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.
At the Dublin Horse Show, family heirlooms and hand-painted clothes took centre stage, proving that fashion is about more than just clothes. It is about who we are and who we bring along.
Queen's University Belfast engineers have developed plastic-free seaweed farming ropes from sheep wool, moving from Strangford Lough trials to industrial scale in Norway. The project offers a circular solution to plastic waste in aquaculture.
Mona McSharry heads to the European Swimming Championships in Paris with a quiet confidence, balancing the 100m and 200m breaststroke while carrying the hopes of a growing Team Ireland.
India's central bank keeps rates at 5.25%, bucking the regional trend as it waits for clearer inflation signals and relies on capital inflows to steady the rupee.
The Ceuta migrant surge exposed Europe's fragile unity. As 70,000 people crossed into Spain, the EU faced a test of solidarity. Have we learned anything?
As wildfires rage near Athens for a fifth day, the human cost mounts. Five firefighters dead, communities under threat, and a climate crisis that demands a people's Europe act now.
Cork City extend their First Division lead to 20 points after a 3-2 win over Athlone Town, while Kerry FC break into the play-off spots with a dominant 3-0 victory over Cobh Ramblers.
The death toll from last week's mass migration surge into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has risen to at least 72, with officials confirming five more bodies found along the North African coast. The tragedy highlights the desperate conditions driving people from their homes and the urgent need for a humane European response.
James Clarke's late equaliser for Derry City masked a deeper tension as manager Tiernan Lynch remained silent on James McClean's absence. A point earned, but questions linger about loyalty and discipline.
As the 2026/27 Premier League season approaches, we profile the 13 Irish stars ready to make their mark, from Caoimhín Kelleher at Brentford to Alan Browne at Sunderland.
Emma Doherty's extra-time double sends Galway United into the FAI Cup semi-finals, keeping their double dream alive in a tense Connacht Derby.
Former Kerry footballer Ayesha Roche reflects on the power of sport, the joy of Mayo's historic win, and why she wants Kerry fans to show up for the women's All-Ireland final this weekend.
New beach mats at Ballyloughane and Silverstrand let wheelchair users like seven-year-old Ruby Daly finally join their families on the sand. A quiet revolution in inclusion.
From Kneecap's protest beats to BIIRD's trad rebellion, All Together Now 2026 is a celebration of Irish voices that refuse to be silenced. Here are the acts that matter.
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