With the change approved by 82 percent of voters, the country is taking another step toward liberalizing a Constitution dominated by the teachings of the Catholic Church.
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Trump Is to Visit Ireland in June
The president will meet with Prime Minister Leo Varadkar during an overnight stay wedged between a state visit to Britain and a D-Day commemoration in France.
Ireland’s Church Homes Gave Children’s Bodies to Medical Schools for Dissection
A government inquiry showed that the scandal around the church-run homes for single mothers, where few records were kept on thousands of children who died, is greater than previously known.
What Do Ireland and Northern Ireland Want From Brexit?
The two players most affected by the “Irish backstop” and the wrangling over their common border often get left out of the conversation. Can both be satisfied?
What Would a No-Deal Brexit Look Like?
A no-deal Brexit, once unthinkable, could happen in less than two weeks, barring a deadline extension. Here are some of the likely consequences.
After Big Cricket Win, Afghanistan Pauses to Celebrate
Afghanistan’s cricket team set off jubilation at home by winning its first-ever cricket Test match, the sport’s highest level of competition.
Explosive Packages in U.K. Are Claimed as I.R.A. Attack, Police Say
A news outlet in Northern Ireland received a claim of responsibility for four devices posted to London and Glasgow, saying a fifth had also been sent.
800-Year-Old Crusader Mummy’s Head Is Stolen From Dublin Church
Thieves in Dublin vandalized a church’s medieval crypt and stole the head of a mummified Crusader that had lain there for 800 years.
Ireland Diagnosed Record Number of H.I.V. Infections in 2018, Health Data Suggests
As government campaigns have reduced transmission through drug use, sex has become a more common route for infection. Some Irish activists attributed the increase to poor sex health education.
Amid Brexit Strains, Anglo-Irish Relations Are ‘Fraying’
As the debate grinds toward a climax, Ireland is getting a familiar feeling: “The British,” as one person said, “are about to kick us in the teeth again.”