel review: An historic Irish stay with ‘downstairs’ delights but hiccups ‘upstairs’

The Eccles Hotel is one of Ireland’s oldest, but rooms, service and standards don’t always live up to their promise, says Yvonne Gordon. Eccles Hotel in Glengarriff, Co Cork Today at 06:30 The Eccles Hotel in Glengarriff is one of Ireland’s oldest...

The house with the big ‘O’ in Dublin 6 brings the garden into every room

Asking price: €3.25m Agent: Sherry FitzGerald (01) 4966066 ​You’ve heard about the mint with the hole. Meet O House, the house with a geometrically perfect circular porthole at its centre. Located at 10 Palmerston Villas in Dublin 6, the property...

‘I lived in bedsits and above Chinese restaurants’: Housing Agency chief on tackling accommodation crisis

Having worked at the National Asset Management Agency (Nama) just after the banking crash, it is clear that Martin Whelan hasn’t shied away from challenging briefs during his time in public service. So when the role of chief executive of the...

Would Zohran Mamdani’s plan for free buses work in Dublin?

Congested bus lanes, mistimed traffic lights, unreliable services. Travelling to work by bus can be a slog, a stressful slog. The average speed of a Dublin Bus is 16.6km/h during morning rush hour and 15.7km/h during the evening, which is about...

Anker tops off your gear when traveling abroad with its 5-in-1 international adapter, now $20 (Reg. $26)

What we love Ready to power your gear from Japan to Europe, Asia, the UK, Ireland, Austrailia, China, and more, Anker’s travel adapter certainly worth a peek. You’ll find an AC outlet onboard, alongside USB-A ports and two Type-C outputs.

Fans at the Ryder Cup in Ireland might have to stay on cruise ships

Golf fans attending the next Ryder Cup could possibly wind up with some rather interesting accommodations. The 2027 Ryder Cup will be held at Adare Manor Golf Club in Ireland, but questions have arisen regarding whether there’s enough lodging in...

Kerala friends drive 24,000-odd kilometres from Dublin to Palakkad on a 59-day road trip

When asked which was the best sight as they drove from Dublin, Ireland, to Palakkad, Kerala, friends Sreenand Kandath and Nihal Ahamed say, “It was in Tibet — pure white, pristine snow — one of the most spellbinding sights of our lives. This was...

Irish women’s basketball gears up for the 2025-26 season

The Notre Dame women’s basketball team is entering their sixth season with head coach Niele Ivey. As one of the most experienced coaches in the game, with five years of experience playing for the Irish from 1996-2001 and four years with the...