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Kennedy Summer School confronts Trump era, Irish tax windfall and online threats
The three-day Kennedy Summer School in County Wexford brought together economists, journalists and political figures to debate Ireland's future and America's direction under Donald Trump. The 2026 Kennedy Summer School wrapped up in New Ross this week...
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Irish Government announces €500,000 aid package towards…
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Helen McEntee TD and Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora Neale Richmond TD have announced €500,000 in emergency funding to support relief efforts following the devastating floods and...
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Blowback for Burnham as British PM says Irish border poll is "off t…
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been met with criticism after he said in Belfast on Thursday that an Irish border poll is "off the table." When asked if he would be the British Prime Minister to "push the button" on a border poll, Burnham told...
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Americans in Ireland encouraged to register to vote from abroad ahead of midterms
The Irish branch of Democrats Abroad is encouraging all US voters in Ireland, no matter their political affiliation, to register to vote from abroad. The message has been issued just over two months before the US midterm elections, which will be held...
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Desperate hunt for Irish tourists missing after Nepal flash flooding
More than 400 tourists, including 33 Britons, were among thousands caught in the monster flash flood that swept away whole villages. A deadly 30ft wall of rock, mud and freezing water wiped out everything in its path, throwing up clouds of debris....
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How Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library helped thousands of Irish…
The legendary singer was passionate about helping children to learn how to read after growing up with a father who couldn’t read or write. The singer established the Imagination Library, which helped donate over 300 million books to children...
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Ireland's population is now over 5.5m
The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show increasing numbers of older people living in Ireland and falling numbers of children. They also reveal a drop in the number of immigrants coming to Ireland over the past year, but mark...
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Man, 45, charged with murder of Irish woman in Melbourne
The woman has been named locally as Annmarie O’Reilly, who was originally from Co Tipperary. Emergency services were called to a house on Ferntree Gully Road yesterday morning following reports of an injured woman. Ms O’Reilly, who was in her 30s,...
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Bites and stings - Heatwave sent creepy crawlies into a frenzy as…
Irish holidaymakers have been reporting an increase in the summer invasion of creepy crawlies as the soaring temperatures earlier this year sent insects into overdrive. From angry wasps at the barbecue to mosquitoes buzzing around bedrooms, and...
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Giant's Causeway: 45 pounds of coins removed from Co Antrim…
More than 45 pounds of coins - the equivalent of some 10,000 coins - have been removed from Giant's Causeway in Co Antrim, Northern Ireland. Tourists who visit the World Heritage Site have been wedging coins into the basalt columns for some 40 years,...
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Police recommend boyfriend be charged with murder of New York woman in Killarney
Gardaí (Ireland's police) investigating the murder of Jamey Carney have sent a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), in which they recommend that Ahmed Al-Saqar be charged with the murder of his American girlfriend, the Kerry's Eye...
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Finding his voice: How Oisín Coyne is making his mark on New York…
From "Morning Ireland" to the sidelines of New York soccer, rugby and Gaelic games, Oisín Coyne has built a fast-rising broadcasting career on versatility, work ethic and an accent he was once told to soften. Now settled in New York, the Kildare native...
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Ireland gears up for massive security operation ahead of Trump's Doonbeg trip
Irish authorities are bracing for a major security operation as they prepare for President Donald Trump's expected visit to Ireland next month. The trip is likely to include a meeting with Ireland's leader, Taoiseach Micheál Martin, in Dublin before...
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Call for applications to HeaneyMiłosz Residency 2027
The Heaney-Miłosz Residency, a writer-in-residence programme celebrating the friendship between Nobel Laureates Seamus Heaney and Czesław Miłosz, is now open for applications. The Heaney-Miłosz Residency offers the chance for an emerging or mid-career...
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Another Gold for Ireland as Kate O’Connor wins heptathlon in…
Kate O’Connor has sensationally won Gold in the Heptathlon at the European Championships after a great two days in Birmingham. The reigning World Championship silver medallist and Commonwealth gold medallist took home the Gold medal after finishing...
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Huge increase in US residents applying for Irish Foreign Birth…
The US, as well as Canada, Australia, and Great Britain, have all seen a surge in residents applying for Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) in Ireland. The figures are being highlighted by the Washington, DC-based group Irish By Descent on the foot of a...
