News: Ireland

We have started to collect the most important news related to Ireland in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Ireland – overview

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• December 24th 2020 – January 22nd 2020
• December 1st 2019 – October 4th 2018
• September 27th 2018 – May 17th 2018
• May 14th 2018 – March 27th 2017
• March 22nd 2017 – June 26th 2016
• June 26th 2016 – November 5th 2015
• November 5th 2015 – August 27th 2015
• August 26th 2015 – May 28th 2015
• May 28th 2015 – March 31st 2015
• March 29th 2015 – February 4th 2015
• February 2nd 2015 – November 4th 2014
• November 1st 2014 – August 3rd 2014
• July 30th 2014 – April 28th 2014
• April 23rd 2014 – February 7th 2014
• February 6th 2014 – November 11th 2013
• November 9th 2013 – August 14th 2013
• August 14th 2013 – June 25th 2013
• June 25th 2013 – June 2nd 2013
• May 31st 2013 – March 23rd 2013
• March 22nd 2013 – January 30th 2013
• January 24th 2013 – October 9th 2012
• September 29th 2012 – June 12th 2012
• June 11th 2012 – March 27th 2012
• March 26th 2012 – February 7th 2012
• February 6th 2012 – October 29th 2011
• October 29th 2011 – August 27th 2011
• August 20th 2011 – May 25th 2011
• May 25th 2011 – April 18th 2011
• April 15th 2011 – March 4th 2011
• March 2nd 2011 – February 1st 2011
• January 31st 2011 – December 13th 2010
• December 7th 2010 – November 19th 2010
• November 18th 2010 – September 19th 2010
• September 8th 2010 – March 16th 2010
• March 15th 2010 – December 15th 2009
• December 11th 2009 – October 10th 2009
• October 9th 2009 – June 10th 2009
• June 10th 2009 – February 28th 2009
• February 27th 2009 – September 30th 2008
• September 11th 2008 – April 7th 2008
• April 3rd 2008 – April 18th 2007
• April 15th 2007 – August 25th 2006
• August 16th 2006 – January 7th 2006

Ireland: news

Covid-19: Irish government authorises Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine

Thursday, December 24th 2020, 21:19

The country returns to stricter coronavirus restrictions on Christmas Eve until at least 12 January.
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The hidden story of African-Irish children

Friday, December 4th 2020, 0:28

The mixed-race Irish people searching for their African roots.
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Adam King: Six-year-old Irish boy's space ambition 'inspires' Nasa

Sunday, November 29th 2020, 9:53

Adam King from County Cork captured the hearts of TV viewers with dreams of joining a space mission.
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Brexit: Biden says no to hard border in Ireland

Tuesday, November 24th 2020, 23:33

US President-elect Joe Biden says closing the border would be "just not right".
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Irish open-air cellist strikes coronavirus lockdown chord

Saturday, November 21st 2020, 7:11

Patrick Dexter films recitals outside his picturesque cottage on Ireland's rural west coast.
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Melbourne Cup 2020: Twilight Payment wins but Anthony Van Dyck is fatally injured

Tuesday, November 3rd 2020, 7:18

Twilight Payment gives Irish trainer Joseph O'Brien a second Melbourne Cup win but victory is overshadowed by the death of 2019 Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck.
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Coronavirus: 'Act now to prevent lockdown', Irish PM warns

Monday, October 5th 2020, 21:11

Micheál Martin announced the Republic of Ireland will move to level three restrictions from Wednesday.
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Subway rolls ruled too sugary to be bread in Ireland

Thursday, October 1st 2020, 14:04

A court says the bread used in the firm's hot sandwiches must be taxed because of its sugar content.
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Dublin Lord Mayor: Hazel Chu and her Chinese heritage

Monday, September 28th 2020, 23:14
related countries: China

Dublin's first Lord Mayor of Chinese heritage reveals the racism she and her family have faced.
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European Commission to challenge Apple tax bill verdict

Friday, September 25th 2020, 13:53

EU court ruling that the tech giant does not have to pay hefty back taxes to Ireland goes back to court.
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Coronavirus: Irish health minister tests negative for Covid-19

Tuesday, September 15th 2020, 20:35

Stephen Donnelly reported feeling unwell, leading to disruption at the Irish parliament.
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EU Commissioner Hogan to resign over Covid breach

Wednesday, August 26th 2020, 22:03

EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan was under pressure over his attendance at a golf dinner.
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Q&A: What is GolfGate and why is it causing Ireland problems?

