Veteran stars shine on as Peter Sheehan gets set for his 40th consecutive South of Ireland appearance

The 123rd edition of the Pierse Motor Group-sponsored provincial classic gets under way in Co Clare today, and Ballybunion’s Peter Sheehan still fondly recalls his 1993 win over Michael O’Kelly. “There must have been 5,000 people there,” Sheehan recalled …

Weather experts forecast heatwave return date for Ireland as UK hits fourth 'heat dome blast'

A sizzling end to summer could be on the cards as weather forecasters track another possible heatwave headed for Ireland and the UK. In the UK, temperatures are expected to climb significantly in the coming days, with weather maps showing highs of 28C …

Two dead, two wounded in Northern Ireland shooting

Delivery and accountability key to NDP - Chambers Ireland

The chief executive of Chambers Ireland has said he is not concerned by the lack of detail in the National Development Plan. The Government yesterday announced a flagship plan to build infrastructure over the next five years which will include an overall …

21 motorcyclists die on Ireland's roads every year

Between 2020 and 2024, an average of 21 motorcyclist fatalities and 177 serious injuries occurred annually, writes Brian Byrne.  According to the RSA's Motorcyclist Spotlight Report: Fatalities and Serious Injuries, 2020 to 2024, half of all fatalities …

Ireland striker Evan Ferguson joins AS Roma in loan move

Reuters Ireland striker Evan Ferguson has joined AS Roma on a season-long loan from Brighton & Hove Albion, the Serie A club said on Wednesday, with the 20-year-old looking to kick-start his career after a couple of uninspiring seasons. "Roma are …

All-Ireland Football Final: Kerry and Donegal fans abroad – we want to hear from you

And with the new rules giving football a much-needed lease of life, tickets for Kerry v Donegal are like gold-dust as Sunday approaches. But, there are always some that filter out to the diaspora travelling back to Ireland solely for the match, and we want …

Ireland weather: Expert issues major forecast update and there's good news for GAA fans

There appears to be no sign of a return to the glorious summer conditions we witnessed earlier this month, with a weather expert warning that a steep drop in temperatures and further spells of rain are on the horizon. After enjoying the hottest day of the …

Topshop returns to Ireland with first store opening in Donegal

Topshop is set to make its Irish return with a store opening in Donegal.  The store will open in McElhinneys, Ballybofey, on August 21. This is the first physical store to open in Ireland since the retailer closed its doors five years ago. Before closure, …

Met Eireann forecast as ‘nothing like seen before’ weather heading for Ireland

A weather event described by one expert as something that has "never happened before" has had parts of Europe in its grip for the past fortnight. Parts of Scandinavia have been experiencing a heatwave like they've never seen before, with many …