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News Ireland: Did the first known humans in Ireland walk over from Wales?

Published on: Sunday 06 September 2026
Did the first known humans in Ireland walk over from Wales?
News source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/articles/cddv2vgdv9eo

Researchers believe that meant a strip of land appeared between what is now Pembrokeshire in Wales, and the south-east tip of Ireland, around Rosslare. According to rock expert Dr George Nash, from ...

News Ireland: Ireland star Arlene Kelly calls time on international career

Published on: Saturday 05 September 2026
Ireland star Arlene Kelly calls time on international career
News source: https://telanganatoday.com/ireland-star-arlene-kelly-calls-time-on-international-career

Ireland women’s all-rounder Arlene Kelly has announced her retirement from international cricket after a four-and-a-half-year career. The 32-year-old, who was born in New Zealand, featured in 110 matches for Ireland and leaves as the team’s third-highest wicket-taker

News Ireland: Retiring abroad series: Ireland

Published on: Friday 04 September 2026
Retiring abroad series: Ireland
News source: https://www.royalgazette.com/personal-finance/business/article/20260905/retiring-abroad-series-ireland/

Whether you are drawn by a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, a pint of Guinness, or a four-leaf clover, Ireland has undeniable charm. The 11th country in this retirement series is Ireland. To be cl...

News Ireland: England begin chase of 166 to beat Ireland and seal ODI series win

Published on: Wednesday 02 September 2026
England begin chase of 166 to beat Ireland and seal ODI series win
News source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/live/c2d8xpw1596t?page=5

England face Ireland in the second one-day international at Derby - follow live scores, radio commentary and video highlights.

News Ireland: UK and Ireland face greatest risk from rare tropical cyclones reaching Europe

Published on: Monday 31 August 2026
UK and Ireland face greatest risk from rare tropical cyclones reaching Europe
News source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/meteorology/uk-and-ireland-face-greatest-risk-from-rare-tropical-cyclones-reaching-europe/ar-AA2bhJc1

Europe is no stranger to powerful windstorms, but some storms capable of causing serious damage have an unusual origin. Tropical cyclones can occasionally travel north from lower latitudes and reach Europe, where they can bring damaging winds and heavy rain even after losing some of their tropical characteristics.

News Ireland: England 'just humans' as Ireland target ODI upset

Published on: Sunday 30 August 2026
England 'just humans' as Ireland target ODI upset
News source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cvgyepg4pe6o

Ireland captain Gaby Lewis says favourites England are "just humans" ahead of the three-game one-day international series between the sides.

News Ireland: Ireland Bars Crypto From State Savings Scheme Targeting $203B in Deposits

Published on: Sunday 30 August 2026
Ireland Bars Crypto From State Savings Scheme Targeting $203B in Deposits
News source: https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/ireland-bars-crypto-state-savings-111044572.html

Shares, bonds, funds, ETFs and insurance products will qualify for the tax-advantaged accounts, which open next year.

News Ireland: Antrim strike late to win All-Ireland Junior title

Published on: Sunday 02 August 2026
Antrim strike late to win All-Ireland Junior title
News source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/c0kmnn1vdppo

Maria O'Neill's point with just 15 seconds remaining won the All-Ireland Junior Football Championship for Antrim in a dramatic final against Carlow at Croke Park.

News Ireland: Ireland ranked among the best countries in the world for higher education

Published on: Sunday 20 November 2022
Ireland ranked among the best countries in the world for higher education
News source: https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/education/ireland-best-countries-higher-education

Ireland is the fifth highest ranking country in the world for higher education, according to a new study. Global student review website The Campus Advisor surveyed thousands of students to reveal the ...

News Ireland: Ireland boosts Holocaust education in every secondary school

Published on: Monday 26 January 2026
Ireland boosts Holocaust education in every secondary school
News source: https://www.irishcentral.com/news/ireland-holocaust-education

Ireland is taking a significant step in historical education by ensuring that every secondary school student has access to comprehensive resources about the Holocaust. Minister for Foreign Affairs and ...

News Ireland: "Kerry Cow" bones analysis challenges history of farming's arrival in Ireland

Published on: Friday 21 August 2026
"Kerry Cow" bones analysis challenges history of farming's arrival in Ireland
News source: https://www.irishcentral.com/news/kerry-cow-bones

New research led by University College Dublin has rewritten a key chapter in Irish prehistory, revealing that bones long thought to mark the beginning of farming in Ireland belong to bear and wild boar, not cattle.

News Ireland: Ireland’s ‘Kerry Cow’ Bones Are Actually Wild Boar and Bear, Shaking Up the Story of Farming’s Arrival on the Island

Published on: Wednesday 19 August 2026
Ireland’s ‘Kerry Cow’ Bones Are Actually Wild Boar and Bear, Shaking Up the Story of Farming’s Arrival on the Island
News source: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/irelands-kerry-cow-bones-are-actually-wild-boar-and-bear-shaking-up-the-story-of-farmings-arrival-on-the-island-180989371/

The bones were discovered on the Dingle Peninsula more than 30 years ago, but scientists recently decided to take another look at them, this time using modern techniques ...

News Ireland: Ireland's National Heritage Week: Free admission day to over 50 heritage sites

Published on: Monday 10 August 2026
Ireland's National Heritage Week: Free admission day to over 50 heritage sites
News source: https://www.irishcentral.com/travel/national-heritage-week-2026

For National Heritage Week 2026, visitors are encouraged to reflect on the aspects of Irish heritage that are vulnerable or under threat.

News Ireland: How to watch Ireland vs Afghanistan ODIs in India: Live stream, TV channel, schedule for five-match series

Published on: Tuesday 04 August 2026
How to watch Ireland vs Afghanistan ODIs in India: Live stream, TV channel, schedule for five-match series
News source: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/watch-ireland-vs-afghanistan-odis-223001427.html

Here's how to watch the Ireland vs Afghanistan ODI series live in India, including TV channel, live streaming details and the complete five-match schedule.

News Ireland: What's your Irish County? County Meath

Published on: Tuesday 21 May 2024
What's your Irish County? County Meath
News source: https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/genealogy/county-meath

Reilly, Smith, Lynch, Brady, Farrell, Farrelly, Kelly, Brien, Daly, and Maguire. The 'Royal County' of Meath, one of the largest counties in Ireland, also has an exceedingly rich history. Meath was ...

News Ireland: Ireland’s economic performance grew by 5% last year

Published on: Friday 12 July 2024
Ireland’s economic performance grew by 5% last year
News source: https://www.irishcentral.com/news/ireland-economic-performance-grew-last-year

Ireland's economic output increased significantly in 2023, according to new data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Gross National Income (GNI), a measure of Ireland’s economic ...

News Ireland: Irish economy returns to growth, boosting Eurozone hopes

Published on: Tuesday 28 July 2026
Irish economy returns to growth, boosting Eurozone hopes
News source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/irish-economy-returns-to-growth-boosting-eurozone-hopes/ar-AA28XN9D

Ireland’s GDP was 3.9% higher than in the first quarter of the year, recovering some ground after its economy contracted.

News Ireland: Cricket Ireland braces for protests ahead of 2026 Afghanistan ODI series as Amnesty warns against 'Taliban propaganda'

Published on: Friday 31 July 2026
Cricket Ireland braces for protests ahead of 2026 Afghanistan ODI series as Amnesty warns against 'Taliban propaganda'
News source: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cricket-ireland-braces-protests-ahead-050108210.html

Cricket Ireland faces mounting protests and warnings from Amnesty International over Taliban propaganda ahead of the 2026 Ireland vs Afghanistan ODI series.