Today: September 12, 2024
Today: September 12, 2024

Ireland

Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Museum pulls wax figure of Sinead O'Connor after complaints it does not compare to the real thing

A Dublin museum has pulled a wax figure of Sinéad O’Connor from its collection after fans and family members complained that it did not compare to how the late singer looked

Museum pulls wax figure of Sinead O'Connor after complaints it does not compare to the real thing
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Irish museum pulls Sinéad O’Connor waxwork after just one day due to backlash

Irish museum pulls Sinéad O’Connor waxwork after just one day due to backlash

Irish museum pulls Sinéad O’Connor waxwork after just one day due to backlash
World

South Korea's Yoon eyes trade, investment boost with Ireland

South Korea President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday said he hoped for a significant increase in trade and investment with Ireland as the two countries work to strengthen cooperation in bio

South Korea's Yoon eyes trade, investment boost with Ireland
Business

Flutter sees FY earnings at bottom of range, to delist in Dublin

Flutter expects full-year earnings excluding the nascent U.S. market to be at the bottom of its previously forecast range, the world's largest online betting company said on

Flutter sees FY earnings at bottom of range, to delist in Dublin
Business

Setback for Apple as EU court adviser backs EU's $14 billion tax order

By Foo Yun Chee and Bart H.

Setback for Apple as EU court adviser backs EU's $14 billion tax order
News|Political|World

Ireland’s prime minister condemns anti-immigrant protesters who rampaged through central Dublin

Ireland’s prime minister has condemned anti-immigrant protesters who rampaged through central Dublin after three young children were stabbed, saying the rioters simply wanted to cause chaos, not protect the country’s way of life

Ireland’s prime minister condemns anti-immigrant protesters who rampaged through central Dublin
News|Political|World

Israel summons Irish ambassador over tweet it alleges doesn't adequately condemn Hamas

Israel’s Foreign Ministry says it will summon the Irish ambassador over a tweet celebrating the release of a 9-year-old girl from Hamas captivity

Israel summons Irish ambassador over tweet it alleges doesn't adequately condemn Hamas
News|Political|World

US to spend $700M on new embassy in Ireland, breaks ground on new embassy in Saudi Arabia

The Biden administration is planning to construct a new U.S. embassy in Ireland

US to spend $700M on new embassy in Ireland, breaks ground on new embassy in Saudi Arabia
News|Political|World

Ireland to launch a legal challenge against the UK government over Troubles amnesty bill

Ireland’s government says it is taking legal action against British authorities over a controversial law that gives some immunity from prosecution for offenses committed during three decades of sectarian violence in Northern Ireland

Ireland to launch a legal challenge against the UK government over Troubles amnesty bill
News|World

Who was St. Brigid and why is she inspiring many 1,500 years after her death?

Devotees of St. Brigid in Ireland plan to celebrate Sunday with the scheduled return of a relic associated with the so-called matron saint of Ireland — about a millennium after her remains were removed from her hometown of Kildare

Who was St. Brigid and why is she inspiring many 1,500 years after her death?
Business|News|Political|World

For the first time, an Irish nationalist is set to lead Northern Ireland's government

An Irish nationalist is set to make history by becoming Northern Ireland's first minister

For the first time, an Irish nationalist is set to lead Northern Ireland's government
World

Irish ex-PM Bruton, key figure in Northern Ireland peace deal, dies at 76

Former Irish Prime Minister John Bruton, who helped lay the foundations for Northern Ireland's 1998 peace deal and later served as the European Union's ambassador to Washington,

Irish ex-PM Bruton, key figure in Northern Ireland peace deal, dies at 76
News|Political|World

Ireland's constitution says a woman's place is in the home. Voters are being asked to change that

Irish voters will vote in twin referendums on Friday to decide whether to amend the constitution and remove passages the government says are outdated and sexist

Ireland's constitution says a woman's place is in the home. Voters are being asked to change that
News|World

From 4-leaf clovers to some unexpected history, all you need to know about St. Patrick's Day

If it’s March, and it’s green, it must be St. Patrick’s Day

From 4-leaf clovers to some unexpected history, all you need to know about St. Patrick's Day
News|Political

AP PHOTOS: Boston celebrates St. Patrick's Day; Biden holds White House brunch with Irish leader

While some American cities celebrated St. Patrick’s Day a day early, others, including Boston, one of the most Irish cities in the country, kicked off parades and festivities on Sunday

AP PHOTOS: Boston celebrates St. Patrick's Day; Biden holds White House brunch with Irish leader
Political

Ireland at the crossroads: Can the ancient Brehon laws guide the republic away from anti-immigrant sentiment?

New Irish prime minister takes over as the republic faces challenges that include a wave of xenophobia.

Ireland at the crossroads: Can the ancient Brehon laws guide the republic away from anti-immigrant sentiment?
News|Political|World

Ireland aims to enact legislation on returning asylum seekers to UK by end of May

Ireland's government said on Tuesday it planned to enact legislation by the end of May allowing it to resume sending asylum seekers back to the United Kingdom.

Ireland aims to enact legislation on returning asylum seekers to UK by end of May
News|World

Ireland says UK's Rwanda policy drives migrants over its border

The threat of deportation to Rwanda is causing migrants to head for Ireland instead of staying in Britain, Ireland's deputy prime minister told a British newspaper on Friday.

Ireland says UK's Rwanda policy drives migrants over its border
Political|World

Ireland and Spain could recognise Palestinian state on May 21, RTE News reports

Ireland, Spain and a number of other European Union member states are considering recognising a Palestinian state on May 21, according to a report by Ireland's national broadcaster.

Ireland and Spain could recognise Palestinian state on May 21, RTE News reports
News|Sports

Mark Jackson grew up playing Gaelic football. He's taking a shot at the American kind in Pittsburgh

Placekicker Mark Jackson is hoping to trade one kind of football for another

Mark Jackson grew up playing Gaelic football. He's taking a shot at the American kind in Pittsburgh
News|Political

Ireland mulling cuts in supports for asylum seekers, Ukrainian refugees

Ireland will this week consider making cuts to state support for asylum seekers and refugees, including those who arrived from Ukraine, in a bid to bring the system more in line

Ireland mulling cuts in supports for asylum seekers, Ukrainian refugees
News|Political|World

Ireland to recognise Palestinian state by end May, foreign minister says

Ireland will recognise a Palestinian state before the end of this month if not on May 21 as first thought, Irish Foreign Minster Micheal Martin said on Wednesday.

Ireland to recognise Palestinian state by end May, foreign minister says
News|Political

Irish welfare cuts will hit one in three Ukrainian refugees - minister

Ireland's decision to slash welfare payments for Ukrainian refugees in state accommodation will impact close to one third of the 86,000 people who fled Russia's invasion and remain

Irish welfare cuts will hit one in three Ukrainian refugees - minister
Business|Technology

IBM to add 800 AI-related jobs in Ireland

IBM plans to hire up to 800 more people in Ireland to help build advanced software underpinned by AI technology, the biggest job announcement in the country's multinational sector

IBM to add 800 AI-related jobs in Ireland
Business|Entertainment

Irish business tycoon and rugby record breaker Tony O'Reilly dies at 88

Tony O'Reilly, the Irish media tycoon and former H.J.

Irish business tycoon and rugby record breaker Tony O'Reilly dies at 88

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