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By Grinne N. Aodha
UK
Majority on the island in favour of Irish unity as part of EU – poll
European Movement Ireland’s all-island poll looked at EU satisfaction, defence cooperation and relations with the US.
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By Grinne N. Aodha
6 May 2026
Business News
Micheal Martin ‘spends more time abroad than Elton John’, says Michael O’Leary
The Ryanair chief executive accused the Taoiseach of being ‘too busy on his worldwide tour’.
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By Grinne N. Aodha
21 Jan 2026
Business News
Departure of RTE’s chief financial officer ‘a big loss’ – Media Minister
RTE confirmed that Mari Hurley would leave the role in the spring on Thursday night.
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By Grinne N. Aodha
16 Jan 2026
Celebrity News
A new public broadcaster should be considered in a united Ireland – report
The researchers suggest 10 regional journalism hubs – in Belfast, Dublin, Cork, Newry, Athlone and Galway – as part of an all-island media group.
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By Grinne N. Aodha
14 Jan 2026
UK
Ceremony for new Iranian ambassador to Ireland postponed amid regime’s crackdown
The Department of Foreign Affairs said the decision was taken after hundreds of protesters were killed and injured.
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By Grinne N. Aodha
13 Jan 2026
Politics
Repression and violence in Iran must end, says Irish premier
‘I urge the authorities in Tehran to uphold the rights of all their citizens,’ Taoiseach Micheal Martin said.
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By Grinne N. Aodha
12 Jan 2026
Film
Jessie Buckley’s Golden Globes win ‘powerfully inspirational’ for Irish students
The Kerrywoman’s secondary school said her win was an example of ‘what can be achieved with talent and dedication’.
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By Grinne N. Aodha
12 Jan 2026
UK
‘The town is pinching itself’: Kerry pride at Jessie Buckley’s Golden Globe win
‘We’re just so incredibly proud and I think the whole town is’, her cousin Brendan Fuller said.
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By Grinne N. Aodha
12 Jan 2026
Politics
Ireland ‘monitoring’ situation with Venezuelan oil tanker – minister
Helen McEntee also said that she was ‘extremely concerned’ about the situation in Venezuela.
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By Grinne N. Aodha
7 Jan 2026
Politics
Irish president says recent lives lost in Venezuela ‘appalling’ and ‘overlooked’
Catherine Connolly made the comments as she made a speech during the open ceremony of the Young Scientist exhibition.
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By Grinne N. Aodha
7 Jan 2026
Tech
Fake sexualised images created through X ‘very serious’ – Irish media watchdog
‘It’s possible that they could end up withdrawing parts of the service,’ John Evans of the Irish media regulator said.
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By Grinne N. Aodha
6 Jan 2026
UK
‘It was a survival call’: Palestinian mother thanks Ireland for son’s treatment
Mohammed lost his leg while in a tent in southern Gaza and was evacuated to Ireland for nerve treatment.
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By Grinne N. Aodha
4 Jan 2026
UK
Irish officials criticised ‘venal’ Churchill amid King Edward VIII crisis
The British monarch abdicated on December 10 1936 and married American divorcee Wallis Simpson in June 1937.
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By Grinne N. Aodha
30 Dec 2025
Politics
Vice-chancellor says CBE highlights success of Ulster University
Professor Paul Bartholomew said the honour is ‘a great privilege’.
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By Grinne N. Aodha
29 Dec 2025
Science
Ulster University professor made OBE delighted that hard work recognised
Professor of personalised medicine Tara Moore has been honoured for her work into DNA research.
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By Grinne N. Aodha
29 Dec 2025
UK
Bruton contacted Major about Sellafield concerns as legal action was explored
Then-taoiseach John Bruton raised the issue with British prime minister John Major after several safety incidents over a short period in the 1990s.
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By Grinne N. Aodha
29 Dec 2025
UK
Security plans ahead of 1995 Lansdowne Road riot ‘not clearly understood’
Archive documents have been released.
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By Grinne N. Aodha
29 Dec 2025
UK
Haughey unhappy after gun allegedly put to Dubliner’s neck on Carlingford Lough
Irish officials urged that the matter be raised with British officials in ‘strong terms’ with British authorities.
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By Grinne N. Aodha
29 Dec 2025
UK
Concern about ‘superiority’ of royal yacht visiting Ireland in 1996
The visit was later cancelled due to security concerns.
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By Grinne N. Aodha
29 Dec 2025
UK
White House did not want photo of Clinton shaking Adams’ hand during 1995 visit
The then US president visited Northern Ireland before travelling to Dublin in 1995.
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By Grinne N. Aodha
27 Dec 2025
UK
British officials feared ‘top man’ in Northern Bank robbery would avoid arrest
Downing Street chief of staff at the time, Jonathan Powell, said the robbery ‘had knocked up the price’ of peace negotiations.
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By Grinne N. Aodha
27 Dec 2025
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