Long-established laws of war are being ‘blatantly disregarded’, top UN official says
Several governments ignore human rights, which are the ‘medicine to heal a fractured world’
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Ireland praised for Palestine support but Government urged to do more at solidarity march
Organisers estimate at least 10,000 gathered at US embassy after almost two years of war
Hungary’s Viktor Orban to visit Dublin for Ireland match, without meeting Government
Sources say there were no requests from the Hungarian leader for meetings with Taoiseach or Tánaiste
‘Jesus, there’s some altitude here’: Introducing Mexico City’s first GAA club
Los San Patricios will host its first international tournament, the Copa Azteca, at the end of this month
‘The video is really awful’: German ambassador treating police assault of Irish person ‘very seriously’
Kitty O’Brien (25) twice punched in the face by German police officer at Berlin protest against killing of Palestinian journalists in Israeli air strikes
‘I feel I have been forgotten’: Palestinian has offer to study at UCD, but has been unable to leave Gaza
Shaker Albuhaisi, who is due to start science degree soon, not among 52 Gazan students being brought over
A calculated game: the latest attempt to persuade NI paramilitaries to disband
Amid scepticism and trepidation, the British and Irish governments are about to try again to convince loyalist and dissident republican groups to quit paramilitarism
Taoiseach’s trip to SXSW festival planned after controversial sponsors dropped, department says
US music festival told Department of Foreign Affairs that there was no relationship with the US army or weapons manufacturers
Israel claims Lebanese intelligence officer covered up murder of Irish peacekeeper Seán Rooney
Private Seán Rooney died after his UN vehicle came under attack in Lebanon in 2022
‘Bravery lessons’ and torture chambers: life for young Ukrainians under Russian rule
Two youths speak about fleeing occupied territories where tight surveillance, fear of kidnapping and assault are commonplace
Battle lines drawn in legal dispute over sale of cement maker in Ukraine to CRH
While efforts to end the war in Ukraine continue, building materials giant CRH and an Irish family-owned business are caught in a conflict of their own in the eastern European country
Protesters demand action to ensure entry to Ireland for Palestinian students
Students’ unions claim over 40 students unable to leave Gaza to take up offers of places in Irish colleges
Student with place on UCD master’s course still awaiting evacuation from Gaza
Department of Foreign Affairs faces protest over pace of bringing over Palestinians who want to study
Victim’s family condemns ‘disgusting’ Féile na Phobail tribute to Brendan ‘Bik’ McFarlane
Linda Boyle (17) was killed 50 years ago in the Bayardo Bar massacre carried out by McFarlane and two others
‘Widespread media coverage in India’ of attacks on Indian people living in Ireland
The violence is damaging Ireland’s reputation abroad, says Department of Foreign Affairs
Tributes to Irish woman found dead on New York yacht as police investigate what happened
Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra was found unconscious on vessel at exclusive Montauk Yacht Club
Irish man claims State has ‘abandoned’ his child in Poland, court filings show
Girl’s mother took her to Poland without father’s consent; parents in battle over where child should receive medical care
Significant rise in Irish people seeking State help to avoid US deportation
At least 41 sought assistance this year, but the number of Irish deported from US may be significantly higher
‘We can’t just tear up the rule book’: Tánaiste defends denial of visas to young Palestinian GAA players
Decision to refuse applications from 33 youths due to visit later this month criticised in Dáil
More than €100,000 spent on project to deliver premises for Irish embassy in Iran
Department did not confirm whether premises has been identified for permanent chancery
Palestine GAA club’s planned tour of Ireland ‘under serious threat’ due to visa delays
More than 30 players from West Bank club are scheduled to arrive in July to play against teams across country
Irish Embassy in Tehran closed due to ‘deteriorating situation’
Consular offices in Israel and Palestine are shut, with staff working remotely, as Iranian conflict enters second week
How St Stephen’s Green went from a mucky marsh to Dublin’s most famous square in 400 years
Roaming pigs and geese, the obnoxious Whaley family, one of Ireland’s first Michelin stars and ‘shocking destruction’ of the city’s built heritage from the 1960s ... the green has seen it all
Robert Pether released on bail after four years in Iraqi jail
Australian citizen who had been living in Ireland was imprisoned over contract dispute with employer
Department of Foreign Affairs HQ targeted again by protesters
Red paint thrown on exterior of Iveagh House overnight was being removed on Monday
Irish officials step up plans for rotating EU presidency which will cost more than €150m
Ireland will take over crucial position steering EU agenda and legislation - and brokering compromises - next year
Plans for counselling notes to be disclosed in sexual assault trials only if court decides they are relevant
