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Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas specials cancelled after star breaks jaw
The sitcom's creator says he requires "immediate" surgery but hopes the show will return in 2027.
August 17, 2026Dublin Dons? The failed attempt to bring a Premier League club to Ireland
Just how close did an Irish consortium come to buying a Premier League team and moving them to Dublin?
August 17, 2026Rashford, Mainoo & transfers - Carrick calls for more signings
Before his first full season as Manchester United head coach, Michael Carrick explains why the club need more players, discusses why he is in a privileged position and talks Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo.
August 13, 2026More history made at Croke Park as Man Utd beat Leeds
Less than a month after Mayo's historic win in the All-Ireland final at Croke Park, a stadium that is famous for sliotars and the Sam Maguire turned its attention to one of the oldest rivalries in English football.
August 12, 2026Fernandes the centre of attention - but what next for Man Utd captain?
Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is attracting attention on and off the pitch.
August 12, 2026Ryanair signs five-year Google Cloud deal, expands use of AI in airline operations - reuters.com
Ryanair signs five-year Google Cloud deal, expands use of AI in airline operations reuters.com
August 11, 2026Destination unknown - A goalkeeper's 2000-mile van trip to find a new club
Goalkeeper Milo Beimers is undertaking a 2000-mile journey across Europe with one goal - to find a new club from the back of a transit van.
August 11, 2026Watch: What we know about suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan
Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan, one of the world's most wanted men, has spent his first night in custody in Ireland after being extradited from Dubai.
August 10, 2026How Kinahan's hearing unfolded inside the courtroom in Dublin
Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan appeared in court and was charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation after being extradited from Dubai.
August 9, 2026Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan returning to Ireland in high-security operation
The Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bombproof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai.
August 9, 2026Mysterious orb seen racing over residential area in new UFO files
The Pentagon has released more never-before-seen videos of unidentified anomalous phenomena.
August 7, 2026Irish boxer Reeves 'making progress' in hospital
Queensberry promoter Frank Warren says Irish boxer Lee Reeves is "making progress" after being hospitalised following his fight in Dublin on Saturday night.
August 6, 2026St Helens and Hull FC confirm Dublin double-header
St Helens will face Hull FC in Dublin as part of a Super League double-header next April, the day after Warrington Wolves take on Wigan Warriors.
August 6, 2026Funeral of Irish actress Brenda Fricker takes place in Dublin
Fricker won the Oscar for best supporting actress in 1990 for her performance in My Left Foot.
August 6, 2026Funeral to be held for Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard
The 56-year-old, who shot to prominence in 1991 musical comedy film The Commitments, died in a motorcycle crash last week.
August 4, 2026'I did my first book signing in a police custody suite'
The Northern Irish author has sold more than five million books globally and been translated into 40 languages
August 3, 2026Irish boxer Reeves 'critical but stable' in hospital
Irish boxer Lee Reeves is in a "critical but stable" condition in hospital after he was stretchered out of the ring in Dublin on Saturday.
August 2, 2026Chamberlain stuns O'Leary with knockout win in Dublin
Briton Mark Chamberlain stuns Republic of Ireland's Pierce O'Leary as he dropped him twice on the way to securing a knockout win in the 10th round to claim the IBO light-welterweight belt.
August 1, 2026Public wake to be held for musician Glen Hansard
The funeral of Glen Hansard will take place on Tuesday at St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin.
July 31, 2026Glen Hansard: A life in song and stories
Glen Hansard, who died in a motorbike crash on Wednesday, travelled an unusual journey to stardom.
July 30, 2026Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash
Hansard, who was 56, won the best song Oscar for the 2007 low-budget musical film Once.
July 29, 2026Mayo's Croke Park exploits not lost on Taylor
Katie Taylor admits she gets a little "nervous" watching clips of Mayo celebrating their thrilling All-Ireland football final win over Kerry on Sunday.
July 28, 2026O'Donoghue's 'pride and relief' after banishing ghosts of 2021
Ryan O'Donoghue tells the BBC of his "pride and relief" after starring in Mayo's All-Ireland win five years after missing a penalty in the final.
July 27, 2026OpenAI to triple workforce at Dublin European headquarters to 350 - Reuters
OpenAI to triple workforce at Dublin European headquarters to 350 Reuters
July 27, 2026What does it mean to end 75 years of heartbreak?
After Mayo ended their 75-year wait to win the All-Ireland, what does it mean to finally end the 'Mayo curse'?.
July 26, 2026Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81
She won for her role in 1989 film My Left Foot and had well-loved parts in Home Alone 2 and TV's Casualty.
July 17, 2026Aer Lingus proposes cutting 500 jobs under savings plan
The company proposes cutting 290 roles in its head office, along with 140 cabin roles and 70 pilots.
July 16, 2026Portmarnock 'pretty close' to hosting first Open outside of UK
Chief executive Mark Darbon says the R&A is "getting pretty close" to bringing the Open Championship to Portmarnock Golf Club in Dublin.
July 15, 2026'I didn't think I'd live to this age' - Howard's inspiring journey to The Open
BBC Sport NI speaks to Irish golfer David Howard, who discusses being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis aged seven and qualifying for The Open at Royal Birkdale.
July 14, 2026Amber Davies calls out audience member for filming Legally Blonde performance
The ex-Love Islander says she asked for the theatregoer, who was sitting in the front row, to be kicked out.
July 13, 2026Brennan calls on GAA to employ video technology
Dublin manager Ger Brennan calls on the GAA to introduce video technology to assist officials make key decisions following his team's All-Ireland SFC semi-final defeat by Kerry.
