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May 11, 2024

Strong possibility that the Northern Lights will be seen in Irish skies again this evening

For those who missed out last night, the Northern Lights will be visible across Ireland again this evening. The celestial light show was visible across the country after the most powerful solar storm in more than two decades. Cathal Nolan, from Ireland's…

May 11, 2024

Owenbeg N.S. staff & students share their experiences of the Whole Wild World Bus Tour's visit

The Whole Wild World Bus Tour made its down the Wild Atlantic Way last month, visiting schools, libraries and other venues from Malin to Mizen Head. Led by Patricia Forde, Laureata na nÓg, over thirty Irish childrens’ authors and illustrators joined in on the…

May 11, 2024

Social media lights up with Northern Lights snaps

There's been a rare sighting of the skies lit up in pink and green overnight. The Northern Lights - or Aurora Borealis - have been visible all over Ireland. People right across the country stepped outside their doors late last night to experience the light…

May 11, 2024

Thousands make the early start for Darkness into Light this morning

Thousands of people have walked, swum, sailed and run their way from Darkness into Light this morning. The annual fundraiser for suicide charity Pieta House, last year raised over €4 million - with events taking place at dozens of locations in Ireland - and…

May 11, 2024

'Mini-heatwave' set to continue today

Make sure to keep the sunscreen close today, as the 'mini-heatwave' is set to continue. Temperatures are set to peak at 23 or 24 degrees in some parts of the country. Cathal Nolan, Founder of Ireland's Weather Channel, has today's outlook:

May 11, 2024

Taoiseach pays tribute to 'trailblazer' former MEP Mary Banotti

The Taoiseach has paid tribute to former MEP Mary Banotti, who has died at the age of 84. Simon Harris says she was a 'talented politician, a trailblazer and a joy to be around'. Ms Banotti served as an MEP for the Dublin constituency for 20 years when first…

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May 11, 2024

Sligo start Tailteann Cup with a win despite good showing from Wexford

Sligo got their Tailteann Cup campaign off to a winning start this afternoon. It wasn’t plain sailing for Tony McEntee’s side who were a point down at half time at home. Sligo finished with 14 men due to a black card, but managed to hold on for a six point…

May 11, 2024

Mayo U17s advance to Celtic Challenge Cup semi final

Mayo have advanced to the semi final of the Celtic Challenge Cup. The U17 side were 14 point winners over Kerry in today’s quarter final. Mayo were seven up at the break, and two second half goals helped them to victory. Full time score: Mayo 3-24 Kerry 3-10…

May 11, 2024

Mayo prove too strong for Armagh and climb Nicky Rackard Cup table

The Mayo senior hurlers were strong winners over Armagh this afternoon in the Nicky Rackard Cup. Goals from Cormac Phillips, Shane Boland, Sean Regan and John Heraty secured a comfortable 22 point win. Eleven Mayo starters, as well as four substitutes, got on…

May 11, 2024

Sligo team named for today's Tailteann Cup opener

The Sligo senior footballers embark on their Tailteann Cup journey this afternoon. One of the competition favourites welcome Wexford to Markievicz Park for matchday one. Tony McEntee’s team has been named, and throw in is at 3:00pm. The team is listed here.

May 11, 2024

Roscommon team named for today's All Ireland U20 semi final

The Roscommon U20 footballlers are in All Ireland semi final action this evening. Off the back of their Connacht final success, Noel Dunning’s side take on Tyrone. Throw in is at 5:00pm in Kingspan Breffni Park in Cavan. Above is the Roscommon side that…

May 11, 2024

Connacht derby finished goalless in Premier Division

Defending champions Shamrock Rovers dropped points for the third successive game in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division last night. The Hoops drew 2-2 with St. Pat's in Tallaght, coming off the back of a shock 3-1 defeat at home to Waterford on Monday.…