More articles on this subject
Profile picture of RTE.ie
John Waters to stand as candidate in European elections: Former Irish Times columnist John Waters has announced that he will contest the European Parliament ...
rte.ie/news/politics/2024/0418/1444241-john-waters/
John Waters to stand as candidate in European elections
Profile picture of CNN.com
Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest-ever leader: Simon Harris has become the youngest-ever prime minister of Ireland, officially taking office in Dublin on ...
cnn.com/2024/04/09/europe/simon-harris-ireland-prime-minister-sworn-in-intl/
Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest-ever leader
Quick Glance: Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister
  • Simon Harris has been officially sworn in as Ireland's youngest prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar who abruptly stepped down last month. Harris, 37, took the helm of the ruling Fine Gael party but faces challenges as the party trails behind Sinn Fein in polls.

  • A rapid riser in Ireland's political hierarchy, Harris has made a name for himself as Health Minister and most recently as Minister for Higher Education and Science. His political identity as a young politician has been marked by both supporters and critics, particularly standing out with younger voters and on social media platforms like TikTok.

  • Varadkar's government grappled with challenges such as housing crisis and increasing immigration numbers. Harris inherits a tough political landscape, especially with upcoming elections until March 2025. The political landscape in Ireland has shifted, with Sinn Fein emerging as a rising political force, leading to a shift in the traditional party landscape.

  • While Harris sees the idea of a potential reunification of Ireland as a legitimate aspiration, his focus remains on current challenges like housing crisis, rising cost of living, and immigration. Despite political changes and discussions about potential reunification, Ireland's future remains uncertain and complex.
Profile picture of CNBC
Simon Harris becomes youngest-ever Irish prime minister, pledges 'reset': Harris becomes prime minister after Leo Varadkar's shock resignation last month.
cnbc.com/2024/04/09/simon-harris-becomes-youngest-ever-irish-prime-minister-pledges-reset.html
Simon Harris becomes youngest-ever Irish prime minister, pledges 'reset'
Profile picture of The Irish Times
Vera Pauw ‘destroyed’ by Diane Caldwell’s criticism and ‘disappointed’ in Eileen Gleeson
irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2024/04/10/vera-pauw-destroyed-by-diane-caldwells-criticism-and-disappointed-in-eileen-gleeson/
Vera Pauw ‘destroyed’ by Diane Caldwell’s criticism and ‘disappointed’ in ...
Profile picture of Irish Independent
Quick Glance: Joe Kinnear Passes Away at 77 After Battling Vascular Dementia
  • Joe Kinnear has died at the age of 77, surrounded by his family.

  • Former manager of Wimbledon and Newcastle, Dublin-born Joe Kinnear had been dealing with dementia since 2015.

  • Known for his tenure at Tottenham, Kinnear led Wimbledon to a remarkable sixth place in the Premier League and was celebrated for his vibrant personality.

