Ireland’s greatest romantic novels: The country’s top authors and fiction lovers pick their favourite books about love

As the Museum of Literature in Dublin launches a new exhibition celebrating Ireland’s great romantic novels, Tanya Sweeney asks authors and fiction lovers for the best books about love from homegrown writers that had a lasting impact on them The Museum of …

National Lottery player spends €400 on Scratchcards in Ireland and is floored by winnings

Katie-Ann Gupwell Acting Content Editor 05:58, 04 Jul 2025 A National Lottery player came to learn that experimenting with money can be a gamble, after spending €400 on Scratchcards and ending up taken aback by their winnings. The Lotto tale unfolded on …

Eilish O’Regan: Eight things we learnt as Children’s Health Ireland and NTPF bosses faced TDs’ questions

Money took centre stage as waiting lists and children’s hospitals were scrutinised Children’s Health Ireland chief executive Lucy Nugent leaving Leinster House after attending a hearing of the Public Accounts Committee yesterday. Photo: Sam Boal/ …

Beat the Lotto - the joy of six in 1990s Ireland

"Once you heard it, once you saw it, you were in..." One of the best stories from 1990s Ireland (or, indeed, anytime-you-like Ireland) gets a big-screen outing in this charmer of a documentary from director Ross Whitaker (Katie, Between Land and …

Kilkenny ace looking to local and international stars as he chases All-Ireland glory

Kilkenny's Billy Ryan certainly couldn’t be accused of having a closed mind when seeking out sources of inspiration. Of course, in true GAA fashion, his heroes are local first and foremost, chief among them Eddie Brennan, given that he plays in a …

The people behind the numbers as Ireland’s population grows by nearly a third in 20 years

The population of the Republic of Ireland grew by nearly a third in 20 years, while the population of Northern Ireland grew by an eighth, according to a joint study carried out by statisticians. In 2022, the population of the island of Ireland stood at 7.1 …

Osborne 'leading by actions' in elevated Ireland role

Jamie Osborne has shone with both Leinster and Ireland when opportunities have been afforded to him over the last number of years. A 2024 Test debut in the Summer tour to South Africa was one he had to wait for, having been involved in Irish squads for …

Joe Canning: Most people think it’s Cork’s All-Ireland to lose and that suits Kilkenny just fine

After Tipperary beat Galway – on the same day Limerick were eliminated from the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship – Tipp boss Liam Cahill said that his Cork counterpart Pat Ryan was the only man smiling. It was more or less what everybody was …

FAI keen to secure Owen Elding for Ireland before Sligo exit, with Juventus weighing move

The sensational rise of Owen Elding provides the Football Association of Ireland with an opportunity to show off their administrative expertise. UK and European clubs are circling Sligo Rovers’ home-grown prodigy. Even Juventus are curious following his …

Dick Clerkin: It’s my ambition to be Monaghan manager some day and win an All-Ireland