Seven of 18 Irish government departments missed anti-racism reporting deadlines, exposing systemic racism and weak enforcement of national anti-racism efforts.

The Mercury Prize returns to Newcastle’s Utilita Arena on October 22, 2026, for its second consecutive year, featuring live performances and announcing the winner of the UK and Ireland’s top album award.

In 2025, Ireland saw a major shift to contactless and mobile payments, with cash withdrawals dropping 7.1% and contactless transactions reaching €30 billion, making up 88.7% of card use.

Kingspan posted record 2025 profits, driven by data center demand and expansions, with strong 2026 outlook despite winter delays.

Over 160 Irish learner drivers reported misconduct by instructors in 2025, including unsafe behavior and inappropriate remarks.

Irish pancake costs up 35.2% since 2020 due to rising ingredient prices.

An Irish man, 78, sentenced to six years in prison for five sexual assaults on his four-year-old granddaughter, confessed after she disclosed the abuse during a bedtime story.

The University of Limerick honored actress Ruth Negga and musician Rhiannon Giddens with honorary degrees for their cultural impact.

A 39-year-old butcher was sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexually abusing three sisters, ages 12 to 16, over a decade.

Patrick Harte, 84, faces sentencing for 89 counts of abuse against 32 boys during 1967–1986 as a Dublin teacher.