All news on the topic: Ireland

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Catherine Connolly elected Ireland’s 10th president in landslide victory
Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly pledged to be a president for all after being elected as Ireland’s 10th president.
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Catherine Connolly poised to win Ireland’s presidential election
The left-wing independent candidate Catherine Connolly is on track to win Ireland’s presidential election, according to early vote tallies.
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Voting begins in Irish presidential election as Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys go head-to-head
Voting has started in the Irish presidential election.
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’Challenging market conditions’ force Paddy Power to close 57 betting shops
Flutter, the parent company, cited ‘rising cost pressures and tough market conditions’ as the reason for the closures.
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Conor McGregor withdraws from Ireland’s presidential race
The former mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor has withdrawn from Ireland’s presidential election and complained that nomination rules were a “straitjacket” that prevented a true democratic contest.
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Legacy of Northern Ireland conflict to feature in UK-Ireland summit
Addressing the legacy of Northern Ireland’s troubled past, relations with the EU, and Gaza are set to be discussed during a meeting between Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Irish Premier Micheal Martin.
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Ireland will not participate in Eurovision if Israel takes part
Ireland will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026 if Israel takes part, broadcaster RTE has announced.
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Millionaire farmer dies 24 hours after marrying carer — widow set to inherit £4.7m
Joe Grogan, 75, died just one day after marrying his carer Lisa Flaherty, 50, in a ’secret wedding’ at a registry office - his family had called for a detailed forensic investigation into his death
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Irish sports legend DJ Carey admits he lied about cancer to get money
With a ‘tube’ up his nose and lying on a ‘hospital bed’, the photo appears to be of Ireland’s most famous sports stars being treated for cancer.
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Ireland shuts down its last coal power plant
Moneypoint power station to remain on standby until 2029 – will run on fuel oil in emergencies
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Archaeological excavations begin in Ireland at a mass grave site of children from a mother-and-baby home
Excavations have started in the search for nearly 800 babies believed to be buried in a mass grave at a home for unmarried mothers in Ireland.
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Woman who survived wrongful death sentence dies in Galway fire
Sonia ‘Sunny’ Jacobs was exonerated of murder after 17 years and later married an Irish man
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Shooting in Ireland: man killed, child injured at Carlow shopping center
A man has died and a child is injured following a shooting incident at a shopping centre in Ireland.
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Bloody shooting at Costa del Sol bar: two Scottish gangsters gunned down in front of tourists
The two individuals who were shot and killed at a seafront Irish bar in a holiday destination on Spain’s Costa del Sol were reportedly gangsters from Scotland.
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Racing legend Rachael Blackmore announces retirement — an era comes to an end
Over 16 years, Blackmore accomplished numerous milestones, including winning the Grand National, Cheltenham Gold Cup, and Champion Hurdle, as well as receiving a SPOTY award.
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Father of three dies just hours after arriving in Spain for a holiday with friends
A father of three passed away just hours after arriving on a trip with friends to Spain, after collapsing near a beach.
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Father of three died from water poisoning after a routine surgery in Ireland
The High Court has heard the case of a father of three who went into hospital for a straightforward day procedure and died of water intoxication after drinking an excessive amount of water.
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Controversial MMA champion Conor McGregor announces bid for Irish presidency
Irish election laws place no restrictions on MMA fighter Conor McGregor’s bid for the presidency. The laws only specify age and citizenship requirements, with no mention of a criminal record.
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Conor McGregor sparks backlash with anti-immigration comments ahead of Trump meeting
Conor McGregor spoke to reporters at the White House before his meeting with President Donald Trump later on Monday.
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Tragedy in Letterkenny: St. Patrick’s Day parade canceled after fatal crash
The St Patrick’s Day parade has been canceled after a fatal crash - we’ll be providing you with the very latest updates, pictures, and videos on this breaking news story.
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Princess Kate toasts the Irish Guards with a generous St. Patrick’s Day surprise
Princess Kate was seen beaming on a solo visit to the Irish Guards’ St Patrick’s Day Parade today as she made a very generous gesture for the troops.
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Severed hand ‘dropped at school by bird’ may have belonged to an injured child
‘Partial human remains’ believed to be a severed hand have been found at a school in Ireland in bizarre circumstances.
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New Look to close 26 stores and cut 350 jobs - see full list
The High Court in Ireland approved the appointment of provisional liquidators on Thursday as New Look seeks to wind down its Irish operations following several years of "sustained losses and challenging market conditions."
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Irish statistics indicate a €6 billion decrease in trade with Great Britain
The value of imports and exports is currently around €32 billion, with the chemical sector being one of those affected by Brexit-related red tape.
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Jockey Michael O’Sullivan, 24, dies after suffering fall at final fence during race
Promising young jockey Michael O’Sullivan has died from injuries suffered in a fall at Thurles racetrack earlier this month.