Ireland

Ireland faces sharp criticism for proposing a 13 percent cut to EU defense spending while holding the bloc's presidency, drawing pushback from diplomats and major powers.

UEFA has launched a disciplinary investigation following allegations that an Israeli team member spat at an Irish staff member during a match. The Israeli Football Association firmly denied the claims.

Ahead of the match against Israel in Debrecen, Ireland registered defender Jimmy Dunne as a goalkeeper due to Gavin Bazunu's withdrawal and UEFA squad regulations.

The Netherlands is expected to return to Eurovision 2027 despite earlier boycott threats, while Ireland maintains its strict stance against Israeli participation.

Over 160 Irish sports figures urged their national team to boycott upcoming Nations League matches against Israel, amid mounting political pressure and ongoing controversy.

US President Donald Trump announced plans to remove a 15% tariff on Irish whiskey following appeals during a golf tournament in Ireland, boosting spirits producers and US companies.

The US President will fly next week for an international visit on a Qatari Boeing 747, despite security threats and delays in upgrading the plane's defense systems. In July, Donald Trump was secretly evacuated from the plane in Turkey following an Iranian threat.

The Irish broadcaster, RTÉ, announced that it has not yet decided whether it will return to Eurovision 2027, after deciding last year to boycott the contest in protest of Israeli participation. The announcement from the Irish broadcaster comes after it announced it would boycott the contest this year as well.

Mark Zuckerberg is expanding his real estate portfolio with the purchase of a castle in County Waterford, Ireland. The Gothic-style estate, which includes a 1,780-dunam plot, will serve as a residence for the family during their visits to the country.

A dramatic development in the fight against organized crime: Daniel Kinahan, one of the world's most wanted figures, has been extradited from the UAE to Ireland. On Sunday evening, he appeared before the Special Criminal Court in Dublin on charges of running a criminal organization.

The New IRA organization has published a video threatening to ignite a civil war if immigrants do not leave Ireland. Last month, a woman was arrested for transporting explosives for the group, and several police stations in Northern Ireland have faced attacks.

The Irish government purchased a 53 million euro luxury business jet but opted out of a critical safety system because it is manufactured by an Israeli company. This decision limits the aircraft's landing capabilities in poor visibility.

An executive jet purchased by the Irish government for 53 million euros cannot land safely in difficult weather conditions because Dublin insisted on removing systems with Israeli technology produced by Elbit, as part of the boycott of Israel.

The Nations League draw for the 2026/27 season determined that the Israel national team will play in Group 3 of League 2, where it will face the national teams of Austria, Ireland, and Kosovo. The matches against the Ireland national team are expected to draw significant interest and be unusually charged.

Irish police are investigating the death of 56-year-old musician Glen Hansard. Preliminary findings suggest he lost control of his motorcycle after hitting a soft road shoulder.

The UEFA decision to boycott FIFA competitions over plans to sell World Cup stakes has sparked renewed calls in Ireland to cancel Nations League matches against Israel.

The musician, actor, and founder of the Irish folk-rock band The Frames was killed early this morning in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident. He is survived by his wife and a 4-year-old son. Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the crash.

Isobel Perry Sullivan was arrested last Wednesday while heading north after an intelligence operation discovered an explosive device in her vehicle. Her defense claims she was manipulated into transporting the bag without knowing its contents. The incident is linked to a dissident group rejecting the 1998 peace agreement.