Ireland

Irish PM: Antisemitism in Ireland is 'sobering,' Holocaust education should be increased

Martin described the Holocaust Remembrance Day as "sobering" and "shocking," and called for immediate action.

Ireland's Taoiseach Micheál Martin arrives for a European Council meeting to discuss recent developments in transatlantic relations, in Brussels, on January 22, 2026.
A demonstrator holds a placard in support of Palestinians during a march on the International Day of Solidarity, in Dublin last year.

Ireland turns a blind eye to antisemitism as Jews grapple with rising hostility

 THE NEATLY tucked-away Antopol Martyrs Synagogue.

Grapevine: Jewish-Irish eyes are smiling

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at a solidarity rally for Israel in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, October 9, 2023.

From Alfred Dreyfus to Josh Shapiro: How the ‘dual loyalty’ charge shadows Jewish public life


New Irish president Catherine Connolly draws backlash over past anti-Israel remarks

Ireland’s new president Catherine Connolly faces criticism for past remarks labeling Israel a “terrorist state” and defending Hamas as part of Palestinian society.

President-elect Catherine Connolly reacts as she stands on a stage at Dublin Castle, on the day of the announcement of the results of the Irish presidential election in Dublin, Ireland, October 25, 2025.

Left-winger Catherine Connolly, who called Hamas 'part of fabric' of Gaza, elected Irish president

Connolly, 68, an independent candidate backed by the entire left-dominated opposition, has previously stated that Hamas is "part of the fabric of the Palestinian people.

President-elect Catherine Connolly walks as she arrives at Dublin Castle, on the day of the announcement of the results of the Irish presidential election in Dublin, Ireland, October 25, 2025.

Northern Ireland court finds soldier not guilty of murder over 'Bloody Sunday' killings

"The evidence presented by the Crown … fails to reach the high standard of proof required in a criminal case," Judge Patrick  Lynch said in his verdict.

Family members hold pictures of victims of the 1972 'Bloody Sunday', as a judge is expected to give a verdict on the trial of the British army veteran known as 'Soldier F', charged with two murders and five attempted murders in relation to Bloody Sunday, in Northern Ireland, October 23, 2025.

Court strikes down Irish police decision not to investigate Airbnb over Israeli settlements

The ruling does not automatically trigger an investigation by the police in Ireland over Airbnb, but it obliges the Irish police to consider the matter.

The US rental site Airbnb logo is displayed during the company's press conference in Tokyo on June 14, 2018

Ireland poised to blunt sanctions on Israel under corporate pressure, say sources

Ireland's government is one of the most outspoken critics of the war in Gaza, but, unlike others such as Spain, it hosts the European headquarters of some of the US's biggest companies.

People hold a banner with images of Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Minister for Defence Simon Harris and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, in Dublin, Ireland, May 17, 2025.

Israel's acting ambassador to Spain: Spanish gov't contributing to rise in antisemitism

The ambassador added in the interview that the Spanish government's position on Israel is not out of solidarity for Palestinians, but is about harming Israel.

Israeli ambassador to Dublin, Ireland, Dana Erlich, seen in a photo

Dublin Airport terminal reopens following security incident

The military's bomb squad and the anti-terrorist Special Detective Unit have arrived at the scene of the incident at the airport. 

A general view of Dublin airport's new Terminal 2 in Dublin, Ireland.

KAN addresses calls for Israel to withdraw from Eurovision

KAN CEO Golan Yochpaz says Israel must remain part of Eurovision as several European countries threaten a boycott over the Gaza war.

 Yuval Raphael, representing Israel, attends the second semi-final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel, Switzerland, May 15, 2025

Ireland to skip Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates, Irish broadcaster says

The European Broadcasting Union, which organizes and produces the event, said it understood the "concerns and deeply held views around the ongoing conflict in the Middle East."

 Yuval Raphael, representing Israel, attends the second semi-final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel, Switzerland, May 15, 2025

Wine Talk: Dark and lively Guinness

Just as it was thought that bitters and stouts were in terminal decline, Guinness has, within a few years, pirouetted, been rejuvenated, and suddenly become the chosen beer of a young generation.

THE ICONIC Guinness Gates of Rainsford Street in Dublin