Irish border residents fear checkpoints, violence as British Brexit vote nears
By Jeff Semple Europe Bureau Chief
British Parliament is widely expected to reject Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal in a vote on Tuesday. Continue reading
Ireland
Teenage girl’s underwear used as evidence in Irish rape trial prompting mass protests
Protests were held in Ireland Wednesday after a teenage girl’s underwear was used as evidence against her in a rape trial last week. Continue reading
Harriet the donkey shocks passersby with high-pitched operatic ‘singing’
Harriet the diva donkey deserves a standing ovation. Bravissima! Continue reading
Tens of thousands protest Brexit in central London, demand new referendum
Protest organizers want the public to have a final say on the government’s Brexit deal with the EU, arguing that new facts have come to light about the costs and complexity of Brexit since the 2016 referendum. Continue reading
Dry stone wall builders gather on Amherst Island for annual festival
It was a symphony of hammers and chisels on Amherst Island this weekend for the annual Dry Stone Festival, where dozens of dry stone wall builders converged from around the world. Continue reading
Irish great-grandfather fights off robbers after they barge into betting shop
The great-grandfather didn’t hesitate to intervene in a robbery in Ireland despite one of the robbers having a gun. Continue reading
Trump’s visit to Ireland postponed due to ‘scheduling reasons’
The Irish government says U.S. President Donald Trump will not be visiting the country in November due to a scheduling conflict. Continue reading
Irving Oil moves to acquire Irish-based group of energy companies
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in Ireland still has to approve the acquisition. Continue reading
Ireland calls referendum on whether to remove women’s ‘duties in the home’ from constitution
Ireland is to hold a referendum to remove a clause in the constitution marking the importance of a woman’s “life within the home” and encouraging mothers to shun employment to fulfill domestic duties, the government announced on Thursday. Continue reading
Norwegian Airlines entering Canadian market with flights from Hamilton to Dublin, Ireland
Norwegian Airlines has announced it is entering the Canadian market and will launch the only transatlantic flight out of Hamilton to Dublin, Ireland. Continue reading
