World Cup 2026 Play-Off Draw: Wales & Ireland Fate
Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland discover their opponents in the crucial World Cup 2026 play-off draw. Follow the path to USA, Canada, and Mexico.
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Kathy Ireland's new career as a commercial fisher
1980s supermodel Kathy Ireland, famed for Sports Illustrated, has swapped the runway for a fishing boat, obtaining her commercial licence in California. Discover her incredible journey.
US Ambassador: Gold Mine Delays Harm NI Reputation
US Ambassador Warren Stephens warns that delays to the Dalradian gold mine project are damaging Northern Ireland's reputation and preventing major investment and job creation.
World Cup 2026 Play-Off Draw: Teams & Pots Revealed
Wales, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland discover their World Cup 2026 play-off paths. The draw sets the stage for March's high-stakes knockout matches.
World Cup Play-Offs: Draw Date and Teams Confirmed
Sixteen European nations, including the Home Nations and Italy, discover their World Cup play-off fate this Thursday. Find out who they will face in the high-stakes knockout matches.
Parrott's Hat-Trick Seals Ireland World Cup Play-Off Place
Troy Parrott's dramatic 96th-minute winner completes stunning hat-trick against Hungary, securing World Cup play-off spot in emotional turnaround for Irish football.
Ireland reach World Cup playoffs after Parrott heroics
Troy Parrott's last-gasp hat-trick against Hungary seals Ireland's remarkable World Cup qualifying playoff spot in dramatic fashion. Read the full story of their incredible turnaround.
Parrott's hat-trick fires Ireland to World Cup play-offs
Troy Parrott's dramatic 96th-minute winner completes a stunning hat-trick against Hungary, sending Ireland into the World Cup play-offs and reducing the hero to tears. Read the emotional story.
Parrott's hat-trick fires Ireland to World Cup play-off
Troy Parrott scored a stunning hat-trick, including a last-gasp winner, to secure a World Cup play-off for Ireland in a dramatic 3-2 victory over Hungary. Read the full match report.
Storm Claudia triggers power outages and flooding
Storm Claudia has left thousands without power and caused significant flooding in Ireland. Read the latest updates on the aftermath and ongoing risks.
NI Justice Minister orders court security review after incident
Justice Minister Naomi Long demands immediate safety assessment after court security officers fail to restrain violent individual at Lisburn courthouse, raising serious concerns about public protection.
Dublin hotels full amid UK asylum seeker influx
Dublin accommodation providers are experiencing unprecedented pressure as the UK government considers relocating asylum seekers to Ireland, creating a potential humanitarian crisis in the Irish capital.
Dublin and Kingston Forge Historic Friendship Pact
In a groundbreaking diplomatic move, Dublin and Kingston have established an unprecedented city-to-city partnership, creating the first-ever direct link between the Irish and Jamaican capitals with plans for cultural and economic cooperation.
Ireland stun All Blacks in historic rugby victory
Ireland secure monumental victory over New Zealand's All Blacks in gripping rugby union encounter, marking a historic achievement for Andy Farrell's squad.
Secret surveillance system uncovered at Stormont Parliament
Exclusive investigation reveals covert listening devices found throughout Stormont Estate, raising serious questions about security and privacy in Northern Ireland's democratic heart.
Irish minister turned away from Belfast hotel
Irish Minister for Integration Roderic O'Gorman was refused accommodation at a Belfast hotel, prompting serious concerns from Dublin about political motivations behind the incident.
Mary McGee, contraception rights pioneer, dies
Tributes pour in for Mary McGee, the courageous Irish woman whose landmark 1973 Supreme Court case paved the way for legalising contraception in Ireland, ending decades of restrictive laws.
Catherine Connolly: Ireland's First Independent President
In a groundbreaking political shift, Catherine Connolly becomes Ireland's first independent president, promising radical change and challenging the political establishment.
Irish President declines Belfast event invitation
President Michael D. Higgins declines invitation to historic Belfast event amid concerns about protocol and cross-border relations, creating political waves in both Ireland and the UK.
NI smoking ban faces Brexit legal hurdle
Labour's ambitious plan to outlaw smoking and vaping in Northern Ireland could breach the Brexit Windsor Framework, warns former Attorney General Sir Jonathan Jones in explosive legal analysis.
Irish President sparks storm over Royal event refusal
Michael D. Higgins faces backlash after declining invitation to event with King Charles, prompting intervention from Irish government and heated debate about Anglo-Irish relations.
Dublin protests: Thousands march against deportation flights
Massive Dublin demonstration sees protesters demand end to deportation flights and voice solidarity with migrants amid growing tensions over Irish immigration policy.
Martin's stark warning over Northern Ireland future
Irish Deputy PM Micheál Martin delivers stark warning about Northern Ireland's political stability amid ongoing Brexit tensions and power-sharing crisis.
Irish PM cancels Westminster speech amid tensions
Taoiseach Micheál Martin abruptly cancels planned address to British parliament members amid diplomatic tensions and political pressure in Dublin.
Irish PM's Westminster address sparks constitutional debate
Tánaiste Micheál Martin's historic speech to UK Parliament highlights evolving Anglo-Irish relations and post-Brexit cooperation challenges
Irish Minister's Garda remarks spark UK diplomatic concern
Micheál Martin faces backlash after suggesting Gardaí could operate in Northern Ireland, raising concerns about British sovereignty and cross-border policing arrangements.
Ireland's Fine Gael faces backlash over Trump meeting
Fine Gael, Ireland's ruling party, is under fire after arranging a private meeting with Donald Trump during his Dublin visit, sparking outrage and accusations of poor judgment.
Irish Minister Resigns Amid Government Crisis
Heather Humphreys steps down as Fine Gael's deputy leader amid political turmoil in Dublin, creating uncertainty for the coalition government's future stability.
Martin Mansergh: Architect of Irish Peace Dies at 76
Discover the remarkable legacy of Martin Mansergh, the key architect behind the Northern Ireland peace process whose quiet diplomacy and intellectual rigour helped transform Anglo-Irish relations.
Ireland to recognise Israeli settlements as illegal
In a significant foreign policy move, Ireland announces it will officially recognise Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank as illegal under international law, escalating diplomatic tensions.
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