Kneecap’s Moglai Bap greeted by Irish president during charity run More than 200 runners held Palestine flags and shouted ‘Free Palestine’ as they ran through the rain in the Phoenix Park. Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025
Margaretta D’Arcy obituary Playwright and activist who, with her husband John Arden, was committed to politically engaged theatre The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025
Zelensky says Ireland ‘one of few countries that knows the price of freedom’ Irish premier Micheal Martin told the Ukrainian leader that Ireland would support Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’. The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025
Ireland will back Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’, Martin tells Zelensky The Ukrainian president has made his first official visit to the country, meeting the Taoiseach and Irish president separately in Dublin. The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025
Dundalk crash victims forever united together, funeral hears Funerals for two of the victims of last weekend’s crash in Co Louth were held on Saturday. Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2025
‘No words to express this sorrow’: Funerals held for two Dundalk crash victims Hundreds of mourners gathered for the funerals of Alan McCluskey in Co Meath, and Dylan Commins in Co Louth. Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025
‘Incomprehension’ at death of young man in Dundalk crash, mourners told Alan McCluskey, 23, was one of the five young people who died in a car crash in Co Louth at the weekend. Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025
Irish Labour leader Ivana Bacik says Irish unity stance is not about Sinn Fein ‘It’s something I believe fundamentally in,’ the leader of the Irish Labour party said. Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2025
Government should pass ban on Israeli settlements trade before Christmas – Bacik ‘There is a clear appetite for this to be done, and to be done swiftly,’ Labour leader Ivana Bacik said. Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2025
All Voices Will Be Heard': Catherine Connolly's Powerful Pledge As Ireland's New President Catherine Connolly sworn in as Ireland's 10th president, pledging unity, equality and a revival of the Irish language at Dublin Castle. International Business Times UK · Nov 12, 2025
Catherine Connolly sworn in as Ireland’s president on day of pomp and celebration New president pledges ‘all voices’ will be heard and vows to promote climate action, tolerance and a Gaelic revival The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2025
Connolly vows all voices will be heard as she becomes Ireland’s new president Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Tanaiste Simon Harris were among those attending the ceremony in St Patrick’s Hall at Dublin Castle. Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2025
Catherine Connolly declared President of Ireland A ceremony took place at St Patrick’s Hall in Dublin Castle. Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2025
Tears, Roses and a Peace Bell: Ireland Bids Farewell to President Michael D Higgins After 14 Years Ireland bids farewell to President Michael D Higgins after 14 years of compassion, courage and leadership marked by empathy and integrity. International Business Times UK · Nov 11, 2025
Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2025 Dignitaries gather for inauguration of Catherine Connolly as Irish president The ceremony is taking place at Dublin Castle.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2025 Hopes of Irish language revival in public life as Catherine Connolly takes office Advocates say presidency could be ‘transformative moment’ for Ireland after Gaelic’s cultural breakthroughs
Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2025 Catherine Connolly to be inaugurated as Ireland’s 10th president After signing a written declaration, Ms Connolly will officially become Ireland’s next president.
Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2025 Emma Little-Pengelly will not attend Catherine Connolly inauguration Northern Ireland’s deputy First Minister said she had other commitments on Remembrance Day.
Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025 Hugs and handshakes as Ireland’s President welcomes his successor President-elect Catherine Connolly met Michael D Higgins at Aras an Uachtarain.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2025 Selling the left’s message in the digital age is an art – Ireland’s new president mastered it From Mamdani-style visual branding to basketball clips, Catherine Connolly found her audience and spoke in a language they understood, says journalist Una Mullally
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025 Ireland’s current president Michael D Higgins spends night in hospital The Irish public has just voted to elect left-wing independent Catherine Connolly as his successor
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025 Ireland's president elect is a left-wing, anti-establishment figure who is outspoken on Gaza Catherine Connolly, a left-wing independent, has been elected as Ireland's president
The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2025 Catherine Connolly’s election as president has added a new dynamic to Irish politics After a bizarre contest in which both government candidates blew their chances, the left has shown it can unite to win, says Irish Times columnist Justine McCarthy
Euronews · Oct 26, 2025 Independent leftwing candidate Catherine Connolly wins Irish presidential elections Connolly, 68, is a fluent Irish speaker from Galway in the west of Ireland, and has promised to be a voice for all the people of Ireland and for peace.
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025 Kurdish rebel group PKK says it is withdrawing its fighters from Turkey to Iraq A militant Kurdish group has announced its withdrawal from Turkey to Iraq as part of a peace effort with Turkey