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‘Born in the USA, Roots in Ireland’ - Irish Independent journalist to join Springsteen panel tracing artist’s Irish roots

Bruce Springsteen superfans, including Irish Independent journalist Ralph Riegel and RTÉ newsreader David McCullagh, will take part in a panel this month tracing the iconic superstar’s Irish roots.

2024-08-20 01:31

Mickey Harte appointed joint manager of Offaly footballers

Mickey Harte has been appointed as joint manager of the Offaly senior footballers. The shock news was revealed in a statement by the Offaly county board this evening.

2024-08-19 16:50

Southern students enjoying the good life at college in Northern Ireland

Cheaper cost of living and being able to afford that move away from home prove an irresistible attraction

2024-09-20 05:00

Attendance levels suggest public verdict on Irish Champions Festival is largely ‘meh’

Less than 19,000 attended last weekend’s showpiece action at Leopardstown and the Curragh

2024-09-20 05:00

Cian Prendergast primed to grasp captaincy role in Connacht’s new season

Cian Prendergast wasn’t surprised at being appointed the new Connacht captain as they bid to sweep away a season in which disappointments ultimately overwhelmed his side’s burning ambitions.

2024-09-20 01:30

Businessman allegedly linked to €9.7m international ‘zombie’ iPhone operation to appeal bail refusal

A Dublin-based Chinese businessman accused of money laundering connected to an international €9.7m "zombie" iPhone fraud is to appeal his refusal of bail.

2024-09-18 16:08

'We were in a minefield': Declassified papers reveal truth behind 1979 Army range blast that killed 3 boys

45 years later, some survivors are still looking for answers about what happened.

2024-09-18 05:00

Culture Night 2024: Wondering where to begin? These 20 events around Ireland caught our eye

From Seamus Heaney to hipster Dublin, and salon jazz to retro synthesisers, thousands of events will be going on across Ireland on Friday, September 20th

2024-09-17 04:15

Level of driving test no-shows a huge road-safety concern as deaths rise

Ireland faces a worrying increase in the number of motorists failing to show up for scheduled driving tests amid fears the number of “no shows” could soar above 8,000 this year.

2024-09-16 01:30

‘Demand keeps growing’ – mental health housing body pleads for funds in Budget 2025 to help it deliver hundreds of new homes

A specialist mental health housing body has appealed for an increase in funding to deliver 300 new homes, as the number of people with significant mental health challenges ­experiencing homelessness continues to grow.

2024-09-16 01:30