Ardmore village named as Ireland’s Greenest Place
The judges recognised the Co Waterford community’s broad and innovative range of green initiatives, working together for a more sustainable future
O’Neill rejects ‘gross discourtesy’ accusations as large numbers remain on Garvaghy Road
Drumcree parade, which had previously sparked serious disorder, was due to go ahead for the first time in nearly 30 years
‘They weren’t fierce people’: Memorial unveiled for Dubliners who fought fascism in Spain
Sculpture at Richmond Barracks, Inchicore, described as ‘a gravestone for the international brigades’ of Irishmen
Revealed: Ireland’s Greenest Places 2026 shortlist
Eleven entries have made it to the final stage of deliberation in this year’s competition
Nation ‘sleepwalking into biggest social and healthcare challenge’, nursing homes warn
Sector braces for scale-up to meet demand for places, but funding challenges stand in way
Ireland ‘needs 1,000 new nursing home beds a year until 2040′ for ageing population
Country is facing a ‘demographic tipping point’ to deal with increasing older population, says nursing home representative group
Saint Etienne review: Tears as the indie-dance trailblazers say goodbye in their final Dublin gig
After 35 years together, Saint Etienne are calling it quits in a calm and methodical fashion
‘The forgotten village’: a population of 700, yet 22,000 vehicles pass through it per day
Village has a population of 700 but sees 22,000 pass through it per day, with residents fearing for their children’s safety as a result
What happens when a tech billionaire moves to an Irish town?
Residents of Abbeyleix on what five years of John Collison’s ownership of a local estate has brought to the area
West Meath Gothic at Dublin Fringe is everything a fringe show should be
Dublin Fringe Festival 2026: An old-time radio is Kate Finegan’s foil in this captivating aerial dance show
Pretty Vacant at Dublin Fringe: Five-star masterclass about exploitation of the Liberties
Dublin Fringe Festival 2026: Musical satire staged in city’s oldest neighbourhood dispels any fears of disconnect with local area
‘Be curious, ask questions’: Industry professionals advise graduates on how to approach a new career
‘If you’re going to fail, fail fast and learn from it’
Diversity Training at Dublin Fringe has legs as an idea but the execution is undercooked
Dublin Fringe Festival 2026: Show’s most interesting moments are interactions with the audience
Ireland’s Greenest Places longlist: ‘Those with an acute sense of a warming world stand out’
The summer of 2026 has provided a timely reminder of the urgent need for climate action
‘It was very upsetting’: India Day returns a year after being cancelled due to attacks
Ireland India Council says vast majority of hostile phone calls it received before 2025 event was postponed originated from the US











