Labor's Irish roots prompt call for referendum help Drawing on politicians' personal connection to his homeland, a touring senator and peace negotiator is encouraging Labor to keep pushing for a united Ireland. AAP · Oct 29, 2025
Catherine Connolly’s election as president has added a new dynamic to Irish politics After a bizarre contest in which both government candidates blew their chances, the left has shown it can unite to win, says Irish Times columnist Justine McCarthy The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2025
Catherine Connolly’s landslide shakes Ireland’s establishment – but not its politics Connolly’s stunning victory humbles old parties and energises the left, yet it’s no revolution: the presidency remains symbolic The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2025
What to know about Ireland's election as the country votes for a new president Voters in Ireland are going to the polls to elect one of two women as their new president The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025
Greta Thunberg detained by Israel as Gaza-bound aid flotilla is intercepted The Sirius, Alma and Adara boats were intercepted some 70 nautical miles (80 miles) from the coast of Gaza, according to organisers Evening Standard · Oct 1, 2025
Why is Palestine so important in Ireland? Dublin's pro-Palestinian positions are rooted in Ireland's experience of the British occupation and anti-colonial policies, experts tell Euronews. Euronews · Sep 30, 2025
Digital ID plan for UK risks creating ‘an enormous hacking target’, expert warns Cyber security expert offers warning as tech companies prepare to bid for potentially multi-billion pound contracts The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2025
Welcome and concern over planned ‘protections’ for former soldiers Sinn Fein MP John Finucane said he is against any amnesties or special arrangements for former soldiers over Troubles incidents. Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025
Irish presidential election candidates confirmed as three-way race begins Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys, Fianna Fáil’s Jim Gavin and leftwing independent Catherine Connolly in running for job The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2025
Scottish first minister calls Israel’s actions in Gaza ‘genocide’ for first time John Swinney is second UK leader, after Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill, to use term in relation to Israel’s actions in Gaza The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2025
Northern Ireland police investigate burning of lifesize models of refugees Burning of boat containing dark-skinned mannequins in lifejackets in Moygashel draws widespread condemnation The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2025
Belfast police refuse to help dismantle loyalist bonfire on site containing asbestos Sinn Féin has said failing to tear down pyre would be victory for mob rule, but PSNI says intervention carries more risk The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2025
Northern Ireland nationalists fear focus on reconciliation stalling push for unity referendum Goal of reconciliation has become ‘undisguised unionist veto’, some argue amid dwindling momentum for vote The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025
Irish government rejects motion to stop sale of Israeli bonds The decision to reject the bill comes after a similar, unsuccessful motion was put forward by the Sinn Féin party last month. Euronews · Jun 12, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025 Michelle O’Neill accuses DUP minister of inflaming racial tensions on social media Gordon Lyons rejects calls to resign after posting information about leisure centre hours before it was set on fire
The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2025 Gerry Adams’ BBC libel win risks more benign view of Troubles taking hold Concerns raised that hefty award to politician over Spotlight episode could lead to less hard-hitting journalism
The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2025 Gerry Adams awarded €100,000 damages in libel victory over BBC Former Sinn Féin leader sued broadcaster over allegation in documentary that he sanctioned murder of MI5 informant
The Conversation · May 22, 2025 Is every nationalist a potential fascist? A historian weighs in Nationalism is typically seen as the preserve of right-wing politics, and it has long been a cornerstone of authoritarian and fascist governments around the world. In democratic countries the term “nationalism” is linked to national chauvinism – a belief in the inherent superiority of one’s own nation and its citizens…
The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025 European year of the Normans reopens debate over Irish identity Ministers approve Ireland’s participation in cultural initiative but Sinn Féin calls commemoration offensive
The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2025 Gerry Adams fights for peacemaker reputation in trial over BBC murdered spy claim Former Sinn Féin leader denies claim made in 2016 documentary he sanctioned 2006 killing of MI5 informant Denis Donaldson
The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025 Gerry Adams considers suing Meta over alleged use of his books to train AI Former Sinn Féin president says Facebook owner included at least seven of his books in trawl of copyright material
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2025 ‘Just wait until Trump takes away our unions’: Fionnula Flanagan on America, Ireland and acting silent After almost 60 years in the US, the actor wants to quit the country. She talks about ‘hooligans’ in the White House – and her new silent film role in Four Mothers
Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2025 O’Neill pledges transparency around programme for government targets The First Minister said the publication of the first agreed PFG for a Stormont executive since 2011 marked a ‘significant day’ for powersharing.
Top News · Feb 21, 2025 Sinn Féin Leaders Boycott White House St. Patrick's Day Event Sinn Féin leaders boycott White House St. Patrick's Day event in protest against Trump's Gaza policy, breaking tradition.
The Conversation · Jan 28, 2025 Omagh bombing: why a public inquiry is being held more than 25 years after the atrocity The 1998 Good Friday agreement is commonly seen to have ended what were euphemistically termed “the Troubles” in Northern Ireland. However, just four months after the peace accord was signed, an attack on the town of Omagh resulted in the greatest loss of life in any single incident of the…