  • His career as a player and coach was marked by accomplishments, leaving behind his wife Bonnie, stepdaughter Russ, and grandchildren.
Profile picture of Irish Examiner
Michael Moynihan: Dublin thinks it can better Cork's English Market? Leave them off 
irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41368879.html
Michael Moynihan: Dublin thinks it can better Cork's English Market? ...
Profile picture of The Irish Times
Leinster v La Rochelle: How the players rated at the Aviva: Several outstanding performances from the backline as Leinster blew their opponents away
irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2024/04/13/leinster-40-la-rochelle-13-how-the-players-rated-at-the-aviva/
Leinster v La Rochelle: How the players rated at the Aviva
Profile picture of Irish Examiner
Bolger keen to build on 90-minute Cobh performance - starting with UCD: Tim Clancy's charges visit the capital to take on third-placed UCD on Friday night ...
irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41372410.html
Bolger keen to build on 90-minute Cobh performance - starting with UCD
Profile picture of The Indian Express
India’s Ambassador to Ireland crossed the political line by praising PM: Akhilesh Mishra could have emphasised that India’s concerned institutions have been ...
indianexpress.com/article/opinion/india-ambassador-to-ireland-crossed-the-political-line-by-praising-pm-modi-9281020/
India’s Ambassador to Ireland crossed the political line by praising PM
Profile picture of Mint (newspaper)
Profile picture of The Irish Times
Here’s to the football championship, the great clanking rust bucket of the Irish sporting summer
irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2024/04/06/heres-to-the-football-championship-the-great-clanking-rust-bucket-of-the-irish-sporting-summer/
Here’s to the football championship, the great clanking rust bucket of the ...
Profile picture of Irish Examiner
An Examiner Sport classic: 'You're the worst Kerry manager of all time. Do the honourable thing and take those selectors with you'
irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41372200.html
An Examiner Sport classic: 'You're the worst Kerry manager of ...
Profile picture of The Week
The Secret Army: the IRA propaganda film forgotten for almost 50 years: The latest Why Everyones Talking About,/why-everyones-talking-abouts, ...
theweek.com/culture-life/tv-radio/the-secret-army-the-ira
The Secret Army: the IRA propaganda film forgotten for almost 50 years
Profile picture of CNN.com
Why Ireland is the most pro-Palestinian nation in Europe: Ireland has become the latest nation to say it will intervene in the genocide case against Israel at ...
cnn.com/2024/03/29/middleeast/why-ireland-is-the-most-pro-palestinian-nation-in-europe-mime-intl/
Why Ireland is the most pro-Palestinian nation in Europe
Profile picture of The Irish Times
Thousands attend pro-Palestine demonstration in Dublin: Former Ireland rugby player Tony Ward was among the thousands of people calling for a ceasefire in Gaza ...
irishtimes.com/video/video/2024/03/24/thousands-attend-pro-palestine-demonstration-in-dublin/
Thousands attend pro-Palestine demonstration in Dublin
Profile picture of Irish Examiner
James Horan: Are we giving a referee an impossible job?: The former Mayo boss suggests football referees must be given more help.
irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41365375.html
James Horan: Are we giving a referee an impossible job?
Profile picture of The Irish Times
Couple on career break from teaching to become this year’s caretakers on Great Blasket Island
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/03/18/couple-on-career-break-from-teaching-to-become-this-years-caretakers-on-great-blasket-island/
Couple on career break from teaching to become this year’s caretakers on ...
Profile picture of Irish Examiner
New York Jets awarded rights to expand brand and activities in Ireland: The Jets can now look to engage Ireland ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft and through ...
irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41360830.html
New York Jets awarded rights to expand brand and activities in Ireland
Profile picture of RTE.ie
Couple chosen as new caretakers of An Blascaod Mór: Two teachers have been announced as this year's caretakers of An Blascaod Mór in west Kerry ...
rte.ie/news/regional/2024/0319/1438807-blasket-islands/
Couple chosen as new caretakers of An Blascaod Mór
Profile picture of Euronews
Ireland's housing crisis: Tens of thousands of new builds needed: Property group Knight Frank says Ireland is running on a huge housing deficit as it ...
euronews.com/business/2024/03/28/irelands-housing-crisis-tens-of-thousands-of-new-builds-needed
Ireland's housing crisis: Tens of thousands of new builds needed
Profile picture of CNN.com
‘Not the right man for the job’: What was behind Irish PM’s shock resignation?: Prime Minister Leo Varadkar sent shockwaves through Ireland when he candidly ...
cnn.com/2024/03/24/europe/ireland-taoiseach-varadkar-resignation-reason-intl/
‘Not the right man for the job’: What was behind Irish PM’s shock ...
Profile picture of The Irish Times
Irish provinces face tricky paths to glory as European competitions return: Securing home advantage could pay off for Leinster, while Munster ...
irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2024/04/02/irish-provinces-face-tricky-paths-to-glory-as-european-competitions-return/
Irish provinces face tricky paths to glory as European competitions return
Profile picture of Irish Examiner
Dion Fanning: John O’Shea can bring an interim peace in Irish football's endless battle
irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41359198.html
Dion Fanning: John O’Shea can bring an interim peace in Irish ...
Profile picture of The Irish Times
Lack of answers leaves door open for John O’Shea to become permanent Ireland manager
irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2024/03/26/lack-of-answers-leaves-door-open-for-john-oshea-to-become-permanent-ireland-manager/
Lack of answers leaves door open for John O’Shea to become permanent ...
Profile picture of The Washington Post
Irish anger over Gaza may make for a tense White House St. Patrick’s Day: President Biden will host Irish leaders who strongly oppose his stance on Israel and ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/13/st-patricks-day-white-house-gaza-israel/
Irish anger over Gaza may make for a tense White House St. Patrick’s Day
Profile picture of The Independent
Six Nations permutations: What do Ireland need to win the championship against England this weekend?
independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/ireland-six-nations-title-permutations-grand-slam-championship-b2509597.html
Six Nations permutations: What do Ireland need to win the championship ...
Quick Glance: Marcus Smith crushes Ireland’s grand slam dream
  • Marcus Smith secured victory for England with a last-minute drop goal against Ireland.

