Catherine Connolly, a veteran lawmaker known for her far-left political stance, was elected President of Ireland on Saturday with a commanding victory, delivering a strong rebuke to the recently re-elected centre-right coalition.
RTE says Ireland’s participation in next year’s Eurovision is uncertain, citing concerns over the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
A shooting at a shopping centre in County Carlow has left one man dead and a child injured, prompting a major emergency response.
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin to the White House on Wednesday for the annual St. Patrick's Day celebration, using the occasion to accuse Ireland of benefiting unfairly from U.S. trade policies.
Ireland has committed €15 million ($16.3 million) to Brazil's Amazon Fund over the next three years, aiming to support efforts to combat deforestation in the world's largest tropical rainforest.
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. for the annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, including a traditional luncheon, shamrock ceremony, and a performance by Riverdance, reaffirming the strong ties between the U.S. and Ireland.
In 2024, the number of Americans applying for Irish citizenship reached a record 31,825, marking a 10% increase from the previous year. Many cite political concerns, economic opportunities, and access to the European Union as driving factors for the rise in applications.
EU officials will visit Ireland early next year to address concerns over the Mercosur trade deal. The agreement, after 25 years of negotiations, promises tariff cuts and new markets for European exports, but faces strong opposition from Irish farmers over competition and paperwork.
Ireland's two large centre-right parties are set to begin their search for a coalition partner this week after Friday's election looked likely to leave them just short of the 88 seats needed to govern, a choice that will help determine their policy platform.
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