News - UK
Tánaiste says new savings scheme to be modelled off UK and Swedish initiatives
The Finance Minister, Simon Harris, is bringing forward measures to encourage people to save and invest their money.
Mar 17, 2026 08:22
Crowds to gather for Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships in Roscommon
It's taking place at 4 o'clock in Lough Key Forest Park in Boyle - where two flights a day will take place until next Friday.
Sep 20, 2025 09:45
Trump urges Europe to get its 'act together' on immigration
The US president will visit both his golf courses during the four-day private trip in Scotland.
Jul 26, 2025 08:27
Holyhead port fully reopens after storm damage, but hauliers raise concerns
Minister of State Seán Canney expressed his pleasure to see operations from both berths return to normal.
Jul 19, 2025 08:23
Ireland faces tough decisions as UK pledges €2.7 billion to Ukraine
Tánaiste Simon Harris thinks this country and the rest of the EU will have to back Ukraine financially if the US pulls the plug on finance.
Mar 2, 2025 08:29
UK marks 50 years since Birmingham pub bombings
21 people were killed and 182 were injured.
Nov 21, 2024 07:56
Mpox travelling fast as it strikes the United Kingdom
The clade 1b strain has been confirmed in Sweden and is thought to be the most dangerous so far.
Aug 18, 2024 08:28
Tánaiste confirms Ireland will not suspend funding to UN Relief Agency
It's over claims some staff at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency were part of Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7th.
Jan 28, 2024 07:53
Last day for posting Christmas cards to Europe and UK
You have until December 21st to post cards and parcels to the rest of Ireland.
Dec 18, 2023 08:52
Priest pays tribute to Meath man who died during Cork Ironman
Brendan Wall had been living in the UK for several years but today will be laid to rest back home in Meath.
Aug 24, 2023 14:18
UK police confirm body of Nicola Bulley has been recovered
The mother of 2 had been missing since the 27th of January
Feb 20, 2023 18:12
Argos to shut all Irish stores within next 6 months
The closures affect stores in Longford, Athlone, Cavan and Monaghan.
Jan 19, 2023 11:09
Call for pharmacists to be allowed provide alternative antibiotics to fight Strep A
It comes as the country deals with a shortage in penicillin-based antibiotics due to issues with production, raw materials shortage and increased demand.
Dec 9, 2022 09:41
Locals react to passing of Queen Elizabeth
The Roscommon and Leitrim natives were honoured to have a connection with the Queen.
Sep 9, 2022 18:17Shannonside Newsletter
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