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Mícheál Martin elected taoiseach in new Irish coalition government

Mícheál Martin was elected Taoiseach as part of a new Irish coalition government.

Ireland

Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Greens agree to form new Irish government

The leaders of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and the Green Party have agreed on a draft programme of government, with the next Taoiseach yet to be officially confirmed.

United Kingdom

Brexit: UK backtracks on pledge to avoid N. Ireland customs checks

Before he became prime minister, Boris Johnson had promised businesses in Northern Ireland they would face "no forms, no checks, no barriers."

USA

Irish support hard-hit Native Americans to repay Potato Famine help

COVID-19 is hitting Native Americans in the US hard. But the Irish are donating to them in large numbers to repay for help during the Potato Famine of the 1840s.

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Ireland

Why the next government in Ireland could be historic

Two age-old political rivals have agreed to enter a partnership in a bid to form an Irish government. But why is this significant and what's next?

Ireland

Irish PM Varadkar: EU response to coronavirus has been 'poor' so far

Europe’s response to the coronavirus has been “poor” and uncoordinated, and now is the time for “solidarity”, says Irish Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar.

Ireland

Ireland's Varadkar will practice medicine again amid COVID-19 outbreak

Ireland's Prime Minister Leo Varadkar will go back to work as a doctor to help out during the coronavirus outbreak.

Ireland

Social distancing a remote prospect in Ireland's asylum centres

Despite government guidance to keep two metres apart to avoid spreading #coronavirus, asylum seekers in centres in Ireland are still living in cramped conditions

Ireland

Advice from a former doctor in Ireland who contracted coronavirus

Dr Ciara Kelly, a health journalist and former doctor, caught and recovered from coronavirus - here is her advice

Ireland

'All hands on deck': Ireland's private hospitals join COVID-19 fight

"The public and private sectors are tooling up and working together for the common good," the Irish Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar said. Irish private hospitals will now be treated as public amid the coronavirus pandemic.

World News

COVID-19: More countries impose lockdown measures

Ireland toughens up its measures to help stop the spread of the new coronavirus, whilst Russia sends out mixed messages.

Europe News

Crucial days ahead for Ireland as COVID-19 cases rise daily

Ireland is in day one of renewed confinement measures aimed at stopping the spread of the virus.

Ireland

Thinking outside the box: Boy plays on despite COVID-19 confinement

His ingenious way of playing football alone amid the coronavirus restrictions has drawn praise from David de Gea and Peter Schmeichel. This Dublin boy has impressed some of the biggest stars with his skills.

Europe News

Ireland ramps up testing amid fears of a surge in coronavirus cases

Ireland is bracing itself for a significant surge in cases of COVID-19 and is stepping up the number of tests it is doing.

Ireland

St. Patrick's Day and social distancing: how are people celebrating?

St. Patrick's Day and social distancing: how are people celebrating?

Ireland

Ireland bans menthol cigarettes and rolling tobacco starting May 20

Some research also suggests that menthols may boost nicotine levels in the blood, making them more addictive and harder to quit than regular cigarettes.

Ireland

Dublin cancels St Patrick's Day parade due to coronavirus outbreak

Two more cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the Republic of Ireland on Monday, bringing the total number to 21.

Europe News

EU revives controversial quota system to bridge gender pay gap

The bloc has also launched a public consultation on salary transparency to get companies to open up on what they pay their employees.

Ireland

Irish architects Farrell and McNamara won 2020 Pritzker Prize

The Irish architects have been awarded the 2020 Pritzker Prize for leading the way for women in a male-dominated profession.

United Kingdom

Storm Jorge: Europe braces for heavy rain, floods — and Saharan dust

Authorities in Ireland and the UK have warned that the rain expected this weekend is likely to "worsen the flooding situation" ushered in by storm Dennis.