Ireland’s Election Issues

Healy set to tie O'Driscoll's Ireland cap record

Cian Healy is set to equal Brian O'Driscoll's Ireland cap record after being named on the bench for Friday's autumn international against Argentina.

Ireland edge past Argentina in Dublin thriller

Ireland respond to a first home defeat in more than three years with a 22-19 win over Argentina at the Aviva Stadium despite twice being reduced to 14 men.

Apple upgrades Ireland’s credit rating outlook

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World - Financial Times - November 15

'Three or four games in one' as Ireland 'win ugly'

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says his side held their nerve "and just about got there" in their 22-19 win over Argentina.

Colm Tóibín: ‘Ireland today is a much freer place’

The Irish author on how the sequel to his bestselling novel Brooklyn was inspired by the film, life in LA, and his thoughts on Trump’s victory. Born in 1955, Colm Tóibín has written short stories, ...

World - The Guardian - November 17

England 5-0 Republic of Ireland: Nations League – live reaction

Minute-by-minute updates on the action at Wembley Good Luck Mr Gorsky Carsley . “Thanks for clarifying the Ireland manager is a qualified dentist,” says DFGTR EDTRTT (sic). “So many ...

World - The Guardian - November 17

Football Daily | Ireland’s dangerous precedent and promotion for England

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! . Well, that was close. Despite all the media pearl-clutching over mass withdrawals and the inexplicable no-show of a new manager who – Football ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

Ireland shifts diversity dial to stay with the pace

Progress is an ‘unstoppable trend’ but blockages remain in some areas

World - Financial Times - November 19

Ulster's Izuchukwu to make Ireland debut against Fiji

Ulster back row Cormac Izuchukwu and Leinster hooker Gus McCarthy are handed their Ireland debuts with Sam Prendergast given a first start at fly-half for Saturday's game against Fiji.

'Northern Ireland is being left behind on assisted dying'

There are moves to bring assisted dying into law in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.

Ireland game could be 'line in sand' for England

England's game against Ireland in the Six Nations could be a 'line in the sand' for England, while Scotland are among Championship favourites, says Matt Dawson.

Voters 'don't see' Ireland's healthy bank balance

Voters in the Republic of Ireland go to the polls on Friday for the country's general election.

Ireland pick Prendergast over Crowley for Australia

Sam Prendergast is preferred to Jack Crowley at fly-half in the Ireland team for Saturday's game against Australia.

Ireland goes to polls with three parties neck and neck

Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin all on about 20% in opinion polls after short, sharp campaign. Ireland’s election: the parties, the issues and the voting Ireland is going to the polls ...

World - The Guardian - 15 hours ago

Ireland heads to the polls as Trump’s tax threat looms

Country’s fiscal bonanza at risk from US president-elect’s pledge to match low corporation tax rate

World - Financial Times - 21 hours ago

Tropical Storm Warning issued in the Caribbean

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Dublin awaits latest hit of Ireland-All Blacks rivalry

BBC Sport NI's Matt Gault looks ahead to the latest instalment of world rugby's newest and arguably most thrilling rivalry.

Ireland 13-23 New Zealand: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – live reaction

Live updates from the 8.10pm GMT kick-off in Dublin Sign up for The Breakdown newsletter | And mail Lee Haka Response Watch! . Rieko Ioane leads his team in the pre-match challenge, Ireland ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Ireland prepares for 3-week campaign to decide next prime minister

Ireland’s President Michael Higgins has dissolved parliament to clear the way for a Nov. 29 election that will determine who controls government

World - ABC News - November 8

Ireland lose to NZ in first home defeat since 2021

Damian McKenzie scores six penalties as New Zealand inflict Ireland's first home defeat since 2021 with victory at Aviva Stadium.

'Error-strewn Ireland display may force Farrell into shake-up'

Ireland's error-filled performance in the 23-13 defeat by New Zealand leaves head coach Andy Farrell with much to ponder.

