News in Ireland


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Date 17 October 2025

The Ghosts of Charleville Castle: when an Irish castle becomes a Netflix star

If there’s one place that epitomizes the mystery and magic of Ireland, it’s Charleville Castle, located in Tullamore, County Offaly. This neo-Gothic masterpiece of the XIXᵉ century, surrounded by dense forest and often shrouded in mist, is now one of … [...]




Ireland to create a new national park: Boyne Valley National Park

2 October 2023
Ireland is to inaugurate a new national park in County Meath, named the Boyne Valley National Park (Brú na Bóinne). The Irish State acquired the World Heritage lands of Dowth Hall and its estate, including Netterville, to establish this new … [...]




Irish actor Michael Gambon, who played Dumbledore in Harry Potter, has died aged 82.

28 September 2023
Famed Irish actor Michael Gambon died on Thursday, September 28, 2023 of pneumonia. He was 82 years old. The Dublin-born actor was best known for his role as Albus Dumbledore in the “Harry Potter” film saga. However, his career is … [...]




Take That announces Irish tour

28 September 2023
British pop band Take That is set to thrill fans with two concerts at Dublin’s 3Arena on April 22 and 23, 2024. These performances are part of their ambitious “Life On Tour”, which includes 29 performances in 15 cities across … [...]




Dance First: the biopic dedicated to Samuel Beckett unveils a sublime trailer

27 September 2023
The long-awaited film “Dance First”, dedicated entirely to the life and career of Irish writer Samuel Beckett, has just unveiled its very first images to the public. An official trailer has been revealed by Sky ahead of its grand premiere … [...]




Rugby World Cup: the Cranberries’ song “Zombie” sung by fans causes a scandal

26 September 2023
It’s the bad buzz of the moment. After the Irish rugby team beat South Africa in the World Cup, the Stade de France echoed to the sound of “Zombie” by the Cranberries, sung by thousands of Irish fans. The scene, … [...]




Civil war crimes in Northern Ireland: UK ends investigations

21 September 2023
It’s a controversial decision. This Tuesday, September 12, the UK legislature passed a law ending legal action over the violence that has marked Northern Ireland for almost 30 years. A way of burying a thorny issue for the UK. Troubles … [...]




In Ireland, the discovery of an alleged meteorite turns into a local farce

21 September 2023
The excitement was palpable on Portmarnock beach, north of Dublin, when a crater was discovered, captivating Sunday stargazers, passers-by and local journalists. But this supposedly cosmic sensation soon turned into a vast joke. A crater discovered on an Irish beach … [...]




Climate shock: Lough Neagh, Ireland’s largest lake, at risk

21 September 2023
It’s a real ecological disaster. Lough Neagh, Ireland’s largest lake, is said to have turned into a kind of green mud, appearing partially solidified. The once-beautiful water of this Irish lake is said to have turned into a thick green … [...]




U2 plays “Atomic City” for the first time on the streets of Las Vegas

20 September 2023
The streets of Las Vegas were abuzz with activity on Saturday. The famous Irish rock band U2 took advantage of their arrival in town to unveil their brand new song: “Atomic City”. A song entirely dedicated to Las Vegas, and … [...]