Ireland

Ireland

Preserved heart of Dublin's patron saint returned home

The heart, preserved in a wooden box sealed with iron for over eight centuries, has no monetary value, but is a priceless relic for Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin, from where it was stolen six years' ago.

27/04/2018

Ireland

Watch: men caught tearing down abortion posters in Ireland

Men have been filmed tearing down posters related to May's abortion referendum.

17/04/2018

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Me and Mario: robots that care

Futuris travels to Ireland to see how a new robot could transform elderly care.

06/04/2018

Ireland

Thousands protest across Ireland for second day over rugby rape trial

Discontent over the handling of a high-profile rape trial involving two Ireland rugby players is showing no sign of abating as thousands of protesters took to the streets for a second day on Saturday.

31/03/2018

Ireland

Ireland’s pubs open for Good Friday drinks for first time in 90 years

A ban on pubs selling alcohol on Good Friday has been in place in Ireland since 1924.

30/03/2018

Ireland

Protesters rally across Ireland over handling of high-profile rape trial

A high-profile rape trial involving two Ireland rugby players has brought thousands out on to the streets across Ireland to protest the handling of the case and inspired a new 'I belive her' campaign.

29/03/2018

Ireland

#HomeToVote: Irish expats snap up flights as abortion referendum date is set

Irish citizens living abroad have been sharing details of their trips home for the May 25 vote under the hashtag #HomeToVote.

29/03/2018

Ireland

Pope Francis to visit Ireland in August

He'll be visiting Dublin for two days to conclude the international Catholic Church Meeting With Families

21/03/2018

Ireland

Jubilation as Ireland wins the Six Nations

Ireland thumped England on St Patrick's Day to win their second Grand Slam in nine years and the third in their history.

17/03/2018

Ireland

Irish brave chilly temperatures for St Patrick's Day

'Beast from the East 2.0' is visiting Ireland for St Patrick's Day. But that's no reason to stay indoors.

17/03/2018

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Anti-abortion `Rally for Life` taking place in Dublin

Tens of thousands of people took part in anti-abortion march in Dublin City centre on Saturday March 10th.

11/03/2018

Ireland

Thousands march to preserve Ireland's near-total abortion ban

Two days after the Irish government sealed a bill to allow a referendum on repealing an almost outright ban on abortion, thousands marched in Dublin against liberalising the law.

10/03/2018

Ireland

Euroviews. Ireland is preparing for a historic vote

After becoming the first country to approve marriage equality by referendum, the eyes of Europe and the world will again be on Ireland in the run up to this referendum on the Eighth Amendment, writes Orla O’Connor.

08/03/2018

Ireland

Ryanair warns of holiday disruptions in Portugal & Ireland

Boss Micheal O'Leary remains bullish, maintains new plane orders, and says "real progress" on union recognition in several markets, but Ireland and Portugal lag behind.

06/03/2018

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Hundreds of flights cancelled after snow shuts down Dublin airport

Crews were working on Friday to clear snow from the runway and the plane parking stands.

02/03/2018

Ireland

Mary Lou McDonald takes over as Sinn Fein leader

She's the first woman in modern history to lead the nationalist party, as Gerry Adams steps down after 34 years.

10/02/2018

Ireland

Meet the Irish expats pledging to return for abortion referendum in #H

Irish emigrants have pledged to return home to vote in favour of ending the country’s near-total ban on abortion.

08/02/2018

Ireland

Ireland to hold historic abortion referendum

Voters will have the first opportunity in 35 years to overhaul some of the world's strictest abortion rules.

30/01/2018

Ireland

Irish government to draw up abortion referendum bill

The Irish government begins discussions on the wording of the repeal of a 1983 constitutional amendment that bans abortion in almost all circumstances, and will be put to the Irish people.

29/01/2018

Ireland

Tributes are paid to lead Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan

Music world is shocked by Irish musician's sudden death

16/01/2018

Ireland

The ​Cranberries singer, ​Dolores O'Riordan, dies aged 46

15/01/2018

Ireland

Former EU commissioner Peter Sutherland dies aged 71

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker described Sutherland as a "true European"

07/01/2018

Ireland

Storm Eleanor hits parts of Ireland and France with strong winds

Storm Eleanor hit parts of Ireland with strong winds and heavy rain, leaving thousands of people without power. Parts of northern France also suffered damage from the storm.

03/01/2018

Ireland

Storm Eleanor lashes Ireland, UK and France

High tides, heavy rains and strong winds cause flooding, bring down trees and cut power to some 250,000 homes.

03/01/2018

Ireland

A heterosexual same-sex marriage in Dublin

Best friends Matt Murphy and Michael O'Sullivan got married in the Irish capital. They are heterosexual and decided to tie the knot so that O'Sullivan wouldn't have to pay inheritance tax on Murphy's house after his death.

23/12/2017

Ireland

Ryanair to recognise pilot unions in historic move to stop strike

The low-cost Irish carrier is to hold talks with pilot unions amid strike threats in several countries ahead of Christmas.

15/12/2017