Recent articles from publications based in Ireland.
Festival on 'lockdown' as multiple people injured in incident
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Matt Jackson, Catherine MacKinlay)·28 Aug 2026
Big Church Festival on 'lockdown' as multiple people injured in incident Emergency services were called to the Big Church Festival in West Sussex just after 3.30pm today (Friday, August 28) after a...
Republic of Ireland international Bazunu signs for Bolton from Southampton
The42by Sinead Farrell·28 Aug 2026
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND international goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has signed for Bolton Wanderers from Southampton for an undisclosed fee.
The night I bought a 17th century granary in the West of Ireland
IrishCentral.comby Caroline Langley·28 Aug 2026
I’ve never been a steadfast proponent of making definitive plans, and indeed when a promised, long-awaited, and very much deserved promotion fell through, I greeted the news with a mixture of shock...
First photo of Irish woman who died with husband in Spanish holiday tragedy
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Michael O'Toole)·28 Aug 2026
First photo of Irish woman who died with husband in Spanish holiday tragedy The tragedy happened near Valencia on Tuesday This is the Irish mother and businesswoman who died in an incident while on...
LISTEN: U2 cover Shane MacGowan for upcoming tribute album
IrishCentral.comby IrishCentral Staff·28 Aug 2026
U2's new recording of "Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah" by Shane MacGowan and The Pogues was released on Friday by the Dublin-based record label Rubyworks.
Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
The42by Ciarán Kennedy·28 Aug 2026
Legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick is in Dublin for Saturday's College Football Classic at Aviva Stadium. Which team does he coach?
Over 100 students detected cheating in Leaving Cert exams | BreakingNews
BreakingNews.ieby BreakingNews.ie·28 Aug 2026
A total of 132 students have had their Leaving Certificate and Leaving Certificate Applied results permanently withheld this year because of cheating in this year’s State exams.
Government accused of 'kicking can down the road' over rising energy costs
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Cate McCurry, Press Association)·28 Aug 2026
Government accused of 'kicking can down the road' over rising energy costs The excise cuts on petrol and diesel will remain in place until the end of October, after a Government motion to extend...
Aer Lingus College Football Classic: All you need to know before kickoff on Saturday
IrishCentral.comby IrishCentral Staff·28 Aug 2026
The spectacle of an American college football game is again taking over Dublin this weekend. Some 14,000 college football fans from the US are estimated to be in Ireland's capital city for the...
Doctor who removed women's ovaries without consent set for fresh tribunal
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Jess Glass, Press Association Law Editor, Emma O'Neill)·28 Aug 2026
Doctor who removed women's ovaries without consent set to face fresh medical tribunal Dr Ali Shokouh-Amiri admitted removing two women's ovaries without their consent and was found guilty of...
Pensioner detained after driving wrong way for over 20kms on busy Irish motorway
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Michael O'Toole)·28 Aug 2026
Pensioner detained after driving the wrong way for more than 20kms on busy Irish motorway The man, from north of the border, was detained under the mental health act following the incident on the...
'Gripping' BBC Irish drama returns for 'toughest' series yet with first look
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Tianna Corbin)·28 Aug 2026
'Gripping' Irish drama returns in first look as BBC teases 'toughest' series yet The fourth series of the beloved crime drama will return to screens this autumn and it's set to get hearts racing.
Boy, 5, told fake gas worker 'don't hurt mummy and daddy'
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Adam Everett, Matt Jackson)·28 Aug 2026
Boy, 5, told fake gas worker 'don't hurt mummy and daddy' Haneef Chowdhury posed as a British Gas worker to scout out a family's flat before returning with a two accomplices who threatened to cut...
Family of dementia patient in 'vile' social media video report 'positive' meeting with UHL manager | BreakingNews
BreakingNews.ieby BreakingNews.ie·28 Aug 2026
Management at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) met the family of an 83-year old dementia patient, who video footage appeared to show, being called “crazy” by a healthcare worker at the hospital.
Pete Taylor explains how KT turned away from soccer stardom to hunt boxing dream
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Oisin Doherty)·28 Aug 2026
Pete Taylor explains how Katie turned away from football stardom to hunt boxing dream Had things been different, Katie could well have forged a successful career for herself as a footballer.
Girl, 14, killed mum with hammer before covering body and going to school
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Daniel Windham, Maria Ortega)·28 Aug 2026
Girl, 14, killed mum with hammer before covering body and going to school A 14-year-old girl in Chile has been charged with murdering her mother after allegedly striking her with a hammer during a...
Government spent €17,000 on accommodation during World Economic Forum | BreakingNews
BreakingNews.ieby BreakingNews.ie·28 Aug 2026
The Department of Foreign Affairs spent almost €17,000 on accommodation for the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland and nearly €15,000 on flights for a diplomat and family members posted...
Brown Thomas objects to plans for new 'premium beauty retailer' in central Dublin
TheJournal.ieby Gordon Deegan·28 Aug 2026
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'We've not had offers' - David Moyes on Jake O'Brien's Everton future
The42by Fintan O'Toole·28 Aug 2026
EVERTON BOSS DAVID Moyes has revealed ‘no offers’ have come in for players linked with an exit from the club, including Ireland defender Jake O’Brien.
Sorry, Prime Minister: The Belfast/Good Friday Agreement puts a border poll on the table
IrishCentral.comby MARTIN BURNS·28 Aug 2026
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham made his first trip to Northern Ireland since his elevation to his new job on August 27.
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