# Irish Independent

> Irish Independent is a news source in the TOLD catalogue, based in Ireland. TOLD classifies its editorial position as **Lean right**.

- **Domain:** independent.ie
- **Website:** https://www.independent.ie
- **Country:** Ireland
- **Region:** Europe
- **Language:** English
- **Editorial position on TOLD:** Lean right

## About

Irish Independent is an English-language outlet providing national and international coverage.

## Profile

- **Focus areas:** Politics, world news, business, culture
- **Declared political stance:** Nonpartisan reporting standards with transparency and accountability.

## How the position was assessed

Coverage patterns, topic selection and tone align with the stated mission. Reports rely on identifiable sources and desk standards; opinion and analysis are labeled. Framing reflects the outlet’s editorial tradition and audience expectations.

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State-aligned and partisan outlets are in the catalogue on purpose, labelled.

## Latest headlines

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- [Kerry Premier JFC: Tarbert and St Pat's to do battle in relegation play-off finale](https://www.independent.ie/county/kerry/kerry-premier-jfc-tarbert-and-st-pats-to-do-battle-in-relegation-play-off-finale/a/160758568.html) — 2026-08-31T13:24:32.000Z
- [Construction worker charged over violent brawl in Dublin business park that left man in critical condition](https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/construction-worker-charged-over-violent-brawl-in-dublin-business-park-that-left-man-in-critical-condition/a/160757417.html) — 2026-08-31T13:01:00.000Z
- [Bon Jovi at Croke Park: Air-punching all round as a reinvigorated Jon Bon keeps the thousands rapt](https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/bon-jovi-at-croke-park-air-punching-all-round-as-a-reinvigorated-jon-bon-keeps-the-thousands-rapt/a/160749783.html) — 2026-08-31T13:00:00.000Z
- [North Dublin school wardens to welcome students back to schools in Irish language](https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/north-dublin-school-wardens-to-welcome-students-back-to-schools-in-irish-language/a/160736588.html) — 2026-08-31T12:33:00.000Z
- [New jockey to take Constitution Hill in bid to go three from three on Flat this Saturday at Kempton](https://www.independent.ie/sport/horse-racing/new-jockey-to-take-constitution-hill-in-bid-to-go-three-from-three-on-flat-this-saturday-at-kempton/a/160754855.html) — 2026-08-31T12:30:00.000Z
- [Louth IFC Round-up: Brides give notice of championship intentions while Tones are on song against Drogheda rivals Oliver Plunketts](https://www.independent.ie/county/louth/louth-ifc-round-up-brides-give-notice-of-championship-intentions-while-tones-are-on-song-against-drogheda-rivals-oliver-plunketts/a/160699300.html) — 2026-08-31T12:30:00.000Z
- [Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are considering key moments](https://www.independent.ie/world-news/jurors-in-the-lindsay-clancy-murder-trial-are-considering-key-moments/a/160753757.html) — 2026-08-31T12:25:00.000Z
- [War, weather push crop prices to biggest monthly gain since 2012](https://www.independent.ie/farming/war-weather-push-crop-prices-to-biggest-monthly-gain-since-2012/a/160753964.html) — 2026-08-31T12:22:09.000Z

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