Record numbers of older people seeking help from charity, finds ALONE report
The number of older people supported by ALONE rose to just under 44,000 in 2024, with health, housing…
IRFU to shake up U-20s coaching ticket with Andrew Browne replacing Neil Doak as head coach
Andrew Browne is taking over as the Ireland U-20s head coach. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Andrew Browne will be…
Dollar weakens as US Federal government ‘shut-down’ begins
US president Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters Andre Janse van Vuuren and Sujata Rao BloombergToday at 14:31 US stock…
Oktoberfest to remain shut on Wednesday after explosion in Munich
stock image Miranda Murray and Madeline Chambers ReutersToday at 10:25 The Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich will remain…
More than 90 passengers and crew onboard Royal Caribbean cruise ship fall ill with Norovirus
The outbreak on the Royal Caribbean International ship, Serenade of the Seas, which departed San Diego on September…
Laura Muir’s former athletics coach receives ban – he abandoned athlete at roadside and made injured runner race
Muir, one of Britain’s most decorated athletes, has waived her right to anonymity in confirming she was among…
‘No property tax for pensioners’: Here’s what Irish Independent readers most want to see in next week’s Budget
Budget 2026. Irish Independent Newsdesk Today at 16:20 With Budget 2026 just a week away, we asked our…
Ireland’s best pub and hotels for 2025 revealed – but Georgina Campbell warns of ‘unnecessary disappointments’ too
The winners of Georgina Campbell’s Irish Food & Hospitality Awards have been announced for 2025 That’s according to…
Three-weight undisputed world champion Terence Crawford ordered out of car at gunpoint by police after hometown parade
Just two weeks ago, Crawford secured a points victory over Alvarez at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, taking…
‘You’ve never played tennis in your life’ – Irate Carlos Alcaraz hits out at Irish umpire before winning another title
Just nine days after he slipped to a shock defeat against Taylor Fritz at the Laver Cup event…
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban split after nearly 20 years of marriage – reports
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban at the 2023 CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee (Photo by…
Meta boss says Irish parents should take charge of kids’ Instagram and Facebook usage more
Launching new teen accounts in Ireland, Meta’s global head of safety, Antigone Davis, said that parents should step…