Sunday, August 23rd 2020, 14:57

The golf dinner that led to recriminations, resignations and the recall of the Irish parliament.
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Irish Agriculture Minister Dara Calleary resigns for attending golf dinner

Friday, August 21st 2020, 13:12

Dara Calleary had been in post for a month after Barry Cowen was sacked over a drink-driving scandal.
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Coronavirus: Ireland at 'tipping point' as Covid-19 cases rise

Tuesday, August 18th 2020, 22:14

The Republic of Ireland's cabinet reverses some corovavirus lockdown relaxation measures.
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World's remotest Irish bar: 'We will survive Covid'

Friday, August 7th 2020, 0:30

It has been closed since April, you can’t reach it by car, and it's a two-day hike from the nearest airport.
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Why I fell in love with Irish dancing

Saturday, July 18th 2020, 1:39

Morgan Bullock was accused of "cultural appropriation" after a video of her Irish dancing went viral.
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Coronavirus: Ireland puts brakes on easing lockdown amid 'real concern'

Wednesday, July 15th 2020, 19:12

The Republic of Ireland will not move forward into Phase 4 of its roadmap, the taoiseach confirms.
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Apple has €13bn Irish tax bill overturned

Wednesday, July 15th 2020, 12:24

The EU's second highest court says the tech giant will not have to pay a record sum in back taxes.
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'Our Irish island is the last stop before America'

Saturday, July 11th 2020, 5:09
related places: Dublin

A couple from Dublin has set up home on Great Blasket Island off the cost of County Kerry.
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Canada loses out to Ireland and Norway in Security Council vote

Wednesday, June 17th 2020, 23:42
related countries: Canada, Norway

Canada has lost its latest bid for a seat on the UN Security Council despite an expensive campaign.
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Matt Damon breaks Irish lockdown cover with surprise radio call

Thursday, May 14th 2020, 11:02

A Dublin radio presenter had been appealing for the Oscar winner to call his programme for weeks.
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Fontaines DC confront second album curse

Sunday, May 10th 2020, 0:13
related places: Dublin

The Dublin rock band had one of 2019's best albums - so what does the follow-up have in store?
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How Typhoid Mary left a trail of scandal and death

Sunday, April 19th 2020, 23:06

The chilling story of an Irish immigrant cook who brought typhoid to well-to-do families in New York.
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Coronavirus: Pubs asked to close by Irish government

Sunday, March 15th 2020, 18:54

The move is part of social distancing measures to slow the spread of coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: US to extend travel ban to UK and Ireland

Saturday, March 14th 2020, 23:40
related countries: United Kingdom, United States

The new restriction will come into force in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
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Coronavirus: Washing hands no longer 'a luxury' – Irish deputy PM

Saturday, March 14th 2020, 15:43

Irish deputy PM Simon Coveney says the coronavirus is going to change the way in which everyone lives.
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Coronavirus: Republic of Ireland to close schools and colleges

Thursday, March 12th 2020, 13:54

Airports and ports will remain open in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak and the UK is being briefed.
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Coronavirus: Ireland v Italy Six Nations games postponed over health concerns

Wednesday, February 26th 2020, 20:56
related countries: Italy

The Ireland v Italy men's and women's Six Nations games scheduled for 7 and 8 March are postponed because of the coronavirus.
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Storm Dennis: 'Ghost ship' washes up on Irish coast

Monday, February 17th 2020, 19:57

The mysterious cargo ship was drifting without crew on the high seas for more than a year.
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My experience of coming out in Ireland

Wednesday, February 12th 2020, 0:03

Simon O'Leary reflects on a childhood in which his sexuality led to suicidal thoughts.
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Irish general election: Who will be the next prime minister?

Tuesday, February 11th 2020, 10:04

BBC News NI's Jayne McCormack assesses how a government might be formed in the Republic of Ireland.
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Ireland elections: Busting five myths

Tuesday, February 11th 2020, 4:24

The BBC's Larissa Kennelly takes a look at what the results in the Republic of Ireland actually mean.
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Irish general election: Sinn Féin celebrate historic result

Tuesday, February 11th 2020, 0:11

The final results of the Irish general election show Fianna Fáil on 38 seats, one ahead of Sinn Féin.
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Irish general election: Sinn Féin tops first preference poll

Monday, February 10th 2020, 7:50

The party has won the largest share of first preference votes, with 24.5%.
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Irish general election: Exit poll predicts 'tie' between three main parties

Saturday, February 8th 2020, 23:37

Exit poll suggests little difference between Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin.
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Irish election: first-ever Saturday general election vote

Saturday, February 8th 2020, 13:20

A total of 160 representatives will be returned to the 33rd Dáil, which will sit on 20 February.
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Republic of Ireland vote 2020: Runners and riders

Thursday, February 6th 2020, 0:08

BBC Ireland Correspondent Chris Page assesses the prospects for Saturday's election.
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Irish election: Will Sinn Féin redefine Irish politics?

Wednesday, February 5th 2020, 22:35

The political party on the rise seeks to destroy long-time duopoly Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.
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Irish general election: Leaders clash in RTÉ debate

Tuesday, February 4th 2020, 23:52

The leaders of Ireland's three biggest parties exchange insults in the final TV election debate.
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Bodies of three children found in County Dublin

Friday, January 24th 2020, 21:27
related places: Newcastle

A woman has been taken to hospital and gardaí described the deaths in Newcastle as 'unexplained'.
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How potatoes and cassava helped Uganda's Museveni shed 30kg

Wednesday, January 22nd 2020, 13:51
related countries: Uganda

Yoweri Museveni says potatoes, vegetables, and coffee with no sugar, helped him lose weight.
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