Ireland

UK prosecutors lose appeal to reinstate terrorism charge against Kneecap rapper

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, whose stage name is Mo Chara, was accused of having waved the flag of the banned militant group Hezbollah during a November 2024 gig.

 Mo Chara of Kneecap, wearing a keffiyeh, performs at Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, Britain, June 28, 2025.
The inauguration ceremony of Rabbi Yoni Wieder as chief rabbi of Ireland was held at the Dublin Hebrew Synagogue, May 21, 2024.

Irish Jews report 143 antisemitic incidents in six months through a new reporting system

 Barnot Toth of Hungary is challenged by Jack Taylor of Republic of Ireland during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and Hungary at on September 06, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland.

Ireland commits to Israel fixtures despite calling for their expulsion

Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora in Ireland Neale Richmond takes part in the fifth plenary meeting, during the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, in Seville, Spain, July 2, 2025

Ireland's top lawyer raises legal issues on sanctioning services in Israeli settlements


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.

Irish president Higgins calls for a UN military intervention in Gaza

According to Higgins, the UN General Assembly should establish “a force to be put together to guarantee humanitarian access" even if the Security Council vetoes the initiative.

Irish President Michael D. Higgins before a soccer match.

Irish medical consultants demand state not give sick children Israeli medicine

Teva Pharmaceuticals warned that such a move would “impose a risk on the health and wellbeing” of patients.

 An Israeli flag flutters near the logo of Teva Tech which is part of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries in Neot Hovav, southern Israel December 14, 2017.