Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians to open League of Ireland campaigns at Aviva Stadium 

A modern-day record League of Ireland attendance record could be reached on Sunday, February 16, when Bohemians move their opening season fixture against Shamrock Rovers to the 51,000-seater Aviva Stadium. What’s regarded as the biggest game in Irish …

Paul O’Connell still leaning on Joe Schmidt’s lessons in his role as Ireland forwards coach

As it was, O’Connell won two Six Nations titles in 2014 and 2015 with Schmidt in charge before things went pear-shaped at the World Cup. O’Connell’s days in the green jersey were numbered anyway but when he ripped his hamstring off the bone during the pool …

James Ryan putting in extra hours to improve Ireland lineout for Joe Schmidt showdown

Although Ireland again had lineout issues in last Saturday’s win over Fiji, losing three of their own throws, the quality of the tries by Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher was a timely reminder of how important good lineout ball is in terms of launching the …

Social welfare Ireland: Final bonus payments for over a million households to be issued next week

Two double cost of living payments will be issued to households throughout the country next week. 10 bonus payments were announced by the Government in Budget 2025 as part of their €2.2 billion cost of living package. The majority of these have already …

Northern Ireland crime: Two men charged after drugs and criminal property seized in car search

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com  and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Police in Londonderry have charged two men to court in connection with drug-related offences. The charges follow the search of a vehicle by officers from Derry City …

Northern Ireland traffic: Road users advised to avoid Fermanagh route due to icy conditions as TrafficwatchNI advise all ...

Police are advising motorists to avoid the Old Coach Road in Bellanaleck Co Fermanagh as it is impassable due to icy conditions. A post on @TrafficwatchNI advises that temperatures fell below freezing overnight. And salting of roads on the scheduled …

Peter Kay Adds More New Dates To UK And Ireland Comedy Tour Due To Demand

Due to demand, Peter Kay has added more new dates to his record-breaking comedy tour. The comedian and actor from Bolton will now also play additional shows at the O2 Arena in London on July 26, 2025, and Newcastle's Utilita Arena and Leeds' First …

Northern Ireland travel: Ryanair reveals best New Year's Eve destinations to ring in 2025

As the year draws to a close, Ryanair today (27 Nov) unveils top destinations to celebrate New Year’s Eve, for the perfect end of year getaway. As the countdown to New Year’s Eve begins, it’s time to start planning how to ring in 2025 with unforgettable …

Ireland Election

Ireland are a top ranked side for good reason – Australia prop Isaac Kailea

Kailea was asked at the Australia media conference yesterday if he senses this is a particularly special game for his head coach, considering his legacy and history with Irish rugby. Kailea certainlywasn’t about to create headlines about his boss targeting …