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Israel shuts down embassy in Ireland

West Jerusalem has accused Ireland of “crossing every red line” in its stance towards the war in Gaza. Israel has announced the closure of its...

Ireland edge past Wallabies

Ireland bid farewell to head coach Andy Farrell ahead of his secondment to the British and Irish Lions with a hard-fought 22-19 victory over...

Conor McGregor ordered to pay over £200K in civil rape case

Former UFC champion Conor McGregor has been found liable for sexual assault in a civil case stemming from an incident in December 2018 at...

Irish teacher in trans row sent back to prison

Enoch Burke, an Irish teacher who has made headlines for his refusal to affirm transgender ideology, was sent back to Mountjoy Prison by the...

New hate speech laws scrapped in Ireland

The Irish Government has announced it is scrapping its plans to introduce significant updates to Ireland’s existing hate speech laws, as there is not...

EU court orders Apple to pay Ireland €13 billion

The tax saga involving the US tech giant is part of an antitrust crackdown in the bloc. The EU’s highest court has ordered US tech...

Ireland snatch dramatic win over Springboks with last-minute drop goal

Ciaran Frawley delivered a sensational drop-goal with the last kick of the game, securing a win for Ireland against South Africa 24-25 in a...

Northern Ireland’s DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson steps down Over historical sex offence charges

Jeffrey Donaldson, leader of Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), has resigned following charges related to historical sex offences, announced the party. Donaldson, a prominent...

Irish leader announces surprise resignation

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has decided to step down after failing to sell voters on revising the country’s constitution. Ireland’s Leo Varadkar has resigned...

6 Nations: Ireland 17 – 13 Scotland

Ireland have beaten Scotland 17-13 in their 6 Nations clash today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Ireland are crowned 6 Nations Champions for 2024. https://youtu.be/k7UoWB7n-kc?si=Ff2epkrYyf3FjTbg

6 Nations: England 23 – 22 Ireland

England have beaten Ireland 23-22 in their 6 Nations clash this morning at Twickenham Stadium in London. https://youtu.be/ZUJmqexdUBc?si=HS_8DERpvts8dSMI

Technocrats cut Ireland at the knees

Driving home after Christmas, we pulled in at the last toll plaza on the M8 to Cork. It had been dark for hours with ‘Storm...

6 Nations: Ireland 31 – 7 Wales

Ireland have beaten Wales 31-7 in their 6 Nations match today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. https://youtu.be/ffOAB4g1NOE?si=cc37sGnf4HRxp3xe

Irish team refuses handshake with Israeli opponents

The women’s basketball squad snubbed their rivals over allegations of anti-Semitism. The Irish women’s basketball team have refused to shake hands with their Israeli opponents...

New Northern Irish leader predicts vote on leaving UK

Michelle O’Neill has declared that the six counties are facing into ‘a decade of opportunity’. Michelle O’Neill, the first Irish nationalist to have ever been...

6 Nations: France 17 – 38 Ireland

Ireland have beaten France 17-38 in their 6 Nations clash this morning at the Stade Velodraome in Marseilles. https://youtu.be/fF50fhiSxMU?si=YTQ3AjY3MnTsnIgr

Inaugural Women’s British and Irish Lions tour to kick off

The inaugural Women’s British and Irish Lions Tour will receive government funding to support matches played across New Zealand in September 2027, offering significant...

Andy Farrell named British & Irish Lions coach for 2025 Australia Tour

Andy Farrell has been named the head coach of the British and Irish Lions for their 2025 tour of Australia. The 48-year-old Englishman, currently the...

Man charged over Dublin child stabbing spree

The accused referred to himself as a ‘sick person’ when answering the charges. A 50-year-old man has been charged by Irish police with the attempted...

Conor McGregor hints at Irish presidency bid

The MMA star has said he would consider privately funding a run to replace Michael D. Higgins in 2025. Controversial Irish MMA fighter Conor McGregor...

