Athenry, led by Dervla Higgins, plays St Finbarr’s in the All-Ireland senior club final aiming to end a 48-year drought.

A cross-cultural English version of China's The Peony Pavilion premiered in Fuzhou, blending Chinese and Western theater.

Fianna Fáil dropped presidential candidate Jim Gavin after a tenant dispute surfaced, leading to his withdrawal weeks before the election.

Irish households to pay €1–€1.75 more monthly from 2026 for a €19B grid upgrade.

Ryanair's CEO Michael O'Leary plans to step down by 2035, with a transition starting after his 2028 contract ends.

Ireland’s pandemic pay scheme had major flaws, leading to overpayments and inconsistent rulings, though most funds were recovered.

Currys shares jumped 10% on Dec. 18, 2025, after doubling its adjusted pre-tax profit to £22 million, fueled by demand for AI tech, gaming, and Windows laptops.

Scotstown won their first Ulster SFC since 1989, beating Kilcoo 0-19 to 0-16 in extra time.

An Irish man received a nine-and-a-half-year sentence for raping and coercively controlling his wife during Covid lockdown, with 18 months suspended.

Eilísh Hardiman, former CHI CEO, appointed to new HSE role at same salary amid transition to National Children’s Hospital.