Ireland February 6, 2024 John Bruton, former Irish Prime Minister and EU ambassador to US, dies at 76 John Bruton died at 76. As Irish Prime Minister, he was crucial to Northern Ireland's 1998 peace deal. He later served as the European Union's ambassador to the USA.
Ireland February 6, 2024 Dublin sees heavy police presence, 11 arrests amid 'Irish Lives Matter' march against mass migration Dublin demonstrators carried signs stating "Ireland is Full" and "Irish Lives Matter" Monday in protest of the mass influx of migrants accommodated by the government.
Beer February 3, 2024 How does stout beer compare to other types of the beverage? Stout beer is a dark, creamy, often bitter ale that is consumed around the world. Guinness, a dry Irish stout, is the most widely known, but there are others that are popular.
Ireland January 30, 2024 Northern Ireland's unionist party ends boycott, paving path to restore collapsed government Northern Ireland's largest British unionist party, the Democratic Unionist Party, has agreed to end a two-year boycott, potentially restoring power-sharing in the region.
United Kingdom January 23, 2024 UK grants extension for Northern Ireland to revive its collapsed government The U.K. government has granted Northern Ireland politicians an extension until Feb. 8 to restore the collapsed regional government in Belfast, officials say.
Ireland January 17, 2024 Irish climate minister greets Chinese premier who arrived on record-size plane at Dublin Airport Irish Minister for Transport, Climate, Environment and Communications Eamon Ryan greeted Chinese Premier Li Qiang, who arrived on the largest passenger aircraft ever to land at Dublin Airport.
China January 16, 2024 Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits Ireland to discuss European Union relations Chinese Premier Li Qiang is visiting Ireland for talks with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on China's relations with the European Union and other global issues.
The European Union December 20, 2023 EU leader insists historic migrant deal aimed at curbing flow of asylum seekers 'does not copy the right' European Union leaders insist their new Pact on Asylum and Migration aims to deter smugglers and support border countries, but "does not copy the right."
Ireland December 19, 2023 Ireland's PM condemns burning of hotel meant to house migrants as possible arson attack Irish prime minister said there is "no justification for violence, arson or vandalism" after a fire destroyed a hotel where 70 migrants were to be housed.
LIFESTYLE December 18, 2023 D-Day 'hero' Maureen Sweeney, 100, of Ireland dies, known for storm prediction that saved Allies from disaster World War II hero Maureen (Flavin) Sweeney, whose weather report helped ensure the success of the Allies' D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944, died Sunday in Ireland at age 100.
Sports December 14, 2023 Trans athlete wins girls' U14 dance competition, sparking both fury, praise; Riley Gaines weighs in A firestorm has erupted online after a biological boy won a girls' under-14 Irish dance tournament in Texas recently, with Riley Gaines advocating for one of two competing petitions.