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Brexit deadline looms for Theresa May

Theresa May has been given 72 hours by the EU to come up with a workable solution for the Irish border after Brexit

Europe News

Brexit progress balanced on Irish border

The leader of the DUP in Northern Ireland has said she doesn't want any deal done which would lead to them having 'regulatory divergence' from the rest of the UK

World News

Irish PM postpones key press conference

The Brexit turmoil continues as Brussels says it is "satisfied with progress" in talks but the Irish prime minister postpones a key press conference

Ireland

Irish PM 'disappointed' after no deal on Brexit border talks

Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said he was "surprised" that a deal on the border was not settled after being assured by negotiators that a solution was reached

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Brexit and the Irish border: what are each side’s solutions?

The issue of the UK’s border and future relationship with Ireland is key to progress in Brexit talks.

World News

Irish border key to Brexit progress as May meets Juncker

The UK prime minister is holding key talks in Brussels as Brexit negotiations enter a decisive phase.

Ireland

Irish border key to UK’s post-Brexit future

European Council President Donald Tusk has given the British government until Monday to make a final offer to avoid a hard border on the island.

Ireland

Brexit: Why the fuss about the Irish border?

Right now, it's invisible. Many fear a return to border checks could undermine peace on the island and hurt its economy.

World News

Irish Deputy Prime Minister resigns

Irish Deputy Prime Minister, Frances Fitzgerald, has resigned in a bid to prevent a snap election, which could signal the end of her party's minority government. The move comes as the Republic of Ireland moves into a critical phase of negotiations over the future of the Irish border.

United Kingdom

Standoff over Irish border threatens Brexit talks

Britain's Liam Fox says there won't be a deal on the question of the Irish border until the EU agrees to discuss trade. Brussels wants things to be dealt with the other way around.

Europe News

UK's May seeks Brexit progress

Europe News

Irish border issue looms over Brexit

Ireland

Gerry Adams to step down as Sinn Fein president

Ireland

‘No hard border’: Ireland wants guarantee before Brexit talks advance

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says issue not ‘thought through’ by pro-Brexit campaigners.

Musica

Medea casts her spell at Wexford

Ireland's Wexford Festival Opera opens its 66th edition with an operatic gem: Luigi Cherubini's 'Medea'.

Sport

World Cup qualifiers: Republic of Ireland head to Copenhagen for first leg showdown with Denmark

Ireland are without two midfielders who will be needed to stop Danish playmaker Christian Eriksen.

France

Irish PM vows to improve French before Ireland 'officially' joins Francophonie

Varadkar earned a "bravo" from Macron for speaking in French

Ireland

Social media videos capture extent of Ophelia's damage

Ophelia's strong winds and waves left severe damage all over Ireland

Sport

Itay to play Sweden in World Cup playoffs, Ireland draw Denmark

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Bill Clinton poses for selfies in Dublin despite tropical storm Ophelia

Not even tropical storm Ophelia stops Bill Clinton from taking selfies with locals