The Latest Breaking News from Ireland

Andy Farrell’s men host Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies on Saturday.

The first leaders’ debate of Ireland’s current election campaign featured no fewer than ten party leaders. While this format was perhaps a questionable editorial choice, it was also simply a reflection of the now very diffuse – and quite messy – character of Ireland’s political system.

A grim portrait of one of the saddest stories of the Troubles extends right up to the present.

Springboks are head and shoulders above the chasing pack and the Autumn Nations Series has raised the stakes

Nobody knows how Joe Schmidt operates better than Andy Farrell, the Ireland and Lions coach who's ready to pit his wits against his old boss for the first time.

Figure costed for three multinationals repatriating to US after nomination for commerce secretary hits out at Ireland’s tax regime

Grey Dawning was brave at the weekend but the action that mattered, as is usual now, was in Ireland

At an academic conference I attended this summer, an Irish Druid presided over an opening ceremony. She blessed the proceedings and shared reflections on Irish indigeneity, spiritual beliefs and our connection to the land.

Saxon will hit the road next year to play an all-time great heavy metal album in its entirety

Lana Del Rey is playing stadiums in the UK and Ireland next year.

Gary Barlow is set to hit the road for an epic tour of the UK and Ireland next year, celebrating his "status as one of Britain's most successful songwriters and record producers."