# Irish Mirror

> Brilliant and completely FREE Irish Mirror.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tmg.irishmirror](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tmg.irishmirror)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.tmg.irishmirror`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Reach plc
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 78,683
- **Rating:** 4.47 / 5 (1,815 ratings)
- **Version:** 26.8.19
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-13
- **First published:** 2014-02-26
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 82 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tmg.irishmirror)
- **Website:** [https://www.irishmirror.ie](https://www.irishmirror.ie/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.irishmirror.ie/privacy-policy/](http://www.irishmirror.ie/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The Irish Mirror Chrome extension delivers the latest Irish news, sports, showbiz, and opinion content directly to your browser. Stay informed 24/7 with breaking news stories, live blogs, and video coverage tailored to your preferences. Follow your favorite GAA and Rugby teams to receive personalized updates and enjoy comprehensive coverage of top sports, entertainment, slimming tips, and TV & film reviews. This completely free app keeps you connected with real-time traffic and travel updates across Ireland and beyond.

With a user-friendly and fully customizable experience, Irish Mirror ensures you only get the news that matters most to you. Whether it's in-depth coverage of local Irish events or breaking UK and world news, this extension is an essential companion for staying ahead in today's fast-paced world.

## Rankings

- #246,157 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `com.tmg.irishmirror.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.tmg.irishmirror.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the Irish Mirror app for its comprehensive and timely Irish news, easy-to-use interface, and free access. However, multiple reviews report that recent updates have led to frequent crashes, freezing, incorrect article loading, and poor handling of notifications. Interactive content often fails, ads are intrusive, and coverage could improve with more local news and less focus on weather.

### Pros

- Provides up-to-date and comprehensive Irish news coverage including sports and puzzles.
- Easy to use with a clear, well-laid-out interface.
- Free of charge and accessible for users outside Ireland.
- Timely notifications and breaking news updates.
- Quality news reports and informative articles sourced by reporters.

### Cons

- App frequently crashes or freezes especially when opening new articles or interactive content.
- Recent updates have caused issues such as wrong articles opening and notifications not displaying correctly.
- Excessive ads causing unintended clicks and frustration while scrolling.
- Interactive content often fails to load, particularly for users outside Ireland.
- Coverage can be too focused on weather and lacks sufficient local news in some areas.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tmg.irishmirror)