Ireland

Island in north-west Europe divided into the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

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Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George's Channel. Ireland is the second-largest island of the British Isles, the third-largest in Europe, and the twentieth-largest on Earth.

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Ship crew rescued in dramatic scene off Irish coast Video shows a coal-carrying vessel stuck in waves more than six-meters high off the coast of Ireland on Tuesday (October 20), according to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:38Published 22 hours ago

How might the Six Nations pan out? The 2020 Six Nations will resume on Saturday. We take a look at how thingsmight pan out with Ireland hosting Italy on Saturday, followed by Walesentertaining Scotland, England visiting Italy and.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:12Published 1 day ago

Ireland’s second nationwide lockdown comes into force Ireland is facing the toughest set of restrictions for six weeks as it entersa second lockdown. The entire country moved to the highest level ofrestrictions under the Government’s five-tiered.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:53Published 2 days ago

Ireland first EU country to re-enter lockdown Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:39Published 2 days ago

Ireland lockdown: Tough new restrictions come into effect Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:41Published 3 days ago

Dubliners react to Tier 5 lockdown in Ireland Dublin locals react to the Irish Government's plan to impose the highest levelof restrictions under its five-tiered plan for living with Covid-19. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:43Published 4 days ago

Coronavirus pandemic: Ireland is first EU country to re-enter lockdown Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:55Published 4 days ago

Coronavirus pandemic: Ireland sets new lockdown for 6 weeks Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:52Published 4 days ago

Ireland, Wales to re-enter lockdown as COVID-19 surges in Europe European countries tighten COVID-19 curbs as WHO urges nations to enforce quarantine measures to contain new surges. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:22Published 4 days ago

Taoiseach outlines importance of protecting Ireland's fisheries in Brexit negotiations Irish premier Micheal Martin has said it is very important that his country’sfishing communities are protected in any trade deal with the UK. Arriving forthe EU summit in Brussels, the Taoiseach said.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:42Published 1 week ago

New Test Identifies Patients At Risk For Severe COVID-19 Researchers in Ireland say they have developed a system that can predict who will suffer from severe COVID-19. According to UPI, the team of researchers revealed their study and findings on Wednesday... Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:31Published 1 week ago

Biden warning for a US-UK post-Brexit trade deal U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden warned the United Kingdom that it must honour the Northern Irish peace deal as it extracts itself from the European Union or there would be no U.S... Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:11Published on September 17, 2020

Joe Biden warns UK: No US trade deal if Irish peace deal becomes 'casualty of Brexit' The US presidential candidate's warning comes amid international dismay at the UK government's plan to overrule parts of the legally-binding EU divorce deal.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:50Published on September 17, 2020

UK reputation 'seriously damaged' over EU divorce treaty breach - Irish FM Coveney Irish foreign minister Simon Coveney said on Sunday (September 13) that Britain's plan to pass legislation that breaks its divorce treaty with the European Union is damaging the UK's reputation "in a.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:38Published on September 13, 2020

Ireland set to lose key trade portfolio after European Commission reshuffle Latvia's Valdis Dombrovskis is set to be the EU's new trade commissioner, while Ireland's Mairead McGuinness has been given the financial services portfolio. View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:24Published on September 8, 2020

London 'must not play with peace in Ireland' during Brexit trade talks, warns Irish lawmaker "The last thing we want to see is somehow the British government trying to play with peace in Ireland as some sort of negotiating gambit towards fishing rights or state aid," Irish lawmaker Neale.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:16Published on September 7, 2020

Sinead O'Connor going back to school to study nursing Sinead O’Connor has confirmed reports that she's in training as a healthcare professional to aid nurses on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic in her native Ireland. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:35Published on September 2, 2020

How Hogan's resignation presents Von der Leyen with a fresh headache Hogan quit on Wednesday after becoming embroiled in controversy over whether he flouted COVID-19 restrictions on a recent trip home to Ireland. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:15Published on August 27, 2020

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Subway rolls ruled too sugary to be bread in Ireland A court says the bread used in the firm's hot sandwiches must be taxed because of its sugar content. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago

