Best Local Irish News Apps

242+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the local irish news category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 242+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Local Irish News Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Local Irish NewsLocal Irish NewsFree4.0★ (3)NoNoSep 2026
2TheJournal.ie NewsTheJournal.ie NewsFree4.7★ (2.5K)YesYesOct 2026
3Irish News & Radio Today - Latest from IrelandIrish News & Radio Today - Latest from IrelandFree4.7★ (25)NoYesOct 2026
4Yahoo Sports: Scores and NewsYahoo Sports: Scores and NewsFree4.6★ (70K)YesNoNov 2026
5RTÉ NewsRTÉ NewsFree4.3★ (210)YesNoOct 2026
6The Irish News Digital EditionThe Irish News Digital EditionFree4.8★ (44)NoYesNov 2026
7Irish News - Stories & VideosIrish News - Stories & VideosFree5.0★ (1)YesYesAug 2026
8Irish NewspapersIrish NewspapersFree4.7★ (239)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Local Irish News

4.0(3 ratings)
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Access your favorite local Irish newspapers digitally. Browse e-paper editions from various regions, including Wexford, Kerry, and Cork. Purchase single issues or access your existing subscriptions.

TheJournal.ie News#2

TheJournal.ie News by Journal Media

Ireland's favourite news app
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.7😞(2.5K ratings)
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Access breaking news, in-depth investigations, and insightful commentary on issues that matter. This app offers multimedia storytelling, fact-checking, and interactive features. Choose between a free experience or support independent journalism with an ad-free subscription.

What We Love

  • 📰 Concise news coverage
  • 🌍 Diverse international news
  • 🇮🇪 Good source for Irish news
  • 📊 Informative and interactive
  • 💬 Engaging comment section

Room to Improve

  • 🤖 Biased and agenda-driven reporting
  • 🚫 Censorship of comments
  • 🔍 Lack of fact-checking
  • 📺 Intrusive video ads
  • 🔒 Mandatory sign-in requirement

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FAQ about Local Irish News

What are the best local irish news apps for iPhone?
Local Irish News tops our local irish news apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.0-star average from 3 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top local irish news apps we rank are free to download, including Local Irish News and TheJournal.ie News.
Local Irish News has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 242+ local irish news apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.