Ireland

My Europe Series

How has the Ukraine war changed life in Ireland?

Despite being thousands of kilometres away, the Ukraine war has impacted life in Ireland. Here's how.

25/11/2022

Ireland

Turf wars: Irish government rethinking ban on peat extraction

The debate on peat cutting is nothing new in Ireland. But as the country faces soaring energy costs, many in rural areas are fighting back.

22/11/2022

Destinations

Land of dragons and wizards: Ireland’s 7 best film and TV locations

Ireland's dramatic landscapes served as the backdrop for many recent films and TV shows.

12/11/2022

Culture news

3 big reveals from U2 frontman Bono's new memoir

Falling asleep in a president's bedroom, losing friends to addiction, and encounters with opera singers. It's all there in Bono's new book.

03/11/2022

Ireland

Irish bishop and politicians condemn priest's 'disgraceful' comments

The Bishop of Kerry has apologised for the "deep upset and hurt" caused by Father Seán Sheehy who described transgenderism as "lunatic" and said gay politicians would go to hell.

02/11/2022

Culture news

The mythical creatures of Europe: The Banshee

Our countdown to Halloween continues with today's mythical creature of Europe: The Banshee

29/10/2022

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What’s it like to lead a tech company’s people strategy?

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Louise Lahiff, the Director of People at Version 1, describes her path from receptionist to head of a department at a major tech company, and what it took to get there.

27/10/2022

Ireland

New law gives adoptees from Ireland access to birth records

Irish officials have hailed the legislation as a landmark step towards making amends for a long, dark chapter in the country's history.

24/10/2022

Ireland

Irish footballers apologise for pro-IRA chant in changing room

The team manager said the players "apologise from the bottom of our hearts" after criticism online, and from politicians.

12/10/2022

Ireland

Explosion at Irish petrol station kills ten - including child

A child and two teenagers are among the dead after a huge explosion at a petrol station in northwest Ireland.

08/10/2022

Culture news

High kicks and dirty tricks: Irish dancing hit by cheating claims

The world’s oldest and largest competitive Irish dancing organization, An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha (CLRG), has launched an investigation into the allegations of cheating and results fixing, including exchanging higher scores for sexual favours.

07/10/2022

Ireland

Irish unity hopes 'noble' but 'needs cross-community support'

Ireland's deputy PM told an Irish unity conference in Dublin that he shared its dreams, but warned against imposing the will of the majority on a pro-UK minority.

02/10/2022

Economy

Will Ireland's Paschal Donohoe keep his role as Eurogroup president?

Paschal Donohoe may be obliged to leave his post after just one term due to an agreement with his coalition partners in Ireland.

19/09/2022

Nature

Rare photos of circling basking sharks reveal a ‘speed dating’ event

It’s hoped that greater understanding of the courtship ritual of sharks will lead to stronger protections for the historically hunted big fish.

14/09/2022

Green News

Could Irish farmers be forced to kill cattle to meet climate targets?

Ireland's agriculture sector accounts for 37.5 per cent of the country's greenhouse gas emissions and faces stringent cuts to meet climate targets.

31/08/2022

Ireland

Former Irish soldier jailed for 15 months for joining IS in Syria

Lisa Smith is the first person to be convicted in Ireland for a terrorist act abroad.

22/07/2022

Ireland

Ireland's coalition government survives vote of confidence in the Dáil

Opposition lawmakers have accused the centrist government of "running out of ideas" to solve the cost of living crisis.

11/07/2022

Ireland

Dublin rejects capping refugee arrivals amid housing crisis claims

"We will take in as many Ukrainian citizens fleeing the brutal war foisted upon them through no fault of their own as we must. We will not introduce any caps in that regard."

06/07/2022

Ireland

Protests held across Ireland as inflation reaches four-decade high

Irish union members, pensioners, opposition parties and others took to the streets across the country on Saturday to express their anger at the rising living costs.

19/06/2022

Travel News

Hundreds in snaking 3am queue for bag drop at Dublin airport

Exclusive footage of Dublin airport queue winding outside the terminal as passengers arrive early to try and beat the queues.

31/05/2022

Ireland

Irish ex-soldier Lisa Smith found guilty of Islamic State membership

Defence lawyers argued that Smith, 40, wasn't a member of Islamic State, and only went to Syria to become a wife and mother.

30/05/2022

Travel News

Plane forced to do a u-turn over Ireland as pilot unqualified to fly

The mistake was described as a “rostering error” by an airline spokesperson, as the flight was forced to do a u-turn over Ireland.

05/05/2022

Tech News

Data centres are now using more electricity than rural Irish homes

Data centres in the Republic of Ireland used 14 percent of the country’s electricity in 2021, a higher share than that used by rural homes.

05/05/2022

Green News

Euroviews. I quit my job as a banker to teach people about electric cars

Aidan McClean's new book tackles the misinformation around electric vehicles and climate disaster.

09/04/2022

Money

Where in Europe is the most 'crypto curious' country in the world?

Around 17% of people in Europe have taken to crypto, which is similar to other developed nations, but lags behind the global average of 23%.

04/04/2022

Travel News

EU citizens to face stricter border rules in Ireland after UK vote

New travel rules mean non-Irish EU citizens will have to apply to travel across the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland.

24/03/2022