Ireland combines scenic landscapes, widely spoken English, stable politics and convenient nonstop flights to the U.S. Popular retirement destinations include Dublin, Cork, Killarney and Waterford. Discover what helped Ireland earn a spot on Forbes' #BestPlacesToRetire# Abroad In 2026: 📸: Denise Barone/iStock via Getty Images

“Ireland is one of the most important countries in the European drug trade”: crime expert explains why groups like the Kinahan crime family make Ireland a cartel target. WATCH FULL:

Ireland’s Childcare Crisis A few facts: Between 2020 and 2025, more than €8 billion was allocated to the Department of Children. Most of this money went towards migrant hotels that operate at 50%+ profit margin. Companies linked to Séamus “Banty” McEnaney and his family have reportedly received more than €300million. Since 2016, Ireland’s last three Ministers for Children have not had children themselves. The Govt promised to reduce full-time childcare fees to approximately €200 per month. Delivering that commitment is estimated to require an additional €300 to €500 million per year. Ireland currently allocates approximately: €1.5 billion a year to childcare Which is half the amount, €3 billion, they allocate to asylum, refugee and Ukrainian-related accommodation and supports Normal people have no idea how badly our finances are being run.

IRELAND 🇮🇪 One of the country's top media figures has PRAISED the Latin Mass, saying he 'loves it' in an article in the mainstream media DJ Gareth O'Callaghan wrote in the Irish Examiner: 'If the Latin Mass makes the liturgy more meaningful for a growing number of Catholics of all ages who feel abandoned by modern reform, then why can’t it be accepted as positive rather than political?'

Ireland is one nation, one people, and one Republic.  But the symbol of the Irish State should be the one flag that represents every citizen equally: the Irish National Flag. This is not a statement against any community or any individual.  It is not about excluding anyone.  It is about preserving the neutrality and unity of the institutions of the State. Government buildings belong to all the people of Ireland.  They should display the symbol that unites every citizen rather than symbols associated with particular movements, campaigns or causes.  The Irish Tricolour is our national flag.  It already represents the entire nation and every citizen equally. Private citizens, businesses and organisations are entirely free to display any lawful flag or symbol they choose.  That is part of living in a free and democratic society. Government is different.  Government should not appear to favour one group, one movement or one cause over another.  Its role is to serve every citizen equally. The same principle applies to An Garda Síochána.  The Gardaí are not the police force of one community or one movement.  They are the national police service of the Republic of Ireland.  Every person, regardless of their background, political opinion, religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation, should have complete confidence that the Gardaí act impartially and without favour. For that reason, Garda vehicles should display only the official insignia, colours and symbols of the Irish State.  They should not carry symbols associated with any particular social or political cause, however well intentioned.  The appearance of neutrality is just as important as neutrality itself in maintaining public confidence in policing. One nation. One people. One Republic. The Irish National Flag should remain the principal flag displayed on Government buildings and the only national symbol displayed on Garda vehicles, representing every citizen equally under the Constitution and before the law.

Ireland's oldest environmental group, An Taisce, has called on the Government to lead by example on climate during its six months hosting the EU presidency and said it must walk the walk as well as talking the talk

Ireland has the second highest electricity prices in the world. And today electricity prices are going up again. One million households will pay up to €300 more for annual energy bills as costs rise from today.

Irelands new arrivals, Straight from Afghanistan and god knows where else! Makes my blood boil. I don't understand why the men in dublin can't be more like men in Belfast. Dublin city isn't Irish anymore. Crazy!