Ireland

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

Earth 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

Earth 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

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Dublin's first St Patrick's Day parade since 2019 begins

Hundreds of thousands of Irish and international visitors have flocked to Ireland to take part in the traditional celebrations.

17/03/2022

Ireland

Irish leader tests positive for COVID-19 during US visit

Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin learned he had tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday evening while attending an event with US leaders.

17/03/2022

Tech News

Irish data watchdog fines Meta €17 million for privacy law violations

The country's regulator said Meta had failed to effectively protect the EU users' data.

16/03/2022

Destinations

48 hours in Dublin: Where to find the hidden gems in Ireland’s capital

From the Guinness to the museums, here's everything you need to know to find the magic in Dublin.

15/03/2022

Ireland

Lorry rams into gates of Russian embassy in Ireland, driver arrested

The embassy has condemned the incident as a "criminal act of insanity", labelling it as "senseless, barbaric actions".

07/03/2022

Earth News

Ireland smashed records for wind power in February, report reveals

Records have been broken but to meet climate targets, more wind power is needed.

07/03/2022

Ireland

Ireland launches amnesty scheme for undocumented migrants

“I firmly believe this scheme will improve the lives of thousands of people," said Ireland's justice minister.

01/02/2022

Work

13 reasons employers in Ireland can refuse the right to remote work

Ireland published a new bill to crystallise the right to work remotely, but it has been criticised by unions and employment lawyers.

27/01/2022

Art

Irish artist turns beach into stunning tribute to Ashling Murphy

The piece 'Fiddle for Ashling' was created by artist Sean Corcoran, in honour of the fatally attacked schoolteacher Ashling Murphy

20/01/2022

Ireland

Ashling Murphy: Irish police arrest man on suspicion of murder

A brief statement from police confirmed detectives investigating Ms. Murphy's killing had arrested a man "on suspicion of murder" but had "no further comment at this time".

18/01/2022