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‘Katie Taylor is a great Irish brand and role model’, says Boxing Ireland chief

Katie Taylor's sold-out Croke Park showdown will be a fitting send-off for one of Ireland's greatest sporting icons, according to Boxing Ireland chief executive Gary Stewart.

SPORT 2 September 2026

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Is hurling being overshadowed as football enjoys a boom?

Is hurling being overshadowed as football enjoys a boom?

SPORT 26 August 2026

From Mayo to Romania: Paula Donnellan Walsh takes on the world mountain stage

From Mayo to Romania: Paula Donnellan Walsh takes on the world mountain stage

SPORT 19 August 2026

Dáithí Ó Sé: 'There’s no place to hide on The Rose of Tralee stage’

Dáithí Ó Sé: 'There’s no place to hide on The Rose of Tralee stage’

Dáithí Ó Sé: 'There’s no place to hide on The Rose of Tralee stage’

FEATURES 14 August 2026

‘Things have progressed but it’s definitely not 100% there’ - Nora Stapleton

‘Things have progressed but it’s definitely not 100% there’ - Nora Stapleton

‘Things have progressed but it’s definitely not 100% there’ - Nora Stapleton

SPORT 12 August 2026

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Country Vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country Vibes... a few of our favourite things

From great hair and circus magic to poetry, Diarmuid Nugent, Audrey Kane and Deirdre Verney share some of the things catching our eye.

AROUND THE COUNTRY 8 July 2026

The Book Corner: Donal Ryan, the king of rural fiction returns with new novel

The Book Corner: Donal Ryan, the king of rural fiction returns with new novel

Donal Ryan’s latest novel, Where Are The Kings? is a powerful and poignant portrait of rural Ireland.

BOOKS 8 July 2026

'We've a squad good enough for senior football' - Fermanagh chairperson

'We've a squad good enough for senior football' - Fermanagh chairperson

Fermanagh will bid to reach senior level for the first time this weekend.

SPORT 8 July 2026

Love crosses county lines, but who will have the final say in the race for Sam?

Love crosses county lines, but who will have the final say in the race for Sam?

As Kerry chase a 40th All-Ireland title and Mayo seek to end their 75-year wait, loyalties are divided on Geraldine and Michael Gill’s farm.

SPORT 8 July 2026

Hayes family divided as Liam MacCarthy Cup goes on the line

Hayes family divided as Liam MacCarthy Cup goes on the line

In hurling stronghold Clarinbridge, the usually united Hayes family find themselves on opposite sides as Ray and Anita prepare to face off ahead of the All-Ireland Final.

SPORT 8 July 2026

The Book Corner: Maggie O'Farrell scores again with Land

The Book Corner: Maggie O'Farrell scores again with Land

The latest work by Maggie O’Farrell is her tenth novel and most likely a Booker Prize candidate.

BOOKS 8 July 2026

Valerie Wheeler: ‘I love being out pitchside’

Valerie Wheeler: ‘I love being out pitchside’

High season for GAA means little rest for Valerie Wheeler, but it's just the way she likes it.

SPORT 8 July 2026

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Drone as a Service brings spraying and spreading tech to the Ploughing

Visit 'Drone as a Service' at the National Ploughing Championships to see precision agriculture; aerial spraying and spreading; and more.

Drone as a Service brings spraying and spreading tech to the Ploughing

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