Meet Ireland’s newest generation of politicians: ‘Young people want radical change. The patience is wearing thin’

A surprising number of people in their 20s won election at local and national level last year. Édaein O’Connell hears about the challenges and rewards of their new roles, their canvassing stories and their housing crisis solutions ‘We grew up in politics …

Paddy McKenna relishing Kildare’s chance to play in All-Ireland championship after Joe McDonagh final

Kildare goalkeeper Paddy McKenna sees the gateway to the All-Ireland championship as a “great carrot” for the Joe McDonagh Cup finalists, with the Lilywhites and Laois through to the preliminary quarter-final stages win or lose tomorrow.The value of the …

Letters: Elon Musk’s break with Donald Trump may offer opportunities to Ireland and rest of the EU

This is no ordinary falling-out. For once, Mr Trump is confronting a rival with genuine leverage – technological, communicative, financial and, perhaps, psychological. The implications could extend far beyond American shores. If this rupture holds, I could …

FactCheck: Have one in eight women in Ireland visited an emergency department after an abortion?

THIS WEEK, AN anti-abortion group called for a meeting with the Minister for Health over concerns about a study into medical outcomes of Irish women who had abortions. The Pro Life Campaign highlighted the study to claim that the legalisation of abortion …

Ireland draw with Senegal in Aviva Stadium friendly

The 42 The 42 is the home of quality journalism for passionate Irish sports fans, bringing you closer to the stories that matter through insightful analysis and sharp sportswriting. Republic of Ireland 1 Senegal 1 HEIMIR HALLGRÍMSSON’S IRELAND drew 1-1 …

MV Matthew: How crime gang's ill-prepared crew fell afoul of Ireland's largest cocaine seizure

When six men were interviewed from Dubai for jobs by a major drug cartel masquerading as a flash shipping company, they grabbed the lucrative contracts.They then flew to South America and boarded a very large and somewhat rusty bulk cargo ship, empty of …

Wicklow ladies seal county’s first All-Ireland pool teams title

Irish Angus withdraws sponsorship from ABP All-Ireland bull calf championships

With a whopping prize fund of €41,620, the ABP Irish Angus bull calf championships in Iverk Show attracts some of the most promising young Irish Angus bull calves in the country every year. For many Irish Angus breeders, it is the highlight of the showing …

Hallgrimsson feels confidence growing in Ireland squad

The momentum continues to build for Heimir Hallgrimsson's Republic of Ireland team as the World Cup qualifying campaign edges closer. No victory at Aviva Stadium to add to the back-to-back wins in March, yet a hard-fought draw against a highly ranked …

Ireland hold on to draw with Senegal in Dublin

Kasey McAteer celebrating his first senior international goal Ireland 1-1 Senegal Ireland held on to draw 1-1 with Senegal in front of 32,478 supporters at a chilly Aviva Stadium this evening. Kasey McAteer, on his first start, put the Boys in Green ahead …