Ireland
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Powerscourt Estate Seeks Legal Advice to Halt Controversial Peter Thiel Event
The owners of Powerscourt Estate in Co Wicklow are exploring legal options to cancel a secretive August conference organized by billionaire Peter Thiel, following public and political backlash.
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Zach Bryan’s Páirc Uí Chaoimh Show Highlights Growing Irish Country Music Mainstream
American country artist Zach Bryan played to a packed stadium in Cork, signaling a demographic shift in Irish music audiences and presenting significant logistical challenges for the city.
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Ireland Deports 42 South African Nationals in Charter Flight
The Irish government has deported 42 South African nationals, including 15 children, at an initial cost of €735,000 as part of an intensified enforcement strategy.
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Operational Scrutiny: Gardaí Face Questions Over Firearm Security and Immigration Enforcement
An Garda Síochána is under investigation following a security lapse involving a lost submachine gun, while simultaneously scaling up large-scale immigration deportation operations.
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Metallica Partners with Irish Blood Transfusion Service During Dublin Tour
As Metallica takes the stage in Dublin, the band has launched a collaborative initiative with the Irish Blood Transfusion Service to boost donor participation.
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Convicted serial sex abuser Bill Kenneally dies at 75
Bill Kenneally, whose decades-long abuse of teenagers in Waterford was the subject of a recent damning state report, has died in custody. The government is now moving toward a formal apology to his victims.
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Irish Junior Cyclist Shane O’Brien Dies in Training Accident
Sixteen-year-old Irish cycling talent Shane O’Brien has died following a collision with a parked lorry while training in County Waterford.
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Gardaí Begin Fresh Searches in Wicklow for Missing Women
Irish police have launched a new forensic search operation near the Wicklow-Kildare border in connection with the long-term murder investigations of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob.
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All-Ireland SFC Round 3: High-Stakes Showdowns Set as Quarter-Final Spots Loom
The GAA has confirmed the fixtures for the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Round 3, featuring a blockbuster clash between Kerry and Armagh, and a high-profile meeting between Dublin and Donegal.
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High-Stakes GAA Championship Draw: Kerry to Face Armagh in Round 3
The GAA has confirmed the Round 3 draw for the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, featuring a headline clash between Kerry and Armagh, alongside the Tailteann Cup semi-final pairings.
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Kinahan Cartel Lieutenant Sean McGovern Sentenced to 24 Years
Senior Kinahan cartel figure Sean McGovern has been sentenced to 24 years in prison by Ireland’s Special Criminal Court, marking a significant victory in the international pursuit of the crime syndicate.
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Broadcaster Mairéad Ronan Reflects on Personal Transition and Life Lessons
Irish presenter Mairéad Ronan has opened up about her journey through personal loss and divorce, highlighting the importance of recognizing mental well-being in a candid interview.
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Leaving Certificate 2026: Balancing Rigor with Student Welfare
As the 2026 Leaving Certificate exams progress, educators weigh in on the fairness of papers like German, while broader concerns about grading transparency and student stress remain central to the Irish education debate.
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Canadian PM Carney Begins State Visit to Ireland to Formalize New Economic Partnership
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Dublin for a two-day state visit, marking the first such visit in a decade. Leaders are set to announce a new bilateral framework focusing on trade, life sciences, and AI policy.
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Irish Athletics Star Ciara Mageean Opens Up on Terminal Cancer Diagnosis
European 1,500m champion Ciara Mageean has revealed a stage four bowel cancer diagnosis, sharing the emotional reality of her medical journey and the premature end of her athletic career.