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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.

World News

O2 Arena damaged as storm batters UK and heads for northern Europe

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the army is on standby Friday as Storm Eunice is expected to bring gusts of wind of up to 130km/h.

United Kingdom

Judge rejects stopping Northern Ireland post-Brexit border controls

It is unclear whether or not this order will be followed, with some within the DUP arguing that the administration is under a legal obligation to carry them out.

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.

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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.

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

Culture news

Bono admits he is 'embarrassed' by singing voice on early U2 releases

While the Irish rocker backs the quality of the tunes on the band's debut album, 'Boy', he concedes that his voice wasn't very 'macho'.

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".

Ireland

Funeral held for 23-year-old Irish teacher Ashling Murphy

The Irish national police service is currently investigating her murder and has renewed their appeal for information.

Health news

Spain removes Genrui antigen tests over false positives spike

Questions have already been raised about the antigen tests after a spike in complaints of false positives in Ireland and schools in Hamburg.

Health news

Irish lawmaker is pushing to make clean air at work a legal right

A bill in Ireland’s parliament aims to make clean air standards enforceable in workplaces and schools to battle COVID.

Earth News

Irish farmers drive tractors through Dublin to protest climate plans

Irish dairy farmers are asking for more support from the government to implement changes in Climate Action Plan and EU’s Common Agricultural Policy.

Tech News

WhatsApp updates privacy policy after record €225 million fine

Users of the messaging app will be notified of the changes but won't have to take any action, the company said.

Culture news

Gigs are back in Ireland - just don't expect to crowdsurf

Under new guidance, crowd surfing will not be permitted and nightclub goers must form a socially distanced queue to buy drinks.

Ireland

UK's N Ireland demands risk 'breakdown' in EU relations, Ireland warns

Both Brussels and London have blamed each other for the lack of progress and warned they're running out of patience.

Earth News

How can poetry help us wake up to the climate crisis?

Poetry cannot fix the climate crisis - people can, and the more our empathies and imaginations are stirred the better.

Europe News

Ireland agrees to set historical minimum corporate tax rate

Ireland has agreed to adopt a 15% minimum corporate tax rate after several months of negotiations with the OECD.

Tech News

Ireland’s health service using 30,000 outdated PCs after cyberattack

Six months after the HSE’s entire IT system was compromised, Irish lawmakers are demanding to know why it is still using outdated computers.

Mobility

Old railways are being reborn as greenways in Ireland

Ireland's abandoned 19th century railways have been revitalised as greenways in recent years after falling into disrepair. Here's the inside story on the transformation.

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.