Irish Rowing Charts Progressive Course After Cultural Reform

Irish rowing celebrates world-class success while embracing transformative leadership under Niall O'Carroll, who's reshaping the sport's culture and nurturing exceptional young talent.

Claudia Winkleman lands her own BBC chat show after leaving Strictly Come Dancing, bringing her authentic presenting style to primetime entertainment in spring 2026.

Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty married Holly Ramsay at Bath Abbey in a star-studded ceremony attended by the Beckhams and other celebrities, though family tensions marked the occasion.

Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty's wedding to Holly Ramsay at Bath Abbey draws celebrity guests while highlighting Britain's growing inequality and family tensions in modern society.

Paralympics Ireland CEO calls out media disparity as athletes like Katie-George Dunlevy push for equal recognition and representation in Irish sport.

Irish Paralympic champions fight for equal media recognition as they continue achieving world-class success despite facing additional obstacles in their pursuit of sporting excellence.

US military strikes ISIS camps in Nigeria following government request, raising questions about international intervention in religious conflicts across West Africa.

US military strike in Nigeria raises sovereignty questions as Trump frames operation in religious terms, potentially complicating regional security dynamics.

Tipperary's All-Ireland triumph using a sweeper system challenged hurling's elitist traditions, while Cork's collapse exposed institutional failures in Irish sport.

Tipperary's shocking All-Ireland triumph exposes deep inequalities in GAA structures while Cork's collapse and administrative scandals reveal systemic failures in Irish sport.

Celebrating the warriors who carried our communities' hopes onto Croke Park's sacred turf, this ultimate XV spans generations and counties united by excellence and glory.

We've assembled the ultimate Gaelic football team from 26 seasons of championship action, featuring players who combined exceptional skill with All-Ireland success.

Irish households spend average €1,600 this Christmas, up 3% from last year, contributing over €9 billion to December economy despite ongoing cost pressures and consumer sentiment challenges.

Irish households expected to spend €1,600 on Christmas this year, injecting over €9 billion into the economy despite ongoing economic pressures and changing shopping patterns.

Chris Rea's beloved Christmas anthem emerged from his career's lowest point in 1978, when he and his wife Joan had just £220 between them during a snowy drive home to Middlesbrough.

Chris Rea's beloved Christmas anthem was written during his career's lowest point, transforming a desperate journey home into a timeless celebration of hope and homecoming.

Japan's largest nuclear plant clears final hurdle for restart despite community opposition, marking watershed moment in post-Fukushima energy policy amid public safety concerns.

Japan clears final hurdle to restart world's largest nuclear plant amid fierce local opposition and memories of Fukushima disaster, marking watershed moment in nation's energy policy.

Australia mourns 15 killed in Bondi Beach terror attack as PM Albanese faces criticism over rising antisemitism and announces security agency review.

Australia observes national day of reflection for 15 victims of ISIS-inspired Bondi Beach terror attack as PM launches security review to combat rising antisemitism.

Ballygunner selector Fergal Hartley dismisses population growth theories, crediting generational family commitment for the club's unprecedented success ahead of Sunday's semi-final.

Ballygunner's All-Ireland semi-final preparation highlights how community heritage and family traditions, not population growth, drive their unprecedented sporting success.

Nike's declining margins and China sales expose corporate greed while workers bear the cost of failed strategies and overseas exploitation.

Bradford's year as UK City of Culture proves what happens when communities control their own cultural narrative, offering valuable lessons for Ireland's own cultural democracy.

Nike's declining margins and falling China sales reveal broader economic pressures affecting workers and communities globally, as tariff policies add $1.5bn in costs.

Hollywood director Rob Reiner and wife Michele found dead in LA home. Son Nick charged with double murder in shocking family tragedy that devastates entertainment community.

Beninese footballer Aiyegun Tosin's remarkable journey from local pitches to European clubs inspires a generation of young Africans chasing their football dreams.

Legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner and wife Michele found dead in their Los Angeles home. Their son Nick faces murder charges in what authorities call a family tragedy that has shocked Hollywood.

20-year-old Qesser Zuhrah hospitalised after 46 days on hunger strike, as government ignores cross-party calls for urgent intervention in Palestine Action prisoners' crisis.