Beyond the Pale: The Bold Colours Shaping Ireland’s Summer of 2026

Airbus posts record deliveries and strong profits, signalling a win for European industry and workers. CEO Faury resolves engine dispute and eyes a fairer future.

Ireland mourns the loss of Glen Hansard, the Oscar-winning singer-songwriter and activist who never forgot his roots. Tributes pour in from Bono, Springsteen, and political leaders.

A new guidebook to Outlander's Scottish filming locations offers fans a chance to walk the land where Claire and Jamie loved and fought, celebrating the deep connection between story and place.

Djamel White, at 28, is the youngest author on this year's Booker Prize longlist for his debut novel 'All Them Dogs,' a gritty gangland thriller set in West Dublin.

As wildfires spread across Ireland, ecologists warn that our fire laws are decades out of date. Fines are too low, enforcement is weak, and our land is paying the price.

Kerry Airport is thriving with record passenger numbers, secure fuel supplies, and a push for new sun routes, but road safety concerns remain a pressing local issue.

Shein's $99 million quarterly loss reveals the hidden costs of fast fashion and the impact of closing trade loopholes. A reflection on worker rights, fair trade, and the future of global commerce.

Alors que des incendies dévastateurs ravagent la Gironde, une enseignante irlandaise témoigne de la peur et de la résilience à Bordeaux.

Cork camogie returns to the All-Ireland final after a rocky start, proving doubters wrong and setting up a third straight clash with Galway.

Carrie Dolan's penalty early in the second half was the moment that broke Kilkenny's resistance, sending the reigning champions back to the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie final.

A new bronze sculpture in Tralee Town Park honours the women of Kerry who fought in the revolutionary period, the first memorial of its kind in Ireland.

The Trump administration swaps in new tariffs with little change for Irish exporters. The 15 percent ceiling remains, exemptions for pharmaceuticals stay, and the EU continues to push for relief on €155 billion worth of goods.

Siptu urges childcare workers to reject 'unjust' 80c pay rise, calling for at least €1 an hour increase as €45m state funding hangs in the balance.

Ireland is losing out on major investments in data centres and life sciences as global priorities shift to the US and parts of Europe, according to PM Group CEO Anthony O'Rourke.

Eva Mangan becomes the first women's footballer to sign a professional contract with Cork City, marking a historic moment for Irish women's football and the Rebel County.

A family’s High Court action over a delayed Huntington’s diagnosis reveals a system that failed to connect, to care, and to listen. The settlement for €142,000 is a story of resilience and systemic failure.

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola shuts down Alexis Mac Allister exit talk and confirms new signings are on the way. A grounded message from a club that knows its direction.

Israeli airstrikes kill 12 in Gaza, including four children, as ceasefire fails to protect civilians. A survivor describes hearing children cry for help.

New figures show UK job vacancies falling as small businesses struggle under rising costs. What does this mean for workers in Ireland and the North?

A community on the Cooley peninsula gathers to honor Robert and Kathleen Marks, a devoted couple killed in a crash, remembered for their service, faith, and togetherness.

A new CCPC survey reveals that less than half of daily air fryer users clean their appliance after every use, despite fire risks that have prompted a national investigation. Here is how to stay safe.

A young Galway squad took a tough loss to Limerick, but the future is bright. Van Morrison rates the players on a day of lessons.

Dan Sheehan reflects on Ireland’s 40-21 defeat to New Zealand, admits improvements are needed, but insists the squad has the quality to close the gap before the World Cup.

In a display of raw power and collective spirit, the Kerry ladies football team sent a clear message to the nation on Saturday: the crown belongs to the people. Dethroning the Dublin holders with a commanding ten-point win at FBD Semple Stadium, Kerry’s victory was not just a sporting achievement, but a testament to the resilience and unity that defines our communities.

Kate Thompson reflects on last year's semi-final pain and looks ahead to Galway's clash with Armagh, as the Tribeswomen seek to prove they can go all the way in the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship.

French highlights are this summer's most covetable hair trend. Learn what they are, how they work, and how to maintain them naturally.

Japan's parliament has just tweaked its imperial succession laws, but the big question remains unanswered: why can't a woman be emperor? Despite clear public support for change, the new rules keep the throne reserved for men only. It is a decision that feels both outdated and out of step with the people.

In a case that has shaken communities on both sides of the Atlantic, Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan has confirmed that gardaí hope to question the chief suspect in the murder of Jamey Carney and bring him back to Ireland from Jordan.

The UK government has taken British Steel into public ownership, a move framed as protecting national interest and industrial strength. For those of us watching from this island, it raises questions about the nature of state power, the fragility of empire, and what it means when a government steps in to save a cornerstone of its own making.