One Irish author makes longlist for Booker Prize 2026
ONE Irish author has made the thirteen-book longlist for the Booker Prize 2026.
Jim Sheridan and Brendan Gleeson among mourners at Brenda Fricker funeral
STARS of the stage and screen were among the mourners who turned out to pay their respects as Brenda Fricker was laid to rest today.
Witness appeal after motorcyclist dies in Cork collision
GARDAÍ have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a motorcyclist died in a collision in Co. Cork.
Jack Gleeson and James Nesbitt cast in new Poirot series
IRISH actors Jack Gleeson and James Nesbitt have been cast in a new series which tells the story of Agatha Christie's iconic detective Hercule Poirot.
Laing O’Rourke wins contract to redevelop iconic London hospital
LAING O’ROURKE has won a contract to redevelop a longstanding London hospital into a “next generation facility’.
Data centres ‘fundamental’ to Ireland’s position as technology leader
THE data centre industry in Ireland is “fundamental” to maintaining the nation’s position as a technology leader a new report has found.
Ancient Irish oak tree brought down by storm recycled into whiskey casks
AN ANCIENT oak tree which was brought down by a storm in Ireland has been recycled into whiskey casks.
Minister joins mission to promote Irish beef in Britain
IRELAND’S Food Minister was in Birmingham this week as part of a trade mission to promote Irish beef in the UK.
Pensioner extradited from Australia to stand trial for child abuse offences in Northern Ireland
A MAN has been extradited from Australia to stand trial for indecent assault and child abuse offences in Northern Ireland.
Tributes following death of former Lord Mayor who served Dublin ‘with distinction’
TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of a former Lord Mayor of Dublin who served the city “with distinction”.
Derry City part ways with manager Tiernan Lynch
Derry City have confirmed they have parted ways with manager Tiernan Lynch.
Irish Post appeal brings three generations back to Clare
AN IRISH POST article from 2012 has led to three generations of one family retracing their roots in County Clare, thanks to a collection of photographs taken 100 years ago.
Hilton to create more than 150 jobs as part of continued Ireland expansion
HOTEL group Hilton is set to create more than 150 jobs as part of its continued expansion across Ireland.
FAI confirms no Ireland fans will attend Nations League games against Israel
NO Ireland fans will be able to attend the upcoming Nations League games against Israel, the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has confirmed.
Arrest made over Co. Galway shooting incident
A MAN has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Co. Galway.
Tributes paid after 'pioneering' former GAA President Liam O'Neill passes away
TRIBUTES have been paid to former GAA President Liam O'Neill, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 70.
Funeral details announced for Oscar-winning Irish actress Brenda Fricker
THE FUNERAL details for Irish star Brenda Fricker have been announced.
Fleadh set to bring £52m economic boost to Northern Ireland
HOSTING the 2026 Fleadh is expected to bring an economic boost of £52m to Northern Ireland.
Claire Foy to star in TV adaptation of David Nicholls’ novel You Are Here
CLAIRE FOY will lead the cast in a television adaptation of David Nicholls’ best-selling novel You Are Here.
Former Irish Nationwide CEO Michael Fingleton dies
FORMER CEO of the Irish Nationwide Building Society (INBS) Michael Fingleton has died.
Appeal issued on second anniversary of ‘high risk’ missing man
AN appeal has been issued on the second anniversary of the disappearance of a man from Belfast.
Thousands pay respects at public wake ahead of Glen Hansard’s funeral
THOUSANDS of people queued to attend the public wake of the late Irish singer and composer Glen Hansard.
Witness appeal after recovery vehicles destroyed in arson attack
POLICE have appealed for witnesses to come forward after two recovery vehicles were destroyed in an arson attack in Armagh.
Investigation launched after hundreds of fish found dead in Co. Dublin river
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after hundreds of fish were found dead in a Co. Dublin river.