Recent articles from publications based in Ireland.
Rory McIlroy explains 'shorter fuse' and changing mindset after FedEx Cup
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Staff reporter)·31 Aug 2026
Rory McIlroy reveals 'shorter fuse' and changing mindset after FedEx Cup Rory McIlroy was in contention for the FedEx Cup at the Tour Championship, but a poor start to the final round saw him...
Man (21) jailed for life for murder of Cork postman who was attacked with golf club outside his home
TheJournal.ieby Olivia Kelleher·31 Aug 2026
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Burnham's border poll comments: Bad phrasing or intentional? | BreakingNews
BreakingNews.ieby BreakingNews.ie·31 Aug 2026
UK prime minister Andy Burnham has sparked huge debate by claiming a border poll is "off the table".
How bad was the mud? And how good was the music? Highs and lows of Electric Picnic 2026
TheJournal.ieby Valerie Flynn·31 Aug 2026
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Man charged over 'large-scale disturbance' at Roma camp in Leopardstown
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Cillian Sherlock)·31 Aug 2026
Man charged over 'large-scale disturbance' at Roma camp in Leopardstown: 'This is not the end of it' The court heard gardaí were called to the “large-scale disturbance” in which several men were...
Emotional Katie Taylor fights back tears as she looks back on her journey
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Robert Hynes)·31 Aug 2026
Emotional Katie Taylor fights back tears as she looks back on her journey ahead of Croke Park fight The two-time undisputed world champion faces France's Flora Pili in her last ever bout Katie...
How will the new state-backed investment accounts work?
TheJournal.ieby David MacRedmond·31 Aug 2026
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HSE says 'deeply upsetting' video of treatment of patient was not filmed at UHL | BreakingNews
BreakingNews.ieby BreakingNews.ie·31 Aug 2026
The HSE Mid West said its enquiries into a disturbing video of a healthcare worker and a female patient that went viral on social media last week were not filmed in University Hospital Limerick...
From fight earnings to fizzy drinks — Inside Katie Taylor's estimated €17m fortune
IrishCentral.comby Claire Hyland·31 Aug 2026
The Bray boxing legend will square off against Flora Pili at the home of Irish GAA on Sunday, September 5. Katie's fight fee has not been disclosed, but estimates range in the millions.
Close to Waterford shock, McShane hits 1-18 in Tyrone, AFL stars return
The42by Declan Bogue; Sinead Farrell; Stephen Barry·31 Aug 2026
1. Fourmilewater so close to Waterford shock Ballygunner are Waterford senior champions again, but Fourmilewater came agonisingly close to snapping the Gunners’ now 74-game Waterford championship...
Tourism industry to examine visitor numbers and spending
IrishCentral.comby Cormac Cahill·31 Aug 2026
The figures point to a mixed outlook for one of Ireland’s largest indigenous industries, with tourism businesses continuing to face high operating costs, changing travel patterns and strong...
US woman finds love and a job at Ireland’s Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival
IrishCentral.comby IrishCentral Staff·31 Aug 2026
An American woman whose viral social media posts about the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival racked up two million views last year has returned to County Clare after finding love at last year’s...
Kennedy Summer School confronts Trump era, Irish tax windfall and online threats
IrishCentral.comby IrishCentral Staff·31 Aug 2026
The three-day Kennedy Summer School in County Wexford brought together economists, journalists and political figures to debate Ireland's future and America's direction under Donald Trump.
Springboks switch Kolbe to fullback for third All Blacks Test
The42by AFP·31 Aug 2026
SOUTH AFRICA HEAD coach Rassie Erasmus has made four predictable changes to the team that started a victory over New Zealand last weekend for the third Test on Saturday.
Top ten Irish mob movies that lit up the screen
IrishCentral.comby IrishCentral Staff·31 Aug 2026
Long before Tony Soprano or the Corleones, it was Irish gangsters running the rackets on screen, and directors have never stopped returning to that well.
On This Day: IRA declared a ceasefire in 1994 – a day that changed Ireland forever
IrishCentral.comby Niall O'Dowd·31 Aug 2026
On August 31, 1994 – the day of the historic IRA ceasefire that brought the beginning of the end to the North’s Troubles – I was working out in a gym in a Dublin hotel.
Man who died after he was struck by his own van in Co Sligo named locally | BreakingNews
BreakingNews.ieby BreakingNews.ie·31 Aug 2026
A pedestrian who died after he was struck by his own van in Grange, Co Sligo, on Saturday afternoon has been named locally as Paul Gallagher (47) who was a native of Grange.
Bonnie Blue gives birth to first child in same hospital as Kate Middleton
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Rose Hill, Emma O'Neill)·31 Aug 2026
Bonnie Blue gives birth to first child in same hospital as Kate Middleton Adult content creator Bonnie Blue, real name Tia Billinger, has announced the birth of her first child at London's...
GAA club lead tributes after sudden passing of teacher and community man
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Staff reporter)·31 Aug 2026
Andrew Carney: GAA club lead tributes after sudden 'unfathomable' passing of much-loved teacher and community man His school is closed today as people come to terms with the tragic loss.
‘Inspiring a generation’: Barry Keoghan narrates Katie Taylor’s journey in countdown to big fight
TheJournal.ieby Diarmuid Pepper·31 Aug 2026
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