Ireland

Ireland

Continuity IRA reportedly behind Dublin shooting

The killing is claimed to be in revenge for the death of an associate in 2012.

08/02/2016

Ireland

Gunmen shoot dead 1, injure 2, at Dublin boxing event

One person has been killed and two others injured after gunmen wearing disguises burst into a Dublin hotel. They opened fire on boxing fans attending

05/02/2016

Business Series

Ryanair profits on target despite lower fares, with more passengers and falling fuel costs

Low-cost airline Ryanair is forecasting record passenger numbers for 2016 and says it should attain its profit target even as it cuts ticket prices.

01/02/2016

Ireland

Drug injection centres approved by Irish government

Decision must be ratified by Irish parliament

02/01/2016

Economy

Ireland set to be strongest growing eurozone economy again

Ireland’s economy grew by seven percent in the year to the end of September according to official figures, putting it on course to be the

10/12/2015

Musica

Forgotten gems from Wexford Opera Festival

Ireland can boast one of the most prestigous international music events: Wexford Opera Festival, now in its 64th edition. Its aim is quite unique

12/11/2015

Next Series

Confronting the epidemy that is diabetes

How is science trying to detect, treat and prevent diabetes?

09/11/2015

Next Series

Do you know: can sport prevent diabetes?

09/11/2015

Business Series

Ryanair sets sights skywards after profit rise

Things are looking up at Ryanair. The low-cost airline has revised its forecasts after posting a rise in six-monthly profits – up by 37 percent to a

02/11/2015

Economy

Ireland latest eurozone country to ditch one and two cent coins

Ireland has become the latest eurozone country to phase out one and two-cent coins from circulation. It joins six other European nations to move away

19/10/2015

Sport

Injured Ireland skipper O'Connell retires from international rugby

Paul O’Connell’s international rugby career came to a premature end this week. The Ireland captain tore his hamstring during Sunday’s World Cup

13/10/2015

Cinema

Brooklyn: An Irish girl torn between two lovers and two countries

Set in Ireland and America, Brooklyn is the story of young Ellis Lacey, played by Saoirse Ronan, who finds herself torn between two countries and two

13/10/2015

Economy

Ireland's economy surpasses eurozone rivals as recovery continues

Ireland is set to be Europe’s fastest-growing economy for the second year running. The country’s economy grew by 1.9 percent quarter-on-quarter from

10/09/2015

Economy

RyanAir boosts profit forecast by 25 percent

Shares in Ryanair soared to an all-time high on Wednesday after the airline raised its annual profit forecast by 25 percent. The Irish carrier says

09/09/2015

Next Series

Supergrass: fighting climate change with riverbank plants

European research project in Ireland offers promise of an alternative energy source from non-native myscanthus grass cultivated along riverbanks

27/07/2015

Next Series

Do you know: can grass save the planet?

27/07/2015

Ireland

N.Ireland : Eight police officers are inured in parade violence

There’s been violence at a Orange Order parade in Northern Ireland. Eight police officers where injured when they were pelted with bottles and beer

14/07/2015

My Europe Series

Ireland's transgender revolution: winning the right to recognition

From heavily criticised to highly praised, Ireland is about to become one of Europe’s most progressive states on the rights of transgender people. Up

26/06/2015

My Europe Series

The tide turns as Irish economic migrants seek work at home

Emigration is nothing new to Ireland and it was little surprise when thousands of young people streamed out of the country in the aftermath of the

19/06/2015

Business Planet

Get connected: how SMEs can fast track growth with the Enterprise Europe Network

The Enterprise Europe Network is described as the world’s biggest support network for SMEs. The network is made up of 600 support organisations

12/06/2015

Ireland

Irish referendum result: 62 percent say yes to same-sex marriage

The result of Ireland’s referendum on same-sex marriage has become official: an overwhelming “yes”. Celebrations began in Dublin and elsewhere as it

23/05/2015

Ireland

Ireland 'says overwhelming yes' to same-sex marriage in referendum

Ireland looks to have said an overwhelming “yes” to same-sex marriage in the country’s referendum – according to both supporters and opponents of the

23/05/2015

Ireland

Ireland expected to say "I do" to gay marriage

It would have been unthinkable just a few years ago in this most Catholic of countries, but Ireland appears to be on the brink of authorising gay

22/05/2015

Ireland

Ireland votes in same-sex marriage referendum

Campaigners were out in Dublin on Thursday ahead of Ireland’s referendum on marriage equality. Same-sex civil partnerships are already recognised

21/05/2015

Ireland

Gay marriage and Europe's east-west divide

Ireland might be the first country in the world to approve same-sex marriage via a popular vote. The Emerald Isle, predominately Catholic, is

21/05/2015

Cinema

Gritty Irish drama 'Glassland' out now

Irish filmmaker Gerard Barrett examines life in urban Ireland in his gritty drama ‘Glassland’. The 27-year old’s second movie stars Irish actor Jack

27/04/2015