Proposals stop short of ending access to counselling notes, something campaigners had sought
Ireland cannot protect its waters alone, UN expert says
UN Institute for Disarmament Research report examines threats to subsea telecommunications cables worldwide
‘We are nice people, but poor’: After Assad’s fall, economic problems are Syrians’ biggest concern
War, corruption and sanctions have taken a heavy toll on Syria, whose deepening poverty is ‘a dangerous accelerant in an already volatile environment’
Irish visits to United States drop by 27% amid anxiety over Trump administration’s border controls
Travel operators report ‘intense uncertainty’ around US market
Boy’s letter about not being able to play outside after Bloody Sunday touched taoiseach, new State records show
Derry boy Cormac Quigley’s note arrived during some of the darkest days of the Troubles
Irish transgender travellers advised that US authorities now want visa forms to reflect biological sex
Guidance comes after Trump signed several orders to change US policies on gender and diversity
Law change allows for deployment of Irish special forces to Kyiv
Cabinet approves plans to amend legislation so only Government and Dáil approval is required to send more than 12 peacekeepers overseas
Trump likely to make life harder for undocumented Irish in US, Simon Harris told
Briefing paper for then incoming minister on US president strategy heavily redacted
Use of DNA evidence for Irish passport applications is under review
Passport Service does not routinely accept DNA evidence as proof of entitlement to Irish citizenship
Trade, human rights, Ukraine war raised at meeting with China’s foreign minister
Wang Yi is in Dublin for meetings with Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris
Panic in Africa and concern in Dublin after Trump takes aim at US aid agency
Accounts for Irish aid agency Goal show it received €103 million in funding from USAID in 2023
Trump creates instability but he is fond of Ireland and there is a ‘way forward’ - Simon Harris
Tánaiste says he believes Taoiseach will receive invitation to the White House for St Patrick’s Day
The Irish musical slammed by the White House as an ‘insane’ waste of $70,000
‘As an American taxpayer I don’t want my dollars going towards this crap,’ Donald Trump’s press secretary told reporters
Irishman (40s) questioned by police in Hungary over death of former wife
Department of Foreign Affairs aware of case and will provide consular assistance if requested
Documents on Irish Foreign Policy (Vol 14) 1969-73: The North, above all else, required the Department of Foreign Affairs to up its game
Gleanings from departmental archives are pieces of jigsaw puzzles which illuminate decision- and policymaking, and the relationships of key figures
Irish civil servants pore over a US right-wing roadmap so radical even Trump seems wary
Plus: Stripe lets fluffy ducks break the bad news to 300 sacked staff; domicile levy fails to sweat Ireland’s richest; and An Post chief shows Royal Mail who’s boss
Ireland’s planned ban on certain Israeli goods complicated by recent events
Ceasefire in Gaza and election of pro-Israel US president Donald Trump likely to feed into deliberations on Occupied Territories Bill
Ireland’s plan to ban certain Israeli goods would be ‘very difficult to enforce’
Occupied Territories Bill ‘might pose problems’ for multinationals and other businesses in Ireland, Department of Enterprise briefing note states
Irish man (29) dies following fall at ski resort in Bulgaria
A helicopter was dispatched but suffered technical difficulties and had to return to base before it could reach the man
Man hospitalised following shooting in Rennes, France
Man (50s) shot several times in Villejean neighbourhood on Saturday, says local mayor
Move to expand Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition internationally welcomed by Tánaiste
Agreement signed between Department of Foreign Affairs and BTYSTE to support science in developing countries, especially Africa
Ireland cannot rely on a soft and woolly international reputation anymore
Greatest task facing the new government is restoring Ireland’s standing in Europe and the world
Irish passport holder (77) held in UK prison over Christmas as electronic tag too large for wrist
Former teacher and environmental campaigner Gaie Delap was jailed for her part in Just Stop Oil protest
Irish influence inside the EU: ‘The conveyor belt is slowing down’
Senior Irish officials warn of declining influence in Europe as interest in careers in EU institutions drops off
New Orleans: FBI identifies truck attack suspect as US citizen Shamsud-Din Jabbar
Texas man crashed truck into crowd and then opened fire on police, killing 10 people
Swimming pool problems for Ireland’s Vatican ambassador sparked sharp criticism
Embassy official issued rebuke after technical issues left pool out of action one week out of every four
Joint British/Irish courts in Northern Ireland were backed by top Conservatives
State records show controversial plan for paramilitary trials had backing in UK cabinet before Thatcher turned it down
John Bruton believed nationalists were not properly represented by Sinn Féin or SDLP
New taoiseach caused concern as IRA grappled with ceasefire and decommissioning decisions, papers show
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