Ireland's main news sources: The Irish Times — the paper of record since 1859 — the Irish Independent and Irish Examiner, TheJournal.ie, RTÉ broadcasting, the Business Post, GAA coverage and the country's regional titles.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the oldest newspaper in Ireland?
- The Irish Times, founded in 1859, and the Irish Independent, founded in 1905, are the leading national dailies; The Irish Times is regarded as the paper of record.
- What is Ireland's public broadcaster?
- RTÉ (Raidió Teilifís Éireann) is the national public broadcaster.
- Are there Irish-language news services?
- Yes — TG4 broadcasts in Irish, and RTÉ provides Irish-language news via Nuacht RTÉ and Raidió na Gaeltachta.
Ireland has one of the English-speaking world's most respected newspaper industries, with a vibrant media landscape that punches well above its weight for a nation of just 5 million people. Irish newspapers are known for their sharp wit, passionate sports coverage, fearless political journalism, and a unique bilingual tradition — with Irish-language media serving the Gaeltacht communities alongside the dominant English-language press.
Among the most widely read Irish newspapers online is The Irish Times, Ireland's newspaper of record since 1859. The Irish Independent is the country's highest-circulation daily. The public broadcaster RTE is Ireland's most trusted news source. For business, the Business Post is the essential financial weekly. Sports coverage is dominated by GAA (Gaelic football and hurling) — uniquely Irish sports covered by the official GAA — alongside Irish Rugby (the IRFU) and the FAI for soccer.
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