A surge of attention hit Ireland’s most prestigious university over protests that involved Israel, Gaza and the famed medieval Book of Kells.
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Students at Trinity College Dublin Dismantle Antiwar Protest Camp
Students against the war in Gaza began taking down the camp after Trinity College Dublin said it would divest from three Israeli companies.
Ireland Threatens to Return Asylum Seekers to U.K., Sparking Diplomatic Squabble
The Irish government said it was drafting emergency legislation to return asylum seekers to Britain, after seeing a surge of people leaving there for sanctuary in Ireland.
Should Alcoholic Beverages Have Cancer Warning Labels?
Ireland will require them starting in 2026, and there are nascent efforts elsewhere to add more explicit labeling about the health risks of drinking.
Simon Harris Just Became Ireland’s Prime Minister. Who Is He?
After a swift political rise, Simon Harris, 37, was confirmed as Ireland’s premier. But his time as head of the government could be short.
Centuries of Irish Archives Destroyed in Civil War Are Being Recreated
A globe-spanning research project has turned the catalog of a public archive destroyed in Ireland’s civil war into a model for reconstruction.
Ireland to Intervene in South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel at the ICJ
Ireland did not outline the argument it planned to advance at the court, but the country’s lawmakers have made repeated calls to prioritize the protection of civilians in Gaza.
Rose Dugdale, Heiress Turned Irish Independence Fighter, Dies at 82
Born into English wealth and Oxford-educated, she left it all behind for a life of radical and often violent activism.
Ireland’s Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar, Resigned. What Happens Now?
Leo Varadkar, the prime minister of the Republic of Ireland, resigned unexpectedly, prompting a political scramble. Here’s what to know about what happens next.
Who Is Leo Varadkar?
Mr. Varadkar, who said on Wednesday that he would step down as Ireland’s prime minister, has had a career of firsts. His resignation came as a surprise.