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Published on 16:42 GMT

Irish stars return to Ireland for IFTA awards this Friday

(via Getty Images) Irish screen stars will return to Dublin this weekend for the Irish Academy Awards, hosted by Kevin McGahern this Friday 20th February. The ceremony, presented by the Irish Film & Television Academy, promises to be a major homecoming …

Source: U105 - Pending
Published on 17:26 GMT

Cork areas most at risk of sea level rises as record rain drowns Ireland

A flood risk map for Cork city for 2090(Image: Climate Central) It's been an extremely wet start to 2026, with Cork subject to washouts and now a 24-hour flood warning. Parts of Cork have had 1.5 times the average rainfall in the last fortnight, with …

Source: Cork Beo - Pending
Published on 17:36 GMT

Donal Fallon: From Selma to Derry and Seán McDermott Street, how Jesse Jackson touched Ireland with his energy

Renowned for his powerful speeches, the late civil rights activist had a ‘global presence’ and will be fondly remembered by several downtrodden communities on this island Jesse Jackson applauds Irish dancers during a visit to Méanscoil Feirste, the Irish …

Source: Irish Independent - Center-right
Published on 20:58 GMT

The Pom Squad: Guide to an England side hoping to get back on track against Ireland

England welcome Ireland to Twickenham on Saturday under pressure to bounce back from a humiliating Calcutta Cup defeat. Scotland exposed the weaknesses in a team built on aerial supremacy and a powerful bench but can Andy Farrell’s men deal with the brute …

Source: Irish Independent - Center-right
Published on 16:45 GMT

Meath named one of Ireland’s best councils for environmental enforcement

The EPA’s Environmental Enforcement Performance Report 2024 identifies the council as one of only three nationwide to achieve the highest performance rating, highlighting strong results in areas including waste enforcement, water quality protection, air …

Source: Irish Independent - Center-right
Published on 21:13 GMT

Netflix show based on 'stupidly good' book that Normal People fans will love was filmed in Ireland

Lucas Hill-Paul Content Editor and Laura Colgan Deputy Editor 15:44 ET, 18 Feb 2026 Conversations With Friends is Sally Rooney's debut novel(Image: BBC) A drama based on a bestselling novel that fans have called "perfect" is landing on …

Source: Irish Star - Center-left
Published on 13:36 GMT

Kylemore talks mark ‘Old Ireland in Colour’ finale

The compilers of the best-selling photography series, Old Ireland in Colour, will speak on the central themes of their books at a special event in Kylemore Abbey this weekend. Authors Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley and Professor John Breslin, who have also curated …

Source: Galway Advertiser - Neutral
Published on 15:36 GMT

Ireland weather: Met Eireann forecasts flood risk as heavy rain continues

Figure 2: DINI Rain & Winds forecast for Wednesday - Image via Met Eireann Met Eireann have released a new report on the flood risk that has been assessed with the ongoing status yellow rain warning. There is a rain warning in place for all of Leinster …

Source: Dublin Live - Neutral
Published on 20:04 GMT

Indo Sport podcast: Eamon Dunphy on Taking A Stand | Ireland vs Israel

Eamon Dunphy welcomes Joe into his home for an in-depth discussion about the decisions facing Irish football ahead of the upcoming fixtures against Israel. Who should make the decision? What should it be? And what are the likely consequences? Our football …

Source: Irish Independent - Center-right
Published on 14:39 GMT

Number of female firefighters in Northern Ireland at five-year high – but still less than 10%

Source: The Irish News - Neutral