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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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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.