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freepressjournal.insports3 days ago
West Indies Women Reach 270 for 1 to Beat Ireland by Nine Wickets
West Indies defeated Ireland by nine wickets in the opening women's one-day international at Bready. Hayley Matthews scored 159 runs and took three wickets in the victory.
news.sky.comworld7 days ago
Weather advisory issued for Ireland as heatwave conditions expected
A prolonged spell of very warm weather is forecast across Ireland this week. Heatwave thresholds may be reached in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
The Sydney Morning Heraldbusiness10 days ago
Wallabies open Nations Championship against Ireland in Sydney
Australia hosts Ireland in the first match of the new Nations Championship at a sold-out Sydney Football Stadium. The Lansdowne Cup is also on the line in the opening round of the Southern Series.
globalnews.caworld12 days agoUpdated
Dublin Jury Convicts Man of Attempted Murder of Three Children; Trial Finds Him Fit Despite Cognitive Impairment
A jury at the Central Criminal Court found Riad Bouchaker guilty of attempting to murder three children during a November 2023 stabbing attack. The five-year-old girl victim was stabbed in the heart and now uses a wheelchair. Bouchaker was also convicted on multiple assault charg…
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breakingnews.iefinance13 days ago
Ukraine Seeks to Start EU Accession Talks During Ireland's EU Presidency
Ukraine aims to open formal EU membership discussions while Ireland holds the rotating EU presidency. The request was reported by @FirstSquawk.
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rte.iesports16 days ago
Ireland Defeats West Indies by Six Wickets at Women's T20 World Cup
Ireland recorded its first win in five Women's T20 World Cup tournaments by chasing down 129 against West Indies. Orla Prendergast scored 63 runs from 44 balls to lead the victory.
BBC Newsworld21 days ago
Irish Government Commits €228m to Rail Links and Other Projects in Northern Ireland
The funding covers infrastructure upgrades on the Londonderry-Belfast-Dublin line and extends hourly Dublin-Belfast trains to 2030. It forms the final draw from the Shared Island Fund, which has now exceeded €1bn in total allocations.
channel4.compolitics26 days ago
Irish Parliament Passes Bill to Remove Three-Day Abortion Wait, Sends It to Health Committee
The Dáil voted 86-70 to advance legislation eliminating the mandatory waiting period before abortions up to 12 weeks. The bill now moves to the health committee.
Euronewspolitics29 days ago
MEPs Urge EU to Add Alumina to Sanctions on Russia
A group of 47 European lawmakers sent a letter calling for immediate restrictions on alumina exports to Russia. The letter targets shipments from an Irish plant and proposes redirecting supply to European buyers.
theconversation.comworld31 days ago
Irish Data Shows Up to 90% of Asylum Seekers Entered via Northern Ireland Land Border
Irish government figures indicate most recent asylum applicants in Ireland arrived through the open land border with Northern Ireland rather than official ports. The data covers applications over the past three years and shows a sharp rise from pre-2019 levels.
bbc.co.ukpolitics44 days ago
Ireland Issues Visas to 14,000 Russian Citizens Since 2022 as UK Raises Security Concerns
Whitehall officials expressed concern over roughly 14,000 Russian visas issued by Ireland since the Ukraine invasion. Dublin MEP Barry Andrews urged tighter screening before Ireland assumes the EU presidency in July.
bbc.co.uktechnology45 days ago
Ireland employment data shows change as AI expands
The Times reported that Ireland's employment market is undergoing recalibration linked to artificial intelligence expansion. The article notes continued emphasis on human skills at a recent technology summit.
The Independentsports48 days ago
Ireland 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.
Bloombergpolitics49 days ago
Ireland 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.
keeptalkinggreece.comscience49 days ago
Temperatures 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.ieworld50 days ago
Fine 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.
rte.ietechnology51 days ago
Liquidators 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.
thehindu.comworld51 days ago
Ireland 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 Bbcworld52 days ago
Counting 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 Bbcworld52 days ago
Sky 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…
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Hundreds 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.compolitics53 days agoUpdated
Congolese 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.
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nationalobserver.comscience54 days ago
Climate 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.comworld56 days ago
Ireland 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.ukpolitics57 days ago
Irish 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.ietechnology65 days ago
Tesla 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.
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The Timesscience65 days ago
Ireland’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…
Euronewstechnology67 days ago
Dublin 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.