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Camogie Skort Rule Sparks Sexism Debate, Vote Scheduled

The Camogie Association is holding a Special Congress on May 22 to decide if players can choose between wearing shorts or skorts, following player protests citing discomfort and sexism; a recent survey indicated 70% of players experienced discomfort, and 83% desired a choice.

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Tuam Mother and Baby Home: Ireland's Systemic Abuse Revealed

In 2014, the discovery of almost 800 infant and child remains at the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, Ireland, prompted investigations revealing a system of state-supported Church institutions that concealed, punished, and exploited unmarried mothers and their children from the 1920s to the...

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Kneecap Controversy: Freedom of Speech Debate Erupts After Murder Calls

Kevin Rowland of Dexys Midnight Runners and 40 other artists defended Irish rap group Kneecap's freedom of expression following calls for the band's cancellation from UK gigs after footage emerged of a member calling for the murder of MPs; counter-terrorism police are assessing the footage.

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Garda Warn of Rising Whiskey Investment Scams

The Garda Síochána warned the Irish public about rising whiskey investment scams linked to organized crime, urging victims to come forward; while few Irish cases exist, international reports highlight the risk.

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China becomes third-largest source of international students in Ireland

In 2024, Chinese students comprised 10.9 percent of Ireland's international student population—the highest in a decade—due to factors such as Ireland's strong tech sector, favorable visa policies, and relatively low study costs; popular majors among Chinese students include electronic and computer e...

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Pope Francis's 2018 Irish Visit: Peace, Reconciliation, and a Public Apology

Pope Francis, who died at age 88, visited Ireland in 2018, meeting with clerical abuse survivors, issuing a public apology, and emphasizing peace and reconciliation; this contrasted with John Paul II's 1979 visit focused on ending the Troubles.

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Martin Condemns Israeli Gaza Blockade as Potential War Crime

Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin condemned Israel's nearly two-month-long blockade of Gaza, calling it a potential war crime due to the severe humanitarian crisis and suffering of civilians, including children, impacting the EU's stance and potentially straining EU-Israel relations.

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Zero Hunger
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Life Sentence for Murder of Geila Ibram in Ireland

Habib Shah Shamel, 28, was given a life sentence in Belfast Crown Court for the April 4, 2023, murder of Geila Ibram, 27, in Limerick, Ireland, after he stabbed her five times. Police found a notebook expressing a desire for self-sacrifice and a USB drive with terrorist-related videos in his possess...

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Husband on Trial for Wife's Murder After Remains Found in Home

Richard Satchwell, 58, is on trial in Dublin for the murder of his wife, Tina Satchwell, whose remains were discovered buried beneath a concrete floor in their Co Cork home in October 2023; he denies the charge.

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Irish Teenager Sentenced for Chaplain Stabbing

A 17-year-old boy in Ireland received an eight-year detention sentence for stabbing an Army chaplain, Fr. Paul Murphy, seven times outside Renmore Barracks in Galway in August 2024; the attack was linked to online radicalization, and the chaplain has expressed forgiveness.

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Kneecap Under Counter-Terror Investigation Following "Kill Your MP" Video

The Northern Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap faces investigation by counter-terror police after a video surfaced showing a band member encouraging concertgoers to "kill your MP", following previous scrutiny for apparent support of Hamas and Hezbollah. The band is pursuing legal action against what they d...

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Pope Francis' Death Prompts Grief and Reflection in Ireland

Pope Francis, leader of the Catholic Church, died on Easter Monday morning, prompting expressions of sadness and shock from parishioners and church leaders in Ireland, who recalled his 2018 visit and his legacy of humility and compassion.

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