NHBC says 767 new homes registered in Northern Ireland in last three months

Some 767 new homes were registered in Northern Ireland in the second quarter of this year, which represents an annual increase of 44%, according to the National House Building Council (NHBC). Only Yorkshire and the Humber (up 96%) and the south west of …

Discover Airlines to offer flights to Ireland and Cyprus in 2026

Discover Airlines is expanding its offering from Frankfurt and Munich, with plans to fly to 40 short- and medium-haul destinations next summer. The Lufthansa Group carrier will offer the only direct connection from Germany to Shannon in Ireland, with twice …

Troublesome storm’ headed for Ireland could ‘make history’ as warning issued

Met Éireann has issued a cautionary outlook for the coming days as Ireland may be in for an unusually fierce storm for this time of year one that some experts say could “make history.” Forecasters are sounding the alarm as weather model runs continue to …

Only 16% say home buying system in Ireland is transparent

A new survey has found that only 16% of consumers believe the system of buying a home is transparent for purchasers. While almost four in five think estate agents should share answers to questions other potential buyers ask. The report is based on research …

Parkinson’s Disease in Ireland – Epidemiology, Treatment Advances, and Service Gaps

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterised by motor symptoms such as bradykinesia, rigidity, resting tremor, and postural instability, as well as a range of non-motor symptoms including cognitive impairment, mood …

Pics show Cork Rose Nancy getting a mighty send-off for Tralee from Ireland’s highest village

The only thing different was the accent. If you replaced Jennifer Murray’s Irish brogue with that of an early 19th century Alabaman you could have been forgiven for thinking you’d chanced upon a historical artefact, a feature on one of the darkest …

Through the Lens: Photographing Life and Culture in Ireland

‘I felt like everything was falling apart’ – Ireland’s Sam Monaghan on finding her way again after physical and mental ...

On this particular July morning, it was time for recovery during an intense training block so some players lounged in the common room to watch a midweek Lions game on TV while a few doors down co-captain Sam Monaghan was explaining how some of her …

Wicklow Regatta gearing up for raft race and family day as Ireland’s oldest maritime festival still draws large crowds

Nicola Moran was crowned the new Regatta Queen for 2025 at the festival’s start, and has been doing the rounds, visiting some of the events taking place, and handing out prizes to the likes of the winners of the battle of the bands and the bar persons race …

Ireland weather: Met Eireann give a mixed verdict on August Bank Holiday weekend

Met Eireann have given their weather verdict on the August Bank Holiday weekend ahead. It will be a mixed bag for most of the country with some unsettled spells and some dry and sunny moments too. In their overview for the rest of this week, the national …