Ireland

Irish president Higgins hospitalized overnight with infection

The 84-year-old spent the night in St James's Hospital in Dublin by arrangement on Sunday, where he started a course of antibiotics. 

 President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins addresses the "Summit of the Future" in the General Assembly Hall at United Nations Headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 22, 2024.
President-elect Catherine Connolly reacts as she stands on a stage at Dublin Castle, on the day of the announcement of the results of the Irish presidential election in Dublin, Ireland, October 25, 2025.

New Irish president Catherine Connolly draws backlash over past anti-Israel remarks

President-elect Catherine Connolly walks as she arrives at Dublin Castle, on the day of the announcement of the results of the Irish presidential election in Dublin, Ireland, October 25, 2025.

Left-winger Catherine Connolly, who called Hamas 'part of fabric' of Gaza, elected Irish president

Family members hold pictures of victims of the 1972 'Bloody Sunday', as a judge is expected to give a verdict on the trial of the British army veteran known as 'Soldier F', charged with two murders and five attempted murders in relation to Bloody Sunday, in Northern Ireland, October 23, 2025.

Northern Ireland court finds soldier not guilty of murder over 'Bloody Sunday' killings


Court strikes down Irish police decision not to investigate Airbnb over Israeli settlements

The ruling does not automatically trigger an investigation by the police in Ireland over Airbnb, but it obliges the Irish police to consider the matter.

The US rental site Airbnb logo is displayed during the company's press conference in Tokyo on June 14, 2018

Ireland poised to blunt sanctions on Israel under corporate pressure, say sources

Ireland's government is one of the most outspoken critics of the war in Gaza, but, unlike others such as Spain, it hosts the European headquarters of some of the US's biggest companies.

People hold a banner with images of Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Minister for Defence Simon Harris and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, in Dublin, Ireland, May 17, 2025.

Israel's acting ambassador to Spain: Spanish gov't contributing to rise in antisemitism

The ambassador added in the interview that the Spanish government's position on Israel is not out of solidarity for Palestinians, but is about harming Israel.

Israeli ambassador to Dublin, Ireland, Dana Erlich, seen in a photo

Dublin Airport terminal reopens following security incident

The military's bomb squad and the anti-terrorist Special Detective Unit have arrived at the scene of the incident at the airport. 

A general view of Dublin airport's new Terminal 2 in Dublin, Ireland.

KAN addresses calls for Israel to withdraw from Eurovision

KAN CEO Golan Yochpaz says Israel must remain part of Eurovision as several European countries threaten a boycott over the Gaza war.

 Yuval Raphael, representing Israel, attends the second semi-final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel, Switzerland, May 15, 2025

Ireland to skip Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates, Irish broadcaster says

The European Broadcasting Union, which organizes and produces the event, said it understood the "concerns and deeply held views around the ongoing conflict in the Middle East."

 Yuval Raphael, representing Israel, attends the second semi-final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel, Switzerland, May 15, 2025

Wine Talk: Dark and lively Guinness

Just as it was thought that bitters and stouts were in terminal decline, Guinness has, within a few years, pirouetted, been rejuvenated, and suddenly become the chosen beer of a young generation.

THE ICONIC Guinness Gates of Rainsford Street in Dublin

Israel moves EU approval for diaspora bond to Luxembourg from Ireland amid Gaza protests

Amid growing protests in Ireland, Israel relocates its EU bond approval process to Luxembourg for the upcoming year.

 The money found in the Gaza Strip

Six European foreign ministers condemn Israel's planned Gaza City operation

In the statement, the ministers said that they "condemn the most recent Israeli offensive launched in the Strip and the announcement to establish a permanent presence in Gaza City."

An IDF soldier operates on the outskirts of Gaza City, in northern Gaza, August 27, 2025

Kneecap cancels sold-out US tour, one day after clash with Jewish protesters in Paris

The tour had been nearly sold out, coming six months after Kneecap vaulted into public view when the group projected the words “F–k Israel. Free Palestine” on stage.

 Mo Chara (Naoise O Caireallain), Moglai Bap (Liam Og O Hannaidh), Rich Peppiatt and DJ Provai of Kneecap attend the 2025 British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) at the Royal Festival Hall in the Southbank Centre, London, Britain, February 16, 2025.

British music festival apologizes after cutting mics of Irish band that displayed Palestinian flag

A British festival has apologized and pledged “a substantial donation” to Palestinian aid after cutting the amplification of an Irish band that displayed a Palestinian flag.

Róisín "Mary" Barrett, Charles Hendy, Andrew Hendy and Ken Mooney of The Mary Wallopers wave a Palestinian flag on the stage of the Victorious festival after their microphones were cut, Aug. 22, 2025 in Southsea, England.