Irish - Last year 2024
Tensions between acts over Israel's presence on display at Eurovision press conference
The Dutch act called on Israel’s singer to answer a question about performers’ safety concerns.
Independent candidates overtake Sinn Féin as voters' top choice ahead of European elections
- Almost a quarter of people (24%) plan to vote for candidates classed as 'independents and others' on 7 June
- The next most popular choice is Sinn Féin on 22% (down one point)
- Sinn Féin is the most popular party among younger voters, while Fine Gael is the preferred party for over 65s
Dublin Nurse: Patients on trolleys moved around hospitals so count figures will be lower
A long-time emergency department nurse said that he apologises to patients daily for the conditions they are in.
Group of Irish fans join pro-Gaza protest in Malmö demanding Israel's expulsion from Eurovision
“It is completely inappropriate for Israel to be given this propaganda platform while they’re carrying out a genocide in Gaza,” one protester said.
Asylum seeker tents cleared from Grand Canal as Taoiseach says 'Team Ireland' response needed
- Diggers have cleared all the tents from the area.
- The Government has confirmed that 163 individuals were moved to Crooksling and the former Central Mental Hospital (CMH) in Dundrum.
- The Taoiseach said an all-of-Government approach is needed and that he has "no doubt" further issues will arise.
Criticism of ‘monstrosities’ as barriers erected in place of tents at Grand Canal
Taoiseach Simon Harris said he doesn’t know how long the barriers will be in place for.