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.
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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.
Marian Finucane, 69, Dies; Influential Voice in Irish Radio
She took on sensitive subjects like homosexuality and contraception in a society dominated at the time by restrictive Roman Catholic teachings.
Violence in Northern Ireland Rising Amid Political Paralysis
Paramilitary attacks are increasing again, fueled by economic stagnation, a leadership vacuum and the impact of a looming Brexit.
Irish Ex-Soldier Who Married ISIS Fighter Is Arrested
Lisa Smith, 38, and her 2-year-old daughter were deported by Turkey from a Syrian displacement camp and landed in Dublin on Sunday.
Sadistic Beating on Irish Border Raises Alarms About Return to Violence
The brutal attack on a businessman was not directly related to sectarian violence or Brexit, but it has conjured fears of a grim future if a hard border is reimposed.
Gay Byrne, Who Tackled Taboos as Ireland’s TV Host, Dies at 85
A revered figure, he mixed serious discussion on matters like sex abuse and contraception with lighter fare on his long-running “Late Late Show.”
Driver in Case of 39 Bodies in Truck Appears in U.K. Court
Maurice Robinson was charged with 39 counts of manslaughter, conspiracy to traffic people, conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration and money laundering.
The Cost of Boris Johnson’s Brexit Drive: A Fractured U. K.?
The proposed exit deal promises to accentuate centrifugal forces that were already pulling Scotland and Northern Ireland out of the United Kingdom.
Unionists in Northern Ireland Feel Betrayed by Brexit Deal
The unionists were upset by Boris Johnson’s decision to sign off on a deal with the European Union without support from the lawmakers who represent them.