Ireland

Economy

Irish exports hit record high with pharmaceuticals showing major boost

The value of Irish goods exports in 2024 was up by 14%, a significant milestone as a potential US trade war looms.

17/02/2025

Moments

This unique spa brings people into the heart of a beehive

Ireland’s latest wellness experience draws on an eastern European tradition - thanks to a chance encounter.

10/02/2025

Economy

Rents in Ireland could rise as Taoiseach suggests review of price cap

Leader Micheál Martin says investors require more stability to invest in housing, which could subsequently reduce shortages.

10/02/2025

Ireland

Irish police seize €14 million worth of drugs in small town bust

Police announced three men have being arrested over the drug seizure, which they say is a major blow to an organised crime group.

05/02/2025

No Comment

Up Helly Aa: A fiery celebration of Shetland's Norse Heritage

Residents of Shetland in the UK celebrate their Viking heritage at the Up Helly Aa fire festival, held in Lerwick.

29/01/2025

Economy

Irish state cuts AIB stake in further move towards privatisation

Ireland could entirely offload its stake in the lender this year after nationalising the bank more than a decade ago.

28/01/2025

No Comment

Storm Éowyn hits Ireland and the UK with gusts of 183km/h

Storm Éowyn hit Ireland and the UK with gusts of 183 km/h, causing school closures, power cuts and flight cancellations.

24/01/2025

Economy

Ireland's economic growth set to cool, warns bosses' lobby group

The predicted cooling is unsurprising given international trade turbulence and the boom seen in recent years, said the Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC).

22/01/2025

Culture news

Brian Friel's plays return to Irish roots in cross-border project

To mark the centenary of Brian Friel’s birth in 2029, a five-year project will bring his works to the communities, landscapes and even seasons that inspired them.

02/01/2025

Europe News

Ireland says Israel's decision to close Dublin embassy 'regrettable'

Israel announced on Sunday it would shut its mission in the Irish capital because of what Israel's Foreign Minister called 'extreme anti-Israel policies.'

16/12/2024

Europe News

Israel to close its embassy in Ireland over 'anti-Israel policies'

Israel will close its embassy due to the "extreme anti-Israel policies of the Irish Government,” foreign minister Gideon Saar said in a statement on Sunday.

15/12/2024

Europe News

Majority of Dáil seats called in Ireland's close general election

The results of the election mean Ireland has partly bucked the global trend of incumbents being rejected by disgruntled voters after years of pandemic measures, international instability and cost-of-living pressures.

02/12/2024

Europe News

Exit poll shows three-way split in Irish parliamentary elections

Exit poll suggests Ireland's three biggest parties have won roughly equal shares, suggesting the country is headed for another coalition government.

30/11/2024

Economy

Don't forget the Tiger: The economics of Ireland's general election

Unlike many of its European peers, Ireland's coffers are filled to the brim. Economists warn that the state must save - but winning elections doesn't come cheap.

29/11/2024

Ireland

What's at stake in Ireland's general election?

The establishment parties are taking the chance to sweep up votes while Sinn Fein struggles to regain its footing.

27/11/2024

Health news

The 'Celtic curse,' the blood condition affecting the Irish diaspora

Awareness about haemochromatosis - a genetic condition that also affects people from Scotland, Wales, England, and Brittany - is still relatively low.

25/11/2024

EuroVerify

Fact check: Are claims of discrimination against Irish citizens true?

Ahead of the Irish general election, a manipulated video has been shared thousands of times on X, supposedly showing a migrant mocking a white woman over having obtained social housing.

15/11/2024

Economy

Irish economy likely to lag in 2024 as multinational sector declines

The European Commission expects the Irish economy to decline in 2024. However, growth is expected to pick up pace again in 2025, before stabilising in 2026.

15/11/2024

Europe News

Irish Prime Minister announces general election at the end of November

Taoiseach Simon Harris said "the time is now right to ask the Irish people to give a new mandate," as he confirmed that a general election would be held in Ireland on Friday, 29 November.

08/11/2024

Economy

Trump's economic agenda: Why is the Irish economy in danger?

US trade tariffs are "one of the biggest near-term risks to the Irish and European economies", according to experts.

06/11/2024

Culture news

Thousands go to fake AI-invented Dublin Halloween parade

Irish revellers flooded the streets of Dublin expecting a Halloween parade last night. The only problem? No parade had been organised.

01/11/2024

Business

Microsoft to create hundreds of new engineering jobs in Dublin

Microsoft said that the new roles at its Dublin office will focus on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI).

01/11/2024

Tech News

Ireland announces new online safety rules for video-sharing platforms

A new online safety code restricts certain harmful content, like pornography, child sex abuse, and cyberbullying.

22/10/2024

Ireland

Irish politicians deny Kremlin ties after 'Cobalt' espionage claims

Multiple members of both houses of parliament have spoken up to deny they are in any way involved in Russian espionage.

11/10/2024

Economy

Dublin unveils bumper budget with tax cuts and higher wages

Irish politicians have presented a generous new budget this afternoon, despite concerns about inflation risks and fiscal security.

01/10/2024

Business

Economic self-sabotage? Dublin airport passenger cap row heats up

The aviation industry cannot fully rely on technological solutions to tackle the climate crisis, Green councillor says amid dispute over passenger limits at Dublin airport.

27/09/2024