A tax deal worth billions between Ireland and the maker of iPhones was upheld as illegal by an EU court, meaning an accounting exercise worth $21 billion.
'Something out of Thunderbirds': Sinéad O'Connor wax figure pulled over complaints it doesn't compare to late singer
A Dublin museum has taken down its wax figure of the Nothing Compares 2 U star and apologised to family and fans over its lack of likeness to the late singer.
Photo shows An artist trims the eyebrows on the Sinead O'Connor wax figure.Retired detective puts very Aussie spin on Irish bagpipes
Jack Brennan says playing the Irish bagpipes helped him through the stress of a 39-year career investigating crime. Now retired, he's making the complicated pipes, with a very Australian flavour.
Photo shows A man playing the Uilleann pipesIrish woman detained for 'attempting suicide' in UAE, Irish PM to intervene
The Irish prime minister says he will intervene to help a 28-year-old flight attendant detained in Dubai under "the most appalling of circumstances".
Photo shows A Caucasian woman wearing red lipstick, winged eyeliner and a red round hat smiles in a selfieThree of the world's best authors on when they know it's time to give up writing a book
The 2023 Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch and bestselling authors Celeste Ng and Christos Tsiolkas reveal the secrets of their reading and writing lives.
Photo shows Three writers - Celeste Ng, Paul Lynch and Christos Tsiolkas- pink backgroundHenry Winkler describes 'amazing adventure' of fire evacuation in Dublin
Irish fire crews who raced to reports of an emergency at a Dublin hotel were surprised to find Happy Days star Henry Winkler among the chaos outside.
Photo shows Hollywood actor Henry Winkler in a green jacket with three firefighters in front of a Dublin Fire Brigade truck.Paul Murray tried to write 'a short, funny book'. Instead, he wrote a 650-page tragicomic doorstopper
The Irish author joins ABC RN's Big Weekend of Books to discuss his wildly popular novel, which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2023.
Photo shows A white, middle-aged man with a sandy hair and beard stands with his arms crossed in a timber-panelled roomThe six books our critics couldn't put down this month
From the next novel by the 2023 Miles Franklin winner to a First Nations version of Shakespeare, to the hotly anticipated follow-up to Brooklyn, there are plenty of great new books to read this month.
Photo shows An illustration of a woman reading a book in the bath.Eight people taken to hospital after Qatar Airways flight to Dublin hits turbulence
Twelve people have been injured, including eight taken to hospital, after a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Ireland hit turbulence, Dublin Airport says.
Photo shows A photo of a Qatar Airways plane taking off.Norway, Ireland and Spain to recognise Palestinian state, Blinken says he'll work with Congress on potential ICC sanctions
The three European countries will recognise an independent Palestinian state in the hopes that a two-state solution would bring peace with Israel, the respective prime ministers say.
Photo shows Antony Blinken is seen out of focus as protesters behind him lift their hands with red-painted palmsThe new Dr Who is very Black and gay and it's what we deserve
We are happy to report the new Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa, goes beyond being tokenistic Black and gay and that it's very good. But that's not all that's new to streaming this month.
Photo shows The Doctor puts a hand up while leaning against a wall with Ruby, right, doing the same. Both look to the camera.'We're telling them we exist': FIFA to discuss possible Israel expulsion as Palestine women's team makes history
The Palestine women's national team played its first-ever game in Europe this week as FIFA prepares for a potential vote regarding Israel's expulsion from world football at its annual Congress in Bangkok.
Photo shows A woman waves a national flag in front of a crowd of people waving the same flag after a football gameSidewalk video portal connecting New York and Dublin paused after spectators caught misbehaving on camera
Officials have hit a pause on a video screen called The Portal that lets people in New York and Dublin peer into life on opposite sides of the Atlantic in real time.
Photo shows A person's arms are pictured shaping a heart with its hands, behind it a large round portal in which people in Dublin are seenCannes 2024: The biggest films, potential controversies and much more
Here's your run-down of the most-hyped films, Australian offerings and potential controversies at the 77th annual Festival de Cannes.
Photo shows Meryl Streep in a white dress and sunglasses, arms outstretched, head thrown back, beneath the Cannes symbolNorthern Ireland's DUP leader resigns after police charges
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the leader of Northern Ireland's largest unionist party, steps down after being charged over "historical" allegations.
Photo shows A portrait photo of Jeffrey Donaldson. He is white, has glasses on, in his 50s and has greying short hair.Simon Harris to become Ireland’s youngest prime minister
Irish Studies professor Ronan McDonald says it’s slightly unusual for Mr Harris to be anointed so quickly.
Photo shows Harris Wins Party Vote, Ireland New PM: Man poses for a photo between two women who have paint on their faces.Has Video Duration: 7 minutes 26 seconds.Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadker resigns in 'surprise' announcement
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announced he is quitting immediately as head of Fine Gael party, and will be replaced as prime minister after a leadership contest.
Joe Biden meets Irish Taoiseach ahead of St Patrick’s Day
US President Joe Biden has met with Ireland's Taoiseach to celebrate a century of diplomatic ties.
Photo shows St Patrick's Day, Diplomatic Ties: U.S. President Joe Biden and Ireland's Taoiseach Leo Varadkar lift up a bowl of shamrocks.Has Video Duration: 1 minute 53 seconds.ICYMI: The hottest SXSW films, Lindsay's silly new flick and protesters interrupt Jeremy Strong
Plus, the Glastonbury 2024 line-up, free contraceptives aren't being offered at Olivia Rodrigo's tour anymore, and the "Mama, Kudos for saying that. For spilling" meme.
Photo shows Shigeichi Negishi (left), cut out against a blue-green background next to, Jeremy Strong (centre) and Lindsay Lohan (right).Ireland retains Six Nations title with tense win over Scotland
Five months after a disappointing World Cup campaign, Ireland rebounds to claim a second successive Six Nations crown with a 17-13 triumph over Scotland in Dublin.
Photo shows Two Ireland players smile as they hold the Six Nations trophy.Ireland votes on definition of marriage and the role of women
The vote could widen the constitution's definition of family and update the language over a woman's role in society.
Photo shows Double Referendum, Ireland Women: Woman holds up pamphlet supporting a 'Yes' vote in the Irish referendum.Has Video Duration: 2 minutes 19 seconds.