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INDEPENDENT presidential candidate Catherine Connolly is facing criticism after her campaign released a promotional video featuring footage of President Michael D. Higgins without his consent. The video, aimed at rallying support ahead of the upcoming election, includes clips of President Higgins as well as other former presidents of Ireland. While none of them are shown … [Read more...] about Connolly campaign under fire for unauthorised use of President Higgins in election video

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

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

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

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