European Commission to challenge Apple tax bill verdict EU court ruling that the tech giant does not have to pay hefty back taxes to Ireland goes back to court. BBC News - Published on September 25, 2020
Autumn Nations Cup: Ireland v Wales to kick-off eight-team tournament A Friday night match between Ireland and Wales in Dublin will kick off the eight-team Autumn Nations Cup on 13 November. BBC News - Published on September 10, 2020
Ireland's Bennett claims first stage win on Tour Ireland's Sam Bennett wins stage 10 of the Tour de France as Primoz Roglic retains the leader's yellow jersey. BBC News - Published on September 8, 2020

Q&A: What is GolfGate and why is it causing Ireland problems? The golf dinner that led to recriminations, resignations and the recall of the Irish parliament. BBC News - Published on August 23, 2020
Sparkling plankton light up waves at Irish beach Bioluminescent plankton light up the waves at Fountainstown Beach, just south of Cork City. BBC News - Published on August 18, 2020
'Immeasurable harm': More than 1 million children in UK do not have British or Irish citizenship, figures show One in 12 under-18s are without British or Irish citizenship, prompting claims that their rights are being 'neglected' Independent - Published on August 14, 2020
World's remotest Irish bar: 'We will survive Covid' It has been closed since April, you can’t reach it by car, and it's a two-day hike from the nearest airport. BBC News - Published on August 7, 2020

