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Dublin to Belfast train journeys set to drop below two hours in €700m rail overhaul

A major investment in the Enterprise rail service will bring new trains, faster journey times and more frequent departures between Dublin and Belfast, with the upgraded cross-border route set to launch by 2028.

Euronews

Government wins confidence motion but loses junior minister

Michael Healy-Rae voted against the Government, shortly after tendering his resignation as a minister of state.

Evening Standard

Fuel protests have Ireland's government facing possible no-confidence vote

Ireland's government could face a no-confidence vote Tuesday over its handling of fuel protests that have blocked oil supplies and caused traffic jams

The Independent UK

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Irish police clear demonstrators to reopen refinery as fuel protest causes chaos

Police removed protesters and reopened Ireland’s only oil refinery as a fifth day of disruptive demonstrations over soaring gas prices has left many gas pumps dry and threatened to cripple transportation across the country

The Independent UK

Trump claims King Charles would have stood with US over Iran

Donald Trump said he believes King Charles III would have taken a “very different stand” on the war with Iran

Evening Standard

‘Repulsive’: Polish and Irish leaders condemn Hungarian foreign minister’s alleged links to Russia

Leaked audio appeared to capture Péter Szijjártó telling Moscow he would try to amend EU sanctions list to its liking

The Guardian - UK

'Dementia Don' Strikes Again: 'Clueless' Donald Trump Fuels Health Rumors After St. Patrick's Day Gaffe

Trump's misgendering of Ireland's Catherine Connolly at a St. Patrick's Day summit has sparked backlash and renewed debate over his cognitive health and judgment.

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St. Patrick’s Day got political as the Irish Prime Minister rushed to shield the British PM from Donald Trump’s barbs

President Donald Trump finally accomplished something that no other American president could: fostering British and Irish solidarity. Jokes aside, Prime Minister Micheál Martin of Ireland defended his British counterpart against Trump’s combative remarks.

The Mary Sue

Does Donald Trump Have Irish Blood? POTUS Appears Shorter Than 5ft 10in Taoiseach in New Photos

Donald Trump told guests at the White House that he felt he had 'Irish blood' during the annual St Patrick's Day meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin. The visit also drew attention for Martin's firm pushback on migration rhetoric and for photos that appeared to undermine Trump's claimed height.

International Business Times UK

Makeup And Bruises: Donald Trump's Hand Injury Sparks Health Debate At White House

President Trump's visible hand bruise, slathered in makeup during his St Patrick's Day summit with Ireland's leader, reignites fierce speculation about his health amid global crises. Official denials clash with medical insights on aspirin risks and aging.

International Business Times UK

Trump says we ‘don’t need help’ from other Nato nations in Iran after leaders turn down his requests

None of America’s traditional allies are heeding Donald Trump’s demand for help protecting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Irish PM tells Trump ‘all conflicts come to an end,’ nudging him to end Iran war - Roll Call

As President Trump slammed NATO allies over the Strait of Hormuz, his Irish counterpart urged him to start wrapping up his war with Iran.

Roll Call

Ireland courts U.S. companies as taoiseach brings deals to Trump on St. Patrick's Day

Pharma exports helped double Ireland’s goods trade surplus with the U.S. to $114 billion last year.

Fortune

‘A minefield’: taoiseach prepares for St Patrick’s Day visit to Washington

Traditionally jovial affair poses potential debacle for Irish leader at odds with US over foreign policy, tax and immigration

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The Independent UK

All possible steps must be taken to avoid Middle East escalation – Connolly

Irish premier Micheal Martin has said he is ‘deeply concerned’ about the risk of wider conflict in the area

Evening Standard

Taoiseach concerned about risk of wider conflict following Iran strikes

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald described the missile strikes on Iran as ‘unprovoked military aggression’.

The Guardian - UK

Epstein claims cast shadow over legacy of Northern Ireland peacemakers Clinton and Mitchell

Former US president’s part in ending the Troubles threatened by fallout from Epstein scandal, which has tainted his former envoy, George Mitchell

The Independent UK

Derry Girls attraction gets major cash boost from cross-border tourism drive

Substantial funding is aiming to create ‘TV’s biggest behind-the-scenes experience’ with events throughout the city

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The Conversation

ICE arrest shines light on undocumented Irish population in Trump’s America

The case of Seamus Culleton – who was detained by US immigration agents in Boston in September 2025 – is proving a diplomatic headache for the Irish government ahead of a visit to the White House on St Patrick’s Day.

The Guardian - UK

Advantage China: Trump’s tantrums push US allies closer to Beijing

In the search for stability, some western nations are turning to a country that many in Washington see as an existential threat

Evening Standard

‘Sovereignty of Greenland and Denmark cannot be violated’ – Irish premier

President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs unless a deal to buy Greenland is struck.

Radio France Internationale

Ireland’s China visit underscores EU divisions over how to handle Beijing

Ireland’s prime minister, Micheál Martin, arrived in Beijing this week for the first visit by an Irish leader to China in more than a decade, placing Ireland at the centre of a rapidly evolving European strategy towards the world’s second-largest economy.

The Independent UK

Second body found in search for Spanish football coach and family after Indonesia boat sinking

Indonesian authorities have intensified a multinational rescue effort in the waters of Komodo National Park

The Independent UK

Ireland's Micheál Martin will visit China in the first trip by an Irish leader in 14 years

Ireland's Prime Minister Micheál Martin visits China starting Sunday, marking the first visit by an Irish leader in 14 years

Evening Standard

Russian submarines ‘shadowed spy ship’ as it mapped UK undersea gas link

A Russian submarine was discovered escorting the Yantar while it examined a gas pipeline running between Britain and Ireland last November

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