The Latest Breaking News from Ireland

RTE using Father Ted as ‘tool of antisemitic harassment’, says Graham Linehan

The broadcaster is boycotting Eurovision and will show an episode of Father Ted in its place.

Evening Standard · May 12

Ireland ditches Eurovision final broadcast in boycott over Israel participation

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The Independent UK · May 12

Ireland to air Father Ted instead of Eurovision as it boycotts song contest over Israel

Irish broadcaster RTE 2 will air ‘A Song For Europe’, the classic sitcom’s Eurovision-themed episode

The Independent UK · May 12

Elegies for a changing land: how Ireland’s poets are responding to the climate crisis

Ireland has a unique relationship to climate change. The country has always relied on its pastoral landscapes for its national character, but the escalating climate crisis threatens this tradition because of rising temperatures and sea levels, and deforestation. Given Irish literature’s continued interest in nature, contemporary Irish poets are tackling…

The Conversation · May 11

‘This is not another Covid,’ WHO chief tells Tenerife as hantavirus cruise ship heads to island – as it happened

Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands have confirmed they will send planes to repatriate nationals

The Guardian - UK · May 9

Rare Cow Breeds That Farmers Are Trying to Protect

For centuries, cows have played an important role in human life. They have helped farmers with milk, farming work, manure, and even transportation in some regions. Over time, different countries developed their own native cow breeds based on local weather, food availability, and farming needs. These breeds slowly adapted to…

Times Pets · May 8

‘Strong confidence and mutual trust’ between UK and Irish governments – Martin

Taoiseach Micheal Martin was speaking after being pressed over the UK’s handling of dealing with Northern Ireland’s troubled past.

Evening Standard · May 7

Taoiseach pressed on Ireland’s interstate case against UK over NI legacy

Sinn Fein welcomed the case ‘remaining live’, while the DUP called it ‘a disgrace’.

Evening Standard · May 7

Sky Sports extends F1 live broadcast contract

Sky Sports will remain F1's live broadcast holder in the UK and Ireland until 2034, while its deal in Italy extends to 2032

Autosport · May 6

Celebrities and footballers call on FAI to refuse to play Israel

The letter is part of a campaign called Stop the Game organised by the group Irish Sport for Palestine.

Evening Standard · May 6