The Irish News feed

In the Irish News, there’s a detailed look at the Dark Hedges avenue in County Antrim, giving us a real insight into the troubles facing some of these famous beech trees in the area.

The Irish presidential election will take place on 24 October 2025. While the role of president carries limited executive power, the office has enormous symbolic weight. The president is the voice and face of Ireland, at home and abroad, and the choice reflects how the nation sees itself.

The trial now unfolding in Belfast is already being described as the courtroom drama of the decade. It’s a story where billions, politics, and personal ambition collide. At its heart are two men once considered pillars of Northern Ireland’s professional and business elite: Frank Cushnahan, 83, a trusted adviser with deep political connections, and Ian Coulter, 54, a solicitor whose career had long been seen as unshakable. Both now stand accused of orchestrating dishonesty in one of the most controversial deals in Ireland’s financial history — the £1.1 billion (€1.26 billion) sale of Nama’s Northern Ireland loan book, known as Project Eagle.