Simon Harris to be Ireland’s youngest PM after clinching party leadership Harris will be voted in as Ireland’s youngest-ever prime minister when parliament next sits on April 9. Al Jazeera · Mar 24, 2024
Simon Harris confirms he will run for Irish PM as party rushes to back him Nearly half of Fine Gael parliamentary party endorses 37-year-old as string of potential rivals rule themselves out The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2024
Irish PM Resignation: What Happens Next? Leo Varadkar's announcement that he is stepping down as Ireland's prime minister has triggered a leadership contest in his Fine Gael party. International Business Times · Mar 21, 2024
Why Ireland is one of the most pro-Palestinian nations in the world One of the most pro-Palestinian nations in the world is not an Arab or Muslim country. It's not even in the Middle East. Polls show Ireland has some of the highest support for the Palestinians. WEKU · Mar 14, 2024
Irish PM Concedes Defeat As Constitutional Amendments Rejected Irish PM Varadkar's proposed constitutional amendments on family and gender roles face rejection in early vote tallies, reflecting Ireland's evolving socia... Top News · Mar 9, 2024
Early Irish Referendum Tallies Indicate 'No' Vote On Family And Care Early tallies from a dual referendum in Ireland on redefining family and women's roles showed a trend towards a "No" vote and a defeat for the government on Saturday. International Business Times · Mar 9, 2024
Ireland Votes To Update Constitution On Women, Family Ireland began voting in a double referendum Friday on proposals to modernise constitutional references to the make-up of a family and women's "life within the home". International Business Times · Mar 8, 2024
How does Northern Ireland's power sharing system work? Rishi Sunak says Stormont’s focus should now be on 'delivering for families and businesses across Northern Ireland' Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2024
Rishi Sunak and Michelle O'Neill in historic handshake as Sinn Fein's Northern Ireland First Minister meets PM Rishi Sunak meets Michelle O’Neill and the DUP deputy first minister, Emma Little-Pengelly, at Stormont castle Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2024
N.Irish Leader O'Neill Predicts Irish Unity Vote Within Decade Northern Ireland has begun a "decade of opportunity" during which it will hold a vote on unification with Ireland, the UK territory's first nationalist leader said in an interview aired Sunday. International Business Times · Feb 4, 2024
‘I will be a first minister for all’: Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill marks historic moment for once unionist state Countdown for republicans to potential Irish unification ticks louder as new first minister pledges to ‘serve everyone equally’ at Stormont The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2024
Historic Return: Irish Nationalist Becomes Northern Ireland's First Minister Irish nationalist Michelle O'Neill becomes Northern Ireland's first minister as the government returns after a two-year boycott by unionists. Top News · Feb 3, 2024
Michelle O'Neill: The New Face Of Irish Nationalism Michelle O'Neill, who on Saturday made history by becoming the first nationalist head of Northern Ireland's provincial government, embodies a new generation of progressive Irish republicans. International Business Times · Feb 3, 2024
For the first time, an Irish nationalist leads Northern Ireland's government Sinn Fein VP Michelle O'Neill became first minister in the government that under the terms of the 1998 Good Friday peace accord shares power between Northern Ireland's two main communities. WEKU · Feb 3, 2024
Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2024 Michelle O'Neill becomes Northern Irish first minister as power sharing resumes in Stormont Sinn Fein representative to become first nationalist to hold role
International Business Times · Feb 3, 2024 O'Neill To Make History As N. Ireland's First Nationalist Leader Michelle O'Neill on Saturday becomes the first nationalist leader of Northern Ireland's government, when the assembly returns after the end of a two-year boycott by the biggest pro-UK party.
Al Jazeera · Feb 2, 2024 What has Northern Ireland’s DUP agreed with the UK over EU trade? The Northern Ireland Assembly is set to return after a two-year political paralysis caused by Brexit row.
Top News · Feb 1, 2024 UK Government Publishes Deal to Restore Northern Ireland Government The U.K. government has published details of a deal to restore Northern Ireland's regional government after a two-year deadlock caused by Brexit border checks.
Top News · Jan 30, 2024 Northern Ireland's Largest Unionist Party Ends Boycott, Restoring Power-Sharing The Democratic Unionist Party in Northern Ireland agrees to end a boycott, paving the way for the restoration of a power-sharing government with Sinn Fein.
International Business Times · Jan 30, 2024 Unionists To End Boycott Of N. Ireland Government Northern Ireland's main pro-UK party, the DUP, said on Tuesday it endorses a deal with the UK government allowing it to end a long-running boycott of the province's devolved administration.
International Business Times · Jan 18, 2024 Public-sector Strikes Add To N. Ireland's Political Crisis Tens of thousands of public-sector workers in Northern Ireland walked off the job on Thursday, in what one union boss said could be the biggest strike in the province.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 26, 2023 Sinn Fein victory in Irish election could lead to unification poll, says party leader HOLDING a referendum on Irish unification could be possible under a Sinn Fein government if they win the next election, party leader Mary Lou…
International Business Times · Dec 8, 2023 Dublin Crowds Bid Farewell To Irish Songwriter Shane MacGowan Crowds lined the streets of Dublin on Friday to their pay respects to Irish songwriter Shane MacGowan, who died last month at the age of 65.
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023 Irish government accused of ‘water-weak defence’ over claims riots unpredictable Justice minister Helen McEntee said lessons would be learned after the disorder in Dublin last week but accused Sinn Fein of politicising the issue.
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023 Micheal Martin criticises Sinn Fein’s response to Dublin riots as ‘knee-jerk’ The Fianna Fail leader said he has confidence in Justice Minister Helen McEntee, amid calls from Sinn Fein for her to resign.