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Pope Francis death
An Post offers to send cards to the Vatican for free
The 88-year-old, who died on Easter Monday, has been dubbed by some as the “people’s pope”, having spoken out for the poor and those in need

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

In the hood
New IRA leader visited Portlaoise Prison to advance ceasefire talks
Sources say the New IRA in Belfast, Armagh, Tyrone, and in the South favour a ceasefire, but that the more independent group in Derry is opposed to it

Sat, 15 Mar, 2025

Russian invasion of Ukraine
Suspension of US support for Ukraine a ‘serious setback’, says Taoiseach
Ties between the EU and the US appeared under strain after Mr Trump said security guarantees for Ukraine will be left to Europe

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

Ireland v England - Guinness Men's Six Nations - Aviva Stadium
Simon Easterby: Ireland must be better in face of ‘very good’ Scotland attack
The back-to-back champions have dominated recent meetings between the two countries.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Ireland v Fiji - Autumn International - Aviva Stadium
Caelan Doris: Ireland must keep improving to retain Six Nations title
Ireland are bidding to become the first country to lift the Six Nations title three years in a row.

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

Ireland Team Run and Press Conference - Friday February 23rd
Talking points as Ireland wrap up autumn campaign against Australia
The Aviva Stadium showdown - part of Irish rugby’s 150th anniversary celebrations - is packed with subplots.

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Ireland v New Zealand - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Quarter Final - Stade de France
Ireland v New Zealand talking points: Andy Farrell’s side keen to right wrongs
The All Blacks visit the Aviva Stadium on Friday night. 

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
Harris set to approve Occupied Territories Bill going to next Oireachtas stage
Taoiseach Simon Harris is set to sign off this week on the stalled Occupied Territories Bill proceeding to the scrutiny committee stage in the Oireachtas.

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

Taoiseach visit to Washington DC
UN court opinion ‘changes context’ on Bill banning Israeli settlement imports
The top UN court said in a non-binding opinion in July that Israel’s presence in the Palestinian territories broke international laws and must end

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Firing at Unifil positions is breach of international law, Harris tells Herzog
Firing at Unifil positions is breach of international law, Harris tells Herzog
Mr Harris said to have pressed that “the security of Irish peacekeepers serving in the region is paramount”

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

Tanaiste Micheal Martin visit to Lebanon
Fact check: Irish Defence Forces said its troops were not targeted in Lebanon
Several social media users have claimed in posts which have been liked thousands of times that the Israel Defence Forces have fired on Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon

Fri, 11 Oct, 2024

European and local elections
Donohoe ‘did not speak to Israeli minister over Occupied Territories Bill’
Micheál Martin said he spoke to the Fine Gael minister on Thursday, and was clear that the reported phone call did not happen, nor does his published diary record any phone call

Thu, 26 Sep, 2024

Taoiseach on online safety
World needs to do more to bring about ceasefire in Middle East – Harris
Speaking while attending the UN General Assembly in New York, Mr Harris said Israel had effectively opened up a second front in the war, with “catastrophic implications”

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

Oasis reunion
Working class Oasis fans ‘thrown under the bus’ by price surge — Sinn Féin 
The Sinn Fein president said that the pricing system was “crazy”.

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

Oasis reunion
Consumer watchdog probe urged into rising prices of ‘in-demand’ Oasis tickets
Irish MEP Regina Doherty called for an investigation into the pricing structure for the sell-out gigs in August next year

Sat, 31 Aug, 2024

Israel-Hamas conflict
Pro-Palestine rally hears calls for immediate Irish sanctions against Israel
Crowds of activists made their way across the city and assembled outside the Dail parliament on Saturday afternoon for the rally organised by the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC)

Sat, 31 Aug, 2024

President Biden visit to the island of Ireland
Co Louth town ‘sad’ to lose White House link as Biden steps down
Mr Biden, who has frequently expressed pride in his Irish ancestry, has made repeated trips to Ireland in recent years

Mon, 22 Jul, 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visit to Ireland
Taoiseach to discuss Ukraine and security at summit of European leaders
Leaders from the 47-member EPC will gather in Blenheim on Thursday for the summit hosted by UK prime minister Keir Starmer

Thu, 18 Jul, 2024

South Africa v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Pool B - Stade de France
Time to settle the best side in the world debate – SA v Ireland talking points
Here are some of the main talking points ahead of Saturday’s showdown at Kings Park Stadium.

Fri, 12 Jul, 2024

Manchester City v Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League - Quarter-Final - Second Leg - Etihad Stadium
Andy Farrell warns Ireland not to be ‘desperate’ against South Africa
The Springboks took first blood in Pretoria on Saturday.

Sun, 07 Jul, 2024

Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony rues costly errors but is upbeat after defeat
Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony rues costly errors but is upbeat after defeat
Focus will turn to next week's second test after Saturday's defeat. 

Sat, 06 Jul, 2024

EU Commissioner nomination
Taoiseach defends EU chief von der Leyen’s response to Gaza
Simon Harris said it was the German politician who had “significantly increased” the Palestinian relief agency UNRWA aid budget

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

Irish Migration
Taoiseach working to ‘grow support’ for Palestine among fellow EU nations
Mr Harris said there must be “full accountability” for the civilian deaths caused by the Israel-Palestine conflict

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

Israel-Hamas conflict
Ambassador ‘looking forward’ to Palestine flag flying over Leinster House
Palestine’s ambassador to Ireland has said she is looking forward to seeing their flag flown over Leinster House on Tuesday.

