Recent articles from publications based in Ireland.
'Everything leads to this weekend' - Aidan O’Brien chasing success at home and abroad
The42by Press Association·8 Sept 2026
AIDAN O’BRIEN IS taking nothing for granted as he prepares his galaxy of stars for big-race action on both sides of the Irish Sea this weekend.
How to trace your Irish roots using this traditional Irish naming pattern
IrishCentral.comby Frederick Wertz·8 Sept 2026
A popular tradition in Irish names could help you trace your Irish roots. Our ancestors in Ireland had a very strong tradition of naming the eldest child in each family.
The surprising history hiding behind every O'Brien, McGrath and Murphy
IrishCentral.comby Frances Mulraney·8 Sept 2026
Long before spelling was standardized, Irish families were dropping and reclaiming the O's and Mac's in their names as fortunes and rulers changed.
The Irish monk Germans still credit for their wine industry
IrishCentral.comby IrishCentral Staff·8 Sept 2026
Long before Riesling made Germany's name in wine, legend says an Irish monk pushed his walking staff into a hillside above the Nahe River and watched wine begin to flow from it.
Morris County St. Patrick's Parade selects Walter Hansberry as Parade Starter
IrishCentral.comby IrishCentral Staff·8 Sept 2026
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Morris County has selected Walter Hansberry, longtime manager of the Grand Café in Morristown, to serve as its 2027 Parade Starter.
What does it mean to be Irish in America right now?
IrishCentral.comby In Partnership With:·8 Sept 2026
New York and Irish America at large have shown visible expressions of their Irish influence throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries, but what does Irish identity actually feel like today...
Meet the blind Donegal poet who brought "Uncle Tom's Cabin" to Irish and British children
IrishCentral.comby Laurence Fenton·8 Sept 2026
Frances Browne overcame blindness, poverty, and a childhood with no formal schooling to become one of the most respected voices in Victorian London's literary world, yet her name has largely faded...
Real-life horror story of the Irish cannibal in Australia
IrishCentral.comby IrishCentral Staff·9 Sept 2026
In the run-up to Halloween, we could resist this true-life horror tale of Alexander Pearce, an Irish convict in Australia turned cannibal.
These Baileys Irish cream cheese swirl brownies are pure indulgence
IrishCentral.comby IrishCentral Staff·9 Sept 2026
Chocolate and Baileys Irish Cream are already a dream pairing, but this recipe takes things a step further by swirling a Baileys cream cheese mixture right into the batter.
What Big Brother winner and host Brian Dowling is doing now after Irish return
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Jess Flaherty)·8 Sept 2026
What Big Brother winner and host Brian Dowling is doing now after Irish return Irish TV presenter Brian Dowling, 48, won the second series of Big Brother in 2001 and has since built a successful...
Liam and Noel Gallagher unite for UK premiere of Oasis tour documentary
TheJournal.ieby Press Association·8 Sept 2026
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The FOI Files: The year-long battle for records on Ireland’s promised Wildlife Crime Unit
TheJournal.ieby Patricia Devlin·8 Sept 2026
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Major disruption as road closed due to ongoing incident near Trinity College
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Emma Nevin)·8 Sept 2026
An ongoing incident near Trinity College causing disruption in Dublin city centre. Dublin Fire Brigade is on the scene and the road is closed.
UK's King Charles says Harry and Meghan are 'private citizens' despite moving back to Britain
TheJournal.ieby AFP·8 Sept 2026
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'I shouldn't be here' - Irish fire chief who survived 9/11 'luckiest man alive'
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Andy Lines)·8 Sept 2026
There’s not a day goes by that Irish fire chief Steve Sullivan doesn’t fully realise that he’s the luckiest man alive.
Leo Varadkar speaks out amid Connolly Trump meeting concerns
IrishCentral.comby John Murphy·8 Sept 2026
Speaking on Matt Cooper’s "Path to Power" podcast, Mr Varadkar predicted how the meeting between the two polar opposites will go this weekend.
Irish teenagers top of the class in EU for reading and third for science
TheJournal.ieby Diarmuid Pepper·8 Sept 2026
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Guinness heist mystery deepens as trailers found 30 miles away after 800 barrels nicked
IrishCentral.comby Adam Van Eekeren·8 Sept 2026
It is understood that the thirsty burglars pulled up in lorries alongside two HGV trailers loaded with the black stuff, unloaded more than 800 barrels, and made off.
UK to announce ‘reset’ of relations with Israel that's already being condemned as 'Jew hate'
TheJournal.ieby Press Association·8 Sept 2026
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Australia is drafting laws that will allow social media users to turn off algorithms
TheJournal.ieby Jane Moore·8 Sept 2026
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