Irish Independent

Saoirse Hanley: The new Penneys app may change the way you shop – but there is a snag Penneys (or Primark, as it's known elsewhere) is a long-standing part of Irish culture: after all, the very first store opened on Dublin’s Mary Street. It’s in our DNA. It’s distinct from other shops ...

'The app looks and feels like any other high street retailers’ app - but with one crucial difference: you can’t actually buy anything'

Irish fashion designer (33) found dead on yacht in New York as police say initial investigations inconclusive Initial investigations into the death of a young Irish woman who was found dead on a yacht in the US were inconclusive, local police say.

Irish fashion designer (33) found dead on yacht in New York as police say initial investigations inconclusive

www.independent.ie/irish-news/i...

Zelensky and Trump speak by phone after US special envoy holds talks with Putin in Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Zelensky and Trump speak by phone after US special envoy holds talks with Putin in Russia

www.independent.ie/world-news/e...

Dónal Lynch: Sydney Sweeney debate is nothing new – we measure out our eras in controversial jeans ads So, imagine you’re the marketing bigwig at American Eagle. Earlier this year you signed off on a jeans campaign with Sydney Sweeney – a popular actress – with a punny tagline: “Sydney Sweeney has good...

Dónal Lynch: Sydney Sweeney debate is nothing new – we measure out our eras in controversial jeans ads

www.independent.ie/opinion/comm...

‘I made €247,000 in tennis... so not a lot': Conor Niland on the true cost of competitive sport “129 - if I see that on a speedometer or 1.29pm on a digital clock, it gets my adrenaline going.”

‘I made €247,000 in tennis... so not a lot': Conor Niland on the true cost of competitive sport

www.independent.ie/podcasts/i-m...

Owners of Wexford pub which hosted surprise Ed Sheeran Fleadh gig – ‘We were sworn to secrecy, it was like MI6’ As Ed Sheeran and his crew departed the car park of the iconic Sky & The Ground pub in Wexford town to a chorus of screams from fans, there was a couple of sighs of relief from members of the Barr...

Owners of Wexford pub which hosted surprise Ed Sheeran Fleadh gig – ‘We were sworn to secrecy, it was like MI6’

Irish woman (33) found dead on yacht in New York, police investigating Police are investigating all circumstances surrounding the death of a young Irish woman in New York on Monday night.

Irish woman (33) found dead on yacht in New York, police investigating

Revenue is chasing tens of thousands of pensioners over owed tax The Revenue Commissioners have written to thousands of pensioners to warn of incorrect tax payments.

Letters sent to 68,000 in relation to outstanding payments for 2022

‘It’s about time’ – Dublin’s All-Ireland team arrive in Smithfield for first-ever ladies’ homecoming celebration Hundreds of fans gathered in Smithfield Square this evening to welcome the Dublin ladies football team after their All-Ireland victory over Meath.

'It's the first-ever homecoming for a ladies' team by itself, which is absolutely amazing' said Dublin captain Carla Rowe, as her All-Ireland winning team arrived for their homecoming celebration in Smithfield Square

Meath couple refused retention by An Coimisiún Pleanála for house built 18 years ago A planning inspector has said that a couple who built a large house in Co Meath without planning permission should not be refused retention solely for density reasons, because “similar developments ha...

The owners proposed demolishing 267 sq m of their 526 sq m home in Faughan Hill, Bohermeen, near Navan, in a bid to get retention after multiple previous failed attempts.

An Coimisiún Pleanála ultimately refused retention on two grounds: excessive density and wastewater issues

Ed Sheeran serenades Fleadh-goers in Wexford pub as his appearance brings parts of town to a standstill The iconic Sky & The Ground pub on Wexford’s South Main Street has hosted its fair share of legendary musicians over the years, but none have quite been at the level of global superstardom as Mr E...

It's been a good day for a few lucky Fleadh-goers, as Ed Sheeran made a surprise appearance and played a pub set in Wexford

Bill and Hillary Clinton ordered to testify in Jeffrey Epstein probe, US House Committee says The US House Oversight Committee subpoenaed former president Bill Clinton, former secretary of state Hillary Clinton and eight former top law enforcement officials for testimony in the sex trafficking...

The move is part of a congressional probe that politicians believe may show links to President Donald Trump and other former top officials

Arrival of Ed Sheeran at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann brings parts of Wexford town to a standstill Massive crowds have gathered on South Main Street in Wexford this afternoon amid rumours that Ed Sheeran is in town for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025.

Staff members and security indicated that Ed Sheeran is recording a podcast upstairs in the premises, but they seemed to pour cold water on the idea that he might play a couple of songs for the assembled crowd

Overpayments to Revenue staff hit close to €1.7m in 2023 with one in seven workers paid more than their salary The value of salary overpayments to Revenue staff reached almost €1.7m at the end of 2023 with more than one in seven of its workforce getting paid above their proper salaries, according to the findin...

Overpayments to Revenue staff hit close to €1.7m in 2023 with one in seven workers paid more than their salary

www.independent.ie/irish-news/o...

Netanyahu to authorise complete Israeli occupation of Gaza, media reports Israel's cabinet could authorise on Tuesday a complete military takeover of Gaza for the first time in two decades, Israeli media reported, despite international pressure for a ceasefire to ease appal...

Netanyahu to authorise complete Israeli occupation of Gaza, media reports

www.independent.ie/world-news/m...

