Ireland is in a "serious period of reform" when it comes to defence and security, the tánaiste (Irish deputy prime minister) has said. Earlier on Tuesday, the Irish Cabinet approved draft ...

Night - Mostly cloudy. Winds from SSW to S. The overnight low will be 38 °F (3.3 °C). Mostly cloudy with a high of 53 °F (11.7 °C). Winds from S to SSW at 4 to 6 mph (6.4 to 9.7 kph). Partly cloudy ...

More than 80,000 Muslims in Ireland are preparing to begin Ramadan tomorrow. They will fast from dawn until sunset until the end of March when they will celebrate with a day time feast called Eid ...

Following the sudden death of Bishop Michael Harty on August 8th 1994, Bishop Willie succeeded to the see, and was ordained as Bishop of Killaloe by the Archbishop of Cashel-Emly, Dermot Clifford, on ...

The Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe says he was “struck by the consensus” on a recent visit to Ireland that “structural” racism hinders access to basic rights for ...

More info Weather experts are warning about the possibility of snowfall across a large part of Ireland at the beginning of March. Newly published weather maps from WXCharts.com, which pulls down ...

The Government is to donate a substantial portion of Ireland’s ageing air defence systems to protect towns and small cities in Ukraine as Russia’s invasion enters its fourth year. The transfer ...

Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris will bring a proposal to Cabinet next month to amend Ireland's 'triple lock’ on the deployment of Defence Forces peacekeepers overseas.

Campaigners had criticised the lack of Irish language signs when the station opened in September. A range of views were heard and the "Votes at 16'" motion was carried. Tributes are paid to DUP ...

Thank you for supporting Ireland's best local journalism! THE ARCHBISHOP of Cashel & Emly, Dr Kieran O’Reilly, has announced a number of clerical appointments this Monday. Many parishes in east ...

If you want further access to Ireland's best local journalism ... Alternatively, you can pay €0.50 per article, capped at €1 per day. The Archbishop of Cashel and Emly, Kieran O’Reilly, DD has ...

If you want further access to Ireland's best local journalism ... Some county parishes in the Cashel & Emly archdiocese are also moving Mass times to accommodate Limerick GAA fans.