Ireland’s Aoife Wafer wins Women’s Six Nations Player of the Championship award

Ireland’s Aoife Wafer has been named the 2025 Women’s Six Nations Player of the Championship, capping a stellar campaign with the national side that saw her claim 41% of the public vote and beat out strong competition from across the tournament.The Wexford …

Ireland back row wins player of the Six Nations by Wafer-thin margin

PARIS, FRANCE - Irish back row forward Aoife Wafer has been named best player of the 2025 women's Six Nations following a public vote, the competition's organising committee announced on Monday. The 22-year-old Irishwoman received 41% of the more …

France to host Ireland in 2026 Six Nations opener

Six Nations champions France will host Ireland in the opening fixture of the 2026 edition in February, organisers said on Monday. The competition, featuring England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales, will be played from February 5 to March 14. …

Government awards €600m contract for maintenance of Ireland's major road network

A massive State tender potentially worth up to €600m has been awarded to operate and maintain major roads, including the Jack Lynch Tunnel in Cork. The awarding of the contract to Egis will see it responsible for the Dublin tunnel and the Motorway …

Lidl to open Ireland's first ever net zero energy supermarket in Maynooth

Lidl will be opening the first-of-its-kind net zero energy supermarket in Ireland. The groceries giant is investing over €10 million in the state-of-the-art store in Maynooth, Co Kildare. It will be the first retail space in Ireland to produce all its …

Ciara Mageean explains ‘pride’ at running for Ireland… and NI: ‘It's something that people have challenged me on’

Aaron Connolly on lookout for another new club after Millwall release Ireland forward

The Lions are building a new squad for next term after a disappointing season and Connolly is one of four players who will not be kept on, along with Shaun Hutchinson, Murray Wallace, as and Duncan Watmore and Aaron Connolly.

Applications open for second round of Fáilte Ireland Festival and events fund in Longford

Are you planning a festival or event in Longford this year? Is it one that might attract visitors to the county or from overseas? If so, Longford Tourism as part of Longford County Council is inviting you to apply for the Fáilte Ireland Festivals and …

Ireland's waters claimed 78 lives in a year as drowning tragedies spark safety appeal

Water Safety Ireland is calling for the public to be more cautious as 78 people drowned last year. This is the same figure as 2023, and 34 fewer than the ten-year average. Males are far more likely to be victims of drowning in Ireland. Some 56 of those who …

Ireland striker released by Millwall as Championship club releases retained list

Aaron Connolly is on the lookout for another club after it was confirmed on Monday that he would leave Millwall at the end of his current contract. The Ireland striker signed a short-term deal with the Lions in January and made 14 appearances in the …