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Nearly 800 Hate Crimes and Hate Related Incidents reported in…
An Garda Síochána published figures today, Friday, August 14, on Hate Crimes and Hate Related Incidents reported across Ireland during 2025. According to the figures, the number of Hate Crimes and Hate Related (non-crime) Incidents increased by 15%,...
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"Blood was everywhere" - Man reveals terrifying shark bite orde…
A fisherman who was injured in a shark bite in Waterford admitted that he is "very lucky" after surviving the bite. The terrifying incident occurred just off the coast of Ardmore on Tuesday afternoon (August 11), with a fisherman getting bitten in the...
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“We’re all immigrants”: 30 years helping immigrant families find…
Over the past three decades, John Stahl has watched America's immigration system transform from the front row. From the aftermath of the Diversity Visa lottery to today's executive orders, travel restrictions, and shifting enforcement priorities, the...
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New details emerge after Irish designer’s death on luxury New…
Martha Nolan-O’Slattara’s mouth, chest and the back of her head were turning purple when paramedics found her aboard a boat docked at the ritzy Montauk Yacht Club in the Hamptons in August 2025. The Co. Carlow woman had been living in New York for a...
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Bualadh bos for Belfast as 2026 Fleadh officially the biggest ever
Footfall of more than 1.6 million was recorded in Belfast between August 2 and August 9 for the 2026 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, making this year's festival of Irish music, song, and dance the biggest ever. “This has been a week like no other for...
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Irishman found dead in popular holiday resort’s lagoon is named
Holidaymakers were left shocked after they found the body of an Irishman floating in a lagoon at a popular Thai holiday resort. The man - named in media in Thailand as 28-year-old Scott John Revie Little - was discovered floating in a lake on Thursday...
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Belfast boom as Fleadh footfall shatters predictions, set to excee…
Crowds continue to flock to Belfast for the 2026 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the world’s biggest celebration of Irish music and culture. Belfast City Council announced on Friday that the latest figures from Belfast One Business Improvement District...
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Mother of Carlow woman found dead in New York launches $50…
Elma Geraldine Nolan, the Co Carlow-based mother of Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra, has filed the summons for a wrongful death lawsuit against Christopher Durnan. Durnan is the reported owner of the yacht where NolanO'Slatarra was pronounced dead last year,...
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Trump's return to Ireland to see massive security operation
Irish police, protest groups, and government ministers are all bracing for a complicated visit from US President Donald Trump. Trump is expected to touch down in Ireland on September 12, timing his arrival so he can attend the closing stages of the...
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Annual college costs in Ireland revealed
Going to college in Ireland now costs an average of more than €16,000 a year, an increase of almost €500 on last year, new research shows. However, the gap between the most expensive place to study, Dublin, and the cheapest, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal,...
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Glen Hansard’s wife Maire pays powerful tribute at funeral
The Oscar-winning musician died in a motorcycle accident last Wednesday, July 29, leaving the world devastated. The 56-year-old is survived by his wife, Maire, and their three-year-old son, Christy. On Tuesday, mourners gathered at St Patrick’s...
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Irish politicians trying to ensure Trump stays away from parliament - and a Connolly clash
The trip by the US president will definitely take place after the summer, to coincide with the Irish Open at Doonbeg, which Mr Trump owns. The president will be living up to a promise he made in a prerecorded video for the US Embassy at Dublin’s July...
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Gardaí believe Glen Hansard lost control of bike before fatal crash
Gardaí investigating the tragic death of Glen Hansard are continuing to piece together the 56-year-old’s final hours. The Oscar-winning musician and songwriter died in an early morning motorbike accident on Wednesday in the Lucan area of...
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Glen Hansard's Dublin wake and funeral to be open to the public
The funeral arrangements for Glen Hansard, the Irish Oscar winner who died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin on July 29, were announced in a notice on RIP.ie on Friday. A public wake for Hansard will take place in the Baroque Chapel at the Irish Museum...
