Ireland

• Who is Simon Harris? 37-year-old emerges as sole candidate to be Ireland PM

  Ireland's Simon Harris, a 37-year-old politician best known for helping steer the country's response to COVID-19, entered the contest to become its prime minister on Thursday.

  World

  Mar 21
  
• Leo Varadkar to step down as Ireland’s prime minister. Why?

  In a surprise move, Leo Varadkar said on Wednesday he would step down as Ireland's prime minister and the leader of the governing Fine Gael party.

  World

  Mar 20
  
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• Ireland’s Constitution says a woman’s place is in the home. Voters could change that

  Irish voters will decide Friday — International Women’s Day — whether to change the 87-year-old document to remove passages the government says are outdated and sexist.

  World

  Mar 8
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• Ironman tragedy claims life of Canadian athlete

  Friends, family, and the Canadian triathlon community are mourning the loss of a Toronto man who died during an Ironman race in Cork, Ireland over the weekend.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2023
• Sinéad O’Connor funeral: Thousands gather to mourn singer in Ireland

  Thousands of mourning fans gathered in the seaside town of Bray in County Wicklow, Ireland, to pay their respects to O'Connor.

  Entertainment

  Aug 8, 2023
• Na Fianna Katarokwi club home to growing interest in Irish sports

  Kingston club Na FIenna Katarokwi plays the two Irish sports Gaelic Football and Hurling. The club offers programming for children to adults.

  Sports

  May 23, 2023
• Joe Biden to stress U.S.-Ireland ties in Irish parliament speech

  On his first stop of the day, Joe Biden will meet with President Michael D. Higgins at the president's Dublin residence and will ring the Peace Bell.

  U.S. News

  Apr 13, 2023
• Ireland must change law to ratify Canada-EU trade deal, Supreme Court rules

  Irish citizens are entitled to vote on any major changes to EU law and have twice delayed European integration by rejecting referendums.

  World

  Nov 11, 2022
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• Canada won’t scrap trade talks with U.K. over Irish border concerns: Ralph Goodale

  Last week, Sinn Fein MP John Finucane travelled to Ottawa and asked Canada to stop its trade negotiations until London changes course.

  Canada

  Oct 23, 2022
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• Ireland’s Sinn Fein asks Canada to halt post-Brexit trade talks with U.K.

  Sinn Fein is asking Canada to nudge Britain to abide by rules that have given Northern Ireland preferential trade agreements with both mainland Britain and the Republic of Ireland.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2022