The price of a pint in Ireland has risen 18% in three years, far outpacing inflation. Diageo's hikes explain only part of it. Location premiums and a deliberate public health policy are the real drivers. And despite the cost, wages have nearly kept pace. So why are we still paying so much?
TikTok refuses a public grilling before the Oireachtas Media Committee after the M9 tragedy, offering only a private briefing. Chairman Alan Kelly calls it a slap in the face to the Irish public.
The Jimmy Cake return to the National Concert Hall to play their debut album Brains in full. Paul G Smyth shares his cultural picks, from Tarkovsky to Lisa O'Neill.
Two-time Olympic gold medallist Kellie Harrington has confirmed she will attempt to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, keeping alive the dream of a historic third Games appearance.
Unitree's record-breaking Shanghai debut shows how strategic tech investment can serve the people, offering lessons for Ireland and Europe on building a fair, innovative future.
Liam Gallagher opens up about 'exorcising demons' in the new Oasis documentary, which captures the brothers' emotional reunion tour, including their historic Croke Park shows.
Ten people died in a Russian strike on Kharkiv as Ukraine launched its largest drone assault on Moscow. Britain faces Russian threats over drone supplies.
Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan has confirmed the Government is looking at creating a new criminal offence for drivers who deliberately go the wrong way down a motorway, following the horror M9 crash that killed five teenage boys.
Katelyn Cummins reflects on a year of growth, breaking stereotypes, and the grounded work ethic that will see her return to her electrician apprenticeship.
US envoy Jared Kushner has met with Hamas's new leader in Egypt in a renewed effort to revive a Gaza peace plan that Israel has rejected, as Arab states pressure Israel to accept the deal.
Russian missiles strike Kryvyi Rih and Kyiv, killing one woman and wounding others. Ireland must stand with Ukraine against imperial aggression.
North Korea's silent missile tests may signal weapons being refined for Russia, using Ukraine as a battlefield laboratory. Europe should pay attention.
Iran holds the Strait of Hormuz and demands US accept defeat as fuel prices climb. Only two ships passed yesterday. Peace talks are stalled.
Mona McSharry claims her second European Aquatics Championship medal in Paris, joking she should move to the city after a late surge secured 200m breaststroke bronze.
Trump has ordered the Pentagon to replace the USS Doris Miller's electromagnetic catapults with steam systems, a costly reversal driven by a decade-old grudge. Navy leaders and engineers warn of massive expenses and delays.
Marie Heavey, 82, who died after a cycling collision in Co Kildare, is remembered as a tireless community volunteer. Her funeral takes place Saturday in Monasterevin.
A man attacked by a blue shark off the Waterford coast faces surgery at Cork University Hospital today. He tells his remarkable story of survival.
Ireland is in the grip of a serious heatwave, with temperatures soaring past 30°C. Uisce Éireann says the hosepipe ban could be extended beyond August 26 as water sources remain under pressure.
As temperatures hit 29C, Uisce Éireann warns the hosepipe ban may need to be extended beyond August 26. Regional measures are under review as water sources remain under pressure.
Jack Kelly and Mona McSharry are flying the flag for a new, confident Ireland at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris. Kelly missed out on a medal but remains hopeful for his favourite event. McSharry cruised into the 100m breaststroke final. John Shortt set a new Irish record. Daniel Wiffen also qualified.
IFA President Francie Gorman calls for urgent meeting of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee as an unprecedented dry spell threatens winter feed supplies and adds cost pressure on Irish farmers.
Jack Kelly broke the Irish 100m breaststroke record twice in one day at the European Aquatics Championships, storming into the final as the second-fastest qualifier. The 23-year-old, who qualifies for Ireland through his mother, is now a medal contender.
An 80-year-old woman dies fleeing a wildfire in British Columbia as climate-driven blazes rage in Canada, the US, and Greece. A stark reminder of the human cost of inaction.
Thirty years after her murder, Veronica Guerin's family raised nearly €143,000 for St Francis Hospice in Raheny, supporting end-of-life care and honoring her legacy of truth and justice.
Ailish O'Reilly is not interested in the noise of back-to-back titles. As Galway prepare to face Cork in the All-Ireland camogie final, she draws strength from her late grandmother and a quiet fire that has made her one of the game's greats.
From a record breaking brace in Limerick to a four goal thriller in Waterford, the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division served up a weekend of unforgettable action.
As Ireland sends its largest ever team to the European Aquatics Championships in Paris, 19 year old John Shortt reflects on the quiet momentum of Irish swimming and his own grounded ambition.
Despite a five year old law against ticket touting, fans heading to Croke Park for Man United v Leeds are being charged up to seven times the face value. No prosecutions have been made.
New figures reveal 130 incidents of abuse against school wardens since 2024, including physical assaults and verbal attacks. One warden in Dublin has served for 44 years and says only one driver ever apologised.
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