Ireland

Earth News

Euroviews. Will Primark's sustainability pledge drive overconsumption further?

Fast-fashion giant Primark has announced it will be completely sustainable by 2030. But low prices are driving overconsumption.

15/09/2021

Tech News

Ireland fines WhatsApp €225m for breaking EU data protection rules

Infringements relating to multiple GDPR articles were found. The Facebook-owned messaging platform was also cited for failing to meet its "transparency obligations".

02/09/2021

Sport

Irish Football Association introduces equal pay for men and women

Ireland's Football Association announced on Monday that the men's and women's national teams will receive the same match fee.

31/08/2021

Ireland

Macron speaks about global corporate tax rate in visit to Ireland

The OECD's global minimum corporate tax rate of 15% and Afghanistan were on the agenda during Emmanuel Macron's visit.

26/08/2021

Residences

10 enchanting castles in Ireland that you can actually stay in

We explore some of Ireland’s most enchanting castles which have been turned into holiday retreats.

15/08/2021

Business Planet

Opportunities on the horizon: the platform promoting Europe's best innovation and research

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet heads to Ireland to take a look at an online hub that’s creating new investment opportunities for EU backed research and innovation.

06/08/2021

No Comment

Fishing flotilla sails to Irish parliament in protest of quotas

A flotilla of around 70 fishing boats moor on Dublin’s river Liffey, outside the city’s convention centre where parliament is currently sitting.

23/06/2021

Earth News

This community seed program is ensuring the future of food in Ireland

A handful of people in Ireland want to make sure that their kids eat the same apples as they did. But it takes a lot of work to protect native seeds.

20/06/2021

Ecotech

Old wind turbines are being reborn as bridges in Ireland

Decommissioned wind turbine blades are a recycling nightmare, inspiring inventive solutions like turning them into bridges.

18/06/2021

Ecotech

The homegrown hive that could save Ireland’s bees

Euronews Green spoke to a young Irish beekeeper who has designed a hive made from mushroom roots and old sawdust.

27/05/2021

My Europe Series

What is a púca? And why has it caused an ideological war in Ireland?

A controversial sculpture has divided opinion in Ireland, pitting rural traditionalists against the country's urban liberals.

26/05/2021

Travel News

Why are Ireland's pilots protesting?

The Irish government is set to release its aviation reopening strategy this week. Here's why pilots are protesting.

25/05/2021

Travel News

Power of a placename: Ireland’s many Yr Wyddfas

Towns with names like Youghal and Dún Laoghaire have confused tourists in Ireland for years. Why are Ireland's placenames so confusing for English speakers?

24/05/2021

Earth News

How a TikTok trend led to hundreds of abandoned ducklings

The popularity of duckling videos on TikTok led to teens buying them from street sellers for as little as €5, unaware of the care ducklings need to survive

21/05/2021

Tech News

Irish healthcare service targeted by 'significant ransomware attack'

Ireland's Health Service Executive said on Friday that it has shut down its IT systems as a precaution.

14/05/2021

Ireland

A century on, what was Ireland's partition & why does it still matter?

On this 100th anniversary, Euronews explores the back story and enduring legacy of the partition of Ireland.

03/05/2021

Tech News

Ireland encourages remote work to repopulate rural areas

The Irish government is hoping to bank on the rise of remote work to breathe new life into rural towns and villages.

16/04/2021

Ireland

Ireland launches data protection inquiry into Facebook hack

The personal data of more than 530 million Facebook users were found on a hacker's forum last week.

14/04/2021

Ireland

EU's top court rules against Ryanair over airlines' COVID bailouts

The Irish airline argued support member states provided to their flag carriers to weather the pandemic was in breach of EU state aid rules.

14/04/2021

Ireland

Biden recommits to Good Friday Agreement on St. Patrick's Day

In a virtual meeting with Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin, Biden said they had a robust agenda to tackle together including the COVID-19 pandemic and Ireland's leadership on the UN Security Council.

17/03/2021

Ireland

Sobering milestone: Irish pubs closed for a second St Patrick's Day

As Irish pubs reach a year of closures, English pubs say their beer gardens are already fully booked ahead of April's easing of restrictions.

17/03/2021

Destinations

Ireland travel guide: More than just Guinness and good times

Find out why the grass is greener on the western side of Europe

17/03/2021

Moments

How to enjoy the craic and have a virtual St Patrick’s Day

A virtual or socially-distanced St Patrick’s Day doesn’t have to mean less fun. Head online to enjoy the craic.

17/03/2021

World

Mary Robinson gives her insight on Europe's biggest challenges

"COVID has exacerbated all of the inequalities" - Mary Robinson, chair of the Elders, discusses the pressing issues affecting Europe today.

12/03/2021

Ireland

Ireland investigating four stillbirth cases with potential COVID link

The country's Deputy Chief Medical Officer said Covid Placentitis, an infection in the placenta which causes stillbirths, was "a concern" but "very rare".

04/03/2021

Ireland

Ireland extends lockdown till April but will partially reopen schools

The country dealt with the virus relatively well until December, but has since seen cases soar largely due to the spread of the highly contagious British variant.

23/02/2021