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An Irish ornithologist who's recording every bird species in the country says there's still time to protect vanishing wildlife. His message comes ahead of a major ocean conference tackling Ireland's marine protection goals.
A beloved Egyptian food truck in Cork, Ireland is opening its first restaurant this weekend after the community rallied to raise over €5,200. Cairo 2 Cork's brick-and-mortar location will bring authentic Egyptian dishes to Douglas Street starting Saturday.
A Canadian tech company is making Ireland its European hub for AI development with the largest investment of its kind. OpenText will create 400 high-skilled jobs in Cork and Galway over the next three years.
A new overnight ferry between Cork and Boulogne-sur-Mer just launched, bringing international passenger service back to the French port for the first time in 15 years. The route offers travelers a fresh way to connect France and Ireland while boosting tourism and trade between both nations.
A Cork couple got the shock of their lives when Picture This walked into their wedding reception to perform their first dance song live. The band surprised Tanya and Chris Cremin at Kinsale Hotel & Spa as part of their 10th anniversary celebration.
Ireland is generating AI jobs at triple the rate of nearby countries, with 12% of all job postings now requiring AI skills. The surge reflects Ireland's growing position as a global tech talent hub.
Solar energy reached a record 10% of Ireland's electricity in July, helping push renewable sources past 30% of the country's total power supply. The milestone shows clean energy is rapidly becoming a bigger part of Ireland's future.
After 75 years of heartbreak and a legendary "curse," Ireland's County Mayo finally won the All Ireland Football championship, bringing joy to millions and inspiring believers worldwide. The victory came on a sacred pilgrimage day, making it even more meaningful for the Irish community.
Archaeologists in Ireland have uncovered a complete Viking settlement that was mysteriously abandoned over a millennium ago, preserving an entire chapter of history untouched beneath farmland. The site at Woodstown is so extraordinary that Ireland rerouted a $226 million highway to protect it.
Ireland generated nearly 40% of its electricity from renewable sources in May 2026, powered by record-breaking sunshine that helped solar energy surge to nearly 8% of the country's power mix. The milestone shows how quickly clean energy is transforming Ireland's grid.
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New research confirms Ireland's shaggy Old Irish goats are direct descendants of animals that roamed the island 3,000 years ago. Scientists matched ancient DNA from Bronze Age bones to today's rare breed, revealing a living link to Ireland's past.
Stand-in captain Lorcan Tucker smashed an unbeaten 94 to lead Ireland to their first T20 World Cup victory since 2022, keeping their tournament hopes alive with a dominant 96-run win over Oman. The wicketkeeper's career-equaling performance turned a shaky start into Ireland's highest ever T20 international total.
Scientists discovered that Ireland's rare Old Irish Goat shares DNA with goats from the Late Bronze Age, proving an unbroken 3,000-year lineage. This living link to ancient farming communities is now critically endangered but offers hope for preserving Ireland's agricultural heritage.
Wind turbine blades that would fill landfills for decades are getting a second life as pedestrian bridges in Ireland and the US. Engineers turned a waste crisis into a clever solution that helps people cross rivers and creeks.
A massive underwater cable now links France and Ireland's power grids, allowing 450,000 homes worth of clean energy to flow between continental Europe and the Emerald Isle. The Celtic Interconnector marks a major step toward energy independence and renewable power sharing across borders.
After six days of protests that left gas pumps dry across Ireland, the government announced a major fuel tax cut that's bringing demonstrators home and trucks back on the road. The compromise shows how listening to struggling workers can turn crisis into solution.
Ireland just set a new solar energy record, with sunshine powering over 8% of the country's electricity needs in June. The milestone shows how rapidly clean energy is becoming part of everyday life.
Ireland is deepening its commitment to Liberia with expanded programs focused on governance, gender equality, and climate action. The partnership has evolved from post-war peacekeeping to long-term development support that addresses the country's most pressing challenges.
Your pizza could arrive by drone in three minutes flat. Uber just launched Europe's first commercial drone delivery service in Ireland, bringing essentials from food to medicine straight to doorsteps.
Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker blasted 94 runs off just 51 balls to lead his team to a stunning 96-run victory over Oman at the T20 World Cup. The performance helped Ireland post the tournament's highest total and kept their championship hopes alive.
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