The Leap, at Dublin Theatre Festival, is an imaginative dive into the emotional world of a preteen

The Leap Draíocht, Blanchardstown ★★★★☆ With shimmering glass props, clever puppetry and chaotic magic, The Leap is a contemplative and cathartic new show for children ages eight and upwards and their grown-up companions. Written by Gavin Kostick...

National Sports Seamus Coleman urges team-mates to handle pressure of playing for Ireland The Everton defender is targeting revenge over Armenia. 37 minutes ago RSS, Syndicated Content

By Damian Spellman, PA Seamus Coleman has told his Republic of Ireland team-mates to relish the “heavy jersey” they pull on when they get the chance to represent their country. The Everton defender spent his 37th birthday on Saturday helping to...

Yue Wang Captures Irish Poker Tour Athlone €30K in a Day Title

Another stop of the 2025 Irish Poker Tour (IPT) wrapped up over the weekend. The ever-popular €30K in a Day mini festival event in Athlone, a town on the border of County Roscommon and County Westmeath, was another roaring success. A €200 buy-in...

Celtic Crossroads brings a taste of Ireland and Scotland to Whidbey Island this October

Sponsored An evening of whiskey, wine and bespoke craftsmanship celebrates the timeless artistry of Celtic makers – just in time for the holidays Guests will savor local whiskey and wine while exploring hand-crafted Irish and Scottish garments at...

News EirGrid to establish €3.4m community fund in East Meath and North Dublin 11 minutes ago Ann Casey

Published: Mon 13 Oct 2025, 12:38 PM EirGrid, the operator and developer of the national electricity grid, is setting up a community benefit fund in the East Meath and North Dublin area. EirGrid’s community benefit funds support a range of...

Microsoft reveals AI could save 12.1 billion hours annually across the UK economy — if "Shadow AI" tech doesn't wreck it first

While generative AI continues to raise great concerns across privacy, humanity, and job security, the technology is rapidly gaining broad adoption across the world and within organizations. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei predicted that AI is on the...

Gardaí join Europol in major operation uncovering online human trafficking and dark web organ trade

Specialist gardaí have taken part in a European-led operation targeting human trafficking conducted through online platforms.A total of 33 potential victims of trafficking and 31 suspected perpetrators were identified during the four-day...

Pieces of a Woman, at Dublin Theatre Festival: Knockout performances anchor old-school melodrama

Pieces of a Woman O’Reilly Theatre ★★★★☆ “Just promise you won’t give birth without me,” says Lars, a soon-to-be father stepping outside his Warsaw apartment for a cigarette. It’s a confounding decision moments from the delivery of a daughter that...

Realistic Games expands UK and Ireland reach with QuinnBet partnership

New collaboration marks continued growth across key regulated markets. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Realistic Games has partnered with QuinnBet to extend its presence in the UK and Ireland - QuinnBet players now have access to a range of...

Mairi McAllan denies independence is taking a 'punt' on Scotland's economic stability

SNP Housing Secretary Mairi McAllan(Image: Ken Jack/Getty Images) Mairi McAllan has denied the SNP's relentless drive to end the Union amounts to taking "a punt" on Scotland's future. The Housing Secretary, a key ally of John Swinney, insisted...

Long-term sickness costs businesses £20k annually

Long-term sickness costs UK employers an average of £20,735 per employee annually, according to data released on 9 October by employee benefits provider MetLife UK. Researchers for MetLife UK found that short-term sickness costs employers £13,800...

These 19 local businesses are serving special food and drinks for the fall

From butter beer and campfire cold brew to pumpkin pancakes and warm soup flights, fall flavors can be found at a variety of Peoria-area restaurants and cafes. Here's a look at some of the seasonal drinks and dishes you can find. Burger Barge The...

Skip the Traffic: 13 Restaurants near Dubai World Trade Centre to try during GITEX

Contact: (054) 501 4111 @c.restaurant.dxb CULINARA Social Dining Walking distance: 20 minutes from DWTC and DICEC Perched high in the sky at The Link in One Za’abeel, Culinara Social Dining is not only Dubai’s latest culinary destination, it’s...

Notre Dame-NC State final thoughts: Irish have earned their way back to national spotlight

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Nine final thoughts on Notre Dame’s 36-7 win over NC State, which sets the stage for something bigger next weekend. 1. Now comes the fun part. Notre Dame may still be outside of the national consciousness after its early-season...

A Jean-Michel Basquiat Rarity And Banksy’s Spray-Painted Flag Head To Frieze London 2025

The world’s top auction houses are rolling out blockbuster lots that also include a Francis Bacon portrait, a Picasso etching, and a potential $16 million Lucian Freud self-portrait. “Untitled,” Jean-Michel Basquiat (Phillips) Frieze London 2025...

Green light for Dublin’s 19km Metrolink

The Irish Government is to set up a state body to deliver the 19km Metrolink after the Dublin mega-project received planning consent. Ministers want the organisation to focus on delivering the landmark mass-transit scheme in the public interest....

Georgia utility regulators rake in cash from business interests

Critics say industry contributions suggest elected officials are beholden to the businesses they regulate. “It’s disappointing to see they have accepted those contributions,” said Rosario Palacios, executive director of the government watchdog...

Bank of Ireland completes multi-million euro refinance of 601-bed student accommodation unit

The refinancing brings BoI’s total funding in the student accommodation sector to more than €700m, which has supported the delivery of over 7,000 beds nationwide, it said, The bank said its investment plays a role in expanding dedicated student...

The ieBusiness Podcast: Nicola Quinn of PwC joins the Examiner business team to unpack Budget 2026

Partner and Tax Practice Leader at PwC Nicola Quinn joins Irish Examiner Business Editor Alan Healy and business reporter Emer Walsh to unpack the myriad of measures announced in this year's Budget.How Budget2026 compares to previous years, if the...

Dublin City Council set to rezone land for up to 35,000 additional homes

It comes in the wake of guidance issued in July to all local authorities by Housing Minister James Browne to reopen and reconfigure their development plans to comply with new “housing growth requirements”. Those guidelines request that DCC...