Best Irish News Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

If you already know RTÉ News, this is the deeper bench. 249+ irish news apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of November 2026.

Compare top Irish News Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1RTÉ NewsRTÉ NewsFree4.3★ (210)YesNoOct 2026
2Irish Independent NewsIrish Independent NewsFree4.7★ (649)YesYesNov 2026
3The Irish News Digital EditionThe Irish News Digital EditionFree4.8★ (44)NoYesNov 2026
4TheJournal.ie NewsTheJournal.ie NewsFree4.7★ (2.5K)YesYesOct 2026
5Irish News - Stories & VideosIrish News - Stories & VideosFree5.0★ (1)YesYesAug 2026
6Ireland News FeedIreland News FeedFree—NoNoJul 2026
7Local Irish NewsLocal Irish NewsFree4.0★ (3)NoNoSep 2026
8Irish News & Radio Today - Latest from IrelandIrish News & Radio Today - Latest from IrelandFree4.7★ (25)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Irish News

RTÉ News#1

RTÉ News by RTÉ

Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.3😐(210 ratings)
FreeAds
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Get comprehensive Irish and international news coverage, including breaking alerts, live broadcasts, and in-depth analysis. Personalize your feed, enjoy multimedia content, and read stories offline.

What We Love

  • 🌍 Broad news coverage
  • 📰 Comprehensive reporting
  • 🏠 Keeps expats connected to home
  • 📊 Balanced and unbiased news
  • 🏆 High-quality journalism

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Navigation and organization issues
  • 🔊 Lack of audio/video support
  • 🔄 Update loop and compatibility problems
  • 📢 Intrusive and annoying ads
Irish Independent News#2

Irish Independent News by Mediahuis Ireland Ltd

Breaking Irish & World News
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.7😞(649 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access breaking Irish and world news with in-depth reporting and analysis. Stay updated on politics, business, sport, and current affairs with exclusive journalism and local stories from across Ireland. Enjoy daily puzzles and a clean design for easy reading and listening.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to navigate
  • 🚀 Quick loading
  • ⭐ Great for staying connected to Irish news
  • 💻 Mirrors the paper edition well

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
  • 💰 Subscription paywall blocks access to content
  • 📰 Declining journalistic standards and biased coverage
4.8(44 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access award-winning journalism, opinion, and analysis from expert writers. Stay informed with news from Ireland, the UK, and the world, covering sports, business, and entertainment. Subscribe for exclusive premium content and live updates.

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FAQ about Irish News

What are the best irish news apps for iPhone?
RTÉ News tops our irish news apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 210 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top irish news apps we rank are free to download, including RTÉ News and Irish Independent News.
RTÉ News shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 249+ irish news apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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