'Rory Best bullied me!' - Joe Schmidt on new Ulster role
The42by Emma Duffy28 Aug 2026
JOE SCHMIDT SAYS his relationship with Rory Best was “super important” in his decision to join Ulster Rugby as coach development advisor.
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top 32%Mack Hansen returns as Connacht pipped at the death
The42by John Fallon28 Aug 2026
Vannes 36 Connacht 35 IRISH WINGER MACK Hansen made a successful return from injury for his first game since last December as Connacht were pipped at the death by Vannes in Brittany.
Fianna Fáil minister 'categorically' disagrees with British prime minister on unity poll
TheJournal.ieby Press Association28 Aug 2026
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Chelsea outcast joins Aston Villa for club-record €75 million
The42by Press Association28 Aug 2026
NICOLAS JACKSON HAS completed his move to Aston Villa from Chelsea for a fee understood by the Press Association to be worth a club-record £65 million (€75.81 million), signing a five-year deal.
Nashville Airport is being renamed in honour of Dolly Parton
TheJournal.ieby Andrew Walsh28 Aug 2026
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37 Victorian skeletons found at Peterborough worksite with tombs and burial chambers
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Catherine Mackinlay, Catherine MacKinlay, Emma O'Neill)28 Aug 2026
37 Victorian skeletons found at Peterborough worksite with tombs and burial chambers Archaeologists working at the site have also uncovered tombs and burial chambers at the former Victorian...
Thrilling US legal drama filmed in Dublin airs tonight with star-studded cast
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Olivia Wheeler)28 Aug 2026
Thrilling US legal drama filmed in Dublin airs tonight with star-studded cast The Rainmaker, based on the John Grisham novel, airs on ITV on Friday 28 August at 9pm and is also available to stream...
Irish hotel forced to close after norovirus outbreak - symptoms to watch for
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Jane Lundon, Ruairi Scott Byrne)28 Aug 2026
Need to know Norovirus symptoms, prevention and what to know as luxury Irish hotel forced to close after outbreak The HSE has confirmed that its Department of Public Health in Dublin and the...
Writing a children's book: From Covid bedtime stories to a little boy on a mission
TheJournal.ieby Cherry Jordan28 Aug 2026
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Screene best of the Irish as South Africa's Alexander extends lead at The K Club
The42by Emma Duffy28 Aug 2026
CANICE SCREENE SPEARHEADS the home charge at the KPMG Women’s Irish Open after Friday’s second round at The K Club.
Downpour delays Electric Picnic main acts - but festival-goers say sure it's only a bit of rain
TheJournal.ieby Valerie Flynn28 Aug 2026
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Mum backs decision to give daughter this ‘hard-to-pronounce’ Irish name
IrishCentral.comby Claire Ruby Young28 Aug 2026
A mum from the US has shared the reasons behind her decision to give her daughter a ‘hard-to-pronounce’ Irish name.
Labour politician labels Donald Trump’s visit to Ireland a "security nightmare"
IrishCentral.comby Jonathan Browne28 Aug 2026
A Labour politician and member of the Seanad has called Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Ireland a "security nightmare" and defended people’s right to protest the controversial figure’s visit.
Longer prison sentences to be brought in for drivers convicted of driving the wrong way
TheJournal.ieby Press Association28 Aug 2026
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Blowback for Burnham as British PM says Irish border poll is "off the table"
IrishCentral.comby Kerry O'Shea28 Aug 2026
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been met with criticism after he said in Belfast on Thursday that an Irish border poll is "off the table."
The League of Ireland link that helped push Bazunu move to Bolton over the line
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Mark McCadden)28 Aug 2026
The League of Ireland link that helped push Gavin Bazunu move to Bolton over the line Gavin Bazunu’s time at Manchester City and Standard Liege also saw him cross paths with the former League of...
Syrian (24) set airport alarm with fake passport and escape bid on tarmac | BreakingNews
BreakingNews.ieby BreakingNews.ie28 Aug 2026
A 24-year-old Syrian man sparked a security alert at Dublin Airport after arriving on a false passport and bringing aircraft on the tarmac to a halt.
Homelessness hits record high as over 5,000 children in emergency accommodation
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Rebecca Lenihan)28 Aug 2026
Homelessness hits record high as over 5,000 children in emergency accommodation 'This is an appalling way for the State to treat any child' More than 17,000 people were living in emergency...
Civil servant faces non-jury Special Criminal Court over alleged data leaks to hostile country
TheJournal.ieby Tom Tuite28 Aug 2026
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Betis boss outlines Troy Parrott qualities as he hails ‘important’ Ireland star
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Mark McCadden)28 Aug 2026
Real Betis boss outlines Troy Parrott qualities as he hails ‘important’ Ireland star Troy Parrott is set for his second appearance when Real Betis travel to face Levante on Saturday.