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Ireland unveils new tourism strategy to boost visitor spending through 2029
Ireland's tourism authority has launched an ambitious new plan to grow revenue, create jobs and encourage visitors to explore beyond the country's most famous destinations. The strategy, unveiled this week by Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and...
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New survey reveals a €3.35 billion opportunity hiding in the global Irish diaspora
A sweeping new survey of the global Irish diaspora has uncovered what its authors call an "untapped" opportunity worth up to €7.4 billion a year for Irish tourism, food, retail and financial services. The findings, published this week by the charity...
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“Bang Bang” the famous Dublin’s character and lover of Westerns…
Thomas Dudley, who died aged 74, is still referred to today. The Dublin carried a large Church key in his pocket, which he would drag on members of the public in playlike shootouts. Editor's note: Below is an extract from Bobby Aherne's book “D’You...
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Mayo end 75 year wait as nation watches history in the making
After 75 years of heartbreak and near misses, Mayo finally lifted the Sam Maguire Cup in front of a rapt nation, with RTÉ's coverage pulling in an average of 944,000 viewers and a peak of 1.1 million. The victory capped off an emotional All-Ireland...
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Summer takes a time-out! Cooler rainy days are on the way
Ireland’s glorious run of sunshine looks set to lose its grip as forecasters warn the country is about to swap blue skies for a spell of more changeable weather. After weeks of sizzling temperatures, sun-soaked afternoons and one of the driest periods...
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US Embassy warns of "unintended consequences" as Ireland bans…
The US Embassy in Dublin has responded after the Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill was signed into law in Ireland on Thursday, July 23. "The Israeli Settlements Bill risks real...
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BBC demands Trump hand over January 6 texts in bid to show he…
The US President is suing the broadcaster for £7.5 billion (€10bn), claiming a Panorama documentary unfairly edited one of his speeches to suggest he incited the violence at the US Capitol following the 2020 presidential election. The legal battle...
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Tuam excavation: Remains of more than 20 coffined infants recovered
22 coffined infants were recovered during the latest reporting period from the forensic excavation at the site of the former Mother and Baby Institution in Tuam, Co Galway. The remains of 22 coffined infants were recovered in an area of the Tuam site...
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New York Irish community mourns the passing of activist Kathleen…
Kathleen Walsh D'Arcy, a popular Irish American activist who served as co-chair of the St. Pat's for All parade in New York City, passed away on Saturday, July 18. A community organizer, feminist, and human rights activist, Walsh D'Arcy was active in...
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Man arrested after woman seriously assaulted in Co…
A man has been arrested following a serious assault in a premises on Summerhill, Tramore, Co Waterford this morning, Tuesday, July 21. Gardaí said on Tuesday that at approximately 9:45 am, they and emergency services responded to reports of an assault...
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Taoiseach congratulates new British Prime Minister
Ireland's Taoiseach Micheál Martin has congratulated Andy Burnham as the former Mayor of Greater Manchester begins his tenure as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. "I congratulate Andy Burnham on becoming UK Prime Minister today," Ireland's...
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'Blessed to have known her' Film world remembers Brenda Fricker
Brenda Fricker has been remembered as one of Ireland's 'most cherished actors' after her sad passing on July 16. The actress passed away 'peacefully' aged 81 after what her agent Phil Belfield called a period of ill health. Belfield led the tributes...
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Jennie's Law: Ireland set to create public register of domestic…
Ireland's Domestic Violence Judgments Register Bill 2026 is set to be signed into law after being approved by TDs in the Dáil Éireann on Wednesday, July 15. The legislation provides for a publicly accessible register of judgments on those convicted of...
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Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar, has died
Brenda Fricker, who in 1990 became the first Irish actress to win an Academy Award, has died. "We will never see her like again and the world is lesser for the lack of her," Fricker's agent Phil Belfield said in a statement on Friday. "I was honored...
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Kerry mourns Jamey Carney as Taoiseach condemns "filthy" onli…
Jamey Carney, the 43-year-old native of New York whose murder has shaken the Co Kerry town she called home, was remembered at her funeral Mass on Wednesday as a woman who brought light into every room she entered. Meanwhile, in Dublin, Ireland's...
