Reporting Ireland, wherever the story takes us
Our Ireland team delivers comprehensive coverage of news, politics, sport, entertainment and lifestyle from across the Republic of Ireland.
With reporters, videographers and photographers on the ground seven days a week, our team covers the significant stories and events shaping the country - from breaking news and major national moments to the people and communities behind the headlines.
At the heart of Irish politics
The team maintains a permanent presence at the Oireachtas in Dublin, providing authoritative coverage of Irish government and parliamentary affairs, including proceedings in both Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann.
Our political reporting also extends beyond the shores of Ireland. Journalists regularly travel overseas to cover official visits and international engagements involving the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and other Irish ministers.
Each March, the team spends a week in the United States covering the annual St Patrick’s programme, which culminates with a series of events with the US President at the White House in Washington DC.
Court coverage
The Ireland team provides regular coverage of significant criminal and civil court cases in Dublin and throughout the country.
International reporting
We have a full-time US Editor in Washington DC, as well as a team in Australia ensuring overnight news coverage.
In recent years, staff have been deployed to conflict zones in Ukraine and Lebanon; to the US, Canada and Mexico for the World Cup; to many European capitals; and to developing countries such as Guatemala, Rwanda and Malawi to report on the work of Irish aid agencies.
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Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean was ‘a champion in every sense of the word’
Tributes have been paid to the middle distance runner who died at the age of 34 following a battle with cancer.
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Ciara Mageean put Ireland on the map again for middle distance running
The Irish double Olympian died at the age of 34 following a battle with cancer.
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Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean dies aged 34
Ms Mageean, from Co Down, was a former European champion and twice Olympian.
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‘We were lucky to be loved by this beautiful man’ Dónal Lunny’s funeral hears
Tributes were paid to the Irish traditional musician at his funeral on Saturday.
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‘Imitation firearm’ aimed at gardai in Dublin
It came as a cyclist was being pursued by two gardai in Dublin city centre in the early hours of Saturday.
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Call for independent group for pay talks after impasse reached
It comes after 10 days of intensive talks on public sector pay, and threats of further strike action.
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Pensioner dies following road accident in Co Kilkenny
The man, aged in his 70s, was a pedestrian.
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Man dies after attack at centre housing migrants in Ireland
A second man was also injured during the incident in Tralee, Co Kerry, while a man in his 40s has been arrested.
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Man dies after assault in Tralee
Gardaí are appealing for information that may assist their investigation.
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Funeral of Irish traditional musician Dónal Lunny to take place
His funeral is scheduled for St Conleth’s Parish Church in Newbridge, Co Kildare.
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Crowds watch a fireworks display before the huge bonfire in the loyalist Corcrain area of Portadown, Co Armagh, is lit on the "Eleventh night" to usher in the Twelfth commemorations.Photo: Niall Carson / PA10 Jul 2021
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