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Aer Lingus kicks off year‑round nonstop service from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Dublin, operating five days a week with Airbus A321XLR. RDU offered incentives totaling up to $1.8 million to attract the carrier. Dublin becomes RDU’s fifth European destination, expanding options for Triangle travelers as demand for air travel evolves.
Police cleared fuel protesters from Dublin's city center on day five of Ireland's National Fuel Protest, with tractors blocking O’Connell Street, as demonstrations over soaring fuel costs continue across the country.
On day five of Ireland's National Fuel Protest, tractors blocked major roads including Dublin's O’Connell Street; police cleared protesters to reopen a refinery, but highway closures and fuel shortages persisted nationwide.
In Dublin, a contentious campaign involving the display of Irish flags on streets has sparked debate, with some viewing it as patriotic and others as an anti-immigration tactic. The Dublin City Council has chosen not to remove the flags, promoting a community-focused approach to foster understanding of the flag's significance. Counter-movements like #OurFlag aim to reclaim the flag as a symbol of unity amid concerns of divisiveness and intimidation.
Irish police arrested 23 people during a second night of unrest outside a Dublin hotel housing asylum seekers, following protests and violent clashes related to immigration issues, including the arrest of a man accused of sexually assaulting a minor. The protests, which involved throwing missiles and fireworks at police, reflect rising public concern over immigration policies in Ireland.
Six people were arrested after violent protests outside a Dublin hotel housing asylum seekers, involving bricks, bottles, fireworks, and the burning of a police van, with police using pepper spray to disperse the crowd amid reports of a sexual assault and ongoing anti-immigration tensions.
Violence erupted during a protest outside a Dublin hotel housing asylum seekers, with Gardaí being attacked with bricks, fireworks, and bottles; six arrests were made following the incident, which was triggered by an alleged sexual assault nearby.
Anti-immigrant protesters in Dublin burned a police van and attacked officers outside an asylum seeker building, involving over 500 people and escalating tensions following a recent attack on a young girl; the protests are part of a broader rise in anti-immigrant sentiment in Ireland.
Anti-immigrant protesters in Dublin burned a police van and attacked officers outside an asylum seeker building, involving over 500 people and escalating tensions following a recent assault on a young girl; the protests are part of a broader rise in anti-immigrant sentiment in Ireland.
The NFL's first regular season game in Dublin saw the Steelers' fans, especially the local crowd, highly engaged and enthusiastic, creating an atmosphere that players like Patrick Queen found comparable to home games in Pittsburgh, suggesting a promising future for more international games.
The Steelers secured a 24-21 victory over the Vikings in Dublin, showcasing strong defense, effective running, and standout performances from players like Rodgers and Metcalf, while also receiving high praise for their experience and hospitality in Ireland.
The Pittsburgh Steelers won their first NFL regular season game in Ireland, defeating the Minnesota Vikings 24-21 at Croke Park in Dublin, in a historic and emotionally significant match that celebrated the Rooney family's Irish roots and the global reach of the NFL.
The Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings 24-21 in the NFL's first game held in Dublin's Croke Park, marking a historic moment for Irish football fans and celebrating the Steelers' Irish roots, with a thrilling finish and notable plays including an 80-yard touchdown by DK Metcalf.
The Steelers secured a narrow 24-21 victory over the Vikings in Dublin, overcoming a late Vikings rally, with key plays including a crucial tackle by Payton Wilson and a questionable decision by Mike Tomlin to punt late in the game. Justin Jefferson shined for the Vikings, while the Steelers improved to 3-1, leaving the Vikings at 2-2.