July 12, 2026Rashford dilemma for Man Utd - Thursday's gossip
Manchester United are in a quandary over Marcus Rashford's future, Arsenal and Tottenham eye Antonio Nusa, Barcelona shortlist Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi, plus more.
July 8, 2026Republic of Ireland to play Israel games as motion passed
The Football Association of Ireland's (FAI) General Assembly endorses a motion for Republic of Ireland to go ahead with their upcoming Nations League fixtures against Israel.
July 8, 2026Community, connection & sport - GAA growth in Europe
Gaelic games are growing across Europe, and BBC Sport NI met two members of Lille GAA to discuss community, connection and the rise of the sport.
July 8, 2026No Russell but Gray back for Scotland in Argentina
Finn Russell will not feature for Scotland in their opening Nations Championship match of the summer series against Argentina, while Jonny Gray makes his return after missing this year's Six Nations.
July 2, 2026Prendergast starts as Osborne makes wing switch for Ireland
Sam Prendergast's strong end to the season with Leinster earns him a recall to the Ireland starting team for Saturday's Nations Championship opener against Australia in Sydney.
July 2, 2026Man guilty of attempted murder of three children in Dublin
Riad Bouchaker denied attempting to murder three children and assaulting four other people on 23 November 2023.
July 1, 2026Kerry break Tyrone hearts in epic quarter-final
Defending champions Kerry survived a major scare to edge out Tyrone 2-25 to 0-27 and reach the All-Ireland semi-finals after a heart-stopping last-eight encounter at Croke Park.
June 27, 2026Irish government to contribute £197m to cross-border rail services
The money will come from the last allocation from the Irish government's Shared Island Fund.
June 23, 2026Parisians cool off in canal amid 'red alert' heatwave
France has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country as temperatures soar to record levels.
June 21, 2026McGuinness rues lack of consistency in Donegal exit
Donegal manager Jim McGuinness admits his side "didn't do enough" as their All-Ireland Senior Football Championship campaign ends in dramatic fashion with an extra-time defeat by Dublin at Croke Park.
June 21, 2026Will Putin change tactics after Ukrainian drone attacks?
Steve Rosenberg explains what Russia's next steps may be after frequent Ukrainian drone attacks.
June 18, 2026Who are the three uncapped players in Ireland squad?
BBC Sport NI assesses the credentials of the three uncapped players named by Ireland head coach Andy Farrell in his squad for the upcoming Nations Championship fixtures.
June 18, 2026Cape Verde frustrate Spain on stunning World Cup debut as Vozinha stars - Reuters
Cape Verde frustrate Spain on stunning World Cup debut as Vozinha stars Reuters
June 15, 2026Pain in Grenoble but hope for Irish as play-offs loom
Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward reacts with pride to the World Cup qualifying campaign as her side fall just short of an automatic place at next year's tournament.
June 9, 2026Northern Ireland police appeal for calm after 'barbaric' knife attack sparks anger - Reuters
Northern Ireland police appeal for calm after 'barbaric' knife attack sparks anger Reuters
June 9, 2026Departing players have been 'a big motivator' - Doris
Leinster captain Caelan Doris says the prospect of several players leaving the province at the end of the season provided extra motivation before their 20-11 URC semi-final win against the Stormers.
June 6, 2026Leinster hold off Stormers to reach URC final
Leinster will face the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship final for the second year running as the Irish province beat the Stormers in a bruising semi-final.
June 6, 2026How Hungary's knife-edge election could impact the US and Russia
The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler reports from Prime Minister Victor Orbán's home town of Felscút.
April 12, 2026Fury dominates on return - but Joshua refuses to rise to call-out
Tyson Fury marks his return to the heavyweight mix with a composed points win over Arslanbek Makhmudo, before immediately turning ringside to call out Anthony Joshua.
April 11, 2026NI fuel protesters 'stand in solidarity' with Irish counterparts
A convoy of vans, lorries, tractors, and even a limousine took part in a slow moving protest around the town centre on Saturday afternoon.
April 11, 2026Irish police push back fuel protesters at oil refinery
Demonstrations due to high prices caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran are affecting traffic on several roads.
April 11, 2026Watch: Pope Leo XIV spins basketball on his finger, with help from Harlem Globetrotters
US exhibition squad, the Harlem Globetrotters, met the pontiff in the Vatican, helping him to spin a basketball on the tip of his finger.
April 9, 2026Champions Cup last 16 team news and line-ups
Champions Cup team news and line-ups for this weekend's last-16 matches - all in one place.
April 3, 2026Near-term oil prices hit record premium over later deliveries after Trump vows more attacks on Iran - Reuters
Near-term oil prices hit record premium over later deliveries after Trump vows more attacks on Iran Reuters
April 2, 2026I didn't know Epstein was a predator - Norway's crown princess
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has said that she wishes she had never met late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
March 20, 2026Iran renews attacks on US Gulf allies, Trump says that was not expected - Reuters
Iran renews attacks on US Gulf allies, Trump says that was not expected Reuters
March 17, 2026France take title with thrilling last-gasp win over England
France claim a third Six Nations title in the past five years as Thomas Ramos' last-gasp kick decides a 94-point thriller against England in Paris.
March 14, 2026Stripe is considering acquisition of all or parts of PayPal, Bloomberg News reports - Reuters
Stripe is considering acquisition of all or parts of PayPal, Bloomberg News reports Reuters
February 24, 2026'Wonderfully different' Pollock ready to fire up England
"Wonderfully different" Henry Pollock will start his first England Test in Saturday's must-win Six Nations game against Ireland.
February 20, 2026BBC plans David Attenborough celebration for 100th birthday
The corporation will look back on the veteran wildlife broadcaster's career for his birthday in May.
February 19, 2026