Irish football fans have been given advice for this summer’s European Championships – with the final tip being a shout out to the boys in green. Drinking responsibly is among the “first 11” top tips for Irish citizens highlighted by Charlie Flanagan, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, ahead of the footballing extravaganza in France.
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Brexit 'could put UK-Ireland travel and trade arrangements at risk'
The British Government has warned border arrangements guaranteeing free movement of people and goods with the Republic of Ireland could be threatened by a Brexit. Since the 1920s the UK and Ireland have operated a Common Travel Area (CTA) which allows nationals of both countries to travel and live in each country without immigration controls.
Irish Second World War veteran and cousin of Churchill dies aged 99
One of Ireland’s last surviving Second World War veterans has died aged 99. Sir John Leslie, a cousin of Winston Churchill and whose family seat was Castle Leslie in Co Monaghan, died at home with family at his side.
Fianna Fail's Micheal Martin urges UK and Dublin to end Stormont 'stranglehold'
Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin has urged the British and Irish governments to directly intervene in the Stormont power-sharing executive. Furthermore, he has called for an overhaul in the North-South bodies set up under the Good Friday Agreement.
Days of majority rule are over, says Micheal Martin
Ireland is on the cusp of a more complex style of government that strips absolute power from leaders, Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin has declared. Ahead of crunch talks resuming this week between his party and Fine Gael on a new minority administration, Mr Martin said the days of majority rule are over.
Top Gear's Matt LeBlanc takes on Ring of Kerry in new Rolls-Royce Dawn
Matt LeBlanc has taken the wheel of the new Rolls-Royce Dawn and put it through its paces around Ireland’s Ring of Kerry. Viewers of BBC Two’s new series of Top Gear will see the former Friends star driving around Co Kerry’s scenic route in the luxurious convertible (or drophead).
Family of murdered student Karen Buckley thank 'very many people' for support
The family of Karen Buckley have thanked “the very many people” across Scotland and Ireland for their support, a year on from the Irish student’s murder. A major police search was launched when Ms Buckley was reported missing by friends on April 12 last year when she failed to return after leaving a nightclub in… Continue reading Family of murdered student Karen Buckley thank 'very many people' for support
Motorists face fine and penalty points for using bald tyres
Motorists will be fined 80 euro and hit with penalty points for using bald tyres. The crackdown comes into effect on Sunday with two points for drivers who pay up immediately and four for those who are convicted at court.
Detectives release photo of man shot dead in botched gangland attack
Murder squad detectives have released a photo of an innocent man shot dead in a botched gangland attack as they renewed calls for witnesses. Martin O’Rourke was gunned down on Dublin’s Sheriff Street on Thursday in the crossfire of an attempt to kill an armed robber with links to one of two warring crime gangs.
Sir Terry Wogan hit the wrong note on Eurovision, contest producer says
Sir Terry Wogan “totally spoiled Eurovision” by mocking acts in his commentary, one of the song contest’s bosses reportedly said. The late broadcaster was accused of creating a generation of Britons who see the show as irrelevant and “kitsch” by Christer Bjorkman, the Swedish producer of this year’s contest, who said he would “never” have… Continue reading Sir Terry Wogan hit the wrong note on Eurovision, contest producer says