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November 25, 2018 No Responses

No Plan B on Brexit Says Taoiseach

Speaking after the EU gave the green light to the agreement Leo Varadkar said there was no plan B if the deal is not approved in the British House of Commons. The Taoiseach said: “There isn’t a plan B. The...

November 24, 2018 No Responses

Support for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil Rises in New Poll

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have seen their support rise, according to the latest opinion poll. The Red C poll for the Sunday Business Post continues the trend of many seen over the last year. Fine Gael are the most...

November 24, 2018 No Responses

Number of UK Applications for Irish Passports Soars

The number of people from Northern Ireland and Great Britain applying for an Irish passport has increased by 83% over the past six years. New information from the Department of Foreign Affairs shows that to the end of October 2018,...

November 23, 2018 No Responses

5,000 Year Old Logboat Found Near Newgrange

The discovery of a logboat in the Boyne river close to Newgrange dates back 5,000 years, it has been revealed. Culture Minister Josepha Madigan announced today that scientific dating of the boat found near the Bru na Boinne world heritage...

November 23, 2018 No Responses

Cork Mother Announced as 2018 Carer of The Year

A Cork mother, whose son has a rare genetic condition, has been announced as the Carer of the Year. Brenda O’Connell Barry from Charleville in Cork cares for her 4-year-old son Fionn who suffers from NACC1. It is a condition...

November 23, 2018 No Responses

Irish Man Killed in Sunnyside

This is a very sad announcement that we here at The Irish Examiner have to make as it concerns two Irishmen from home in Ireland.The New York Police Department says the death of a man who was punched in the...

November 21, 2018 No Responses

Monument Unveiled For 14-Year-Old Croke Park Bloody Sunday Victim

A monument to a 14-year-old boy who was shot and killed during Bloody Sunday at Croke Park in 1920 has been unveiled in Dublin’s Glasnevin Cemetery. John William Scott was killed when British forces opened fire during a GAA match....

November 20, 2018 No Responses

Coveney Insists Draft Brexit Deal Not Open for Renegotiation

The Tánaiste has said the draft Brexit withdrawal agreement is not open for renegotiation. Simon Coveney said it should no longer be considered a draft and that instead it should be seen as the only agreement. Mr Coveney told the...

November 20, 2018 No Responses

New Review to Examine Anonymity for Those Accused of Sexual Violence

A review into how sex crime trials are conducted in Ireland will examine the issue of anonymity for those accused of sexual violence, the Justice Minister has confirmed. Charlie Flanagan previously committed to review all aspects of sexual assault trials...

November 20, 2018 No Responses

Hundreds Join Protest Demanding New Stardust Inquiry

Hundreds of people have joined survivors and families of the Stardust nightclub fire victims in a protest to demand a new inquest. A total of 48 young people died in the popular club in Artane, Dublin, on Valentine’s Day 1981...

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