Sources: BBC RTÉ
The governments of Norway, Ireland, and Spain announce that they will recognise the State of Palestine as a sovereign state beginning on May 28, and also call for a two-state solution. In response, Israel recalls its ambassadors to these countries. 2024-05-22
Ireland reports a record 101 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 3,418. 2021-02-2
Austrian MPs vote to demand a government veto on a proposed trade deal between the European Union and South American trade group Mercosur. The deal is the result of 20 years of negotiations. France and Ireland have previously threatened to also veto the deal unless Mercosur member Brazil increases efforts to fight ongoing Amazon rainforest wildfires. 2019-09-19
Leo Varadkar becomes the first gay Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland. 2017-06-14
A shooting at a house in Omeath, County Louth in the Republic of Ireland leaves two men dead, including an on-duty police officer. 2015-10-11
Irish authorities launch an investigation into last night's "violent incident" which saw protesters attempt to storm Dáil Éireann in a campaign against bank bail-outs. 2010-05-12
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
The conjoined twins from Cork, Ireland, born four months ago, undergo separation surgery in London. 2010-04-7
Seven people are arrested in Ireland — five in Waterford and two in Cork — over an alleged plot to assassinate Swedish artist Lars Vilks. 2010-03-9