Ireland country profile
Provides an overview of Ireland, including key dates and facts about this west European country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ireland to introduce alcohol label health warning
The labels, which come into force in 2026, will contain health warnings and a calorie count.
1970-01-01 08:00
Boy, 13, dies after tractor overturns in County Mayo
The child was driving the tractor when the incident happened on a road in County Mayo.
1970-01-01 08:00
Woman dies after being hit by Garda patrol car
A 21-year-old dies after being hit by the car at Ludden just outside Buncrana.
1970-01-01 08:00
Katie Taylor faces Chantelle Cameron in 'huge boxing event for Ireland' as national hero attempts to become a two-weight undisputed world champion
Katie Taylor is one of women's boxing's 'Mount Rushmore' figures.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ireland Baldwin makes Alec Baldwin a first-time grandpa
Ireland Baldwin is a new mom.
1970-01-01 08:00
Stardust fire victim's father was haunted by tragedy
Laura Millar told the inquest her brother James Millar, 21, had been planning to buy a house with his fiancee.
1970-01-01 08:00
Eurovision: Cardiff superfan spends £10,000 in 10 years
Aled Nurton is part of a fan group who travel the world to see the glitz and glamour of Eurovision.
1970-01-01 08:00
Eurovision semi-final: Australia break this year's rock 'curse'
The five-piece band, whose singer is an immigration lawyer, are one of 10 acts going to the final.
1970-01-01 08:00
Eurovision 2023: Half-Ukrainian girl 'honoured' to open the show
Dancers Josh, 10, and Angelina, 11, wowed fans at the start of the first semi-final in Liverpool.
1970-01-01 08:00
How will Irish government spend corporation tax windfall?
The Irish exchequer is awash with revenue from corporation tax - but how will it spend it?
1970-01-01 08:00
Ireland could amass $156 billion wealth fund with windfall corporate tax
DUBLIN Ireland could amass a 142 billion euro ($156 billion) sovereign wealth fund by 2035 and cover much
1970-01-01 08:00