Those who cry ‘Far Right’ have no idea what’s happening in Dublin

You might think that a government faced with a barbaric public stabbing of schoolchildren and an unprecedented night of rioting in its capital city...

Irish government asks social media giants to censor posts

The only platform that refused to cooperate and take down “vile” posts was Elon Musk’s X, the justice minister said. Irish Justice Minister Helen McEntee...

Conor McGregor complains of being ‘scapegoated’ for Dublin riots

The MMA star and whiskey entrepreneur was reportedly investigated for “hate speech” after a series of posts condemning Ireland's immigration system. Mixed martial arts fighter...

‘Irish Lives Matter’ graffiti investigated as hate crime – police

Local lawmakers condemned the slogan as “racist poison” and an effort to “create fear” among immigrants. Police in Northern Ireland have launched a hate crime...

Watch: Riots and arson grip Dublin after stabbing spree

Police cars and buses were torched after local media identified a man who stabbed multiple children as Algerian. Crowds of rioters have set police and...

Five injured in Dublin stabbing attack outside school

Five people were injured in a stabbing attack in central Dublin today, three of them children believed to be aged about six years old. The...

RWC 2023: Ireland 24 – 28 All Blacks

The All Blacks have beaten Ireland 24-28 in their Rugby World Cup 2023 quarterfinal game today at the Stade de France in St. Denis. Highlights...

Golf legends back Ireland to win World Cup

Former Scottish rugby International Jim Hamilton spoke to Irish golf legends Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry pitch side for their views on Ireland's chances...

RWC 2023: South Africa 8 – 13 Ireland

Ireland have beaten South Africa 8-13 in their Pool B match in the Rugby World Cup 2023 at the Stade de France in St....

RWC 2023: Ireland 59 – 16 Tonga

Ireland have beaten Tonga 59-16 in their Pool B Rugby World Cup match today at La Beaujoire stadium in Nantes. https://youtu.be/XC2fsZUweKc?si=IxWtNibPnCJp0FfN

Neutral Ireland to offer weapons training to Ukraine

The Irish government previously claimed it would stick to “non-lethal” training. Irish instructors will teach weapons skills to Ukrainian soldiers, despite Ireland’s status as a...

Watch: Legions of fans mourn Sinead O’Connor

The legendary singer was laid to rest on Tuesday. Crowds lined the streets of Bray in Ireland on Tuesday to pay their final respects to...

FIFA WWC: Canada 2 – 1 Republic of Ireland

Canada have beaten the Republic of Ireland 2-1 in their FIFA Women's World Cup Group B match today. https://youtu.be/42_275HzD2Y

FIFA WWC: Australia 1 – 0 Republic of Ireland

Australia have beaten the Republic of Ireland in their FIFA Women's World Cup match in Sydney 1-0. https://youtu.be/UU-gRIzings

Anglo-Saxons didn’t exist – Cambridge University

Studying the direct predecessors of the modern English is not “anti-racist” enough for the university, the Telegraph reported. Cambridge University is teaching students that the...

Ireland’s assault on Free Speech

Dáil Eireann, the lower house of the Irish Parliament, passed one of the most radical hate speech laws in the Western world, a law...

Former Irish sports coach facing 266 sexual abuse charges pleads guilty to 13

The 72-year-old man from Waterford, Ireland, will be sentenced next month. Warning: This article contains references to sexual harm. The man, a former sports coach, changed...

Watch: Irish women’s football team apologise for IRA chant

The Ireland women's team were overheard making the chant after qualifying for the World Cup. The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has issued an apology...

Ireland calls British plan ‘vandalism’

London’s plan to scrap the post-Brexit trade agreement would seriously damage Northern Ireland’s economy, Micheal Martin said. Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin accused the UK...

Sinn Fein Lands Historic Election Victory, Securing Majority in Northern Ireland Assembly

Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill indicated that, when it comes to Northern Ireland’s potential reunification with the Republic, there will be no constitutional change until...

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