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Meet the artists behind Ireland's first vermouth, now landing in…
Valentia Island Vermouth has gone from a small cottage kitchen table to the back bar of New York's famed Dead Rabbit, marking Ireland's first entry into a category long dominated by Italy and France. For founders Orla and Anna Snook O'Carroll, the...
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Irish Network Orlando: Building community beyond St. Patrick's…
A year of St. Patrick's Day festivities, business openings, and cultural celebrations has revealed just how vibrant Central Florida's Irish community truly is. Now, that momentum is taking permanent shape with the launch of Irish Network Orlando, a...
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Heatwave sparks water warning as Ireland faces possible night-time…
Ireland’s scorching heatwave is piling pressure on the country’s water supply, with households being urged to cut back on usage as reservoirs struggle to keep up with soaring demand. Uisce Éireann has warned that the volume of water being used each...
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Heatwave sparks water warning as Ireland faces possible night-time…
Ireland’s scorching heatwave is piling pressure on the country’s water supply, with households being urged to cut back on usage as reservoirs struggle to keep up with soaring demand. Uisce Éireann has warned that the volume of water being used each...
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GoFundMes launched for family of New York woman murdered in…
Two GoFundMe pages have been launched for the family of Jamey Carney, the New York woman who was murdered in Killarney, Co Kerry, this week. "Jamey was an insanely caring human being, who dedicated so much of herself, her energy, and her time, to...
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Suspect flew to Turkey just hours before Jamey Carney’s body was…
The man, aged 28, who is from the Middle East and had sought asylum in Ireland, is suspected of killing the American motherof-one at her home in Killarney, Co. Kerry, on Monday night.
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"Violence against women is not new" - Women’s Aid CEO issues…
Fifty-four women in the Republic of Ireland have died through violence since 2020, along with 30 in Northern Ireland. "At least seven" have died already in 2026. Ms Benson’s comments come following the death of American woman Jamey Noel Carney, 43,...
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American mother found dead in Kerry as man sought by police
A major manhunt is active in Ireland after an American healthcare worker was found dead in her home in Killarney, County Kerry. Jamey Carney, a mother of one originally from New York, suffered fatal head injuries in what authorities suspect was a...
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From Mayo to New Jersey Lea Walsh is helping shape Ireland's…
Lea Walsh has built a successful career in the United States while staying deeply connected to her roots in County Mayo and Ireland's tourism industry. As Director of Customer Experience at CIE Tours, she believes authentic hospitality, heritage...
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90% of US firms plan to maintain or grow Irish workforce
The findings were released to coincide with AmCham's annual Independence Day lunch in Dublin, celebrating the 250th anniversary of US Independence. The event at the Clayton Burlington Hotel is attended by more than 450 business leaders and guests,...
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South east to bask in sunshine but will the rest of Ireland catch a…
Met Éireann has forecast the sunshine will return to most of the country from next week. It’s been a tale of two Irelands for the past few days with the Sunny South East living up to its name as they’ve enjoyed sunshine and fine temperatures, while...
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Donald Trump boasts about 4th of July celebrations as officials war…
US President Donald Trump has boasted about his upcoming 4th of July celebrations, which are set to include an audacious attempt at breaking a Guinness World Record. The comments have given Americans brief insight into what to expect as organisers...
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Northern Ireland's UNESCO sites celebrated at Stormont
A new video series, titled "Our Special Places," has been developed to showcase Northern Ireland's five recognized UNESCO designations. Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), local councillors and representatives from across Northern Ireland's...
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America 250: Ireland’s story in the American story
For centuries, people have crossed the Atlantic between Ireland and America, carrying with them ideas, traditions, music, and a fierce belief in liberty. Scots-Irish settlers helped shape early colonial life; men of Irish heritage signed the...
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Sligo expat launches free tool to help global Irish diaspora navigat…
Navigating government bureaucracy can be daunting, especially for Irish expats looking to return home or renovate ancestral properties. A Sligo native living abroad has created a free, accessible solution to bridge this information gap for the global...
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How Smuggling Nun poitín is bringing Ireland's original spirit back to America
What began with a Franciscan nun secretly carrying poitín to America in a holy water bottle has grown into one of the most distinctive Irish American drinks brands on the market. Maura Clare's Smuggling Nun Irish Poitín is bringing centuries of Irish...