  • England remains in the race for the Six Nations title after defeating the world's best team.

  • Steve Borthwick's team delivered an impressive performance against Ireland, securing the win and reopening the championship.

  • England has catapulted themselves back into the title mix with an impressive win against Ireland.
Profile picture of Euronews
Ireland's house prices set to keep rising as shortages hit home : Ireland is currently facing a housing crisis due to decreasing investment and a rising ...
euronews.com/business/2024/03/07/irelands-house-prices-set-to-keep-rising-as-shortages-hit-home
Ireland's house prices set to keep rising as shortages hit home
Profile picture of The Irish Times
Tickets for IRFU’s 150th anniversary dinner on course to sell out at €650 per head
irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2024/02/29/tickets-for-irfus-150th-anniversary-dinner-on-course-to-sell-out-at-650-per-head/
Tickets for IRFU’s 150th anniversary dinner on course to sell out at €650 ...
Profile picture of TimesLIVE
Blitzboks open Hong Kong quest with two wins: The Blitzboks need to play Samoa in their final pool match on Saturday afternoon but their two wins over Ireland or ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/rugby/2024-04-05-blitzboks-open-hong-kong-quest-with-two-wins/
Blitzboks open Hong Kong quest with two wins
Profile picture of The Guardian
‘Real awe’: wave of Irish jubilation greets Cillian Murphy’s Oscars win: President of Ireland, artists, academics and friends pay tribute to actor ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/11/irish-jubilation-greets-cillian-murphy-oscars-win
‘Real awe’: wave of Irish jubilation greets Cillian Murphy’s Oscars win
Profile picture of The Washington Post
Tourists’ groping of Irish statue prompts ‘Leave Molly mAlone’ campaign: A student has started a campaign to get tourists to stop the long-standing tradition of ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/09/molly-malone-dublin-statue/
Tourists’ groping of Irish statue prompts ‘Leave Molly mAlone’ campaign
Profile picture of Irish Examiner
Shania Twain announces Cork gig : Shania Twain will play Musgrave Park in Cork in June 
irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/artsandculture/arid-41340698.html
Shania Twain announces Cork gig 
Profile picture of Irish Independent
‘Even on the day I got married, my arms were black and blue’ – Former wife of paedophile Irish rugby player Da
sundayworld.com/crime/irish-crime/former-wife-of-irish-rugby-paedophile-monster-davy-tweed-speaks-out-for-first-time/a936397672.html
‘Even on the day I got married, my arms were black and blue’ – Former wife ...
Profile picture of The Irish Times
Former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich assistant Paul Clement linked to Ireland job
irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2024/02/27/former-real-madrid-and-bayern-munich-assistant-paul-clement-linked-to-ireland-job/
Former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich assistant Paul Clement linked to ...
Profile picture of The Boston Globe
NFL Draft: Patriots may be telegraphing their moves with the No. 3 pick: They want a quarterback, they could trade down and still get one, they like Drake Maye ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/27/sports/patriots-draft-owners-meeting/
NFL Draft: Patriots may be telegraphing their moves with the No. 3 pick
Profile picture of The Irish Times
Munster confirm signing of Diarmuid Kilgallen from Connacht: Hooker Eoghan Clarke has signed a one-year deal for next season
irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2024/02/14/munster-confirm-signing-for-diarmuid-kilgallen-from-connacht/
Munster confirm signing of Diarmuid Kilgallen from Connacht
Profile picture of The New Zealand Herald
Six Nations: Eight-year-old boy steals show singing Ireland’s Call: Leinster wing James Lowe eventually took the man-of-the-match honours for his all-action ...
nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby/six-nations-eight-year-old-boy-steals-show-singing-irelands-call/LYDKDC6PV5H6JLS4SWY4TPSREI/
Six Nations: Eight-year-old boy steals show singing Ireland’s Call
Profile picture of Irish Examiner
Ireland v Wales, Six Nations championship: Andy Farrell's side will look to continue their winning run in Dublin on Saturday afternoon. 
irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41338994.html
Ireland v Wales, Six Nations championship
Profile picture of Insider (news website)
A millennial who chose London found it tough, now moving to Portugal: Michael Burton has found London's hustle culture draining and isolating ...
businessinsider.com/millennial-moved-to-london-stressful-lonely-now-moving-to-portugal-2024-3
A millennial who chose London found it tough, now moving to Portugal
Profile picture of Irish Independent
‘We had to pay a tenner for our shirts’ – how rugby’s stars of the 1970s smoked, drank and fought their way to
independent.ie/irish-news/we-had-to-pay-a-tenner-for-our-shirts-how-rugbys-stars-of-the-1970s-smoked-drank-and-fought-their-way-to-victory/a1379255998.html
‘We had to pay a tenner for our shirts’ – how rugby’s stars of the 1970s ...
Profile picture of The Irish Times
Win a pair of tickets to Guinness Six Nations - Ireland V Wales. : Aer Lingus is ready to bring Home Advantage to another year of the Guiness Six Nations ...
irishtimes.com/competitions/2024/02/09/win-a-pair-of-tickets-to-guinness-six-nations-ireland-v-wales/
Win a pair of tickets to Guinness Six Nations - Ireland V Wales.
Profile picture of The Irish Times
Ireland needs to be more like Ryanair and less like Irish Rail: David McWilliams: Irish people in some sectors are playing at the top of their game ...
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/02/17/ireland-needs-to-be-more-ryanair-and-less-irish-rail-more-irfu-and-less-fai/
Ireland needs to be more like Ryanair and less like Irish Rail
Profile picture of Irish Examiner
Donal Lenihan: How many Irish would start if the Lions were touring this summer?: Which players have made the strongest Six Nations case for place in Andy ...
irishexaminer.com/sport-columnists-rugby/arid-41341109.html
Donal Lenihan: How many Irish would start if the Lions were touring this ...
Profile picture of Irish Examiner
CorkBIC to rebrand and expand into Mid-West: AxisBIC is one of four Irish BICs funded by Enterprise Ireland to grow and support start-ups
irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41358982.html
CorkBIC to rebrand and expand into Mid-West
Profile picture of Irish Independent
Profile picture of Daily Maverick
OUTsurance announces its global footprint expansion to Ireland on St Paddy’s Day: Chief financial officer Jan Hofmeyr says the move will give the company greater ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-18-outsurance-announces-its-global-footprint-expansion-to-ireland-on-st-paddys-day/
OUTsurance announces its global footprint expansion to Ireland on St ...
Profile picture of The Irish Times
Andrew Trimble: For Ulster and Ireland – A journey into identity that could land differently on both sides of the Border
irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio/2024/02/12/andrew-trimble-for-ulster-and-ireland-a-journey-into-identity-that-could-land-differently-on-both-sides-of-the-border/
Andrew Trimble: For Ulster and Ireland – A journey into identity that ...
Profile picture of RTE.ie
NATO deal 'does not infringe on Irish neutrality' - Ryan: An agreement between the Government and NATO aimed at enhancing cyber security and protecting ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0209/1431467-nato-ireland/
NATO deal 'does not infringe on Irish neutrality' - Ryan
Profile picture of Irish Examiner
Larry Tompkins: 'Second tier of Tailteann Cup would be detrimental to Cork football'
irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41335522.html
Larry Tompkins: 'Second tier of Tailteann Cup would be detrimental to ...
Profile picture of Irish Examiner
New website to highlight media owners and connections: Media Ownership Monitor (MOM) Ireland will be available as a website, with the database highlighting ...
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41332513.html
New website to highlight media owners and connections
Profile picture of Media Wales
Wales and Ireland to play each other in red and green for final time amid ban: Wales v Ireland fixtures will look a bit different going forward
walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/wales-ireland-play-each-traditional-28626477
Wales and Ireland to play each other in red and green for final time amid ...
Profile picture of Irish Independent
‘I said, ‘f**k you’ and buggered off’ – how a Leinster academy prop ended up winning the Six Nations with Engl
independent.ie/sport/rugby/i-said-fk-you-and-buggered-off-how-a-leinster-academy-prop-ended-up-winning-the-six-nations-with-england/a1955790885.html
‘I said, ‘f**k you’ and buggered off’ – how a Leinster academy prop ended ...
Profile picture of Media Wales
S4C presenter Sarra Elgan in 'awkward' live TV interview with her own husband: It's not something you see at every game
walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/s4c-presenter-sarra-elgan-awkward-28698825
S4C presenter Sarra Elgan in 'awkward' live TV interview with her own ...
Profile picture of Irish Examiner
Farmer’s Transformula feeding focus results in active and healthy calves: Since Wexford farmer Jonathan Williams started using the product, his calves are much ...
irishexaminer.com/sponsored/arid-41345948.html
Farmer’s Transformula feeding focus results in active and healthy calves
Profile picture of Irish Examiner
Irish Government urged to purchase Polar medal of Sir Ernest Shackleton: This week a memorial stone containing Irish limestone was unveiled at Westminster Abbey ...
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41334148.html
Irish Government urged to purchase Polar medal of Sir Ernest Shackleton
Profile picture of The Independent
England receive double injury boost ahead of Ireland Six Nations clash: Marcus Smith and Alex Mitchell look set to be fit to face the reigning grand slam ...
independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/england-squad-ireland-marcus-smith-mitchell-six-nations-b2506245.html
England receive double injury boost ahead of Ireland Six Nations clash
Profile picture of The Guardian
Irrepressible Ireland: five reasons why they are dominating the Six Nations: Andy Farrell’s fearsome side visit England next Saturday in pursuit of the first ...
theguardian.com/sport/blog/2024/mar/02/ireland-six-nations-rugby-union-analysis
Irrepressible Ireland: five reasons why they are dominating the Six ...
Profile picture of AeroTime Hub
Aer Lingus unveils special refreshed Irish rugby team livery on an Airbus A320 : Aer Lingus has unveiled a special updated Irish rugby team livery on one of its ...
aerotime.aero/articles/aer-lingus-irish-rugby-team-livery
Aer Lingus unveils special refreshed Irish rugby team livery on an Airbus ...
Profile picture of The Independent
Six Nations announce major kit changes to impact Ireland and Wales: The changes will be made to make matches easier to watch for colour blind viewers
independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/six-nations-kits-ireland-wales-b2496649.html
Six Nations announce major kit changes to impact Ireland and Wales
Profile picture of inews.co.uk
Is Kin based on a true story? Inspiration behind the Irish crime drama: Multiple news outlets have speculated the series was inspired by the Hutch-Kinahan feud
inews.co.uk/culture/television/kin-true-story-2919087
Is Kin based on a true story? Inspiration behind the Irish crime drama