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Warrington star to lead major UK and Ireland theatre tour
Kym Marsh, from Warrington, will take on a leading role in the world premiere production of Single White Female, a stage adaptation of the iconic 1992 psychological thriller. The tour is scheduled to begin in January 2026 and includes a stop at...

Stay Well: Is it OK to use a sunbed occasionally and does a ‘base tan’ prepare you for a sun holiday?
Sunbeds are trending again – but is the glow worth the risk? The experts share their views Some see occasional sunbed use as harmless, but experts warn that even one session can cause significant damage. Image: Getty Today at 06:30 Summer is in...

‘This felt like a beautiful tribute to Saoírse’ – Roseanna Ruane on grief and launching a fundraising make-up edit to continue her daughter’s legacy
Dealing with the grief of losing her daughter to cancer last year, Roseanna Ruane talks about how she is coping and the ways she and her family are keeping Saoírse’s spirit and fundraising work alive Roseanna Ruane with her daughter Saoírse on the...

What Happened to Crazy Rosie? At 63 She Looks Like She Could Be 80 – She Let Trump Ruin Her – Now She Sits in Ireland Hinting About Revolution Against Trump
What happened to crazy Rosie O’Donnel? The former Hollywood star is 63 but looks like she’s Trump’s older sister. For the 4th of July, Rosie released a video excoriating Trump from her bunker in Ireland. The bitter leftist put her energy into...

The collective brooding beauty of Fontaines D.C. and Neimënster
With haunting beauty and restless energy, Fontaines D.C. made Neimënster’s rugged stage their own on Tuesday, reminding Luxembourg that these Dubliners are still rewriting the post-punk story – one city at a time. With complexity, quiet rage,...

'They're still rooted in the last war': Taoiseach says banks are not lending enough to Irish builders
TAOISEACH MICHEÁL MARTIN has said the banks are “still rooted in the last war” and said he has called on them to lend more to Irish builders to boost housing supply. Speaking to The Journal this week in Japan, where the Taoiseach visited Tokyo,...

I'm an Irishman in Canada — Here are 9 things Canadians do so differently to Irish people
I moved to Toronto in April 2024 from a small town in the west of Ireland. Since then, I've been struck by some notable differences between Canadians and Irish people. To be fair, our two countries share quite a few common traits. We both have our...

Player ratings: how Tipperary and Kilkenny fared in their All-Ireland semi-final thriller
His strategy of going short to go long with the return pass was central to Tipp’s initial comeback while he was solidity personified in all defensive tasks; it might be overshadowed by more spectacular plays that were part of Tipp’s last power...

Cost of living: Irish homeowners at risk of €5,000 fine if they make a common mistake
Making adaptations and upgrades to a home can be expensive, but save you money in the long run by holding heat and running smoother. You can get a Building Energy Rating (BER) done in advance of any work. A BER assessor will rate the energy...
Ants around Ireland will soon take to the air in their annual nuptial flight
WARM, HUMID WEATHER means that black garden ants around Ireland will soon be taking to the air for their annual nuptial flight, better known as “flying ants day”. It doesn’t actually all happen on a single day. It’s a mating season ritual that...

Mayor Olivia Chow leading trade mission to the U.K. and Ireland
Toronto·New Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is leading a trade mission to the United Kingdom and Ireland, which she says will focus on supporting economic opportunities for Toronto businesses and workers. Chow says she will be accompanied by leaders...

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow leading trade mission to the U.K., Ireland
TORONTO — Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is leading a trade mission to the United Kingdom and Ireland, which she says will focus on supporting economic opportunities for Toronto businesses and workers. The trip is set to begin Sunday and Chow says she...

‘Brown Bread’ filmed entirely in Longford ‘is a modern twist on Irish emigration story’
‘Brown Bread' is the title of the eagerly anticipated debut short film, written and directed by double Emmy-nominated documentarian, Longford’s Shaunagh Connaire. The stellar cast includes Katie McGrath as Áine, Fionnula Flanagan as Betty, Dermot...

3 Mining Stocks to Buy on an AI Boom
Artificial intelligence could trigger a repeat of the 2000s mining rush. Tom Yeung here with your Sunday Digest. The Statue of Liberty, pictured above, is instantly recognizable. This 22-story, copper-clad monument – gifted by the people of France...
Cork face Waterford while Galway meet Tipp in All-Ireland senior camogie semi-finals
July 06, 2025 The draw has been made for 2025 Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Camogie Senior Championship Semi-Finals. Group winners Cork and Galway had secured byes into the last four, and are joined by Waterford and Tipperary following their victories...

“Thought they were about to go at it” — Netizens react as 50 Cent and Conor McGregor seemingly resolve feud after being spotted together in Ireland
50 Cent and Conor McGregor appeared to have resolved their long-standing feud, as they were spotted together in Ireland at the latter's pub named The Black Forge Inn. 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis James Jackson III, turned 50 on Sunday, July...

Jim Power: Weak dollar adds to challenges for the EU — including Ireland
As we approach the end of the first six months of US president Donald Trump’s second coming, we can conclude that it has been dramatic, chaotic, uncertain, volatile — or whatever other adjective one chooses.However, the significant decline in the...

Limerick logistics firm issues update on its plans to double capacity at its facility
A LOCAL logistics firm is set to double its footprint in Annacotty. Fusion Logistics, a fourth-generation family-run logistics and transport provider has kicked off the construction of a new 100,000 square foot warehouse facility at its base in...

Expanding access to third-level education key in Ireland's performance, says MTU president
Munster Technological University (MTU) president, Professor Maggie Cusack, has said extending access to third-level education is key to Ireland's positive performance in a new report. A recent Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development...

Dublin Love Island star Megan Forte-Clark shares biggest regret and what fans didn't see
Former Love Island contestant Megan Forte-Clark has opened up about her regrets from the show, confessing she "saw red" during her stint. In last month's public vote, viewers cast their votes for their least favourite contestants, which led to...