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IRA bomber Marian Price sues Disney+ over Say Nothing murder scene

The historical drama series Say Nothing depicts veteran Irish republican Marian Price shooting dead Jean McConville in 1972 during The Troubles.

Europe News

Majority of Dáil seats called in Ireland's close general election

The results of the election mean Ireland has partly bucked the global trend of incumbents being rejected by disgruntled voters after years of pandemic measures, international instability and cost-of-living pressures.

Europe News

Ireland's two main parties on course to dominate election results

Ireland’s two long-dominant centre-right parties looked likely to form a new government as results came in Sunday.

Europe News

Exit poll shows three-way split in Irish parliamentary elections

Exit poll suggests Ireland's three biggest parties have won roughly equal shares, suggesting the country is headed for another coalition government.

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EuroVerify

TikTok accused of failing to tackle election disinformation in Ireland

The Chinese-owned platform is under increasing scrutiny in Europe for its influence over electoral processes.

Economy

Don't forget the Tiger: The economics of Ireland's general election

Unlike many of its European peers, Ireland's coffers are filled to the brim. Economists warn that the state must save - but winning elections doesn't come cheap.

Ireland

What's at stake in Ireland's general election?

The establishment parties are taking the chance to sweep up votes while Sinn Fein struggles to regain its footing.

Health news

The 'Celtic curse,' the blood condition affecting the Irish diaspora

Awareness about haemochromatosis - a genetic condition that also affects people from Scotland, Wales, England, and Brittany - is still relatively low.

Tech News

Irish privacy watchdog awaiting clarity from EU on AI regulation

The incoming government will decide whether to make the Irish data protection authority also the national watchdog for the AI Act.

EuroVerify

Fact check: Are claims of discrimination against Irish citizens true?

Ahead of the Irish general election, a manipulated video has been shared thousands of times on X, supposedly showing a migrant mocking a white woman over having obtained social housing.

Economy

Irish economy likely to lag in 2024 as multinational sector declines

The European Commission expects the Irish economy to decline in 2024. However, growth is expected to pick up pace again in 2025, before stabilising in 2026.

Culture news

TikTok announce first UK and Ireland awards

Some of the biggest UK and Irish TikTokers have been shortlisted for the first awards dedicated to the platform.

Europe News

Irish Prime Minister announces general election at the end of November

Taoiseach Simon Harris said "the time is now right to ask the Irish people to give a new mandate," as he confirmed that a general election would be held in Ireland on Friday, 29 November.

Business

Irishman Colm McLoughlin who put Dubai Duty Free on the map dies

Colm McLoughlin, the Irishman who led Dubai Duty Free to become an airport retail giant.

Business

Microsoft to create hundreds of new engineering jobs in Dublin

Microsoft said that the new roles at its Dublin office will focus on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI).

Experiences

Get in the Halloween spirit on these spooky European adventures

From Satan’s Bridge to the Headless Horseman, here's how to spend Halloween in Europe.

Culture news

Why are more than 50,000 Oasis tickets going to be cancelled?

More than 50,000 tickets to the upcoming Oasis comeback tour will be cancelled by the band for being sold on secondary platforms.

Culture news

Long-lost Bram Stoker story to be unveiled at Dublin festival

The forgotten short story was recently discovered and will be read to the public for the first time this weekend at the Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival.

Tech News

Ireland announces new online safety rules for video-sharing platforms

A new online safety code restricts certain harmful content, like pornography, child sex abuse, and cyberbullying.

Business

AIB bucks the online trend with plans to invest in branch upgrades

AIB, one of the largest Irish banks, is planning a multi-million euro refit of its branches as it seeks to reiterate its commitment to maintaining its strong branch network in Ireland.