Ireland takes eight Palestinian children with urgent health needs for treatment The children arrived in Dublin on Thursday night after the Slovakian government provided a plane. Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2024
Thailand’s Oscars entry is taking the world by storm. It’s coming to the UK and Ireland next Themes of family, love, and duty in How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies have resonated with audiences around the world The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024
Dara O’Shea on the rise of Ipswich, Kieran McKenna’s management secrets and the ‘Republic of Town’ The Republic of Ireland defender believes the Premier League newcomers have been in every game, with his express pace and Gaelic football background helping him thrive at the top level The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024
The biggest showbiz stories of 2024: From Eurovision to Oasis Banksy, Taylor Swift and Beyonce also dominated the headlines. The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024
Are Brexit rules making it hard to post kids’ books to Ireland? I paid Royal Mail £14 postage but AN Post returned the parcel for not having the correct customs declaration The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2024
"I'm not Rory; I don't want to be a tribute act": Joe Bonamassa on paying homage to Rory Gallagher in Ireland Next year, Joe Bonamassa plays the music of the late, great Irish guitarist Rory Gallagher at three special shows in Cork. Louder · Dec 20, 2024
Israeli embassy removes flag in Dublin ahead of closure Israel said at the weekend it was closing its embassy in Dublin with Israel’s foreign minister accusing Ireland of ‘antisemitic rhetoric’. Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2024
"If we win an Oscar, we’ll take it to Cash My Gold, melt it down and get some gold teeth made." It's been Kneecap's year, we just lived through it A hit album, a box office-smashing biopic, Oscar nominations, a court victory over the British government, causing a split between Liam and Noel: Kneecap look back on 2024 Louder · Dec 19, 2024
Ireland's Data Centers Strain Electricity Grid And Climate Goals Dublin data centers' high electricity consumption raises sustainability concerns in Ireland, prompting debates on tech boom impact and clean energy solutions. Top News · Dec 19, 2024
Ireland wanted to build data centres for the AI boom. Now they fear blackouts Ireland has attracted global tech companies since the ‘Celtic Tiger’ The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024
Time of the Child by Niall Williams – new life, new meaning A baby is abandoned outside a church in this compelling tale of love and moral crisis in 1960s rural Ireland The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2024
10 places to see in the winter solstice in the UK and Ireland (that aren’t Stonehenge) The longest night/shortest day is celebrated at the famous prehistoric site, but there are many other atmospheric locations to welcome the returning of the light on 21 December The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2024
David Jason ‘full of anticipation’ to watch Only Fools And Horses The Musical After a four-year run on the West End, the musical comedy has returned for a UK and Ireland tour. Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024
New Irish parliament will not be silenced in calling for peace in Gaza Taoiseach Simon Harris made the comments after Israel’s government accused Ireland of being antisemitic. Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024
The Conversation · Dec 18, 2024 Gaza: why it’s difficult to reach a legal judgment of genocide against Israel Israel recently closed its embassy in Ireland, blaming its decision on Ireland’s allegedly “extreme anti-Israel policies”. This followed the Irish government announcement that it would formally intervene in the South African case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), in which South Africa alleges that Israel is engaged in genocide…
Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024 Derry Girls star Siobhan McSweeney to host The Traitors Ireland The show will be filmed on location in Ireland, with 22 contestants from across the country competing to win a chunk of a 50,000 euro prize pot.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2024 Women’s cricket team of the year: from Smriti Mandhana to Sophie Ecclestone The Spin’s annual selection marks a milestone in women’s cricket with England and Australia far less dominant
Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024 Irish travelling home via Holyhead for Christmas make ‘costly’ new arrangements The closure has left thousands of Irish people planning to travel through the port to Ireland for Christmas scrambling for alternative transport.
The Times of India · Dec 18, 2024 'Laapataa Ladies' crashes out of Oscars 2025 race; Angry fans call 'All We Imagine As Light' snub 'missed opportunity' 'Laapataa Ladies', India’s official entry to Oscars 2025 crashed out of the race on Wednesday, when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) announced its shortlist for the Best International Feature Film category. Directed by Kiran Rao, the film is a quirky comedy set in rural India and…
Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024 Irish premier tenders resignation as new parliament meets The counting of votes is underway to elect a Ceann Comhairle.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2024 Holyhead port closure to disrupt Christmas travel across Irish Sea Impact of Storm Darragh has shut route between Wales and Ireland, with up to 150,000 passengers affected
Al Jazeera · Dec 17, 2024 Irish support for Palestinians stands firm, despite Israeli anger Israel may have withdrawn its ambassador, but Irish support for Palestinians is deep-rooted.
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024 Holyhead ferry port to remain closed until January The closure will leave thousands of people who were planning to travel through the port to Ireland for Christmas scrambling for alternative transport.
Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2024 Fact check: Israel’s foreign minister decided to close its embassy in Ireland Ireland has not evicted the Israeli ambassador, despite claims on social media.
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024 Holyhead port to stay closed until mid-January disrupting Christmas ferry travel to Ireland Tens of thousands of travellers between Great Britain and the Republic face slower journeys and higher fares – over £500 for one Ryanair flight from Gatwick to Dublin