Ireland

Crime November 14

American tourist, 60, found 'beaten to death' at 5-star hotel in Ireland frequented by celebrities

A 60-year-old American man was found "beaten to death" at Ballyfin Demesne, a luxurious five-star hotel in Ireland. Police said a suspect is in custody.

Ireland September 27

Irish farmer finds near 60-pound slab of ancient bog butter on his land by ‘pure luck’

An Irish famer unearthed a spectacular ancient find from his property by "pure luck." While working on his land, he saw a strange object that turned out to be a slab of bog butter.

First Amendment September 21

Ireland scraps controversial hate speech measures following criticism by Elon Musk, Conor McGregor

The Irish government is dropping parts of its controversial hate speech laws, which deal with incitement to hatred or violence, or "thoughtcrimes."

Odd News September 10

Value of ancient stone unearthed in garden by geography teacher recently revealed

A geography teacher in Coventry, England, found a strange stone in his garden. As it turns out, the simple stone turned out to be a find displaying ancient Irish script.

UFC September 5

Conor McGregor hints at 2025 presidential run in Ireland with UFC return on hold

UFC star Conor McGregor teased a potential run for president in Ireland with a lengthy post on social media Thursday, calling himself the "only logical choice."

Cruises September 4

Cruise passengers 3 months into expensive 3-year excursion still haven't set sail

Customers who paid upward of $99,000 for a spot on the three-year Villa Vie Residences Odyssey cruise have now waited in Belfast, Northern Ireland, for three months for it to set sail.

Ireland September 4

Irish teacher who opposed transgender policy arrested at school for violating court order

Enoch Burke was arrested for a third time after protesting his school’s policy for referring to transgender students by their preferred name and pronouns.

LIFESTYLE August 16

Meet the American who launched modern submarines, John Philip Holland, 'brilliant' self-taught engineer

Meet the American who is "the father of the modern submarine." The first U.S. and British submarines, the USS Holland and HMS Holland, were the designs of John Philip Holland.

Departed July 28

Sinéad O’Connor’s official cause of death revealed: report

Sinéad O'Connor's official cause of death was revealed on the one-year anniversary of her passing, and days after a controversial wax figure of the singer was removed from a museum.

LIFESTYLE July 27

Summer vacation ideas while there's still time: Here are 6 smart spots to consider

There is still time to enjoy a summer vacation — and if you're looking for something that you can enjoy solo or with family or friends, check out these six destinations.