Volodymyr Zelenskyy has played down US President Joe Biden’s recent gaffe at a NATO summit where he introduced the Ukrainian leader as Russian “President Putin”, saying it was a “mistake” that could now be forgotten. “It’s a mistake. I think…
Northern Irish Leader O’Neill predicts Irish unity vote within decade
Northern Ireland has begun a “decade of opportunity” during which it will hold a vote on unification with Ireland, the UK territory’s first nationalist leader said in an interview aired Sunday. Pro-Irish unity politician Michelle O’Neill made history on Saturday…
Ireland joins call to EU leaders for immediate lasting ceasefire to allow aid reach Gaza
Ireland has joined three other countries in calling for an urgent, lasting humanitarian ceasefire “that can lead to an end of hostilities” in Gaza, ahead of a meeting between European Union leaders later this week. A letter signed by Taoiseach…
Sinéad O’Connor: Irish singer dies aged 56
Irish singer and activist Sinéad O’Connor has died at the age of 56. In a statement, the singer’s family said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. “Her family and friends are devastated…
US President Biden ends Ireland visit
“Remember, Joey, the best drop of blood in you is Irish,” President Joe Biden said, quoting his grandfather. Such fierce ethnic pride from “the most Irish of all American presidents,” as the Taoiseach describes him, was guaranteed to be a…
IRFU committee approves proposal for 40% female representation on committee
The Irish Rugby Football Union committee has unanimously approved a proposal to achieve 40% female representation on its committee by the end of 2023. This IRFU said the recommendation will “be brought to the IRFU annual council meeting in July…
Irish soldier killed after UN convoy attacked in Lebanon
An Irish soldier has been killed on a United Nations peackeeping mission after a convoy of two armoured utility vehicles carrying eight personnel travelling to Beirut came under small arms fire, Ireland’s defence forces have said in a statement. Another…
Katie Taylor dreams of Ireland fight return
Katie Taylor is determined to fight in Ireland at least once before calling it quits on her boxing career. The 36-year-old will aim to extend her streak to 22 undefeated bouts on Saturday when she defends her undisputed lightweight champion…
Ireland gas station blast kills 10
Ten people including a schoolgirl were killed in an explosion at a gas station in Ireland’s northwest, police said Saturday suggesting a “tragic accident” may have been to blame. The blast occurred around 3:20 p.m. (1520 GMT) Friday in the…
Ed Sheeran reveals he’ll be taking daughter Lyra on mammoth tour next year
Pop star Ed Sheeran revealed during his appearance on Capital Breakfast on Friday that he was making a highly-anticipated return to the stage with a series of concerts in 2022 in the UK and Europe, according to Mirror. What is…