Ireland
Ireland beat Afghanistan to claim maiden Test victory
Ireland finally won their first Test match on Friday when they defeated Afghanistan by six wickets in Abu Dhabi, ending a streak of seven successive losses.
Test match venue shifted for school sports competition
The venue for the eagerly anticipated Test match between Afghanistan and Ireland has been relocated to accommodate a local school sports competition in Abu Dhabi.
TRIBUTE / James Joyce was never more profound than in 'Dubliners'
The universality of Dubliners is found not just in its structure as a short story collection, but also in the minute details of the way the people inhabit the stories, the city, and the world at large. The way they breathe help the city come to life, and the geography of the city has never been better realised by Joyce than right here
Five spectacular lighthouses you can't miss
Lighthouses are often deemed as entities which beaconed travellers setting sail in ships, a landmark which held an utmost importance only to them. But with time, their fascinating stories have touched the surface of human history, pristine for mankind to see and instilling a want to behold their lonesome marvelousness. So, here are 5 most beautiful lighthouses around the world awaiting your visit, placed in faraway lands like Ireland to nearer ones like China.
BOOK REVIEW: FICTION / Human virtue questioned in the not-so-small things
At a time when everyone is grappling with financial instability while combating the icy spree, Bill is grateful enough to have survived another year with his wife Eileen and five daughters.
Tector, Dockrell steer Ireland to historic Zimbabwe T20 series win
"The way George came in and batted took the pressure off me. Credit has to go to him," said Tector after being named player of the series
Zimbabwe name new faces for Ireland T20Is
Several changes have been made in the Zimbabwe side for the T20Is against Ireland. The Chevrons had recently failed to qualify for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, after failing to make it past the Africa Region Qualifier.
Root to get World Cup practice against Ireland
England batsman Joe Root will face Ireland in Wednesday's one-day international series opener as he eyes extra practice ahead of the World Cup.
Ireland mourns death of 'trailblazing' singer Sinead O'Connor
"She was important for so many women. She gave two fingers to the church, who at that time in the 90s had such a hold over Ireland."
Ireland stun England for famous win
Minnows Ireland pulled off a huge upset Wednesday, stunning world number two England by five runs with a fine bowling display in a rain-affected match to throw the Twenty20 World Cup wide open.
Mendis powers Sri Lanka to big win over Ireland
Disciplined bowling and an unbeaten half-century by Kusal Mendis powered Sri Lanka to a nine-wicket hammering of Ireland in their opening Super 12 match at the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday.
Sri Lanka limit Ireland to 128-8
Spinner Maheesh Theekshana led Sri Lanka's attack with 2-19 as they restricted Ireland to 128-8 in their opening Super 12 match at the T20 World Cup on Sunday.
Why do Celtic fans hate the Royal family?
As football fans around the world united to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II, one club stood out. Tempers flared when Celtic F.C took to the field.
Afghanistan beat Ireland to qualify for World Cup
Afghanistan, after losing their opening three qualifying games, upset the odds to beat Ireland by five wickets on Friday to qualify for next year's Cricket World Cup.
Ireland forced to collect Apple's disputed $15b tax bill
Ireland has struck a deal with Apple to collect up to 13 billion euros ($15 billion) in back taxes and hold it in an escrow account pending an appeal before the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Ireland to hold abortion referendum in 2018
Ireland announced it will hold a referendum next year on whether to repeal its constitutional ban on abortion in almost all cases -- just a few weeks before Pope Francis visits.
In a remote Irish town, a goat reigns supreme
For a few days this week a goat will be king of a small town in Ireland's rural south west.
Qualifying tournament for 2019 Cricket World Cup to be moved from Bangladesh to Ireland and Scotland
The qualifying tournament for the 2019 World Cup is set to be moved to Ireland and Scotland next summer.
Latham banks on young guns
New Zealand captain Tom Latham believes his emerging players can help the Blackcaps take the Tri-Series in Dublin after they made a winning start against Ireland.