TikTok to open $500m data centre in Ireland The firm says the move represents its "long-term commitment to Europe". BBC News - Published on August 5, 2020
England v Ireland: What we learned from hosts' series win Why Eoin Morgan is still crucial for England, how David Willey seized his chance, and what next for James Vince? BBC News - Published on August 4, 2020
England v Ireland: Tourists chase 329 to win third ODI in Southampton Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie hit centuries as Ireland shock England to win a thrilling third one-day international. BBC News - Published on August 4, 2020	Ireland chase 329 to stun England with Stirling and Balbirnie scoring centuries Ireland stun England in a thrilling third one-day international, completing a chase of 329 with one ball to spare in Southampton. BBC News - Published on August 4, 2020
'4,000? 5,000? Who knows?' Bairstow delight at reaching 3,000-run milestone as England seal series Jonny Bairstow says his blistering 82 from just 41 was "great fun" as he helped England to a four-wicket victory over Ireland to secure a series win. BBC News - Published on August 1, 2020	England stumble to win over Ireland in second ODI England stumble against Ireland in the second one-day international but win by four wickets to take an unassailable 2-0 series lead. BBC News - Published on August 1, 2020
England v Ireland: Hosts wrap up six-wicket victory on ODI return England ease to a six-wicket victory over Ireland with 22 overs to spare on their return to one-day internationals at the Ageas Bowl. BBC News - Published on July 30, 2020	England v Ireland: Why this one-day series matters to both teams England begin a three-match one-day international series with Ireland on Thursday - the longest bilateral series the two sides have ever played. BBC News - Published on July 30, 2020
England v Ireland: Captain Eoin Morgan relishes 'new journey' in ODI series England captain Eoin Morgan describes Thursday's first one-day international against Ireland as "the start of a new journey in many ways". BBC News - Published on July 29, 2020	Amazon to create a further 1,000 jobs in Ireland The new roles will be in Dublin and Cork and brings Amazon's total Irish workforce to 5,000. BBC News - Published on July 27, 2020
Matt Parkinson: England leg-spinner to miss ODI series against Ireland England leg-spinner Matt Parkinson will miss the one-day international series against Ireland with a sprained ankle. BBC News - Published on July 21, 2020	Coronavirus: Ireland puts brakes on easing lockdown amid 'real concern' The Republic of Ireland will not moved forward into Phase 4 of its roadmap, the taoiseach confirms. BBC News - Published on July 15, 2020
Apple has €13bn Irish tax bill overturned The EU's second highest court says the tech giant will not have to pay a record sum in back taxes. BBC News - Published on July 15, 2020	'Too early' for British holidaymakers to return to Ireland without quarantine, Irish premier says The government's advice to Irish people continues to be to avoid non-essential travel Independent - Published on July 12, 2020
England v Pakistan and Ireland: Rescheduled series confirmed England will host Pakistan in a three-Test series starting on 5 August, after three one-day internationals against Ireland. BBC News - Published on July 6, 2020	Climate change: Ireland on the verge of its 'greenest government ever' Green Party members could vote in favour of a new coalition. BBC News - Published on June 25, 2020
Essex lorry deaths: Ronan Hughes appears in court charged with manslaughter Ronan Hughes was extradited from Ireland to the UK over the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants BBC News - Published on June 24, 2020	Essex lorry deaths: Ronan Hughes extradited from Ireland to UK Ronan Hughes faces manslaughter charges over the deaths of 39 Vietnamese people found in a lorry. BBC News - Published on June 23, 2020
Coronavirus: Ireland set to launch contact-trace app The Republic's health authority presses ahead with Apple-Google tech, despite the UK being unready. BBC News - Published on June 22, 2020	Jean Kennedy Smith, last surviving sibling of JFK, is dead at 92 Jean Kennedy Smith, the last surviving sibling of slain President John F. Kennedy, who as U.S. ambassador to Ireland in the 1990s played a pivotal role in the Northern Irish peace process, died on.. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020
Canada loses out to Ireland and Norway in Security Council vote Canada has lost its latest bid for a seat on the UN Security Council despite an expensive campaign. BBC News - Published on June 17, 2020	Ireland cuts minimum distance between pub customers if food served Ireland has halved the minimum "social distance" between customers in pubs to 1 metre (3.2 feet) so long as other measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are enforced, the government said on.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020
Mexico, India, Ireland, Norway elected to U.N. Security Council, one seat still open Mexico, India, Ireland and Norway were elected to the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday, but the 193 U.N. member states must return on Thursday to continue voting to fill one more vacant.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020	DNA study reveals Ireland's age of 'god-kings' A genetic survey of ancient remains from Ireland reveals the existence of a Stone Age social elite. BBC News - Published on June 17, 2020
The lengths countries go to for a seat at UN top table Canada, Norway and Ireland are in a tight race for two non-permanent seats on the security council. BBC News - Published on June 15, 2020	Factbox: Irish coalition sets out programme for government A coalition of Ireland's two dominant centre-right parties and the Green Party agreed a draft programme for government on Monday, pending approval by their respective members in coming weeks. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020
Irish coalition deal set to make Micheal Martin PM until end of 2022 The head of Ireland's Fianna Fail party Micheal Martin is set to serve as the country's prime minister from late June until Dec. 15, 2022 according to the terms of a coalition agreement that must be.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020	Irish parties ink deal to bring Greens into new coalition government Ireland's two dominant centre-right parties have agreed to form a coalition for the first time in a deal that will also put the Green Party at the centre of policymaking and end a political stalemate.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020
Irish parties reach deal on new government but it needs ratification Ireland's Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and Green parties struck a deal to form a new coalition government on Monday that if ratified by members will end a months-long stalemate and is expected to make Fianna.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020	Irish parties close in on coalition deal, leaders to meet Ireland's Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and Green parties are on the cusp of forming a new coalition government after more than four months of deadlock, a member of one of the negotiating teams said on.. Reuters - Published on June 14, 2020
Two Northern Irishmen to be extradited over Vietnamese truck deaths Two Northern Irishmen are set to be extradited to Britain to face manslaughter charges over the deaths of 39 Vietnamese people found in the back of a truck near London last year, Ireland's courts heard.. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020	Factbox: Ireland's phased plan to ease coronavirus lockdown Ireland has announced a revised schedule for gradually re-opening the economy over the coming months, speeding the easing of coronavirus restrictions. Reuters - Published on June 6, 2020
Ireland hopes to restart international travel later in the summer Ireland is hopeful that it will be able to resume air travel to other European countries later in the summer, acting prime minister Leo Varadkar said on Friday. Reuters - Published on June 5, 2020	'Summer is not yet lost', Irish PM backs air bridges Ireland hopes to be able to recommend the resumption of air travel with a select number of countries in a number of weeks, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Thursday, telling prospective.. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020
Ireland seeks health officials' backing to speed up reopening plan Ireland's government has proposed speeding up the reopening of parts of its economy to the country's top health officials and will make a decision on Friday, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020	Irish pubs say two metre social distancing spells ruin Ireland's usually tightly-packed pubs say they face ruin unless the government eases one of the strictest lockdowns in Europe, under which they can only reopen in August and must keep drinkers two.. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020
Spanish dig unearths human remains in hunt for Irish rebel lord Spanish archaeologists may have uncovered the final resting place of an Irish nobleman whose bloody 16th-century rebellion almost toppled Ireland's English rulers. Reuters - Published on May 29, 2020

Ireland

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