Irish deputy leader meets NI political representatives after journalist’s death
The Irish deputy leader has met with political representatives in Belfast following the death of a journalist.
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Leo Varadkar condemns republican group after Dublin parade
Irish premier Leo Varadkar has condemned the actions of a republican group that paraded down Dublin’s O’Connell Street after the murder of Lyra McKee.
Irish premier hails centuries old friendship between Ireland and the US
Leo Varadkar has hailed the country’s continuing relationship with “our friend” the US.
Wilkinson backs ‘ruthless’ Farrell to give England ‘leadership quality’
Former England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson believes “ruthless” Owen Farrell has the “leadership quality” that England need in World Cup year.
Controversial loan was made ‘in best interest of the game’ – Delaney
The former chief executive of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has insisted he acted in the best interests of the game when he loaned the organisation 100,000 euro.
EU chief negotiator says goal is to protect peace and single market
The EU chief negotiator says, in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the EU’s goal is to protect peace in Ireland and the single market.
Ireland’s links with Japan celebrated in Dublin
Hundreds of people have gathered in Dublin to celebrate Ireland’s links with Japan.
Ex-soldier pleads to return to Ireland with daughter, two, after stint in Syria
A former Irish soldier who went to live in Islamic State-controlled Syria has reportedly denied fighting for the jihadist militants.
Woman charged after monkey seized in Dublin raid
A woman has been charged by detectives who seized guns, drugs and a monkey during a raid in Dublin.
Leo Varadkar: Any country vetoing further Brexit extension would not be forgiven
Any EU country that vetoed a further Brexit extension would not be forgiven by other member states, Ireland’s premier has said.
German chancellor ‘will do everything we can’ to avoid no-deal Brexit
German chancellor Angela Merkel has said she will do everything she can to prevent a no-deal Brexit.