Miriam Margolyes Brings Her Unflinching Truth to Ireland: 'I'm Not a Rock Star, I'm a Little Old Lady'

South Africa came from behind to beat New Zealand 29-24 in a bruising third test, taking a 2-1 series lead with one match to play in Baltimore.

Aoife Rattigan discusses how the LGFA's new rules are transforming club football as Cappagh push for intermediate glory in Kildare.

Silje Antvorskov takes the Rás na mBan lead as 18-year-old Aliyah Rafferty shines for Cycling Ulster, setting up a decisive weekend of racing.

Congo's Ebola outbreak is slowing at its epicentre but spreading wider, with over 3,000 dead and forecasts of up to 50,000 cases. New vaccines are in trials.

A new CyberSafeKids report shows underage children still access social media and pornography despite 2025 laws. Experts call for real enforcement, not more debate.

Three hurricanes churn the Pacific as scientists link the rare event to a record-strength El Niño and warming seas.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin hints at possible excise cut on alcohol for pubs, while carbon tax pause debate heats up. A balancing act between community, cost of living, and climate.

The UN Environment Programme has confirmed global temperatures will surpass 1.5C. Now the challenge is navigating the overshoot, not avoiding it. What does this mean for climate action?

Banbridge's Flat debut win at Gowran Park was a moment of pure class. Plus, Curracloe's impressive first outing and a thrilling dead-heat. Here's the full story.

The US welcomed Russia back to the G20 table in Asheville, drawing dismay from European ministers and raising questions about press freedom and transatlantic unity.

Dundalk Rugby Club's Tommy Campbell has been named the recipient of the prestigious Leinster Sean O'Brien Hall of Fame Award, capping over 55 years of dedicated service to the club and his community.

Seven years after Center Parcs opened in Longford, Ballymahon is thriving. Local traders tell how the resort brought jobs, investment and year-round trade to a town once overlooked.

Stephen Bradley defends his Shamrock Rovers squad after a thrilling 3-3 draw at Derry City, extending their lead at the top to five points. A story of resilience, fatigue, and a young star's near miss.

Fans from Dublin, Cork and America are making the journey to north Tipperary to explore the landscape that shaped Shane MacGowan's legendary songs. It is a tour of memory, music and belonging.

Masked Israeli settlers attacked homes near Qusra, trapping seven Palestinians and injuring several, while the Israeli military detained residents but not the attackers.

Trump's mid-term convention is being called a 'train wreck' by insiders, with $25,000 ticket prices, corporate sponsor invites, and a clash with NFL games and the 9/11 anniversary.

Katseye's Dublin debut at the 3Arena marks a milestone for global pop, but with two members on hiatus for their mental health, the show raises bigger questions about the price of fame.

English spelling may seem chaotic, but it follows hidden patterns of sound, meaning, and history. Understanding that logic can turn spelling from a source of anxiety into a skill you can master.

The Kremlin calls NATO attack warnings 'scare stories' after CIA chief's Moscow visit, but European intelligence sees no imminent threat. A grounded look at what this means for a changing world.

Nepal's flash floods were caused by a glacier collapse, not an earthquake. At least 160 dead, 1,500 missing. Scientists warn of growing risks as glaciers melt.

Bellewstown's 300th anniversary meeting resumed Wednesday after Tuesday's abandonment, with Rocky's Howya dominating the opener and Ardgillan landing a dramatic handicap.

The national commercial vacancy rate fell to 14.5% in Q2 2026, the first annual drop since 2013, but the West and North-West still struggle with rates above 20%.

At Jack Kennedy's funeral, his mother Sarah apologised to the family injured in the M9 crash, and a priest pleaded with teens to stop the criminality that led to five deaths.

Brett Goldstein reveals how a gratitude journal helped him overcome depression before Ted Lasso fame, and why he believes men need to unlearn toxic emotional suppression.

Armagh's Seth Dunwoody, 20, signs a WorldTour deal with Bahrain Victorious for 2027, fulfilling a dream that began with a tip-off from a Belgian fisherman.

In the small west Clare village of Labasheeda, a church that had been silent and boarded up for decades has been given a new lease of life. The 1837 building, nestled on the banks of the Shannon estuary, opened its refurbished long aisle at the weekend as a community and events hub, marking a defiant stand against rural depopulation.

An Coimisiún Pleanála has delayed its ruling on Boyle's proposed Aldi store over bat licence concerns, leaving the town's regeneration hopes in limbo.

IndyCar drivers took to the streets of Washington for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a historic race created by executive order to mark America's 250th birthday. With the Capitol and the Washington Monument as a backdrop, the drivers are calling it a once-in-a-lifetime event.

Munster's unbeaten run continues with a dominant 47-12 win over Connacht, setting up a blockbuster final against Leinster. A day of grit, glory, and the bright future of Irish women's rugby.