---
title: "breakingnews.ie - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in Ireland | Apple App Store"
description: "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: * Bre"
---

# breakingnews.ie — Ireland

![breakingnews.ie App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple221/v4/49/92/96/4992961c-a8e9-d7bd-2efb-6f94b9f75caa/AppIcon-0-0-1x_U007emarketing-0-11-0-85-220.png/434x0w.png)

**Developer:** [The Irish Times](https://apptail.io/developer/the-irish-times-UAyb)
**Category:** News
**Rating:** 3.1/5 (55 ratings)
**Price:** Free
**Bundle ID:** ie.breakingnews.iphone
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** Ireland
**Version:** 5.0.87 (released 2026-02-18)
**Original Release:** 2011-04-26
**Languages:** English

**App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/app/id432922098)
**AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/breakingnewsie-WmJd/ireland](https://apptail.io/app/breakingnewsie-WmJd/ireland)

## breakingnews.ie Description
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.

## breakingnews.ie Screenshots
- [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/db/aa/08/dbaa0863-6eac-d37c-9c62-2f0b7f639aea/Simulator_Screenshot_-_iPhone_11_Pro_Max_-_2025-09-04_at_13.49.11.png/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/4e/c8/d2/4ec8d296-e50c-dbe6-e7de-ce449ea3433a/Simulator_Screenshot_-_iPhone_11_Pro_Max_-_2025-09-04_at_13.49.53.png/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/5d/5f/45/5d5f45cb-c261-0b49-6c58-efcdb22f018e/Simulator_Screenshot_-_iPhone_11_Pro_Max_-_2025-09-04_at_13.49.34.png/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/e5/9a/ca/e59aca0f-cd51-6ed0-974a-2caae89b71d1/Simulator_Screenshot_-_iPhone_11_Pro_Max_-_2025-09-04_at_13.49.43.png/1242x2688.png)

## breakingnews.ie Rating Breakdown in Ireland
- 5 stars: 14 (25%)
- 4 stars: 10 (18%)
- 3 stars: 11 (20%)
- 2 stars: 8 (15%)
- 1 stars: 12 (22%)

## breakingnews.ie Reviews in Ireland

### ***-- "Privacy settings unclear so I uninstalled"
The design of the privacy toggles makes it unclear whether a setting is on or off. I’ve no idea whether I’m accepting everything or rejecting everything.
-- Local151, 2024-06-09

### *---- "Crashing iPhone"
If the developers of this app read reviews, then please update your app, it’s causing iPhone to crash every time. Deleted.

What really annoys me is, there’s no way to report any feedback on the app.
-- Ger Ryan, 2022-12-11

### ***-- "Back Button"
Maybe the next update could include returning to where you were, when you use the back button, instead of having to scroll all the way down again after each article you read!
-- Richard1313, 2021-05-14

### ***-- "No clock"
Clock display is turned off and battery status 
Wifi and phone signal when opening App very annoying  in general a good App for latest news
-- RamboIreland, 2021-02-13

### **--- "Frustrating"
When you click back after reading an article you are brought to the top of the home page rather than where you had been previously. This is very frustrating!
-- Meath123, 2021-01-11

### ***** "Updated: No Navigational “Back” Button now added"
Updated Review: A back button has now been added in the new release, so I’m updating my rating. 

Previous: There doesn’t appear to be a navigational “back” button in the new app release. Or am I missing something?
-- IrishGooner, 2020-12-04

### ***** "News"
I love using this app, and the developers are quick to respond to suggestions. Thanks very much!
-- Micklaff, 2020-12-04

### ***-- "Where’s the back button"
Big improvement over previous version but the lack of a back button makes it annoying to use. Currently you have to go back to the menu and start again after each article.
-- MrASmith, 2020-12-02

### **--- "Updated"
The new version is dreadful. I wasn’t given the option not to download it. I’ve uninstalled the app. Shame, I liked the previous version.
-- snotser mcginty, 2020-12-01

### *---- "Disaster"
The update is a disaster , you have to keep pressing the menu button to go back to news!
-- ...t..., 2020-11-30

### **--- "Latest update"
What has happened to being able to swipe to move to next article?
Has this been removed for some reason?
-- seaqu3st, 2020-11-26

### *---- "New version is rubbish"
Why is it that there is no back button when you are reading a story??! To get out of a story you have to press menu button and choose an option . Joke
-- Hungry Emily, 2020-11-25

### **--- "No back button"
Have to go to 'Home' and back in again every time. Won't be using this app until fixed.
-- sarlynch28, 2020-11-25

### ***-- "Stops Audio"
It’s a pain that the app stops whatever audio you’re listening to when you open it or access a story.
-- Jack Presley, 2020-07-20

### **--- "Frustrating and disappointing."
This app used to be better. 

Firstly, why all the ads? They are distracting and unnecessary. 

Secondly there are a lot of news stories on trashy entertainment shows and a lot of sport. Lately headlines read “ foreign secretary did something”. Click on the article and it’s a different country. Then new money coming out. Nope, different country again. It seems as if articles are copied from a UK news site.
-- Emswems, 2019-07-15

### *---- "Crazy long ads"
With ads coming up before you even look at an article is so so annoying. I have used this app for years .But  think it’s now time to delete
-- oink12345, 2018-11-26

### *---- "Not working"
Constantly crashes, will only work if your connected to wifi.
-- Alecia09 , 2016-11-19

### **--- "Bug"
Keeps crashing won't let me open after your last update on 13th November 2016
-- Eh1978r, 2016-11-17

### *---- "Poor journalism"
It's disappointing to see so many typos and grammar errors. There are also multiple examples of very poor quality journalism. All of this plus very intrusive display ads = app deleted.
-- Scct, 2016-11-03

### *---- "Stops music playing"
Tried it today - deleted it immediately. Their multimedia ads stop the music playing as soon as you open it.
-- Eosualreadytaken, 2016-09-14

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## breakingnews.ie Store Rankings
| Chart | Country | Category | Rank |
|-------|---------|----------|------|
| Top Free | Ireland | News | #62 |

## breakingnews.ie Discovered Keywords
- breaking news
- breakingnewsie

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- [United Kingdom](https://apptail.io/app/breakingnewsie-WmJd/united-kingdom)
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