News in Ireland


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Date 17 October 2025

The Ghosts of Charleville Castle: when an Irish castle becomes a Netflix star

If there’s one place that epitomizes the mystery and magic of Ireland, it’s Charleville Castle, located in Tullamore, County Offaly. This neo-Gothic masterpiece of the XIXᵉ century, surrounded by dense forest and often shrouded in mist, is now one of … [...]




Ireland: over 66% in favor of abortion

26 May 2018
It's a historic turning point: Ireland, an ultra-conservative country, has just put the abortion issue to the vote, and obtained a favorable outcome. Over 66% of the voting population voted in favor of abortion, writing a whole new page in Irish history. [...]




Dark Hedges website closed after vandalism

4 April 2018
The Dark Hedges site, famous for having been a major location for the filming of the "Iron Throne" series, has just been closed by the Northern Irish authorities, following acts of vandalism. In fact, many of the tourist signs announcing the proximity of the site have been spray-painted. The famous avenue of trees was spared. [...]




Star Wars: Ireland plans to sink an X-Wing at the foot of Skellig Michael

1 April 2018
This is the incredible project launched by Ireland: after the resounding success of the new Star Wars films, the country has decided to commemorate this success by sinking a fake X Wing, at the foot of Skellig Michael, the famous Irish island where some of the scenes with Luke Skywalker were filmed... [...]




Ireland: the country opens its very first naturist beach!

28 March 2018
In less than a month, Ireland will have its very first naturist beach! A beach to be located at Hawk Cliff in Dalkey, near Dublin. Unusual news for a country with such conservative mores (let's not forget that Ireland is above all Catholic), which seems to divide the local population between indignation and approval. [...]




Cost of living: Dublin now more expensive than London!

21 March 2018
A study by the independent Economist Intelligence Unit has revealed that the cost of living in Dublin is now higher than in London. A surprising and double-edged finding in terms of economic attractiveness, particularly for students. [...]




6 Nations Tournament: Ireland claim the Grand Slam

17 March 2018
It's a great day for the Irish! While Ireland and the rest of the world are celebrating St. Patrick's Day, the Shamrock XV have just beaten England 24-15 at Twickenham to complete the Grand Slam! [...]




Snow in Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day!

16 March 2018
We thought the snowy spells were over... But it looks as if the snow will be in Ireland this Saturday for St. Patrick's Day! [...]




Northern Ireland: Irish flag banned for St Patrick’s Day

26 February 2018
New tensions in Northern Ireland: with less than a month to go before St. Patrick's Day, it would appear that the tricolor flag of the Republic of Ireland is quite simply "unwelcome" in Northern Irish communities on the occasion of cultural events... Already banned from special St. Patrick's Day parades in Derry and Strabane, it's now Newry's turn to express its "resentment" of the symbol. [...]




Ireland: discover the county with the most Irish pubs!

16 February 2018
In Ireland, the Irish pub is more than just an establishment: it's a veritable institution! In fact, the country is famous for having more Irish pubs per square kilometer than any other! [...]