The number of Americans applying for Irish citizenship based on their ancestry increased by 63% last year, the Financial Times reported, citing the policies of the current US administration as the reason for the change.more

The Irish Parliament on Tuesday rejected a motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Michael Martin's government. The opposition accused the government of a delayed and inadequate response to the fuel crisis triggered by the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.more

Hundreds of officers deployed to regain control of O’Connell Street on sixth day of protests by farmers and hauliers.more

Ireland will vote against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur in its current form, Irish Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris announced on Thursday. He emphasized that the so-called safeguard clauses are not sufficient for the authorities in Dublin.more

A special Christmas Eve dinner for people experiencing homelessness, loneliness and difficult life situations was organised on December 13 by the Barka Foundation for Mutual Help Ireland, in cooperation with the Consular and Polish Diaspora Section of the Polish Embassy in Dublin.more

During the landing in Ireland on 1 December of the aircraft carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a ship from the ‘shadow fleet’ appeared in Dublin Bay, according to yesterday's ‘Irish Times’ newspaper. Earlier reports indicated that five drones had been spotted near the flight path.more

Volodymyr Zelensky’s plane was followed by four military-style drones before it landed at Dublin airport on Monday, according to a report. Sources told The Journal that the drones took off from a location in the northeast of the Irish capital and flew towards the flight path of the Ukrainian president in breach of a no-fly zone.more

During his first official visit to Ireland, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that the United States may be losing interest in the peace process, although, as he emphasised, Ukraine is now closer than ever to ending the war with Russia. He also called on the West to maintain pressure on Moscow.more

Russia has been engaged in the jamming of civilian aircraft communications and GPS signals since the start of its invasion of Ukraine.more

The Irish government is considering extending the period after which refugees can apply for citizenship, according to yesterday's “Irish Times”. The planned tightening of procedures is related to Monday's announcement by the United Kingdom of reforms to its migration policy.more

The Irish media regulator Coimisiun na Mean launched an investigation yesterday into a breach of the Digital Services Act by social media platform X, owned by billionaire Elon Musk. It could face a fine of up to 6 per cent of its annual turnover.more

Catherine Connolly was sworn in yesterday in Dublin as the tenth President of Ireland, following her victory in the general election on 24 October. In her inaugural address, she announced that her first official trip would be to Northern Ireland.more

Catherine Connolly, an independent politician supported by left-wing groups, won the presidential election in Ireland with 63.36 per cent of the vote. Her main rival, Heather Humphreys of the Fine Gael party, received 29.46 per cent, and Jim Gavin of Fianna Fáil received 7.18 per cent. Turnout was 45.8 per cent, with as many as 12.9 per cent of votes invalid.more

Voting in the presidential election is taking place today in Ireland. Over 3.5 million eligible voters are choosing between Catherine Connolly, supported by left-wing parties, including Sinn Féin, and Heather Humphreys, the candidate of the centre-right Fine Gael party.more

Six people were arrested during riots that broke out yesterday evening in front of a hotel in Dublin where illegal immigrants are staying, Irish police said today. They added that one police officer was injured.more

Ireland has limited defense capabilities, and Russia is already testing its weakest links in the Atlantic, noted Jacek Raubo, head of analysis at Defence24. Seventy-five percent of the world's telecommunications cables run through waters near Ireland, yet the country remains virtually defenseless, the expert added.more

Fianna Fail candidate Jim Gavin announced today that he is withdrawing from the Irish presidential election, which will take place on 24 October. The politician made this decision shortly after allegations appeared in the press that he owes his flat tenant €3,300.more

Storm Amy, bringing heavy rain and winds gusting up to 148 km per hour, passed through Ireland and the United Kingdom on Friday night and Saturday morning. A man aged around 40 died in an accident caused by the weather in the northern part of Ireland.more

Thousands of people demonstrated yesterday on the streets of Dublin, demanding government investment in Irish language education. According to the organisers, 25,000 people took part in the event, travelling to the capital from across the island, including Northern Ireland.more

The growing presence of Russian shadow fleet vessels off the coast of Ireland is causing concern, Gen. Ross Mulcahy, Chief of Defence of the Irish Defence Forces, admitted on Saturday in an interview with the "Irish Times". He also listed espionage, cyberattacks and disinformation as threats to the state.more

Violent political extremism is on the rise in Ireland, Irish police have warned after anti-migrant riots and arson attacks on asylum centres. The Gardai, which is responsible for both policing and state security, said it was maintaining vigilance against the threat, which has been fuelled by the far-Right on social media.more

One kite can generate 30 kilowatts of electricity in an hour, said researchers from Delft University of Technology, who are conducting renewable energy research in County Mayo, on the west coast of Ireland, as part of the Kitepower company.more

More than 2,100 pubs have closed across Ireland since 2005, a 24.6% drop, according to the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI), an organization representing alcohol distributors and retailers. There are now 6,498 pubs operating in the country.more

The exhumation of the remains of 796 children began today at the former Mother and Child Home in Tuam, western Ireland, RTE reported. The Sisters of Our Lady Help of Christians (Bon Secours) operated a facility for single mothers there from 1925 to 1961.more

The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) yesterday opened a new investigation into TikTok. The DPC will investigate whether this Chinese social media platform breached RODO regulations by storing user data from the European Union on servers in China.more