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Another fish kill, another shrug: When will Ireland respect its rivers?
The Journal
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August 26, 2025
I HAVE BEEN a fisherman all my life, a fly fisherman for much of it, having fallen in a trance with the artistry of Paul Maclean’s (played by Brad Pitt) shadow casting in the 1992 movie “A River Runs Through It”. As he ‘found a rhythm all of his...
Dublin Festival of History 2025 launches with more than 250 talks, walks and exhibitions
Irish Independent
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From September 26 to October 12, Dubliners and visitors alike can explore everything from ancient Rome to the Battle of the Atlantic, with the festival’s Big Weekend taking place at the Mansion House on September 27-28. Speaking at the launch in...
Japanese star Shin Emperor set for another crack at Irish Champion Stakes success
The Irish Times
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Japanese star Shin Emperor is set to have another crack at next month’s Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown. A gallant third to Economics in last year’s €1.25 million highlight of Irish Champions Festival, Shin Emperor is coming...
AOGA announces 2025 industry award winners
Must Read Alaska
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August 26, 2025
The Alaska Oil and Gas Association announced the recipients of its 2025 Industry Awards, recognizing individuals and companies whose work has strengthened Alaska’s oil and gas sector through leadership in safety, innovation, environmental...
Ireland’s Marine Institute to help map Barbados’ ocean territory
Hydro International
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Ireland and Barbados are deepening their partnership in marine science and sustainable ocean management. This summer, experts from Ireland’s Marine Institute are deploying the RV Celtic Explorer to begin mapping the seabed within Barbados’...
Irish airport announces popular Tipperary Olympic athlete as new ambassador
Tipperary Star
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August 26, 2025
Shannon Airport has announced a new partnership today with one of Ireland’s brightest sporting stars. World Top 8 400m runner, European medalist, and Irish Olympian, Sharlene Mawdsley, will be a Shannon Airport Ambassador for the next three years....
Generative AI In Energy Market Report 2025 A $2.8 Billion Industry By 2029 Rising Solar Adoption Boosts Gen AI Opportunities In The Energy Industry
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Key market opportunities for generative AI in energy include optimizing renewable energy integration, enhancing demand forecasting, expanding smart grid management, and improving asset performance management...
Irish families to be impacted as another health insurance provider confirms price rise
Leinster Express
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August 26, 2025
Vhi, the country’s largest health insurance provider, has announced it's to increase its insurance premiums by an average of 3% later this year. The company, which has over a million customers nationwide, previously raised its prices by an average...
London-based Irish artist Marianne Keating launches solo exhibition in Wexford
Irish Independent
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Launched on August 23 at Wexford Arts Centre, artist Marianne Keating’s solo exhibition is called An Ciúnas, which is Irish for The Silence. The exhibition will run in the lower and upper galleries until the start of October. Marianne is a...
Dublin hotel prices 'not out of line' with other capitals - hotel industry
Newstalk
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August 26, 2025
Hotel prices in Dublin during big events are “not out of line with other large, international cities”, the Irish Hotels Federation has claimed. Last weekend, the cost of hotels surged as people flocked to the capital to see Robbie Williams perform...
Ireland's Tour de France yellow jersey wearer in stellar squad for UCI World Championships
Irish Mirror
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August 26, 2025
Ben Healy tops the bill for Ireland's six-man squad that has been selected for the UCI Road Cycling World Championships in Rwanda next month. Healy, 24, wore the yellow jersey for two days in this summer's Tour de France, taking his first stage...
‘I’m not a doctor, but the power of music is an energy’ – Tom Grennan on new album
Irish Independent
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The British artist (with Irish roots) talks mental health, childhood trips to Offaly, and his wife who is his ‘rock’ It turns out that the heart-throb, who this weekend released his new album, Everywhere I Went Led Me To Where I Didn’t Want To Be,...
‘Irish Blood’ Episode 4 Recap: Is Minerva Dead?
Digital Mafia Talkies
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August 26, 2025
Johnny McIntyre was put behind bars in Irish Blood episode 3, but Fiona knew that there were still many secrets hidden in Wicklow that she needed to uncover. In episode 4, Fiona got to know that her mother had become worried after she had heard...
Gene Announce Spring 2026 UK And Ireland Tour With Classic Line-Up
Stereoboard
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Gene will hit the road next spring for a UK and Ireland tour. Following a trio of sold-out UK reunion shows this October, the British band will headline gigs in Nottingham, Glasgow, Bristol, Dublin and Manchester between March 5 and 26. Tickets go...
Irish Bar of the Year Awards 2025 announced
IrishCentral
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August 27, 2025
Bar 1661 in Dublin was recently named Bar of the Year, Cocktail Bar of the Year, and Innovative Bar of the Year at the Bar of the Year Awards 2025 ceremony. The event, which took place at the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road in Dublin on August 18th,...
Carlow salons dominate Irish Hair & Beauty Awards finalists list
Carlow Nationalist
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August 26, 2025
SEVERAL Carlow-based hair and beauty businesses have secured multiple nominations in the prestigious Irish Hair & Beauty Awards 2025: Chapter 1, showcasing the county’s thriving beauty industry. Leading the local charge is Carlow town, which has...
Irish woman (21) with rare disease on the 'horrible silence' when she enters a room
Limerick Leader
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August 26, 2025
A 21-one-year-old woman with a rare skin condition has said she never wants to see another child battle the same loneliness and isolation she did. Claudia Scanlon, from Terenure in Dublin, has a severe form of epidermolysis bullosa (EB), the...
Irish Entertainment & Media set to grow by over €1bn by 2029
IrishCentral
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August 26, 2025
The industry, which is currently estimated to be worth €6.4bn, is expected to grow as internet advertising and video on demand continues to expand. Global revenues are forecast to reach €3trn in 2029, up from €2.5trn in 2024. This is according to...
Dublin pubs: Auld Dubliner plans to change first floor lounge to short term let rooms for tourists
Dublin Live
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August 26, 2025
One of Dublin's most popular Temple Bar pubs plans to change its lounge into short term let rooms for tourists. The Auld Dubliner, located in the heart of Temple Bar on Anglesea Street, has submitted a planning application to move forward with the...
Thousands of Irish households warned to stop using this lamp immediately
Irish Mirror
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August 26, 2025
A popular household gadget sold online in Ireland has been flagged as a potential safety risk, with more than 2,400 units affected. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued an urgent Product Safety Information Notice...