Sources: BBC RTÉ
Munster Technological University in the Republic of Ireland confirms that the incident affecting its computers is a ransomware attack. 2023-02-8
Moody's announces that it will declare Russia in default on May 4, at the end of the grace period, if Russia services the foreign dollar-denominated bonds that it paid on April 4 in rubles rather than in US dollars, as mandated by the terms of the obligations. 2022-04-15
The United Nations Security Council declares its concern about the war in Ethiopia's Tigray Region for the first time since the conflict began, particularly because of the use of sexual violence by security forces against civilian women and girls. The statement drafted by Ireland has been approved unanimously by the council. 2021-04-22
Ireland "significantly" tightens restrictions after a rapid increase in the number of COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks. All businesses are told to let employees work from home, new limits are placed on outdoor gatherings, and the government warns people to avoid public transport. The new rules will be in place until at least September 13. 2020-08-18
Irish President Michael D. Higgins signs a bill making abortion legal in the Republic of Ireland for the first time. 2018-12-20
A large number of Class A drugs became legal in Republic of Ireland after a legislative mistake overruled the 1977 Misuse of drugs act. this prompted some emergency legislation being rushed through but effectivly a single day where the use of drugs became legal. 2015-03-10
Voters in the Republic of Ireland go to the polls for the Irish general election. 2011-02-25
A starving Grey Seal claiming to be from London Zoo is found in Skerries, Ireland. The Irish Seal Sanctuary asks the UK and Europe for help identifying it. 2010-04-7
Taoiseach Brian Cowen begins his state visit to the United States in Chicago, announcing to the world his scheme that will allow senior citizen tourists aged 66 and above to travel free on Iarnród Éireann in the Republic of Ireland. 2010-03-13