Ireland orders X, TikTok and Instagram to curb terrorist content

Regulator issues online safety ruling after finding weak processes leave networks ‘exposed to terrorist content’. Elon Musk’s X, TikTok and Meta’s Instagram have been ordered by Irish media ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Nations League: Ferguson heads Ireland winner as Tonali strike rocks Belgium

Brighton striker and Kelleher penalty save see off Finland Newcastle’s Tonali hits first Italy goal for 1-0 victory Evan Ferguson’s fourth senior international goal handed Republic of Ireland ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Ireland 22-19 Argentina: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – as it happened

Ireland’s defence holds firm as they get back to winning ways against a spirited Argentina.. OK, I’m going to stick my neck out. . Argentina to nick it by a score! Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Ireland hold off Argentina’s fightback after making rapid start

Ireland 22-19 Argentina Three first-half tries enough for Andy Farrell’s side Jeopardy is a word with plenty of currency in rugby these days. Mostly it is used in reference to how competitions ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Better Ireland still seeking answers after vital win

Seeking a response to defeat by the All Blacks seven days prior, Ireland's victory over Argentina answers some questions while presenting a few more.

Strike threat puts focus on Northern Ireland’s ailing health system

With the UK’s worst waiting times, hospitals have become a ground zero in region’s battle to balance the budget

World - Financial Times - November 17

England thrash Ireland as Carsley signs off with Nations League promotion

Kane penalty sparks rout after Scales shown red card Gordon, Gallagher, Bowen and Harwood-Bellis on target It was an England salvo of devastating power, three goals in five minutes early in the ...

World - The Guardian - November 17

Harry Kane sparks England rout against Ireland and Nations League promotion

Harry Kane’s 69th international goal sparked a second-half scoring spree that fired England back to the top tier of the UEFA Nations League

Sports - ABC News - November 17

‘It takes a particular kind of madness’: new life for Ireland’s Big Houses

The country has not had an easy relationship with the once grand homes of the Anglo-Irish elite — leading many to be torched, repurposed or left to rot. But a new appreciation is being nurtured, ...

World - Financial Times - November 21

Conor McGregor, U.F.C. Fighter, Is Held Liable for Sexual Assault in Ireland

The mixed martial arts fighter known as “Notorious” was ordered to pay the equivalent of about $260,000 to a woman who said he raped her in 2018.

World - The New York Times - November 23

Expelled the same day: Ireland hardens illegal immigration response

Ireland is clamping down on migrants crossing the border from the UK - the BBC sees the policy in action.

Latest in Ireland’s Election Issues

Healy set to tie O'Driscoll's Ireland cap record

Ireland edge past Argentina in Dublin thriller

Apple upgrades Ireland’s credit rating outlook

'Three or four games in one' as Ireland 'win ugly'

Colm Tóibín: ‘Ireland today is a much freer place’

England 5-0 Republic of Ireland: Nations League – live reaction

Football Daily | Ireland’s dangerous precedent and promotion for England

Ireland shifts diversity dial to stay with the pace

Ulster's Izuchukwu to make Ireland debut against Fiji

'Northern Ireland is being left behind on assisted dying'

Ireland game could be 'line in sand' for England

Voters 'don't see' Ireland's healthy bank balance

Ireland pick Prendergast over Crowley for Australia

Ireland goes to polls with three parties neck and neck

Ireland heads to the polls as Trump’s tax threat looms

Tropical Storm Warning issued in the Caribbean

Dublin awaits latest hit of Ireland-All Blacks rivalry

Ireland 13-23 New Zealand: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – live reaction

Ireland prepares for 3-week campaign to decide next prime minister

Ireland lose to NZ in first home defeat since 2021

'Error-strewn Ireland display may force Farrell into shake-up'

Ireland orders X, TikTok and Instagram to curb terrorist content

Nations League: Ferguson heads Ireland winner as Tonali strike rocks Belgium

Ireland 22-19 Argentina: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – as it happened

Ireland hold off Argentina’s fightback after making rapid start

Better Ireland still seeking answers after vital win

Strike threat puts focus on Northern Ireland’s ailing health system

England thrash Ireland as Carsley signs off with Nations League promotion

Harry Kane sparks England rout against Ireland and Nations League promotion

‘It takes a particular kind of madness’: new life for Ireland’s Big Houses

Conor McGregor, U.F.C. Fighter, Is Held Liable for Sexual Assault in Ireland

Expelled the same day: Ireland hardens illegal immigration response

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