Ireland’s historic weekend continued as they inflicted a first Twenty20 series defeat on India since 2023 with a dramatic one-run victory at Stormont. After a first-ever win over India by 34 runs on Friday, Ireland stunned the world champions for a second time as Jai Moondra and Matthew Hollard starred with three wickets each. A […]
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Captain Latham pleased with win as NZ down Ireland ahead of England tests
New Zealand captain Tom Latham praised batter Tom Blundell and bowler Nathan Smith as the Black Caps warmed up for their first test against England at Lord’s next week with a one-sided victory over Ireland in Belfast on Friday. The tourists won by an innings and 79 runs after putting aside their early struggles with […]
Italy stay in World Cup hunt as Wales, Ireland suffer penalty heartbreat
Italy will face Bosnia and Herzegovina for a place at the 2026 World Cup after beating Northern Ireland 2-0 on Thursday, as Wales and the Republic of Ireland suffered agonizing penalty shootout defeats in their qualifying play-off semifinals. Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean struck second-half goals in Bergamo to keep four-time World Cup winners Italy […]
President felicitates Ireland on St Patrick’s Day
President Asif Ali Zardari extended his warm felicitations to the President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, and to the people of Ireland on the occasion of St. Patrick’s Day. In a message on St. Patrick’s Day observed on March 17, he said, “This day carries deep meaning for people in Ireland and for Irish communities around […]
Jessie Buckley’s Oscar charge the latest big-screen success story for Ireland
Jessie Buckley’s seemingly unstoppable charge to become Ireland’s first best actress winner at the Academy Awards is poised to deliver the latest big-screen triumph for a small country spending smartly to make the most of its expanding talent. Jessie Buckley is widely viewed as a near-certainty at Sunday’s ceremony for her role in “Hamnet”. A […]
Australia, Ireland out of T20 World Cup as Zimbabwe in after washout
The 2021 champions Australia were knocked out of the T20 World Cup on Tuesday, with Zimbabwe qualifying for the Super Eights after their match against Ireland was washed out without a ball being bowled in Kandy. Zimbabwe joined Sri Lanka as qualifiers from Group B and will move on to face the West Indies, India […]
Pakistan women secure thrilling win against Ireland in world cup qualifiers
Pakistan’s women’s cricket team began their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Qualifiers on a high note. They defeated Ireland by 38 runs in a low-scoring thriller at Lahore. The match showcased outstanding bowling from Diana Baig and Nashra Sandhu, who took four and three wickets respectively. Their performance helped bowl out the Irish team for […]
Trump accuses Ireland of taking US pharma companies tax revenue
Former US President Donald Trump accused Ireland of “stealing” US pharmaceutical companies and their tax revenue. Speaking at a St. Patrick’s Day press conference, he claimed Ireland controls the US pharmaceutical industry. He criticized Ireland’s low-tax policies, which have attracted major firms like Pfizer and Eli Lilly. Despite his remarks, Trump acknowledged strong ties with […]
Ireland, Pakistan women’s cricket teams schedule announced
The Irish women’s cricket team will visit Pakistan for the first time for three ICC Women’s Championship 2022–25 games from November 4–9, followed by three Twenty20 Internationals from November 12–16. At the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, all six games will be contested. The tourists will travel to Lahore on October 29 and will practice there […]
Traditional beauty pageant battles to keep pace in modern Ireland
Traditional beauty pageant battles to keep pace in modern Ireland. As the Rose of Tralee beauty pageant concluded this week, the contestants in colourful ball gowns and silk sashes swayed as they sang the 19th-century ballad that inspired the competition. “She was lovely and fair as the rose of the summer,” they sang as this […]