Mayor Stimpson talks about what he learned on exchange trip to Ireland

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mayor Sandy Stimpson posted on his Facebook page his impressions attending the Mobile Chamber’s Leadership Exchange in Dublin, Ireland. Here is the post: This week, I had the privilege of joining the Mobile Chamber’s...

Suzanne Jackson, Katja Mia and more show their style at Paul Costelloe for Ireland Fashion Week

Ireland Fashion Week came to a close with a celebration of Ireland's heritage in the form of a showcase of Paul Costelloe's 2025 Autumn Winter Collection. Paul Costelloe has built a fashion legacy over more than four decades, dressing everyone...

Farmgate Backpackers leads with integrity amid industry challenges

At a time when the agriculture and horticulture industries are again experiencing issues in some southern mainland states, a Bundaberg operation is standing up for workers and farmers. ERLE LEVEY goes to Childers to speak with Bill Darby of...

Investment needed in under-pressure energy infrastructure to prevent blackouts

Trains grinding to a halt, retailers unable to handle card payments and businesses forced to shut down en masse — the Iberian blackout during the spring was a timely reminder of how much we rely on a solid energy system and the devastating effects...

Conor McKeon: Yet more chopping and changing in Ireland’s TV line-up as Didi Hamann tries to burrow into a nation’s heart

International week. Same old problems. No cohesion. No chemistry. No flow. We’re struggling to find space to make meaningful contributions. There’s no spark, no natural energy source. It’s all just a bit contrived.

The Emerald Isle in a bygone era… brought back to life in colour: Fascinating images transformed from black and white show life in Ireland in the 19th and 20th

These striking colourised photographs bring Ireland's late 19th and early 20th centuries vividly to life, revealing a world of bustling cattle markets, horse-drawn carts, Traveller children, and trailblazing women. They offer a fascinating glimpse...

Women in agriculture workshops: Connecting health, finance and farming

​Alongside the main stage at this year’s sold-out Women in Agriculture Conference, are a series of engaging workshops led by experts in health, wellbeing and farming practice. Workshop speakers include: Samantha Gallagher – Policy and Public...

Butte inspired Irish author's latest novel

BUTTE - Irish author Kevin Barry’s latest novel, The Heart in Winter, is set in Butte, where he did research for this novel more than 25 years ago at the Butte Public Archives. He has since returned and says that a lot has changed in the Mining...

‘Éiru’: The Irish Wild’s Call for Connection

For decades, many churches in Ireland were cold and harsh places for women and children. Alongside an aversion to female leadership, many scandals have come to light associated with the country’s old, church-run Mother and Baby Homes and Magdalene...

Cost of living Ireland: Expert shares 'auto' washing machine button that cut down on energy

Households around Ireland are under pressure to find affordable ways to cut back on their energy use in order to save money. But according to Adam Norris, Senior Product Manager for Dishwashing and Laundry at Hotpoint, a few simple changes can...

'Proudly Irish' financial services company Stripe unveils new Dublin headquarters

TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has described financial services company Stripe as 'a true Irish success story' at the unveiling of the company's new Dublin office. Founded in America in 2010 by Irish brothers John and Patrick Collison, Stripe revealed...

'I walked from Ireland to Spain. From 'emotional morphine' to a flooded tent', here's how the 73-day stroll went

Red Bull? After the Jäger?” Omar, the owner of a rural French bar, held up the can and sharpened his gaze. To my left hung yellow La Rochelle flags. To my right, an electric dartboard strobing a light show ill-fitting of...

Former Liverpool goalkeeper embroiled in heated row with Cristiano Ronaldo before SAVING his penalty - but Portugal star has the last laugh after late winner against Ireland

By LUKE POWER, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 05:27 EDT, 12 October 2025 | Updated: 05:56 EDT, 12 October 2025 Cristiano Ronaldo was dragged into a spicy conflict with a former Liverpool goalkeeper on international duty on Saturday. Portugal ran out...

Let’s be clear: Ireland’s hospitality VAT rate will not be passed onto consumers

Paul O'Donoghue TRYING TO INSERT reason into the conversation about Ireland’s hospitality VAT debate is somewhat akin to having a quiet chat in a hurricane. But let’s give it another try anyway. Because there’s something we need to clear up: the...

Iceland, like Ireland, is in a housing crisis - and it's pushing climate down the political agenda

This is an extract from the latest edition of Temperature Check, The Journal’s monthly climate newsletter. Sign up to receive Temperature Check to your email inbox for free in the box at the end of this article. Iceland may have quite a lot of...

EVs dominate 2026 Irish Car of the Year field of runners

Forty‑six new car models will fight it out for the coveted title of Irish Car of the Year 2026, in association with Continental Tyres. And for the first year in the history of the awards, the majority of eligible models are electric-powered...

Stripe's investment in Dublin HQ in keeping with its co-founder's investment in Abbeyleix Estate

Stripe’s recent announcement to triple its office space with a new Dublin headquarters is in keeping with its co-founder, John Collison’s ongoing significant investment in his Laois home at Abbeyleix House and Farm. A new upmarket restaurant and...

Big Stripe launch highlights Irish infrastructure gaps

Irish-founded payments company Stripe will soon pass a major milestone. Its global workforce is due to exceed 10,000. Those employees, who are known as 'Stripes', are spread across offices around the world. Dublin is significant as it is home to...

Ireland player ratings v Portugal: Kelleher and O’Brien stand out in narrow defeat

Portugal 1 Rep of Ireland 0 Caoimhín Kelleher (Brentford) We do not deserve Caoimhín Kelleher. If Packie Bonner’s Italia 90 save against Romania is the most famous in Irish sport, Kelleher’s stop from one of the greatest players of all time is one...

TechIreland’s National AI Meet sets up Irish sector for future success

In fact, Ireland has a unique opportunity to be a global frontrunner in ethical and human-centric AI adoption, as set out in the refreshed national strategy AI: Here for Good. According to TechIreland, Ireland is home to a vibrant indigenous...