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RTÉ Toy Show Appeal Grant Awards 2026 announced
RTÉ and Community Foundation Ireland have announced the 2026 RTÉ Toy Show Appeal Grant Awards. More than one million children and their families are to benefit from the latest €4.7 million in grants from the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal announced on June 23....
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Country to cool down after intense storms - as TORNADO spotted
The country is set to cool down after being battered by intense storms, as a tornado was spotted out west. The intense heat the country felt earlier this week came crashing down on Friday, as parts of the country were hit with thunderstorms and heavy...
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New Irish passport launches with advanced security features
Ireland's next-generation passport combines cuttingedge security with a celebration of the country's landscapes, wildlife and culture. On Friday, June 26, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee TD, unveiled Ireland's newly designed...
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Irish Americans invited to share stories for new digital archive…
a landmark storytelling initiative that will create a living digital archive of the stories, journeys, and histories of the Irish in America, was announced by Irish America 250 this week in advance of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the...
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Get ready to sweat: Today could be the hottest day ever recorded in…
Met Éireann forecaster Ailís Hankinson said: "This very warm and humid weather is set to continue as a nationwide yellow high-temperature warning remains in place up to Friday morning." She suggested that temperatures will reach "31C [87.8F] or...
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Irish officials issue safety advice as High Temperature alert in effect through Friday
Met Éireann's Status Yellow High Temperature warning came into effect for all of Ireland at noon on Tuesday, June 23, and remains in effect until 9 am on Friday as the heat spell lingers on. Maximum temperatures could exceed 27°C (80.6°F), while...
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Nearly 200 Americans receiving Irish citizenship in Killarney…
185 Americans are among the approximately 4,600 people being granted Irish citizenship at the Gleneagle Killarney, Co Kerry, this week. Applicants from over 139 countries and across nearly all 32 counties on the island of Ireland will make a...
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Ireland to sizzle this week as glorious weather returns
Met Éireann, the national forecaster, is predicting highs of the mid to high 20s with little rain, with Thursday expected to tip the 30C mark, along with humidity. Yesterday’s temperatures reached 24C in parts of the west coast, with widespread...
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Fundraiser launched for young couple badly injured in Kerry fire…
A fundraiser has been launched for a couple in Kerry who were seriously injured in a firepit incident in Kerry. The incident occurred last Saturday (June 13) when a liquid accelerant was poured on a firepit at the Loreto Convent Estate in...
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Belfast City Hall's 4th of July concert cancelled due to…
A 4th of July concert that was due to take place at Belfast City Hall has been cancelled, according to a report on BelfastLive. The concert, which was announced in January as part of a "USA-City Hall Conference," was due to be hosted by the...
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Irish politicians vote in favor of abolishing Ireland's three-day wai…
A Bill introduced by Sinn Féin proposing that the mandatory threeday wait to access abortion services during early pregnancy be abolished was passed 86-70 in the Dáil on June 17. The vote was a 'free vote,' meaning TDs did not have to vote along party...
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PSNI releases images of men they are searching for after Belfast riots
The disturbances erupted on June 9 in the aftermath of a knife attack that left one man with life-changing injuries and sparked several nights of chaos across parts of the city. Terrified families were forced to flee their homes as rioters torched...
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Five-year-old and mum fighting for their lives after devastating Coun…
The shocking incident happened on Saturday evening in the Loreto Convent Estate in Killarney, Co. Kerry. Neighbours had come together to socialise in the nice weather when the firepit became out of control. It is understood that this was due to an...
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Major search launched over murders of Jo Jo Dullard and…
The search, which began today, is taking place on open ground at a location near the Wicklow/Kildare border. It follows a technical ground survey of the area, carried out last week with the assistance of the Defense Forces under Aid to Civil Power...
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No home, no wedding: Housing crisis blamed for collapse in…
Bishop Denis Nulty warned that the decline in marriages is a concern not only for the Church but for the wider society. He said the cost of housing is now the "biggest obstacle" facing young couples preparing for marriage in Ireland. Professor Ronan...
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