THE Irish Government has unveiled its Budget 2026, with a package worth €9.4bn. Ministers Paschal Donohoe and Jack Chambers described the budget as focused on “protecting jobs and growth” amid ongoing global economic uncertainty. The total package includes €8.1bn in public spending and €1.3bn in taxation measures, marking a change from the one-off supports seen in recent … [Read more...] about Irish government unveils ambitious Budget 2026
Rugby unions push back against breakaway R360 league
EIGHT of rugby’s most influential national unions have issued a warning against the emerging R360 competition, declaring that any players who sign with the breakaway league will be barred from international selection. The unified stance, announced this week in a joint statement by the rugby unions of Ireland, England, Scotland, France, Italy, New Zealand, Australia, and South … [Read more...] about Rugby unions push back against breakaway R360 league
Meet Alex O’Grady – the Irish teen chasing a Formula One dream
AT JUST 16 years old, Alex O’Grady is speeding toward a dream that few from Ireland have reached: a seat in Formula One. The young racing talent from Loughrea, Co. Galway, has already made waves in the competitive world of Formula 4 racing, and with the right backing, his family believes the top tier of motorsport is within reach. Alex’s racing journey began unusually … [Read more...] about Meet Alex O’Grady – the Irish teen chasing a Formula One dream
Irish Government pledges to strengthen links across UK and launch new diaspora strategy
THE Irish Government has pledged to further strengthen its connections across the UK over the next five years. A new Ireland-Scotland Cooperation Framework is set to be launched by the end of 2025, Tánaiste Simon Harris has confirmed. It follows the recent announcement of a new Ireland-Wales Joint Action Plan and Shared Statement to 2030, which has already begun to be … [Read more...] about Irish Government pledges to strengthen links across UK and launch new diaspora strategy
Mourners pay respects at funeral of family killed in Co. Louth tragedy
A JOINT funeral has taken place for three family members killed in Co. Louth last week. Mark O’Connor, 54, his wife Louise O’Connor, 56, and their 27-year-old son Evan O’Connor were found dead at their home in Drumgowna, Tallanstown on Monday, September 29. Their funeral took place this morning at St Patrick's Cathedral in Dundalk, with private cremations to follow. Mourners … [Read more...] about Mourners pay respects at funeral of family killed in Co. Louth tragedy