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We’re total abortion hypocrites - proposals for new legislation were laughable

Irish Health Minister Dr. James Reilly The abortion debate in Ireland gathered pace here last week as the outlines of what the government has in mind began t ...

by John Spain 2

The Duke of Kent laying a wreath at the Sigerson Memorial. (Photo Chris Bellew/Fennells)

Duke of Kent lays wreath at 1916 Easter Rising plot during Irish visit

Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent laid a wreath at the Sigerson Memorial at Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin on Wednesday. ...

by MICHELLE K. SMITH 21

Workers line up for a recent 'Working Abroad' expo in Dublin

Will Ireland ever be good again asks a returned emigrant

It's now a little over a year back in Dublin for me, since the end of a year living in New York. Initial feelings of emptiness and despair at having to say goodbye to a life, and place, I came to love have subsided, if not disappe ...

by EOIN BRENNAN 44

Pro-choice march in Dublin for legal abortion September 29th, 2012 by Richard Whelan Richard Whelan

Irish government bill will allow abortion in limited circumstances in Ireland

The Irish government will seek to allow abortion in limited circumstances in Ireland when the life of the mother is in danger or when she is suicidal. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 23

View from the Lough Erne Lodge the target of a 60kg bomb last weekend and the planned location for this June's G8 Summit

Government pumps cash into Enniskillen makeover ahead of international leaders’ visit for G8 Summit

Almost $362,000 will be spent on renovating Enniskillen. Co. Fermanagh. The money will be spent on making the town “brighter and more vibrant” through a painting and signage scheme and to give marketing training to store owners. ...

by MICHELLE K SMITH 1

Irish politician Michael Healy-Rae argues that the Irish should have access to guns to protest themselves

Controversial Kerry politician Michael Healy-Rae calls for debate on gun-ownership

Irish people living in the countryside should be allowed to apply for a gun license to protest themselves and their property, according to a Kerry TD. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 2

Group of butchers outside No.16 Moore Street - Pat Plunkett appears to the far right of the photo.

The fascinating tale of ordinary life at 16 Moore Street during the 1916 Rising

The aftermath of Easter Week 1916 – In a silence broken by sniper fire, Annie O’Flanagan stood in an upstairs room of No. 16 Moore Street. ...

by BARRY KENNERK 3

Catch 22 for Irish abortion law - navigating Ireland’s rigid, Catholic influence legal framework and Savita Halappanavar’s case

Savita Halappanavar’s husband Praveen speaks to the media last Friday after the inquest into his wife’s death concluded. The in ...

by John Spain 4

Niall Horan (right), Willie Penrose (beige suit), and pals

TD claims One Direction heartthrob Niall Horan a Labour Party supporter

An Irish government politician has claimed One Direction star Niall Horan as a Labor Party supporter. ...

by PATRICK COUNIHAN 0

Irish PM Enda Kenny named as 2013 commencement speaker at Boston College

Ireland’s Taoiseach Enda Kenny has been named the official commencement speaker for Boston College’s 137th graduation ceremonies on May 20. ...

by KERRY O’SHEA 2

Irish Army Rolls-Royce Armoured Car Co. Cork 1941 During Summer training exercises.

Today's Irish news roundup

Check out what Irish news stories are getting IrishCentral readers' attention today ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 0

Jobs Minister slammed after he claims Irish people 'emigrating by choice' - said some are 'quite delighted' to leave - VIDEO

A junior jobs minister in Ireland has been harshly criticized after he claimed that many Irish were "emigrating by choice." ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 68

Taoiseach believes legislation abortion will be enacted prior to summer recess

Enda Kenny believes historic abortion legislation will soon be passed by Irish government

Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Enda Kenny said on Tuesday that, although he couldn’t be definite, he was confident the government would have abortion legislation enacted before the summer recess. ...

by PADDY CLANCY 7

Irish government cracks down on scam motorists - stamp out loopholes to scrub penalty points

The new Irish driving licenses Road safety authorities in Ireland have begun a major crackdown on scam motorists, by outlawing a number of key loopholes use ...