Ireland
Filmmakers hope that Oscar nomination for 'The Quiet Girl' renews interest in the Irish language
“An Cailín Ciúin” (“The Quiet Girl”) is Ireland's first film to be nominated for best foreign language film in the Academy Awards. Language enthusiasts in Ireland are hoping that the new film will give their mother tongue a much-needed boost in a country where less than 2% of the population speak it on a daily basis.
Irish singer-songwriter Dani Larkin navigates a troubled border with song
War in Ukraine sparks fertilizer crisis that may impact the future of global food production
Ireland’s Mary Robinson says being an 'Elder' is about teaching the next generation, but also listening to them
Dublin or Lower Broadway? Thousands of Garth Brooks fans celebrate his first Irish show in 25 years, cowboy hats and all.
'The summer of stress': Amid airline staffing shortages, lost luggage rates have soared
Thousands of passengers are arriving at their destinations without their luggage and little idea if they will ever see it again.
Northern Ireland decriminalized abortion 3 years ago. But services are still difficult to access.
Despite the decriminalization of abortion in Northern Ireland several years ago after presiding over some of the harshest legislation in the world, access is far from straightforward. And campaigners on both sides of the issue are rallying after last month’s US Supreme Court leak that's suggested the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Why ‘Derry Girls’ has become an international cult hit
The Irish teen comedy ended its run on UK television this week. But it has special significance for women who grew up in Northern Ireland in the 1990s, a period of conflict between Catholics and Protestants often known as the “troubles.”
The politics of Ireland’s enduring support for Palestinians
Ireland is the first EU country to declare that Israeli settlements in the Palestinian territories amount to de facto annexation.
Climate activists get more strategic with their use of the courts
There's a growing trend of activists using lawsuits to hold governments and powerful corporations accountable for their roles in climate change.
Israel and Hamas begin ceasefire
Top of the World: Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire, ending more than a week of hostilities. And Dr. Anthony Fauci weighs in on COVID-19 booster shots. Also, Spain plans to open up to UK tourists without PCR tests this summer.
Israel deploys ground troops to Gaza border as conflict escalates
Top of The World: Israeli military officials said ground forces have bombarded Gaza with artillery — but have not entered the territory. And, IT systems for the Irish Health Service have been shut down because of a “significant ransomware attack." Also, Colombia’s human rights ombudsman said Tuesday that 168 people have been reported missing
Irish health system says it's targeted in ransomware attack
Ireland's health service shut down its IT systems on Friday after being targeted in what it called a "significant ransomware attack."
Is Brexit destabilizing Northern Ireland?
Last month's violence in Northern Ireland was blamed on anger over Brexit but, upon closer inspection, the issues run much deeper.
Oscar-nominated 'Wolfwalkers' blends environmental, spiritual history of Ireland
This Oscar contender mixes fantastical folktales and Irish history to tell a story that feels fresh.