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Ireland

Continuity IRA reportedly behind Dublin shooting

The killing is claimed to be in revenge for the death of an associate in 2012.

Ireland

Gunmen shoot dead 1, injure 2, at Dublin boxing event

One person has been killed and two others injured after gunmen wearing disguises burst into a Dublin hotel. They opened fire on boxing fans attending

Business Series

Ryanair profits on target despite lower fares, with more passengers and falling fuel costs

Low-cost airline Ryanair is forecasting record passenger numbers for 2016 and says it should attain its profit target even as it cuts ticket prices.

Sport

Six Nations' captains gather for 2016 tournament launch

The skippers of six nations rugby teams gathered at the Hurlingham Club in London on Wednesday for the traditional captain’s photo call and launch of

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World News

'Brexit' could cause difficulties for Northern Ireland

On a visit to London on Monday the Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny told his British counterpart David Cameron, that if Britain leaves the EU it could

Culture news

The Corrs return after 10-year break

After putting their careers on hold for a decade to raise their children, the Irish siblings are back with a new album and tour.

Ireland

Drug injection centres approved by Irish government

Decision must be ratified by Irish parliament

United Kingdom

Frank - the third storm in a week batters UK and Ireland

The power of the storms lashing parts of Britain has been caught on amateur videos. In one an 18th century stone bridge in the North Yorkshire town

Economy

Ireland set to be strongest growing eurozone economy again

Ireland’s economy grew by seven percent in the year to the end of September according to official figures, putting it on course to be the

Musica

Forgotten gems from Wexford Opera Festival

Ireland can boast one of the most prestigous international music events: Wexford Opera Festival, now in its 64th edition. Its aim is quite unique

Economy

Michelin to shed 1,600 jobs in European plant shake-up

Michelin says it is closing several European sites with the loss of around 1,600 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan. The French tyre company

Business Series

Ryanair sets sights skywards after profit rise

Things are looking up at Ryanair. The low-cost airline has revised its forecasts after posting a rise in six-monthly profits – up by 37 percent to a

United Kingdom

Rugby World Cup: How the northern hemisphere reported its capitulation against the south

Economy

Ireland latest eurozone country to ditch one and two cent coins

Ireland has become the latest eurozone country to phase out one and two-cent coins from circulation. It joins six other European nations to move away

Sport

Injured Ireland skipper O'Connell retires from international rugby

Paul O’Connell’s international rugby career came to a premature end this week. The Ireland captain tore his hamstring during Sunday’s World Cup

Cinema

Brooklyn: An Irish girl torn between two lovers and two countries

Set in Ireland and America, Brooklyn is the story of young Ellis Lacey, played by Saoirse Ronan, who finds herself torn between two countries and two

Sport

Ireland ready themselves for French resistance

Ireland and France go into their final World Cup pool match knowing that plenty is at stake. The winners will be rewarded with a quarter-final date

Sweden

Nobel prize for medicine goes to parasite power trio

The first of this year’s Nobel prizes has been awarded, for medicine, and it has gone to a trio of researchers for work against parasitic diseases

Economy

Ireland's economy surpasses eurozone rivals as recovery continues

Ireland is set to be Europe’s fastest-growing economy for the second year running. The country’s economy grew by 1.9 percent quarter-on-quarter from

Economy

RyanAir boosts profit forecast by 25 percent

Shares in Ryanair soared to an all-time high on Wednesday after the airline raised its annual profit forecast by 25 percent. The Irish carrier says