News in Ireland

The Irish government has put pressure on the environment: the State of Ireland has just decreed that it will ban the sale of diesel and petrol vehicles by 2030. [...]

It would appear that discussions are becoming tense between Scotland and Ireland. The 2 countries are currently discussing the thorny issue of Rockall Island, 400km off the coast of County Donegal. Both countries claim ownership of the island, which is only 25 meters wide and resembles a large, uninhabited rocky islet. [...]

Climate change is accelerating the erosion of the Irish coastline. So says Coastwatch Europe. [...]

Abandoned at birth in 1937, Eileen Macken, an 82-year-old Irish woman, has just found the whereabouts of her mother Elizabeth, then aged 104! An unforgettable encounter that touched the whole of Ireland, so touching was the story of this reunion. [...]

Ireland is the second country to declare a climate emergency, just 10 days after the British Parliament. A measure that should provide a political foundation for possible actions to slow global warming. [...]

The famous Irish bands U2 and the Cranberries have just been honored with the creation of a stamp in their likeness. These stamps, sold in Ireland, are part of a new range called "Great Irish Songs", specially created by the Irish Post Office. [...]

Dublin has just been ranked as the 5th best city in the world in which to celebrate a stag party! A ranking that will undoubtedly give ideas to future brides and grooms! [...]

Do you have to weigh yourself before boarding your next flight? This measure is currently under discussion... Incredible as it may seem, many airlines are currently in talks with Fuel Matrix, the British start-up behind the project. [...]

With the final season of Game of Throne currently airing, it seems that one of the castles used as a filming location for the series is up for sale. It's the perfect opportunity for Game of Throne fans to acquire a piece of their dream! [...]