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A man in his 40s was arrested after entering an unauthorized area of Shannon Airport and allegedly damaged a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules; airport operations were briefly suspended and flights delayed as Gardaí investigate.
Police cleared blockaders to reopen Ireland's only oil refinery amid a fifth day of fuel-price protests that caused shortages, road closures around Dublin, and port disruptions, with authorities pledging enforcement as talks on relief measures continue.
A man in his 40s entered Shannon Airport’s restricted airside area, climbed onto a US Air Force C-130 Hercules on a remote taxiway, and damaged the fuselage with an implement (possibly an axe). Airport operations were briefly halted with two departures delayed and an arriving Lourdes flight held; he was detained by Gardaí and investigations are ongoing.
England started their Women’s Six Nations title defence with a 33-12 win over Ireland at a record 77,120 crowd at Allianz Stadium, extending their 34-match winning streak. Tries came from Amy Cokayne, Sarah Bern (two), Jess Breach and Ellie Kildunne (who also had a near-one-handed try). Ireland answered through Anna McGann and Erin King. England, aiming for an eighth straight title and fifth Grand Slam, next face Scotland, while Ireland host Italy, as Scott Bemand’s improving side pushed the world champions but couldn’t derail them.
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.
Protests over surging fuel costs enter a fourth day in Ireland, with refineries blockaded and pumps dry as demonstrators seek government action; the army is on standby to clear blockades, officials say talks are planned with industry groups that say they’re not involved, and a €250 million package previously announced is part of the broader response.
The Irish government dispatched the army to remove trucks and tractors blocking key ports (Foynes and Whitegate) and major roads, citing risks to fuel supply and public health as protesters push for deeper fuel-tax cuts. Prime Minister Micheál Martin said reopening ports was essential and rejected talks with protesters who lack industry backing, while opposition criticized the escalation; the disruption threatens Ireland’s imports and essential services like water purification chemical supply.
Irish actor Michael Patrick, who appeared in one Game of Thrones episode, died at 35 after a three-year battle with motor neurone disease. His wife Naomi announced on Instagram that he spent 10 days in hospice before passing peacefully with loved ones; the couple had launched a GoFundMe for a tracheostomy, but he chose not to pursue it due to staffing issues, after doctors had given him about a year to live following his 2023 diagnosis.
The Irish Times profile argues Tana French’s Cal Hooper mysteries, including The Keeper (the third in the series), use an American retiree-detective in rural Ireland to critique Irish society from an outsider’s perspective, emphasizing how Ireland’s coded culture shapes place and crime.
Live updates from eight European World Cup 2026 playoff semi-finals: Turkey beat Romania 1-0; Albania lead Poland 1-0; Slovakia lead Kosovo 2-1 after a late Haraslin strike and Hodza’s 21st-minute equaliser; Ireland in command against the Czech Republic following an early Parrott penalty and a Kovar own goal; Sweden lead Ukraine 1-0, with Wales–Bosnia-Herzegovina and Denmark–North Macedonia also in progress as finals are set for next Tuesday.
During a White House visit for St. Patrick’s Day, Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin politely interrupted Donald Trump’s insults toward Labour leader Keir Starmer, praising Starmer for repairing Irish-British ties post-Brexit while Trump ramped up talk about Iran and NATO. Martin argued Europe’s migration framework is positive and highlighted Ireland’s openness to newcomers, steering the conversation away from Trump’s attacks. He also managed a light moment regarding Ireland’s president Catherine Connolly, after Trump admitted he didn’t know who she was, as the piece notes Martin’s aim to avoid the missteps seen with Germany’s Merz in a prior White House visit.
NASA’s Earth Observatory highlights Ireland’s Burren region, where gray limestone pavement formed about 325 million years ago during the Carboniferous and was later folded in the Variscan Orogeny. Erosion and glacial activity carved terraces and exposed karst features called grikes, creating a rugged landscape with pockets of vegetation such as shamrock. The image, captured by Landsat 8’s OLI on May 16, 2025, showcases how tectonics, weathering, and ice shaped this distinctive Irish terrain.
Irish actress Jessie Buckley becomes Ireland's first Best Actress Oscar winner for Hamnet, celebrated at home by President Catherine Connolly; Buckley dedicated the award to mothers and joked about her eight‑month‑old daughter, while locals in Kerry posted posters in her honor. The night also highlighted Richard Baneham's Best Visual Effects win for Avatar: Fire and Ash.
Jessie Buckley’s hometown of Killarney is buzzing as bookmakers name her the favorite to win Best Actress for Hamnet, a potential historic win for Ireland, fueling local celebrations and pride in her rise from Kerry theatre to Hollywood.
Luke Donald will captain Europe for a third consecutive Ryder Cup, aiming to become the first to win three in a row, with the 2027 edition set for Adare Manor in Ireland (Sept 17-19). His reappointment follows Europe’s 2023 Rome and 2025 New York victories, and continuity within the team is emphasized, though Jon Rahm’s status amid LIV/DP World Tour tensions could affect the lineup.