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The IndependentIreland Captain Nathan Collins Says Team Will Trust FAI on Israel Matches
Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins stated that players must trust the Football Association of Ireland and the Irish Government on the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Israel. The matches are set for neutral ground on 27 September and Dublin on 4 October.
rte.ieIreland Cabinet Advances Bill to Ban Trade With Israeli Settlements
Ireland's cabinet approved legislation that would prohibit trade in goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory. The measure now moves to parliament for consideration.
The BbcTemperatures Reach 28.4C on Joint Warmest May Day Across Ireland
The island of Ireland recorded its joint warmest May day on record Monday. Readings hit 28.4C in County Carlow, matching a 1997 mark set in County Kerry.
rte.ieFine Gael and Social Democrats Win Irish By-Election Seats
Fine Gael and the Social Democrats each secured a seat in separate by-elections held in Ireland on Sunday. The results were reported by multiple outlets including @business.
The TimesLiquidators Appointed to Kombeara Alcoholic Kombucha Company
Kombeara, the alcoholic kombucha venture founded by Feargal Harrington and Rena Maycock, entered liquidation last week. Maycock’s separate technology company, Chirp Family, received new investment from Ronan Dunne.
The TimesIreland Emerges as Major Center for Patent Assertion Litigation
Irish companies have filed numerous patent lawsuits in U.S. courts against technology and automotive firms. Several firms backed by U.S. hedge funds now hold large patent portfolios acquired from companies including BlackBerry and Ericsson.
The BbcCounting begins in two Irish by-elections for vacant seats
Vote counting started Saturday in Dublin Central and Galway West after polls closed Friday. The contests will fill two seats in the Irish parliament.
The BbcSky Sends Cease-and-Desist Letters to About 200 Alleged Illegal Stream Users in Ireland
Sky obtained customer details through a court order against a supplier and sent warnings to recipients in the Republic of Ireland. The broadcaster stated it may pursue legal action if recipients do not respond. Similar letters were sent to more than 1,000 people in the UK in late…
jpost.comHundreds Protest Outside Irish Parliament Over Death of Congolese-Born Man
Hundreds of people protested outside Ireland's parliament on Thursday following the death of a Congolese-born man who was restrained by security guards outside a Dublin department store. The incident occurred on 15 May and has drawn comparisons to the 2020 death of George Floyd.
winnipegfreepress.comCongolese Man Dies After Restraint by Dublin Security Guards
A 35-year-old Congolese-born man died after being restrained by security guards outside a Dublin department store. The incident has prompted protests and calls for an independent investigation.
nationalobserver.comClimate Scientists Urge Ireland to Reject New Methane Accounting Method
Forty-two climate scientists have issued a statement opposing a proposal that would let Ireland use a different method to measure methane emissions from livestock. The scientists say the approach would allow continued high emissions rather than requiring reductions.
en.antaranews.comIreland Deports 24 Men to Pakistan on Chartered Flight
A chartered flight carried 24 men from Dublin to Islamabad as part of Ireland's deportation program. A government-appointed monitor reviewed the operation and noted issues with the meal service.
bbc.co.ukIrish President Begins Three-Day Visit to United Kingdom
Irish President Catherine Connolly started her first official visit to England on Monday. She addressed the Irish community in London and is scheduled to meet King Charles during the trip.
rte.ieTesla in Talks With Irish Government on FSD Supervised Approval
Tesla is engaging with Irish authorities including the NSAI on approval for its FSD Supervised system. The Department of Transport said EU-level approval would allow the technology in Ireland. The Netherlands has granted preliminary approval following 18 months of testing.
The TimesIreland’s First Dedicated Private Skin Cancer Clinic to Open in South Dublin
A €4.7 million surgery centre in Ballsbridge will begin welcoming patients in July 2026 as skin cancer cases hit record levels. The clinic opens amid a government review that has recommended banning commercial sunbed use following a public consultation drawing nearly 9,500 respon…
EuronewsDublin to Belfast Rail Journey Times to Fall Below Two Hours by 2028
A €698 million investment will introduce eight new Stadler intercity trains on the Enterprise service, enabling up to 16 daily departures and reducing travel time on the 180-kilometre route to under two hours. The tri-mode trains will use electric, diesel and battery power.