Sun, 26 May, 2024

Israel-Hamas conflict
Recognition of Palestine aims to create momentum towards peace, says Taoiseach
On Wednesday, Ireland announced its recognition of the state of Palestine in a joint move with Norway and Spain

Thu, 23 May, 2024

Eurovision 2024
Bambie Thug’s home town of Macroom shows support on Ireland’s return to Eurovision final
The centre of Macroom, Co Cork was transformed with a giant screen to allow locals and visitors to watch Saturday’s final together

Sat, 11 May, 2024

Fianna Fail’s 1916 commemoration
Tánaiste ‘horrified’ by events unfolding in Rafah
More than one million civilians are sheltering in Rafah after evacuating other parts of Gaza amid Israel’s war in the region.

Wed, 08 May, 2024

Bambie Thug
Taoiseach hails Bambie Thug: ‘It’s time to bring Eurovision back to Ireland’
The Cork-born performer, 31, became the first Irish act to qualify for the grand final since 2018

Wed, 08 May, 2024

Israel-Hamas conflict
Trinity announces steps after talks with pro-Palestinian encampment protesters
Trinity College has announced a series of measures in response to concerns raised by students taking part in a pro-Palestinian encampment protest on its grounds.

Mon, 06 May, 2024

Israel-Hamas conflict
Protesting students ‘confident’ blockade will force Trinity to cut Israeli ties
Students taking part in a pro-Palestinian encampment protest on the grounds of Trinity College in Dublin have voiced confidence the action will force the university to cut ties with Israel.

Sun, 05 May, 2024

Isreal-Hamas conflict
Christy Moore attends pro-Palestine rally in Dublin
Demonstrators, some wearing keffiyeh scarves, carried placards and waved Irish and Palestinian flags

Sat, 20 Apr, 2024

European Parliament election
Barry Andrews accuses Ursula von der Leyen of ‘silence’ on genocide case against Israel
Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Andrews co-hosted a legal discussion in Brussels about South Africa’s case against Israel in the International Court of Justice

Wed, 03 Apr, 2024

National Risk Assessment for Ireland
Tánaiste urges Israel ‘to show humanity’ and allow more aid into Gaza
Foreign affairs minister Micheál Martin, made the comments at an event in Dublin with EU Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Janez Lenarcic

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

Israel-Hamas conflict
Ireland preparing to intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
Micheál Martin said that after examining whether Ireland could intervene, he had been briefed that there is a “basis” for an intervention

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

England v Ireland - Guinness Six Nations - Twickenham Stadium
Jamison Gibson-Park: St Patrick’s Day party a big incentive for Ireland
Marcus Smith denied Ireland a championship at Twickenham on Saturday.

Sun, 10 Mar, 2024

Taoiseach visit to the US
Varadkar says boycotting US trip would be ‘a mistake’
Leo Varadkar will travel to Washington DC next week where he will present Joe Biden with shamrock as part of annual engagements on St Patrick’s Day

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Cross-border projects
Tánaiste accuses Sinn Féin of being ‘silent on Palestine in the US’
Micheál Martin also denied accusations from Sinn Féin and said that Ireland hadn’t failed to intervene in any legal case on the conflict in the Middle East

Thu, 29 Feb, 2024

Ireland v Wales - Guinness Six Nations - Aviva Stadium
Talking points as Ireland look to continue Grand Slam hunt against winless Wales
Ireland face their next challenge on Saturday in the quest for historic back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams.

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

Rafah ground invasion would be ‘catastrophic’, Tánaiste warns
Rafah ground invasion would be ‘catastrophic’, Tánaiste warns
The Tánaiste said that Palestinian families are going through 'immense suffering' in Rafah

Mon, 19 Feb, 2024

Israel-Hamas conflict
Tens of thousands demonstrate in Irish capital in support of Palestine
Organisers the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign said it was the fourth such national mobilisation since March

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

Ireland v Italy - Guinness Six Nations - Aviva Stadium
Jack Conan insists Ireland are not looking past Wales test amid Grand Slam talk
Andy Farrell’s men are seeking to become the first side in the Guinness Six Nations era to complete consecutive championship clean sweeps.

Tue, 13 Feb, 2024

Ireland v Italy - Summer Nations Series - Aviva Stadium
The key talking points as Ireland prepare to host Italy in the Six Nations
Andy Farrell’s men launched their campaign with a record bonus-point win away to France, while the Azzurri were narrowly beaten by England.

Sat, 10 Feb, 2024

Andy Farrell: No risk of Ireland suffering World Cup hangover against France
Andy Farrell: No risk of Ireland suffering World Cup hangover against France
The Six Nations champions started their title defence with an impressive victory in Marseille.

Sun, 04 Feb, 2024

France v Ireland - Guinness Six Nations - Orange Velodrome
Ireland have ‘massive belief’ after demolishing France – Tadhg Beirne
Andy Farrell’s reigning Grand Slam champions made a statement of intent in Marseille.

Sat, 03 Feb, 2024

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