Ireland

Destinations

Ireland’s best road trip: A beginner’s guide to the Wild Atlantic Way

One of the world’s most legendary road trips takes you to the wild heart of the Emerald Isle.

09/11/2023

Green News

Ireland’s new forecast allows people to check their local air quality

The air quality forecast is especially important for people with asthma and heart conditions who are particularly vulnerable to pollution.

03/11/2023

Ireland

Irish police seek identity of man charged with using dead baby names

An elderly man is in custody facing multiple charges but still remains unidentified.

06/10/2023

Ireland

Two charged after record €150m cocaine seizure off Irish coast

A ship intercepted by the Irish Navy off the Cork coast was found to be carrying the largest shipment of cocaine ever seized by Irish authorities.

29/09/2023

Green News

Ireland: Wind power outstrips electricity demand for the first time

July and August this year set new records for wind power generation in Ireland.

28/09/2023

Ireland

What were the recent protests in Ireland about?

Arrests were made as protesters brought mock gallows to the Irish parliament, hindering access to the building.

26/09/2023

Ireland

A health labelling policy for alcohol in the EU?

Ireland will become the first country in the world to impose health labels on alcoholic drinks and it may prompt many European states to follow.

23/09/2023

Smart Health

What is the EU doing to tackle Alzheimer's?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Smart Health, we travel to Ireland to hear from a family whose life was turned upside down by Alzheimer's and find out what the EU is doing to help the 8 million Europeans who suffer from the disease.

07/09/2023

Smart Health

Dealing with dementia: What is it like living with Alzheimer's?

In partnership with The European Commission

Gerry Paley and his wife Nuala speak to Smart Health about how their lives have changed since he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's eight years ago.

07/09/2023

Tech News

TikTok opens Irish data centre in effort to ease privacy fears

TikTok said operations are underway at the first of its three European data centers, part of the Chinese owned app's effort to ease Western fears about privacy risks.

06/09/2023

Climate

Fears grow that climate change could put an end to fishing in Ireland

Rising temperatures appear to be pushing some fish north to colder waters, out of reach of some boats.

17/08/2023

Ireland

Free cash rumours lead to queues outside banks in Ireland

A technical fault with bank machines allowed people with no money to withdraw funds.

16/08/2023

Art

Fans pay tribute to Sinéad O'Connor at funeral procession in Bray

A vintage VW camper van with rooftop speakers blasting Bob Marley’s song “Natural Mystic” led a hearse at walking pace through a thick crowd of admirers along the waterfront in Bray.

08/08/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Vigil for Irish singer and activist Sinéad O’Connor

Tributes stream from political leaders to pop stars for singer Sinead O'Connor, who was remembered for her powerful voice and willingness to court controversy.

28/07/2023

Culture news

Why nothing compares to 'Nothing Compares 2 U'

Why nothing compares to 'Nothing Compares 2 U'...

27/07/2023

Culture news

Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor dies aged 56

Known for her shaved head and outspoken nature, O’Connor began her career singing on the streets of Dublin and soon rose to international fame, becoming a sensation in 1990 with her take on Prince’s ballad “Nothing Compares 2 U".

26/07/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: What was the Battle of the Boyne?

In Northern Ireland, some unionists commemorate the 1690 Battle of the Boyne when the Protestant King William III defeated Catholic King James II. Outside of the country, some Apple users continue to wonder why the date is noted in their calendars.

12/07/2023

Euronews Witness

Ireland's housing crisis: millennials, a generation sacrificed

In recent years, Ireland has seen a continued trend in emigration: young graduates and working millennials are leaving the Emerald Isle for greener pastures. But this time they are leaving on account of a housing crisis exacerbated by inflation, which is destroying their future prospects

06/07/2023

Ireland

Irish broadcaster engulfed by scandal over extravagant spending

Senior figures have been grilled about throwing money on flip-flops and undisclosed top-ups for the highest-paid presenters.

06/07/2023

Ireland

Why were hundreds of baby's remains found in a septic tank in Ireland?

Ten years after a dark discovery was made in the west of Ireland, Euronews takes a look at the grim legacy of the maternity homes that were still in operation until the end of the 20th century.

04/07/2023

Ireland

Ireland's government rules out dropping military neutrality policy

Heated debate as country re-examines its military approach in the wake of the war in Ukraine

22/06/2023

Travel News

Ireland is paying people €80,000 to save a remote island home

The generous cash grants are being offered as a way of encouraging new residents to Ireland’s offshore communities.

14/06/2023

Green News

Ireland’s data centres are using as much electricity as all city homes

New official figures show data centres’ electricity usage in Ireland is surging at a time where the country is failing to meet its climate targets.

13/06/2023

Ireland

Politicians and relatives mark the centenary of the Irish Civil War

A ceremony of remembrance was held in Dublin for those who died in the 11-month Irish Civil War, which ended in May 1923.

29/05/2023

Ireland

Can the Irish Defence Forces end their culture of sexual abuse?

Two decades after horrific testimony exposed a culture of sexual harassment and abuse in the Irish military, the problem is back in the spotlight. But for campaigners and survivors, the task of getting the government and the military to tackle the issue head-on is anything but simple.

29/05/2023

Ireland

Brutal assault exposes 'increasingly unsafe' Ireland for LGBTQ+ youth

Police say a school pupil received serious facial injuries in the Monday afternoon attack, which went viral in a video shared on social media.

18/05/2023