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Migrant row: Ireland seeks returns to Italy, Sea Watch 5 detained in Naples

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Economy

Europe’s fastest-growing economies in Q2 2026: Who led and who lagged?

Eurozone GDP delivered a better-than-expected performance in the second quarter of 2026. But beneath the headline, Europe’s growth story looks increasingly uneven across member states.

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Ireland unveils blueprint to electrify economy by 2050

Dublin's plan takes into account a surge in electricity demand over the coming decades, driven by electric vehicles, industry and rapidly expanding data centres, which will place growing pressure on the national grid.

Culture news

Oscar winning Irish musician Glen Hansard dies aged 56 following crash

The singer and actor is fondly remembered as the frontman of The Frames, his solo albums, and for his roles in films ‘The Commitments’ and ‘Once’.

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Ireland finds 'no evidence' to say alumina sales prop up Russia's war

The long-awaited investigation into Ireland's alumina exports to Russia has concluded on an ambivalent note, with the government neither fully confirming nor denying any link to Vladimir Putin's war machine.

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Culture news

Oscar-winning Irish actress Brenda Fricker dies aged 81

Brenda Fricker was the first Irish woman to win an Oscar in 1990 for her role in 'My Left Foot'. She leaves cinema and TV lovers a remarkable legacy - including a particularly memorable role in 'Home Alone 2: Lost In New York'.

Travel News

Travelling to Ireland? These are the highest-rated tourist attractions

A new study has revealed Ireland’s highest-rated tourist attractions, with the ranking dominated by museums, distilleries and stunning natural wonders.

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Mosque replica and anti-immigration signs appear on Northern Ireland bonfire

A loyalist bonfire in Moygashel, Northern Ireland displays a mosque replica and anti-immigration signs ahead of Orange Order celebrations.

Tech News

Ireland's 21st-century approach to an online EU public consultation

Ireland opened up its EU Presidency priorities to an online public consultation — and the results offer a blueprint for more transparent, inclusive governance across Europe.

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Ireland, as 'honest broker', reckons with the price of dirty business

Ireland is facing the music over its continued sales of alumina to Russia. The scandal put a damper on the start of the country's EU presidency and raised uncomfortable questions that Dublin has yet to answer.

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Pressure mounts on Ireland to stop alumina sales to Russia

The scandal over alumina sales to Russia continues to dog Ireland as it takes over the rotating presidency of the EU Council, but Dublin says it will not commit to sanctions until an internal investigation is concluded.

Europe Today

Clash over EU cash set to dominate today's Budget Conference

The battle over the EU's next long-term budget will be on full display at today's Annual EU Budget Conference as member states clash over spending priorities, Ireland takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and we speak to the EU's head of aid operations in Venezuela.

Europe Today

Ireland 'ambitious' to open more negotiation chapters with Ukraine

Ireland's Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne, said the country's six-month EU presidency will be a "generational moment" with key priorities, including opening more negotiation clusters with Ukraine and strengthening the EU's economy.

Europe Today

Newsletter: EPP boss Weber weighs in on Europe's Chinese trade problem

Hello, it’s Mared Gwyn here with your morning digest. Today: The view from Dublin as Ireland takes over the EU presidency baton, and how EU allies have clinched better terms as the bloc’s steel tariffs kick in.

Europe News

Five pressing tasks for Ireland as it takes over EU Council presidency

Ireland has kicked off its six-month presidency of the EU Council. From accession to the budget, here are the five most pressing tasks.

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Podcast | From Nicosia to Dublin: Cyprus to pass the baton to Ireland

From the long-term EU budget to the conflict in the Middle East, what were the defining moments of Cyprus' presidency of the Council of the EU? And as Ireland takes over, what fresh ideas will it bring to the table?

Health news

Drug monopoly extension splits EU ministers in Biotech Act debate

EU health ministers split over a proposal to give certain innovative medicines an extra year of market protection, with EU Health Commissioner arguing the incentive is needed to keep biotech investment in Europe. Incoming Irish presidency, in the meantime, says it will work as quickly as possible.