‘We found out from a WhatsApp that my mother had died by assisted suicide’ – family of Cavan woman tell of shock Maureen Slough died listening to gospel music sung by Elvis Presley.

Swiss clinic criticised by family of Cavan woman (58) with history of mental illness after they were left in dark over her death plan

‘We ask you keep Gena in your hearts’ – Family of Mayo charity worker kidnapped in Haiti say situation is ‘deeply worrying’ The family of an Irish woman among eight people who were kidnapped from an orphanage near the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince yesterday has said they are “absolutely devastated” by the news.

The family of an Irish woman who is among eight people who were kidnapped from an orphanage near the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince yesterday has said they are 'absolutely devastated' by the news

New Irish Rail control centre to cost €41m over budget and be delayed until 2028 A new centre in Dublin for Iarnród Éireann to control the national rail network that was completed in 2022 will not become operational until late 2028 and is projected to cost €41 million over budget.

New Irish Rail control centre to cost €41m over budget and be delayed until 2028

tinyurl.com/u2aedcvp

Chief suspect in Conor McGregor pub arson attack also suspected of Dublin assault Gardai have identified a chief suspect for an arson attack on Conor McGregor’s Dublin pub — who is also suspected of carrying out an unprovoked assault in the capital.

Chief suspect in Conor McGregor pub arson attack also suspected of Dublin assault

tinyurl.com/4r2nyt4p

Racial slurs, a swastika and drug references – what I witnessed in just a few hours on children’s gaming platform Roblox I spent just a few hours on Roblox – the online gaming platform that is now more popular than YouTube with Irish children – and encountered racial slurs, a swastika, drug references and a surprising a...

Racial slurs, a swastika and drug references – what I witnessed in just a few hours on children’s gaming platform Roblox

tinyurl.com/4233d9wu

Irish charity worker among nine people kidnapped from orphanage in Haiti An Irish woman is among nine people who were kidnapped from an orphanage near the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince yesterday.

Irish charity worker among nine people kidnapped from orphanage in Haiti

tinyurl.com/4fx9kcn8

‘Cohousing after the age of 50 means having your own space and the sociability of a community’ For those over 50, it may be an attractive option particularly if they want to downsize. And it could free up spacious accommodation for younger families.

As the #HousingCrisis continues, in today's @independent.ie I spoke to some forward thinking people who are planning a new type of living for people over 50 - are these cohousing communities the way forward? I wouldn't mind signing up myself!
www.independent.ie/irish-news/c...

‘We urgently need a transport police to deal with these incidents’ – outrage after child filmed attacking Dublin Bus passenger The National Bus and Rail Union (NBRU) is “urgently” calling for transport police to be introduced, after a video of a minor assaulting a man on Dublin Bus caused outrage.

‘We urgently need a transport police to deal with these incidents’ – outrage after child filmed attacking Dublin Bus passenger

‘I saw a baby on the video call’ – Bundee Aki reveals his wife gave birth in a car on the day he played in Brisbane Lions Test Lions star Bundee Aki has revealed that his wife Kayla gave birth to a baby girl in a car in New Zealand on the day of the Lions’ first Test against Australia in Brisbane two weeks ago.

'Credit to my wife. She's a powerful woman, a strong woman'

tinyurl.com/y25v8wnr

‘Not in a million years would I forgive him’: Alanna Quinn Idris on man who instigated attack that left her blind in one eye Alanna Quinn Idris says she cannot forgive the man who instigated a violent attack that led to her losing an eye.

‘Not in a million years would I forgive him’: Alanna Quinn Idris on man who instigated attack that left her blind in one eye

tinyurl.com/3pbze8sn

Dublin v Meath: It’s the LGFA’s day in the sun as Leinster rivals meet in All-Ireland final at Croke Park The LGFA All-Ireland Senior Football Championship reaches its climax today with Dublin and Meath facing off for the right to lift the Brendan Martin trophy.

Dublin v Meath: It’s the LGFA’s day in the sun as Leinster rivals meet in All-Ireland final at Croke Park

‘My family is surviving on bread and plants, I can’t find a moment of peace’ – Young man evacuated from Gaza to Ireland A young journalist from Gaza who was evacuated to Ireland from the war-torn territory three months ago has urged Irish people to put pressure on the Government to help stop the ongoing “starvation and...

‘My family is surviving on bread and plants, I can’t find a moment of peace’ – Young man evacuated from Gaza to Ireland

‘Not in our wildest dreams did we think Dad was a victim of domestic abuse’ – daughter of man who died after being pushed by partner Only after James ‘Shey’ Ryan was killed did his family learn the extent of the domestic abuse he was suffering at the hands of his long-term partner.

‘Not in our wildest dreams did we think Dad was a victim of domestic abuse’ – daughter of man who died after being pushed by partner

‘House prices will keep rising. We can’t get builders in on a €10 Ryanair flight anymore’: Irish economist who predicted the crash on what’s coming next The economist who predicted the 2008 property crash has said that rising house prices show no sign of falling in the coming years.

‘House prices will keep rising. We can’t get builders in on a €10 Ryanair flight anymore’: Irish economist who predicted the crash on what’s coming next

Dan Sheehan faces a disciplinary hearing after citing commissioner highlights Tom Lynagh incident Dan Sheehan is set for a disciplinary hearing after the citing commissioner ruled that the Lions hooker has a case to answer following his clear out on Tom Lynagh during Australia’s third Test victory...

Dan Sheehan faces a disciplinary hearing after citing commissioner highlights Tom Lynagh incident