Australia too good but Ireland re-match looms for AFLW Australia have charged to a 50-point win over Ireland in the first women's Australian rules international with a future game in Ireland looking likely. AAP · Aug 1
Irish border poll ‘not top of my list of priorities’, says Bryant Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant said he will not be starting a poll this week, this month or this year. The Independent UK · Jul 31
Players done waiting for once-in-a-decade showdown The teams have been selected, the group chats created, scruples about the venue hashed out, so now Australia and Ireland are ready to rumble. AAP · Jul 30
‘Perilous’ for political unionism to forget middle ground, unity event told In a debate on whether a united Ireland is inevitable, political unionism was criticised. Evening Standard · Jul 30
AFLW All-Stars game offers a chance to celebrate how Irish players have shaped the game Forty-six Irish players are on current AFLW lists and Saturday’s sold-out game provides a unique opportunity to highlight their influence The Guardian - AU · Jul 30
A Tribute To Oscar-Winning Irish Musician Glen Hansard, Who Passed Away in a Motorcycle Accident Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard passed away after a motorcycle accident in the early hours of Wednesday morning. This is a tribute piece to him. RideApart · Jul 30
Daniel Kinahan faces extradition from Dubai to Ireland – what we know IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 30
Irish authorities preparing for Daniel Kinahan’s extradition from Dubai Sources say a timeline for Kinahan’s transportation back from Dubai has not been finalised. Evening Standard · Jul 30
Europe’s fastest-growing economies in Q2 2026: Who led and who lagged? Eurozone GDP delivered a better-than-expected performance in the second quarter of 2026. But beneath the headline, Europe’s growth story looks increasingly uneven across member states. Euronews · Jul 30
"A songwriter and singer and musician and performer of great depth, understanding, compassion, daring and bravado." Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Geldof and more pay tribute to Glen Hansard The world of music pays tribute to Glen Hansard, Irish singer-songwriter, actor and leader of The Frames Louder · Jul 29
Journalist and daughter, 10, die after road accident in Ireland Fundraising drive launched for family of mother who once wrote for The Independent The Independent UK · Jul 29
Bob Geldof pays tribute to Glen Hansard: ‘We have lost one of the greats’ Tributes have poured in from across the world for the Irish musician and activist, who died in a motorcycle crash on Wednesday morning. Evening Standard · Jul 29
Glen Hansard Dies Aged 56: From Dublin Streets to Oscar Glory, 'Once' Star Killed in Motorbike Crash Oscar-winning musician Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin. Known for his role in 'Once' and as The Frames' frontman, his death has shocked Ireland's music community. International Business Times UK · Jul 29
Hilaria Baldwin admits she 'miscounts' her seven kids Hilaria Baldwin is mum to seven kids with husband Alec - Ilaria, María, Eduardo, Romeo, Leonardo, Rafael, and Carmen - and is also stepmother to the actor’s daughter Ireland. BANG Premier · Jul 29
Evening Standard · Jul 29 Taoiseach: Glen Hansard made significant contribution to Ireland’s cultural life Irish political leaders have expressed shock and heartbreak at the sudden death of the musician and actor.
MusicRadar · Jul 29 Tributes are paid to Glen Hansard, Irish singer-songwriter and star of Once, who has died at the age of 56 He was killed this morning in a motorcycle accident
Evening Standard · Jul 29 Irish president leads tributes to Oscar-winning musician Glen Hansard Hansard, 56, appeared in The Commitments, was the frontman for the Irish band The Frames and was part of various protests over the years.
International Business Times UK · Jul 29 How Did Glen Hansard Die? Reluctant Actor Won an Oscar Before Tragic Death at 56 Irish musician Glen Hansard, Oscar-winning songwriter and frontman of the Frames, has died aged 56 in a motorcycle crash in Dublin, leaving a singular legacy of busking, film, and deeply felt songs.
Euronews · Jul 29 Ireland unveils blueprint to electrify economy by 2050 Dublin's plan takes into account a surge in electricity demand over the coming decades, driven by electric vehicles, industry and rapidly expanding data centres, which will place growing pressure on the national grid.
Evening Standard · Jul 29 Glen Hansard: The Oscar winner who never stopped busking on Dublin’s streets The Ballymun musician’s career began as a teenager busking in Grafton Street.
International Business Times UK · Jul 29 Glen Hansard Cause of Death: 'Once' Singer Dies at 56 in Single-Vehicle Motorcycle Crash Glen Hansard, Oscar-winning Irish musician, died at 56 in a Dublin motorcycle crash. Known for 'Once' and 'Falling Slowly,' his death leaves a void in Irish music.
The Independent UK · Jul 29 ‘We have lost one of the greats’: Heartbroken tributes pour in after Glen Hansard’s death Hansard died in a motorbike accident on the outskirts of Dublin in the early hours of July 29
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Luke Donald names three-time major winner as Europe vice-captain for 2027 Ryder Cup Luke Donald has named his third vice-captain ahead of next year’s Ryder Cup
AAP · Jul 29 Daicos-Mullin match-up to shape huge AFL clash Oisin Mullin couldn't play in the All-Ireland final for Mayo but his job on Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos could be huge in the context of Geelong's season.
BANG Premier · Jul 28 Chris O'Dowd would 'never say never' to Moone Boy reboot Chris O'Dowd co-wrote and starred in the beloved sitcom, which told the story of 12-year-old Martin Moone as he navigating the challenges of childhood in rural Ireland alongside an imaginary friend called Sean.