Ireland will not participate in Eurovision in 2027, RTE announces IRELAND will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria, broadcaster RTE has confirmed. The National (Scotland) · Sep 17
Ireland will not participate in Eurovision in 2027, RTÉ announces RTÉ also said it would not broadcast the competition. Evening Standard · Sep 17
Ireland boycotts Eurovision Song Contest over Gaza Next year’s contest is due to be held in the Bulgarian city of Burgas The Independent UK · Sep 17
Connolly says Trump asked about chance of united Ireland in her lifetime The Irish President met the US President in Dublin on Saturday. Evening Standard · Sep 17
Unionists fume over John Swinney's 'North of Ireland' comment Unionists have been left fuming after John Swinney used pro-Irish unification language following a meeting with the Irish president The National (Scotland) · Sep 17
Irish president meets King during official visit to Scotland Charles hosted Catherine Connolly at a private event at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire on Wednesday evening. Evening Standard · Sep 17
Natalie Harp's Large Bag Draws Online Jokes as She Joins Trump's Ireland Trip Without Melania Natalie Harp's large bag attracted online attention during Donald Trump's Ireland visit, renewing scrutiny of the aide's role, travel with the president and White House responses International Business Times UK · Sep 16
Donald Trump's 'Jaw-Dropping' Irish Unity Comments Renew Scrutiny of His Recent Public Conduct Donald Trump's support for Irish reunification during a visit to Ireland prompted criticism from unionists. International Business Times UK · Sep 16
Why Is Northern Ireland Part of the UK? Partition, the Troubles and Today's United Ireland Debate Northern Ireland has remained part of the UK since Ireland was partitioned more than a century ago, but the Good Friday Agreement provides a legal route to a united Ireland. International Business Times UK · Sep 16
Why is the White House being so weird about Natalie Harp again? The president’s assistant travelled with him to Ireland – which really shouldn’t be much of a story. But his comms team seems determined to make it one, writes Arwa Mahdawi The Guardian - UK · Sep 16
Irish president meets John Swinney in Edinburgh as Scotland visit gets underway Ireland’s President Catherine Connolly has been greeted by John Swinney at his official residence in Edinburgh, as her visit to Scotland begins The National (Scotland) · Sep 16
Irish president meets John Swinney as visit to Scotland gets under way Catherine Connolly met Scotland’s First Minister at his official residence, Bute House, in Edinburgh. Evening Standard · Sep 16
Irish President speaks of 'strong ties' with Scotland as visit gets under way IRELAND'S President has spoken of the “strong ties” between her country and Scotland ahead of meeting First Minister John Swinney on… The National (Scotland) · Sep 16
Trump’s thumbs-up to Irish reunification breaks with precedent, but evokes earlier age of White House support Donald Trump is a Republican and self-avowed nationalist. That, apparently, is true in an Irish sense, too – even if those terms have very different meanings across the Atlantic. The Conversation · Sep 15
International Business Times UK · Sep 15 Doctor Claims Trump Is 'Swelling Up' as Online Health Speculation Follows Ireland Trip An Instagram post by physical therapist Adam James has fuelled renewed speculation about Donald Trump's health, but there is no independent or official confirmation of congestive heart failure.
The Independent UK · Sep 15 American Pie singer Don McLean announces final UK and Ireland tour The 80-year-old musician will peform eight dates on ‘The Farewell Tour’ which begins in May next year
Evening Standard · Sep 15 Don McLean announces his final UK and Ireland concerts for 2027 The American Pie singer will perform eight dates on The Farewell Tour, beginning in Glasgow on May 11 and ending in London on May 22.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 15 Sinn Fein pact with SNP and Plaid may set back Irish unity cause, says Taoiseach TAOISEACH Micheal Martin has suggested Sinn Fein may set back the cause of Irish unity by aligning itself with Scottish and Welsh pro-independence…
Evening Standard · Sep 15 SF link-up with SNP and Plaid may set back cause of Irish unity, says Taoiseach Micheal Martin said he viewed Northern Ireland and the issue of unification as ‘exceptional’ and not linked to Scottish and Welsh independence.
Medical Daily · Sep 15 Three Bouncy Castles, One Party and 48 Kids with MRSA: How Ireland's Largest Recorded Outbreak Unfolded Irish health officials linked an MRSA outbreak in 48 children to hours of rough play on three bouncy castles, a route not described before.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 15 American Pie singer Don McLean to perform final ever show in Scotland Legendary American singer-songwriter Don McLean will kick off his final UK and Ireland tour in Glasgow next year
The Economic Times · Sep 15 UK faces a question Ireland confronted 104 years ago, but with a modern twist A breakup of the UK would raise a problem Ireland’s independence never faced at today’s scale: what happens to millions of immigrants whose visas and residence rights were issued by one country if it becomes several? Existing visas would not suddenly disappear, but Scotland, Wales and the remaining UK would…
International Business Times UK · Sep 15 Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Leaders Sign Cardiff Pact: 'Westminster's Time Is Coming to an End' Leaders of parties governing Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have signed a memorandum supporting greater self-determination and calling for constitutional change through democratic means.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 15 Tuesday briefing: How to understand Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland’s joint call for change In today’s newsletter: Plaid Cymru, the SNP and Sinn Féin have signed an agreement for greater powers, as pressure grows on Westminster over the UK’s future
The Economic Times · Sep 15 Paper signed, but what must happen before Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland can leave the UK? Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have threatened constitutional change, but their new pact cannot break up the United Kingdom. Scotland and Wales would still need Westminster’s involvement to pursue independence, while Northern Ireland has a separate legal route to reunification through a border poll under the Good Friday Agreement.