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A crowd of protesters gather to block Garvaghy Road in Portadown, Northern Ireland, on Sunday morning.
WORLD / Politics
Sep 27, 2026
U.K. prime minister urges ‘calm’ over flash point Northern Ireland parade
Northern Ireland was blighted for three decades by conflict between largely Catholic, pro-Irish republicans and Protestant, pro-U.K. unionists.
Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin and U.S. President Trump attend a bilateral meeting at Farmleigh House in Dublin on Saturday.
WORLD
Sep 14, 2026
Trump defends his support for Irish unity despite U.K. uproar
The U.S. president’s remarks have led critics to question whether the U.S. was changing what has been a mostly neutral position on the issue.
Alleged Irish crime gang boss Daniel Kinahan is transported out of the Special Criminal Court after appearing on charges of organized criminal activity following his extradition to Ireland from the United Arab Emirates, in Dublin on Sunday.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Aug 10, 2026
Alleged Irish crime boss Kinahan charged with directing criminal organization
Daniel Kinahan, 49, was extradited by the United Arab Emirates on Sunday following his April arrest in Dubai where he lived openly for the last 10 years.
Japan's Shuhei Takeuchi (center) is tackled by Ireland's Robbie Henshaw (right) during a Nations Championship match in Newcastle, Australia, on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS
Jul 12, 2026
Japan falls against Ireland in Nations Championship clash
Japan, ?technically the home side in neutral Newcastle, struck early with a 60-meter ?try from ?wing Taira Main as he broke the Irish defensive line, but it was a brief respite.
Japan head coach Eddie Jones looks on during the team's captain's run training session in Newcastle on Friday.
SPORTS
Jul 12, 2026
Eddie Jones says ‘pretty obvious’ Japan on right track
Japan face a major challenge next weekend on home turf against Six Nations champions France, who demolished Australia 42-26 in Brisbane.
Japan players celebrate a try during the Nations Championship 2026 rugby match between Japan and Italy in Tokyo on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Jul 10, 2026
Revamped Ireland wary of ‘bang in form’ Japan
The two sides clash on neutral territory at the beachside town of Newcastle, north of Sydney, in round two of the Nations Championship with both of them on a high.
Jonathon Templeton (second from right) with members of Sumo na hEireann
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Apr 8, 2026
Sumo creates unity on an island famed for division
In Ireland, an amateur sumo federation spanning north and south is navigating identity, politics and funding while building an inclusive sport from the ground up.
A member of the public waves Israel's national flag while watching an Israeli singer performing during the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel, Switzerland on May 15.
WORLD
Dec 5, 2025
Eurovision hit by boycotts after Israel cleared to compete
Spain, Ireland and the Netherlands all announced they were boycotting Eurovision — the world’s largest live music competition — over the decision.
Eddie Jones (right), then the England coach, and Ireland coach Andy Farrell talk ahead of a match in London on Feb. 23, 2020.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Nov 7, 2025
Japan coach Eddie Jones confident Andy Farrell can revive Ireland
Recent results have led to fears that a golden era for Irish rugby union may be winding down.
Irish President-elect Catherine Connolly in Dublin on Saturday
WORLD / Politics
Oct 27, 2025
Ireland elects left-leaning candidate as president as rival concedes
Turnout was 45.9%, just slightly higher than in the previous presidential election in 2018.
Japan's Misaki Matsumura attempts to avoid a tackle by Ireland's Sam Monaghan during their match at the Women's Rugby World Cup in Northampton, England, on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Aug 25, 2025
Ireland tops spirited Japan to open Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign
Japan coach Lesley McKenzie was proud of the way her side stuck to its attacking game.
Although the idea is still small in scale, Kitepower flying a giant kite to generate renewable electricity — with Padraic Doherty acting as the "pilot" on the ground — could yet prove to be a mighty plan as Ireland seeks to cut its reliance on fossil fuels such as oil and gas.
ENVIRONMENT / Energy
Aug 4, 2025
‘Let’s go fly a kite’: Capturing wind for clean energy in Ireland
A sparsely populated spot in Ireland near the stormy Atlantic coast is home to the world’s first designated airborne renewable energy test site.
France scrumhalf Antoine Dupont runs with the ball during his team's Six Nations match against Italy in Rome on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Feb 24, 2025
France’s Antoine Dupont looking ahead to blockbuster showdown against Ireland
France trails Ireland by three points in the Six Nations standings.
Marine Nationale, ridden by Michael O’Sullivan, runs on the way to winning the 13:30?The Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Race in Cheltenham, England, on March 14, 2023.
MORE SPORTS
Feb 17, 2025
Irish jockey Michael O’Sullivan dies 10 days after fall during race
He was treated on the track before being transferred by air ambulance to Cork University Hospital, where he was place in an induced coma.
Ireland's James Lowe scores gets away from Scotland's Blair Kinghorn on his way to scoring a try during their Six Nations game in Edinburgh on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS
Feb 10, 2025
Ireland coach praises forwards after Six Nations win over Scotland
Having started slowly in their opening game against England last week, Ireland got out of the starting blocks quickly at Murrayfield.
Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally surged in French legislative elections last year. Despite social media being a key megaphone for political campaigning, issues like voter dissatisfaction still play a determinant role in electoral outcomes.
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
Feb 5, 2025
Social media alone didn’t decide last year’s elections
Last year’s record number of elections around the world hold some important lessons. One is that social media wasn’t the key determinant of outcomes that many made it out to be.
Australia coach Joe Schmidt will face his former team when the Australians face Ireland on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Nov 29, 2024
Australia coach Joe Schmidt not expecting hero’s welcome in return to Ireland
Current Ireland coach Andy Farrell says the New Zealander deserves “all the accolades” he receives because “of what he did for Irish rugby.”
The atomic bomb dome in Hiroshima. Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui addressed Ireland's Parliament on Wednesday, seeking cooperation over the fight against nuclear weapons.
JAPAN
Oct 24, 2024
Hiroshima mayor calls for cooperation in fight against nuclear weapons
Kazumi Matsui was invited by the Irish parliament to address the Seanad Eireann in Dublin
The real significance of Brussels' case against Apple is that it will increase pressure to reform how multinationals allocate their profits globally and are taxed.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 15, 2024
Ireland struck it rich with Apple. Others struck it poor.
The Apple case highlights the need for global tax reforms to ensure multinationals pay taxes where they operate, benefiting countries beyond just Ireland.
A woman leaves a pooling booth after voting during the European elections in a polling station, in Baarle-Nassau, Netherlands, on Thursday.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 7, 2024
Irish and Czechs hold EU vote after Dutch far-right gains
The EU vote comes at a time of major geopolitical instability, almost two and a half years into Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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