Ireland's Next Government

Polls open in election to choose Ireland's next government after A campaign dominated by housing and immigration

World - ABC News - 6 hours ago

How the Republic of Ireland will elect its next parliament

With the Irish general election on Friday, BBC News NI explains how votes will be made and counted.

Polls open in close-run election to choose Ireland's new government

Ireland is voting in a parliamentary election that will decide the next government

World - ABC News - 17 minutes ago

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

Who will be Ireland’s next taoiseach? With only one day to go, it’s still wide open | Justine McCarthy

With a housing emergency and the cost of living weighing heavily on voters’ minds, anything could happen at the polls on Friday. In Easter, 1916 , his epic poem about the failed Dublin rebellion ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Why has Germany’s government collapsed and what happens next?

Olaf Scholz’s sacking of his finance minister has plunged Europe’s largest economy into considerable uncertainty. Germany’s three-way coalition, the “traffic light” alliance of centre-left Social ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

'Genuine impasse' at top of government about social care plan, insiders say

Multiple sources say the Treasury is deeply nervous about the cost of fixing social care, and that the PM is yet to decide how to proceed.

Ireland Is Rich. That Doesn’t Mean It’s Happy.

There are the same dark subplots here that have made the position of other incumbent governments so precarious.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Man missing at sea lands boat in Ireland

Chris Ellery's boat broke down in the Irish Sea, but he was able to make it to County Wicklow.

Ireland to Hold Snap General Election: What to Know

The Republic of Ireland will hold a general election on Nov. 29, after Prime Minister Simon Harris dissolved parliament on Friday.

World - The New York Times - November 8

Devenny receives first Northern Ireland call-up

Crystal Palace midfielder Justin Devenny is called up to the Northern Ireland squad for the first time for the Nations League matches against Belarus and Luxembourg.

American citizen found dead at luxury hotel in Ireland

An American citizen has been found dead at a luxury hotel in Ireland, police said.

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

Ireland’s election: the parties, the voting, the issues and the likely result

Fine Gael is seeking an unprecedented fourth successive term in office and could well achieve it on 29 November. Ireland’s voters go to the polls on Friday 29 November, three weeks after the prime ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

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.

A Dublin Neighborhood at the Sharp End of Ireland’s Election Issues

In a northeast neighborhood of the capital city, deprivation and affluence exist side-by-side, and many voters feel frustrated by the status quo.

Top stories - The New York Times - 9 hours ago

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 - 3 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 - 9 hours ago

Ireland's 2024 election is underway. Here's what to know.

Sinn Féin, the former political arm of the IRA, is hoping Ireland's 2024 election will bring it to power for the first time ever.

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 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

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