Emma Hayes lauds 'unique' USWNT star following historic win against Ireland

Emma Hayes’ U.S. Women’s National Team made it two wins from two against the Republic of Ireland on Sunday, as the new-look lineup put four past Carla Ward’s side at a packed TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Both Sam Meza and Izzy Rodriguez made their …

Stephen Duff hails Laois Ladies grit after extra-time thriller seals All-Ireland semi-final spot

Laois Ladies manager Stephen Duff paid tribute to the fighting spirit of his players after they emerged victorious from a dramatic TG4 All-Ireland quarter-final against Wexford at Laois Hire O’Moore Park. After a pulsating contest that went to extra-time, …

GAA legends to preview All-Ireland hurling semi-final tie in iconic Cork venue

Cork who recently defeated Limerick after a dramatic penalty shootout to capture the Munster senior championship title for the first time since 2018 are scheduled to play Dublin at Croke Park on Saturday, July 5 with a 5pm throw-in. Cork last claimed the …

Social welfare Ireland: Discontinued grant replaced by two critical payments

A discontinued social welfare grant has been replaced by two critical payments. It was confirmed last year by then-Minister of Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, that the gap left by the Bereavement Grant is covered by two popular schemes. The …

Cian Tracey: Captaining Ireland will stand to Craig Casey despite his latest Lions snub

The Munster scrum-half has been named skipper for Saturday’s meeting with Georgia in Tbilisi having been overlooked for the tour of Australia Craig Casey has been honest about his disappointment after he wasn't selected for the Lions by Andy Farrell. …

Fiddle, Flutes & Pubs: A Musical Journey Through Northern Ireland & County Donegal

The view from a small lane in Donegal past flowers and lush fields to Mount Errigal in the distance. Photo by Christine Loomis A love of fiddles and Irish tunes drew me back to Ireland and to trad sessions—those toe-tapping, hand-clapping, pint-sipping …

$20,000 Grant Brings Playground Upgrade to St. Mary’s Church in Ireland

A new playground is set to bring joy to families at St. Mary’s Church in Ireland thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Dubois County Community Foundation. The funding, made possible through the C.J. Gehlhausen Endowment, will help upgrade existing playground …

Darragh McCullough: The €36,000 question – does Ireland’s farm income survey mislead more than it reveals?

The much-publicised average farm income figure is €36,000 across all 88,000 farms surveyed. But as you delve further into the data, the figures grow increasingly murky rather than enlightening ‘Even within dairy farming – the survey’s top-performing sector …

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Ireland’s manufacturing sector improved at fastest rate in more than three years last month

The State’s manufacturing sector improved at its fastest rate in more than three years last month, new data from AIB show. The bank said the sector enjoyed an accelerated pace of job creation and renewed stock building, alongside “robust yet slightly …