Ireland’s voters unhappy with taoiseach Simon Harris, election exit poll shows | Ireland
Exit polls show Irish voters are expressing dissatisfaction with Taoist Simon Harris, even though the return of the current government is the most likely outcome of the election. Of the 5,000 voters surveyed after the vote, 35% named Fianna Fail leader Michael Martin as their preferred new leader for the 34th Dail. However, cementing Sinn […]
County Louth: Ireland’s most underrated course you have to play if you visit the Emerald Isle
If you're lucky enough to travel to Ireland to play golf, you should definitely visit County Louth Golf Club. County Louth, also known as Baltray, is a hidden gem set amidst balmy sand dunes along the Irish Sea. Smiley Kaufman and Justin Thomaswho played the course after the British Open this year and two days […]
Four Tweets from Connor McGregor Ireland’s migrant crisis
According to X, UFC legend Conor McGregor is not only a fighter inside the Octagon, but outside of it as well. The professional mixed martial artist has become a voice for the political injustice taking place in his native Ireland, which is experiencing a similar immigration crisis to the one gripping the United States. Dave […]
UK Rwanda policy is ‘kneejerk reaction’ to migration, says Ireland’s deputy PM | Immigration and asylum
Ireland’s deputy prime minister has described the UK government’s Rwanda policy as a “knee-jerk reaction” to immigration, saying it could result in an influx of asylum seekers into Ireland. Ireland’s Tánaiste Governor Michael Martin said asylum seekers fearing being deported from the UK to Rwanda are seeking sanctuary in Ireland. Ireland is located about three-quarters […]
Simon Harris to become Ireland’s youngest leader – Europe live | Ireland
‘Always in a hurry’: The rapid rise of Ireland’s ‘TikTok taoiseach’ Simon Harris Rory Carroll Ireland boss Mr Dáil is expected to confirm today. Simon HarrisThe 37-year-old has been appointed as the successor to Leo Varadkar, who shocked the nation last month by announcing his resignation as First Minister and Fine Gael leader. The Minister […]
Simon Harris to become Ireland’s youngest prime minister | Ireland
Simon Harris will become Ireland’s youngest prime minister after the leadership race for his Fine Gael party ended with no other candidates coming forward. The leadership position was left vacant last week after leader Leo Varadkar abruptly announced his resignation “for personal and political reasons”. Harris, 37, was the only candidate for higher education minister […]
WWE superstar, Ireland’s Becky Lynch found a home in NYC’s Irish pubs
Erin gets into a fight. Before becoming one of WWE’s biggest superstars, Becky Lynch worked at an Irish pub in Manhattan and lived above another pub. The Limerick, Ireland native spent the summer of 2010 during his college years in the Big Apple, hoping to make connections and hit the road in search of a […]
Biden Meets With Irish PM, Uses Cheat Cards With Photos And Pronunciations Of Ireland’s Leaders
WASHINGTON DC – MARCH 15: US President Joe Biden and Irishman Leo Varadkar speak to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on March 15, 2024 in Washington, DC. Mr Biden and Mr Varadkar told reporters they planned to discuss a wide range of topics, including the war in Ukraine and the war […]
Varadkar admits defeat over bid to modernise Ireland’s constitution | Ireland
Ireland is set to reject proposed changes to the constitution’s references to family and women, delivering a scathing rebuke to the government, which has urged voters not to take a “step back”. Early tallies at counting centers on Saturday showed a significant majority voted against the double referendum to replace the “domestic women” clause. “At […]
Ireland’s about to take women out of its Constitution
Irish voters are heading to the polls on International Women’s Day on Friday to remove the words “woman” and “mother” from the constitution. A bill that would broadly expand the definition of “family” is also on the ballot. Two amendments are on the ballot: Article 39 on the family and Article 40 on the role […]