Ireland

Entertainment March 27

Rosie O'Donnell can't stop talking about MAGA despite fleeing to Ireland

Rosie O'Donnell has continued to post about President Trump on social media months after her move to Ireland, which she confirmed was just before his inauguration.

Media March 21

White House says 'Good riddance' to Rosie O'Donnell after she flees America, writes anti-Trump poem in Ireland

Actress and Trump critic Rosie O'Donnell fled America for Ireland after President Donald Trump retook office, and the White House said, "Good riddance."

Conor McGregor March 21

Conor McGregor urges Ireland citizens to vote him as country's president after meeting with Trump

UFC fighter Conor McGregor wrote in a lengthy Instagram post that he will run for president of Ireland, just days after meeting with President Donald Trump.

Travel March 17

Top cities to celebrate St. Patrick's Day revealed

WalletHub ranks the best U.S. cities to celebrate St. Patrick's Day based on Irish pubs and restaurants per capita, hotel prices and weather forecast. See the list.

Politics March 17

America celebrates Irish culture and politics on St. Patrick’s Day

President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson kicked off the Irish celebrations last week by welcoming ​Taoiseach Micheál Martin to the White House.

UFC March 17

UFC star Conor McGregor critical of Irish government ahead of President Trump meeting: 'Zero accountability'

Conor McGregor will meet with President Donald Trump on Monday to discuss the problems the UFC star sees with the current state of politics in Ireland.

UFC March 17

UFC star Conor McGregor shares cryptic post about 'important meeting' in Washington

UFC star Conor McGregor teased an "important meeting" in Washington, D.C., on Monday, which comes a week after President Donald Trump spoke highly of the fighter.

Entertainment March 12

President Trump slams Rosie O'Donnell after she flees US: 'You're better off not knowing' her

During a White House press conference, President Donald Trump slammed comedian and actress Rosie O'Donnell after she fled the U.S. and moved to Ireland.

Entertainment March 11

Rosie O'Donnell flees US after Trump win, won’t return until it's ’safe for all citizens to have equal rights’

Rosie O'Donnell confirmed this week that she and her daughter moved to Ireland in January, just five days before President Trump's inauguration.

Trump's First 100 Days February 24

Irish leaders boycott Washington St Patrick's Day events over Trump's Gaza comments

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill will skip St. Patrick’s Day in the U.S. this year.

Ireland February 13

Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent leaves powerful two-word message in Irish airport's welcome book

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, while making a stop in Ireland on his way back from Ukraine, signed the airport welcome book with a simple, yet powerful, two-word message.

Travel December 29

Americans targeted by brutal crimes while on vacation in 2024

Several Americans looking to escape to tropical destinations or jet-set to Europe throughout 2024 were faced with tragedy instead of relaxation while traveling abroad.

Israel December 15

Israel to close embassy in Ireland over 'anti-Israel policies'

Israel is closing its embassy in Dublin, Ireland over the country's alleged "anti-Israel policies."

Trump Transition December 14

Trump taps Richard Grenell as presidential envoy for special missions, Edward S. Walsh as Ireland ambassador

Trump named Richard Grenell, former acting director of national intelligence, as an envoy for special missions and Edward S. Walsh as his pick to serve as ambassador to Ireland.

Ireland December 1

Ireland election: Incumbent center-right parties likely to retain power, but left-wing Sinn Fein holds water

Ireland's election results have yet to be finalized, but exit polling suggests a coalition government between the center-right Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.

Ireland November 29

Ireland votes in a close-run election where incumbents hope to cling on to power

Ireland is voting in a parliamentary election that will determine the country's next government; voters are selecting more than 170 lawmakers to sit in the Dail.

Ireland November 27

2,000-year-old fig unearthed in Ireland marks ‘oldest example of an exotic fruit’ discovered in the area

During excavations in Ireland, an ancient fig dating back 2,000 years was unearthed. The finding of the fig marks a fist-of-its kind discovery for Ireland.

Crime November 14

American tourist, 60, found 'beaten to death' at 5-star hotel in Ireland frequented by celebrities: report

A 60-year-old American man was found "beaten to death" at Ballyfin Demesne, a luxurious five-star hotel in Ireland. Police said a suspect is in custody.

Ireland September 27

Irish farmer finds near 60-pound slab of ancient bog butter on his land by ‘pure luck’

An Irish famer unearthed a spectacular ancient find from his property by "pure luck." While working on his land, he saw a strange object that turned out to be a slab of bog butter.

First Amendment September 21

Ireland scraps controversial hate speech measures following criticism by Elon Musk, Conor McGregor

The Irish government is dropping parts of its controversial hate speech laws, which deal with incitement to hatred or violence, or "thoughtcrimes."

Odd News September 10

Value of ancient stone unearthed in garden by geography teacher recently revealed

A geography teacher in Coventry, England, found a strange stone in his garden. As it turns out, the simple stone turned out to be a find displaying ancient Irish script.

UFC September 5

Conor McGregor hints at 2025 presidential run in Ireland with UFC return on hold

UFC star Conor McGregor teased a potential run for president in Ireland with a lengthy post on social media Thursday, calling himself the "only logical choice."

Cruises September 4

Cruise passengers 3 months into expensive 3-year excursion still haven't set sail

Customers who paid upward of $99,000 for a spot on the three-year Villa Vie Residences Odyssey cruise have now waited in Belfast, Northern Ireland, for three months for it to set sail.

Ireland September 4

Irish teacher who opposed transgender policy arrested at school for violating court order

Enoch Burke was arrested for a third time after protesting his school’s policy for referring to transgender students by their preferred name and pronouns.

LIFESTYLE August 16

Meet the American who launched modern submarines, John Philip Holland, 'brilliant' self-taught engineer

Meet the American who is "the father of the modern submarine." The first U.S. and British submarines, the USS Holland and HMS Holland, were the designs of John Philip Holland.

Departed July 28

Sinéad O’Connor’s official cause of death revealed: report

Sinéad O'Connor's official cause of death was revealed on the one-year anniversary of her passing, and days after a controversial wax figure of the singer was removed from a museum.

LIFESTYLE July 27

Summer vacation ideas while there's still time: Here are 6 smart spots to consider

There is still time to enjoy a summer vacation — and if you're looking for something that you can enjoy solo or with family or friends, check out these six destinations.

ENTERTAINMENT June 13

Henry Winkler evacuated from hotel after fire breaks out, calls firemen his ‘favorite human beings’

Henry Winkler is showing his gratitude to Dublin, Ireland, firemen after they evacuated his hotel Wednesday morning. There were reportedly no injuries from the fire.

Antisemitism Exposed June 2

Addressing antisemitism should be priority for Europe before recognizing Palestinian state, leading rabbi says

Lead European rabbi suggests that countries counteract the anti-Israel, totalitarian influence of Iran and its terror proxies in the region before recognizing a Palestinian state.

Democrats May 22

House Democrat blasts Ireland, Spain, Norway recognition of Palestinian state as 'gift to Hamas'

Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., slammed Ireland, Spain and Norway's decision as a "gift to Hamas," despite him advocating for "Palestinian self-determination and statehood."