Mar 16 From religious roots to global holiday, here's what to know about St. Patrick's Day By Deepti Hajela, Associated Press If it's March, and it's green, it must be St. Patrick's Day. The day honoring the patron saint of Ireland is a global celebration of Irish heritage. Continue reading
Mar 15 WATCH: Biden meets with Irish leader at White House, discusses Ukraine, Israel By Josh Boak, Will Weissert, Associated Press Biden played host to Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar at the White House and then attended a lunch at the U.S. Capitol. The two countries are celebrating a century of diplomatic relations. Continue reading
Mar 09 Voters in Ireland reject changes to constitutional language about family and women By Michael Kealy, Brian Melley, Associated Press Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar conceded defeat Saturday as two constitutional amendments he supported that would have broadened the definition of family and removed language about a woman’s role at home were headed toward rejection in early vote tallies. Continue reading
Mar 08 Voters are being asked to change Ireland's Constitution which says a woman's place is in the home By Jill Lawless, Michael Kealy, Associated Press The twin referendums on International Women's Day are on deleting a reference in the 87-year-old document to women’s domestic duties and broadening the definition of the family. Continue reading
Feb 03 Irish nationalist Michelle O'Neill named first minister of Northern Ireland's government By Brian Melley, Associated Press An Irish nationalist made history Saturday by becoming Northern Ireland’s first minister as the government returned to work after a two-year boycott by unionists. Continue reading
Nov 26 Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize with 'Prophet Song,' novel set in dystopian version of Ireland By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Irish writer Paul Lynch won the Booker Prize for fiction on Sunday with what judges called a “soul-shattering” novel about a woman’s struggle to protect her family as Ireland collapses into totalitarianism and war. Continue reading
Nov 24 Ireland's prime minister condemns anti-immigrant rioters after Dublin rampage By Danica Kirka, Associated Press The chaos began after rumors circulated that a foreign national was responsible for a knife attack outside a Dublin school on Thursday afternoon. Continue reading
Nov 23 Police don't suspect terrorism after a 5-year-old girl was injured in a knife attack in Dublin By Associated Press A woman and two other children have been injured. Irish police said they weren't treating Thursday's violence as terror-related. Continue reading
Apr 14 WATCH: Biden speaks outside St. Muredach's Cathedral in County Mayo, Ireland By Darlene Superville, Colleen Long, Chris Megerian, Associated Press Quoting Irish poetry and soaking up the cheers of thousands, President Joe Biden pronounced Ireland not just part of his family history but part of his soul as he wrapped up a trip that gave him the kind of adoration… Continue reading
Apr 13 Watch 4:33 News Wrap: Biden touts strength of Ireland-U.S. relations in address to Irish Parliament By Amna Nawaz, Alexis Cox In our news wrap Thursday, President Biden played up the shared history and values of Ireland and the United States on the second day of his visit there, the White House announced DACA recipients can apply for Medicaid and health… Continue watching