Leo Varadkar is winning praise after reactivating his registration as a medical doctor and heading to the coronavirus front lines.
Tag: Ireland
A Good Death Is a Rite of Irish Life. Amid Coronavirus, That Looks Different.
In Ireland, wakes and funerals typically involve entire communities. But social distancing is changing how those rituals play out.
What You Need to Know About Trump’s European Travel Ban
President Trump’s limits on travel from most of Europe left myriad questions. Here are some answers.
Canceled Events Because of Coronavirus List
Public gatherings have been banned in many places. Sporting events have been canceled. Here’s a look at some major events around the world that have been affected by the new coronavirus.
Canceled Because of Coronavirus: A Brief List
Here’s a look at some major events around the world that have been canceled, postponed or moved because of concerns about the new coronavirus.
Storm Dennis Blows Ghost Ship to Ireland
A derelict cargo ship, abandoned near Bermuda and last spotted months ago in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, washed ashore near a tiny fishing village.
Irish Voters Cast Off Relic of Entrenched 2-Party System
In a landmark election, Sinn Fein won a seat at the table, though tortuous coalition negotiations will determine who will lead the next government.
Sinn Fein on Threshold: Party With Old I.R.A. Ties Soars in Irish Election
Once ostracized over its ties to sectarian violence, Sinn Fein may now be able to claim a seat at the government table.
For the Irish, Varadkar May Have Won Brexit, but He Lost the War at Home
Young, gay and multiracial, the Irish prime minister seemed to embody the new Ireland. But he neglected the domestic audience, which is expected to cast him out on Saturday.
Ireland’s Independence Centenaries Threaten to Reopen Old Wounds
An event that was supposed to honor Irish police officers who died fighting for Britain was the first of what may be many disputes arising from memorials of Ireland’s War of Independence.