Grafton Group, owner of Chadwicks and Woodies, reported revenue of €1.5bn for the first half of the year. The company, which operates in Ireland, saw stronger trading performance during the period. The figures reflect increased sales across its retail operations. The report highlights improved financial results compared to previous periods. The company remains a key player in the Irish market.
Today's Irish news highlights a range of important local and international updates, offering insights into both national and global developments. The focus includes recent political decisions, economi…
Pádraic Joyce has resigned as manager of the Galway football team after seven seasons in charge. The decision comes following a tenure marked by near-misses in major competitions, including a run to t…
England sealed the three-match series against Ireland with a six-wicket victory in the second one-day international. The win, secured with a game to spare, came after Ireland were bowled out for 165.…
The McDonald's Monopoly promotion, a popular autumn event in Ireland, will not return this year. The annual campaign, which allowed customers to collect monopoly stickers from menu items to win prizes…
Commuters in Dublin and Galway are expressing confusion and frustration after a sudden increase in public transport fares. The change, announced with little prior notice, has left many passengers ques…
A 17-year-old boy has been denied bail after being accused of driving a stolen BMW the wrong way on a Cork road. The teenager, whose identity has not been disclosed, was reportedly involved in a high-…
Katie Taylor, Ireland’s top female boxer, made a rare public appearance alongside Westlife during a Dublin event. The occasion saw the three-time Olympic gold medalist step out of the ring for a brief…
US President Donald Trump is set to meet the President of Ireland in the Republic of Ireland as part of a series of diplomatic engagements. The meeting, which has not been scheduled for a specific dat…
Cillian O’Connor, known as Mayo’s all-time leading scorer, married a woman from Dublin at the Mount Juliet Estate in Kilkenny. The ceremony took place in a picturesque setting, blending local heritage…
Ireland's population is projected to grow from 5.53 million in 2024 to nearly 7.8 million by 2049, according to recent data. This increase would bring the country closer to the constitutional threshol…
US President Donald Trump is set to meet Irish President Catherine Connolly during his upcoming visit to Ireland, despite calls for protests over her past comments. The meeting, described as a “courte…
Denis O'Brien, an Irish businessman, has initiated a new legal action against Meta's headquarters in Dublin. The case follows previous lawsuits against the social media giant over fraudulent advertise…
Glen Hansard, the Irish singer and actor known for his work with the band The Frames and his role in the film *Once*, has died at the age of 56. His passing has been widely mourned in the music and fi…
A 60-year-old man from Donegal has appeared in court charged with eight counts of sexual assault. The defendant, whose identity has not been disclosed, was brought before Letterkenny District Court. T…
US President Donald Trump has proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz as the "Trump Strait," a suggestion made amid heightened tensions with Iran following recent military clashes. The idea was first f…
Ireland has experienced its hottest summer in 127 years, according to the Irish Meteorological Service, Met Éireann. Temperatures were more than 2 degrees Celsius above the historical average, leading…
Katie Taylor, one of the greatest female boxers of all time, shared a heartfelt moment with a young fan from Dublin ahead of her farewell fight at Croke Park. During an open workout on Wednesday, the…
A man in his 20s was arrested in Cork following an early morning raid by gardaí. Authorities seized cash, drugs, weapons, and animals during the operation. The incident occurred in the early hours, wi…
Katie Taylor is set to make her final professional boxing appearance at Croke Park in Dublin, where she will face Flora Pili for the undisputed super-lightweight title. The Irish legend, known for her…
A 18-year-old Irish woman, Hannah Jane Large, has died in a car crash near Reykjavík, Iceland. The incident occurred on Monday along the Krýsuvíkurvegur highway, 29 kilometers south of the capital. La…
Katie Taylor is preparing for what could be her final professional boxing match in Bray, Ireland, this weekend. The three-time Olympic gold medalist and undisputed lightweight champion has been traini…
The Environmental Protection Agency has launched an investigation into noise complaints related to a data centre in Clondalkin, Dublin. Thirteen complaints were submitted since July 15, according to t…
A young teacher from Donegal has died after a short illness, prompting heartfelt tributes from the local community. Shauna Hennigan, who lived in Ballyloskey, was described as a 'wonderful' figure in…
The morning in Donegal begins with dry conditions and bright spells, according to the latest forecast. Skies remain clear for much of the day, offering a calm start to the day. However, cloud cover gr…
Donald Trump is set to meet President Catherine Connolly during his upcoming visit to Ireland, according to multiple reports. The visit is scheduled for September 12 and 13, with Trump expected to eng…
