Pat McGorry defends Celtic Club as Irish barney continues

Loading But critics point to an accumulated deficit of $2.96 million and years of losses. In July, club rebels including long-standing member Alison Mulhallen, won an order from the Magistrates’ Court requiring the club to disclose its members...

Festive tipi confirms Newcastle opening next week with Irish twist

The Lazy Bear festive tipi will be back in Newcastle extra-early this year Seasonal cheer comes early to Newcastle next week with the opening of the thoroughly festive Lazy Bear tipi which will be back in the city centre with a Christmassy menu of...

Tokenfi Launches Major U.S. Media Campaign With…

This high-profile placement follows TokenFi’s recent sports sponsorship deal with England’s cricket team during its 2025 tour of Ireland, where the brand’s logo and visuals appeared across stadiums and broadcast feeds, reaching over 30 million...

W-Sport and WSL partner up again for 2025-26 in wide range of markets

Women’s sport-centric TV channel W-Sport has extended its rights deal covering English soccer's top-tier Women's Super League (WSL) through the 2025-26 campaign. Via an extension unveiled today, W-Sport holds rights to the 2025-26 WSL, which...

Sport in brief: October 2, 2025

WOMEN’S CYCLING: Switzerland’s Marlene Reusser followed up her world championship time-trial gold medal by picking up the European title for the fourth time in the last five years. She finished 50 seconds ahead of Norway’s Mie Bjorndal Ottestad on...

Activists call for reforms to protect older LGBTQ+ people in Ireland’s care system

Reforms are urgently needed to ensure older LGBTQ+ people are safe and respected in Ireland’s care system, a major conference in Dublin heard on Wednesday, October 1. Marking International Older Persons Day, the Championing Inclusive Care: LGBTQI+...

In long-welcoming Ireland, racist violence rears its head

The sky was still dark in Dublin when Laxman Das, an award-winning chef from India and an Indian national, set out on his e-bike for work at a luxury hotel. Before he could reach the kitchen, three men jumped him, punching him in the head until...

How to watch Boise State vs No. 21 Notre Dame: TV, live stream info, storylines for Saturday’s game

This Saturday, October 4, features a thrilling Big Ten college football doubleheader on NBC and Peacock. The action kicks off at 3:30 PM ET in Indiana when the Boise State Broncos take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish for the first time. Then, at...

How to watch Minnesota vs No. 1 Ohio State: TV, live stream info, storylines for Saturday’s game

Head to NBC and Peacock this Saturday for an exciting Big Ten college football doubleheader. The action kicks off at 3:30 PM ET in Indiana when the Boise State Broncos take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish for the first time. Then, at 7:30, the...

Billie Piper and David Tennant reveal hopes for Doctor Who movie - and pitch their return

Doctor Who legends Billie Piper and David Tennant have opened up about their hopes of starring in a new Whoniverse movie. The pair have both enjoyed returns to the Whoniverse, with Tenth (and Fourteenth) Doctor actor Tennant starring in the 60th...

Conference League: Historic night for Irish football with both Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers in group stage action

Good evening and welcome to another Irish Independent live blog as Shelbourne host BK Hacken while Shamrock Rovers travel to Sparta Praha in the league phase of the UEFA Conference League. My name is Ultán Corcoran, and I will be keeping you...

Taylor Swift, George Orwell and Dwayne Johnson are in movie theaters. Take your pick

Dwayne Johnson plays UFC and MMA fighter Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine, out this weekend. Cheryl Dunn/A24 hide caption toggle caption Cheryl Dunn/A24 An action star makes his Oscar bid in a skull-cracking biopic, and a pop star makes her album...

Third social media post deleted by Jim Gavin about 'non-political' Defence Forces

Jim Gavin's campaign team have removed a video from his social media profile where he spoke about a phone call with a serving Defence Forces officer. It marks his third social media campaign post to be taken down over the past two days. The Fianna...

Priscilla Presley, Mike Denver and Daniel O’Donnell to feature on Late Late Show country music special this week

The show will mark a decade of Irish country music with performances from country music trio The Three Amigos and the Rejoice Gospel Choir, who will perform a musical tribute to the King of Rock n’ Roll with a country twist. Kielty will sit down...

Sky Ireland records revenues of €578.4m as it clamp down on 'dodgy boxes'

The race between Man City and Arsenal for the 2024 Premier League title helped Sky Ireland’s business to achieve revenues of £504 million (€578.46m) last year. New accounts filed with Companies House in the UK for Sky Subscribers Services Ltd...

‘I’ve been kidnapped’ says Irish Senator as Israeli forces attacks Gaza Sumud flotilla vessels

Israeli naval forces have seized a humanitarian aid flotilla bound for the Gaza Strip, detaining hundreds of activists on board, according to organizers. Among those detained is Irish Senator Chris Andrews, a member of the Sinn Féin party, Anadolu...

RTÉ documentary features Irish dancer and lecturer from University of Limerick

Via University of Limerick The documentary will air tonight. Breandán de Gallaí, a renowned Irish dancer and choreographer, will be the subject of an intimate new documentary airing tonight on RTÉ One. The Irish language documentary explores both...

'I moved from Ireland to Corfu for better weather, and one surprising cost is cheaper'

She moved from Ireland to Corfu(Image: Rebecca Doody / SWNS) A remote worker relocated to Corfu to escape the "bad" weather - and is now spending just €40 ($46) per month on bills. After launching her own freelance social media agency last year,...

Irish Animation Studio JAM Media Signs Major Deal with Disney

Dublin-based animation company JAM Media has confirmed a global distribution deal with Disney for its preschool series BeddyByes. The agreement will see the show roll out internationally via Disney Jr. and Disney+ beginning in 2026. Under the...

Harvard slammed as a ‘joke’ after hiring drag queen Lawhore Vagistan to teach class about popular TV show

HARVARD University has been branded a “joke” for hiring drag queen LaWhore Vagistani to teach students about a popular US reality show. A storm of backlash has erupted online after the Ivy League school welcomed the performer to lead a class...