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Trump: I don’t want to hurt Ireland but trade must be fair

The president raised the ‘massive’ trade imbalance between the two countries.

Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025

Trump welcomes Irish premier to White House

Micheal Martin shook hands with the US president as he arrived for their bilateral meeting.

Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025

Sporting shamrock socks, JD Vance hails ‘great alliance’ with Ireland

Taoiseach Micheal Martin invited JD Vance and his wife Usha to Ireland during a warm exchange at the US Naval Observatory.

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025

Irish premier tells companies ‘hold the nerve’ in face of US tariff threat

Companies operating in Ireland need to ‘hold the nerve’ in the face of threatened US tariffs, the Irish premier has told a major conference in Texas

Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2025

Service marks 40 years since IRA attack in Newry killed nine RUC officers

PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher was among those who took part in the service at Sandys Street Presbyterian Church in Newry.

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2025

Alliance not taking position in border poll campaign may ‘make sense’, says Long

The party leader said members could decide the best option is to ‘step back’ from taking a formal position in the event a referendum is called.

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025

A united Ireland ‘would be the most fitting tribute’ to former IRA man – Kelly

Sinn Fein MLA Gerry Kelly delivered the graveside oration to Brendan ‘Bik’ McFarlane at Milltown Cemetery.

Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025

Sinn Fein defends boycott of US visit for St Patrick’s Day events amid criticism

Irish deputy premier Simon Harris said the party’s decision would not help any Palestinians.

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025

Three found guilty of murdering man after shooting at Dublin steakhouse

Tristan Sherry was a suspected gunman in a shooting at a steakhouse in Blanchardstown, Dublin, in December 2023.

Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2025

Funeral of Belfast poet Michael Longley to take place

The poet, who died aged 85, won a number of awards throughout his life including the TS Eliot Prize.

Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2025