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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.

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The Cube

How did this mysterious 'ghost ship' wash up on the Irish coast?

"I simply couldn't believe it, I was astounded," said the man who found the mystery 'ghost ship'.

Ireland

Euroviews. Sinn Fein's gains in the Irish elections show a generational split other parties can't ignore ǀ View

The two parties that have governed Ireland since its foundation are facing a test with Sinn Fein's new political power. But will they heed voters voices?

Ireland

Ireland election: How Sinn Féin dominated the social media campaign

CrowdTangle analysis shows that the party had a large majority of the online voice on Facebook and Instagram.

World News

Storm Ciara forces cancellation of Galway's European Culture ceremony

The Galway 2020 European capital of culture opening ceremony has been cancelled due to imminent arrival of Storm Ciara. Heavy rain and high winds expected.

Ireland

Ireland votes: Irish election day in pictures

As citizens are expected on the poll today, here is an illustrated selection from all parts of Ireland

Ireland

Irish election: the view from Ireland's long-term asylum seekers

Although there has been campaign discussion of Ireland’s housing and economy, there has been little about ‘direct provision’ and those in it.

Business Planet

The age of AI: supercharging Europe's tech transformation

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet travels to Dublin to see how one innovative firm's AI tech is offering children immersive play and learning experiences through voice recognition technology.

Business Planet

Accelerating tech Europe: "Essentially, we are a public venture capitalist"

Business Planet speaks to the man working to foster Europe's tech talent.

Ireland

Ireland: Sinn Fein will try to form government after election win

Prime Minister Leo Varadkar's election gamble appears to have backfired.

Smart Regions

Devise Project: Ireland puts the spotlight on digital SMEs

In partnership with the European Commission

Digital SMEs in Ireland have put their know-how to good use helping other companies in the region to advance

Ireland

Euroviews. Brexit is a rupture in Anglo-EU relations. But it obscures a much bigger tragedy for Ireland ǀ View

Forget the Irish border or tall tales of the imminent break-up of the United Kingdom. The real tragedy of Britain leaving the EU is the break in economic continuity which has been carefully crafted (within the European framework since 1973) between all parts of the previously restive British Isles.

Europe News

UK going its own way on trade is a non-starter, says EU minister

Irish foreign minister reacts to Sajid Javid's recent comments about the UK not being "rule takers".

Ireland

Ireland will hold a snap general election on February 8: PM Varadkar

Leo Varadkar said: "We’ve made some good progress since I’ve become Taoiseach. But I know it’s not enough."

United Kingdom

Storm Brendan lashes Ireland with 130kmph winds

High spring tides have compounded the risk of flooding.

United Kingdom

Back to work: Northern Ireland parliament sits after 3-year deadlock

Northern Ireland's parliament at Stormont sat for the first time in three years on Saturday after Irish nationalists and British unionists agreed a deal.

World

Rijeka will be 'beacon of diversity' during Capital of Culture tenure

The mayor of Rijeka says his city will live up to its 'Port Of Diversity' billing despite the more conservative nature of Croatia during the Adriatic port city's tenure as joint European Capital of Culture. Rijeka is sharing the honour with Galway in the Irish Republic.