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PREVIEW: Tipp ladies travel into the dragon's den to tackle fancied Meath side this Sunday
Lidl Ladies Senior Football Championship quarter-final Tipperary vs Meath, Sunday, July 6 in Pairc Tailteann, Navan @ 5:30pm It doesn’t get any easier for Tipperary lady footballers in their quest for a first All-Ireland senior title in 45 years...

French air traffic strike hits Dublin: 16 flights cancelled.
A commercial flight crosses European airspace as travel disruptions ripple from French strikes. Credit: Tookapic from Pexels via Canva.com What started in French airspace is now being felt on Irish tarmac. On July 3, French strikes grounded 16...

11 New Books To Read On Your Summer Holidays
by Edel Coffey Add these new releases to your summer reading list … The novel that everyone is getting excited about this summer is NOTES ON INFINITY (Michael Joseph, €16.99), the debut from Austin Taylor. Described as Normal People (Sally Rooney)...

More travel disruption as 14 flights from Dublin Airport cancelled
Passengers can expect further delays to flights today, with 14 cancelled from Dublin Airport. It is largely due to French air traffic control strikes and ground strikes in Finland. Meanwhile, Ryanair's boss is calling for the European Commission...

14 flights to and from Ireland cancelled Friday as French air traffic control strikes continue
Several flights from Ireland are affected by the latest bout of ATC industrial action “In addition to flights to/from France being cancelled, this strike will also affect all French overflights,” it said. “Most disrupted passengers are not even...

Irish warned over airport scam where most won't realise they've been robbed
Irish holidaymakers are being cautioned about an airport scam that often goes unnoticed until it's too late. As the summer travel season kicks off, holidaymakers are urged to be extra vigilant of a burgeoning airport scam that preys on their...

European travel delays expected as air traffic controllers strike in France
Hundreds of flights were cancelled on Thursday, with more expected to be scrapped on Friday, as French air-traffic controllers go on strike. Air France, easyJet and Ryanair are some of the airlines caught up in the disruption, affecting operations...

Cork and Dublin Airports enjoy summer boost with record figures for June
The summer months have kicked off with a record number of passengers passing through both Cork and Dublin Airport. New figures released by the DAA on Friday show Cork Airport welcomed 355,000 people last month, up more than 15% compared to the...

1 Win keys to a dream home in the West of Ireland worth $425,000 2 Irish comfort foods to whip up when you need a homestyle treat 3 Traditional Irish hearty vegetable soup recipe 4 Is there a proper way to drink a pint of Guinness? Or are the rules…
It’s a stunning home in the heart of Connemara, Ireland, and it could be yours for just €100! Connemara Chamber launched their hugely exciting Win a Home in Clifden raffle earlier this year, and it’s proving to be a great success with tickets...

How could European summer strikes scupper your holiday?
A series of summer strikes in Europe affecting flights, trains and hotels are threatening to derail British holidaymakers’ trips. Ongoing strikes across mainland Europe are likely to cause delays and even cancellations, and travellers are being...

Irish musician and comedian cancels all of his gigs for the year
An Irish social media star has been forced to cancel all of his shows for the rest of the year (Picture: RTE One) Garron Noone has announced he’s made the ‘difficult decision’ to cancel all of his remaining tour dates for the year. The Irish...

Is Waratahs vs British and Irish Lions on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch
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Andy Farrell: Owen decision is ‘not just my call’ as British & Irish Lions boss explains controversial inclusion in extreme detail
British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell has explained his decision to call up his son Owen to the squad in Australia. The former England captain endured an injury-stricken season with Racing 92 and hasn’t played any international rugby...

Ireland may end student relief fee, concerns over increasing living costs rise
The Irish government is expected to end a cost-of-living measure that reduced student fees by €1,000, prompting concern from student bodies and unions across the country. If confirmed, the change will raise the annual student contribution back to...

Irish holidaymakers warned as tourists evacuated due to raging wildfires in Greece
Irish travellers have been issued advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs regarding the ongoing wildfires currently engulfing parts of Greece. Over 1,500 people have been evacuated from the Greek island of Crete since wildfires broke out on...

Day of fundraising in Ardoyne this Saturday to support young Palestinians' visit to Ireland
A GROUP of musicians and artists from North Belfast are to hold a day of fundraising this Saturday to support young people from Palestine and their upcoming trip to Ireland. On July 20, a group of dancers, musicians and footballers will travel...

Irish Girl Guides (IGG) to hold international camp in Kildare in August
The Irish Girl Guides (IGG) have this week announced Orbit 2025, a stellar international camp set to take place from August 3-9 in County Kildare. This week-long event will bring together hundreds of Guides and volunteer Leaders from across...

Dublin’s Luas network set for major upgrades and new lines under 2050 plan
At a recent Lean Construction Ireland webinar, Anthony Duffy, Head of Project Services at TII, outlined its vision to expand and modernise Dublin’s light rail network over the next 25 years. He said the agency is moving away from piecemeal project...

Irish driving parents 'putting children at health risk' parking in these spots
Parents who drive have been warned to avoid parking their cars in certain areas or risk putting their children at risk of serious health issues. Obviously, most parents would never knowingly put the child at risk but many are doing just that every...

Further flights to and from Ireland affected today on foot of French air traffic control strikes
Several flights from Ireland are affected by the latest bout of ATC industrial action “In addition to flights to/from France being cancelled, this strike will also affect all French overflights,” it said. “Most disrupted passengers are not even...