Ireland

The European Union 1 day ago

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 2 days ago

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 3 days ago

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

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.

Ireland December 12

US Sen JD Vance sounds alarm over free speech erosion as Ireland seeks to legislate expression of thought

U.S. Sen. JD Vance wrote a letter to the Irish UN ambassador Tuesday, expressing concern over a bill in Ireland that would punish people for free speech and expression.

Ireland December 12

Dublin school stabbing suspect to be arrested 'within days' after attack on woman, kids ignited riots: report

The man accused of stabbing a woman and three children outside a Dublin school last month will soon face charges after waking from a coma, reports say.

LIFESTYLE December 12

On this day in history, December 12, 1901, Guglielmo Marconi sends first transatlantic radio message

Guglielmo Marconi sent the first transatlantic radio transmission on Dec. 12, 1901, ushering in an era of communications. His invention helped save 700 Titanic passengers.

Ireland December 3

Irish senator under fire for advocating bill to restrict free speech

Ireland's Green Party senator Pauline O'Reilly defended the country's anti-hate proposal as "restricted" freedom for the "common good" in viral speech.

Music November 30

Shane MacGowan, 'The Pogues' frontman and 'Fairytale of New York' singer, dead at 65

The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has died aged 65. He was known the world over for the 1987 hit, Fairytale Of New York, has died.

Ireland November 29

'Irish Lives Matter' graffiti in Belfast, signs against 'rehousing' illegal migrants spark hate probe: report

Graffiti saying "Irish Lives Matter" and signs against the rehousing of illegal immigrants in Belfast are being investigated as hate incidents, a report says.