# breakingnews.ie

> Ireland and world news updates, sports, business, and entertainment news. (iPhone/iPad app by The Irish Times Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakingnewsie/id432922098 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Irish Times Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/365544597)
- Category: News, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 51 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-04-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakingnewsie/id432922098/reviews.md

## What is breakingnews.ie?

Get the latest news direct from our newsroom. Now you can officially bring your favourite breaking news website with you everywhere and access news seven days a week, 365 days a year.

FEATURES:
* Breaking news and headlines from Ireland and across the world
* Get live updates about popular news stories and current affairs wherever you are
* Featured categories include Irish news, up to the minute Sports News, World news, Politicial Updates, Business News and Entertainment and Showbiz news
* Left side navigation, similar to other apps
* Navigation options from story to story (next and back function) 
* Share your favourite articles with your friends and followers on your social media websites via Twitter, Facebook. You can email an article to a friend
* View articles that are trending or most read to stay tuned into topical stories
* This app is completely free of charge
* Saved Articles section


Follow us on Twitter @breakingnewsie or like us on www.facebook.com/breakingnewsire to get the latest breaking news.

We would love to hear your feedback or suggestions directly to desk@breakingnews.ie.

App produced by Breakingnews.ie, part of The Irish Times Group.

## Key features

- Breaking news and headlines
- Live updates on popular stories
- Featured news categories
- Easy article sharing
- Trending and most read articles
- Saved articles section

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakingnewsie/id432922098/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Digital Desk doing a great job

*2020-08-11*

Got some great writing in there, recent story about the Perseids being a particular example

### 1/5 — Overrun with adds!!!

*2016-05-15*

Used to be an excellent App but now goes to an add with every page you visit!

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2015-09-15*

Recently the app opens for a second and then closes

### 3/5 — Just add commenting

*2011-11-27*

To compete with the journal you need to add the comment section that the breaking news website has

### 5/5 — Good stuff!!

*2011-04-29*

Nice job! Just what I was looking for

## Frequently asked questions about breakingnews.ie

### What kind of news does breakingnews.ie cover?

breakingnews.ie covers breaking news and headlines from Ireland and across the world. Featured categories include Irish news, Sports News, World news, Political Updates, Business News, and Entertainment and Showbiz news.

### Is breakingnews.ie free to use?

Yes, this app is completely free of charge for users to access all news content and features.

### Can I save articles to read later on breakingnews.ie?

Yes, breakingnews.ie includes a 'Saved Articles' section, allowing you to bookmark and access articles you want to revisit later.

### How can I share articles from breakingnews.ie?

You can share your favorite articles with friends and followers on social media websites like Twitter and Facebook, or by emailing an article directly to a friend.

### Does breakingnews.ie have ads?

Yes, this app contains advertisements to support its free service.

### What devices is breakingnews.ie compatible with?

breakingnews.ie is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is breakingnews.ie updated?

The latest version of breakingnews.ie is 5.0.88, and it was last updated on April 28, 2026, indicating regular updates.

### What is the age rating for breakingnews.ie?

The age rating for breakingnews.ie is 12+, meaning it is suitable for users aged 12 and above.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.91 — 2026-07-09

Maintenance tasks

### 5.0.90 — 2026-06-16

Maintenance tasks

### 5.0.89 — 2026-05-22

Maintenance tasksa

### 5.0.88 — 2026-04-28

Maintenance tasks

### 5.0.87 — 2026-02-18

Maintenance tasks

## More apps by The Irish Times Ltd

- [The Irish Times](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-irish-times/id365544593)
- [Irish Examiner News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irish-examiner-news/id662222158)
- [The Irish Times ePaper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-irish-times-epaper/id671732877)

All apps by The Irish Times Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/365544597

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-31.*