A new study from the University of Limerick reveals our personality is a surprising predictor of how long we live.

A new EU agreement reached by member states in Brussels, which will see already tight fishing quotas further reduced, has been described as “nothing short of a betrayal”.

The son of Hollywood actor and filmmaker Rob Reiner has been arrested and charged with the murder of his parents after they were found dead in their home over the weekend, Los Angeles Police confirmed ...

While my children (my twins are 12) write their Santa lists, I am also writing my own request for Santa. I have given up on that pipe dream of finding my knight in shining armour – something I’d ...

If a “review” into how Fianna Fáil handled its disastrous presidential campaign was supposed to draw a line under the whole sorry saga, then it seems to be doing the opposite.

US negotiators have offered to provide Nato-style security guarantees for Kyiv as US and European negotiators reported progress in talks yesterday to end the war with Russia, but a deal on territorial ...

Pick of the day The latest run of Daniel O’Donnell’s show concludes with performances by Dallas, Claudia Buckley, Gina, John Hogan and Marc Roberts. The police continue their hunt for the missing ...

An interim care order for a young girl was extended, after the Child and Family Agency (Tusla) told the court that no long-term foster placement is currently available for her after her current foster ...

Former Connacht Council President and Sligo Chairperson John Murphy has thrown his hat in the ring for the contest to become the next president of the GAA after receiving a nomination from Sligo at ...

The Ladies Gaelic Football Association can confirm that a package of 12 playing rule enhancements will be trialled during the 2026 Lidl National Football League season and Higher Education Colleges ...

A persistent knee injury has forced the outgoing Donegal captain Patrick McBrearty to retire from inter-county football, bringing an end to 15 years in green and gold.

Drogheda United have signed defender Edwin Agbaje on a two-year deal after his recent stint with Sligo Rovers. Why you can Trust the Irish Independent: Learn about Editorial Guide ...