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politics6 days ago•5 min saved

Ireland braces for full inquiry as protests rise over Yves Sakila death

Protests and vigils have grown in Dublin following the death of Yves Sakila, a Congolese man who died after being restrained by security guards during an alleged shoplifting incident. A circulating video of the restraint has been described as disturbing, prompting calls for a thorough Garda investigation and an independent inquiry. Arnotts says it is reviewing its security practices and cooperating with authorities, while politicians express condolences and demand transparency; a protest is planned outside Leinster House.

via BBC|

#congolese-community #garda #ireland

world8 days ago•4 min saved

Ireland’s President Faces Diplomatic Tension as Sister Detained in Gaza Flotilla

President Catherine Connolly said she is “very proud” of her sister, Margaret Connolly, who was detained by Israeli forces aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla en route to Gaza; at least six Irish activists were detained as Israeli troops intercepted vessels south of Cyprus, a development that could strain Ireland–Israel relations. Dublin is monitoring the situation while Israel calls the flotilla a provocation. Margaret released a video claiming she has been kidnapped and is being held in an Israeli prison; the flotilla had departed Marmaris, Turkey, with some ships from Italy.

via politico.eu|

#diplomacy #flotilla #gaza

science12 days ago•6 min saved

Ireland's 330-Million-Year-Old Shark Remains Rewrite a Lost Prehistoric Ocean

Researchers in Ireland’s Burren and Donegal uncovered Carboniferous-era shark fossils—Psephodus magnus teeth and an Oracanthus milleri fin spine—marking the first fossil fish records from these sites and offering new insights into ancient marine life and shark evolution, with citizen scientists helping the discovery and the findings shared in an open-access preprint.

via Indian Defence Review|

#carboniferous #fossils #ireland

health16 days ago•3 min saved

Irish evacuees return from hantavirus-hit cruise and enter quarantine

Two Irish citizens evacuated from the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius have landed in Dublin and will be placed in a 42‑day isolation in an HSE facility under ECDC/WHO guidance, as authorities coordinate repatriation and monitoring for exposed passengers; other evacuees, including Britons, are also being flown home with similar containment measures amid the outbreak that has caused several deaths.

via BBC|

#cruise-ship #hantavirus #health

world-news27 days ago•24 min saved

Belfast bombing links New IRA to Iran-Hezbollah axis, widening fears of a global militant network

A New IRA car bomb outside a Belfast police station, claimed by the group, is described as linked to Iran and Hezbollah in reporting and intelligence sources. Experts warn this could reflect a broader axis of resistance, with cross-border learning and potential external support enabling a more global militant network, raising alarms for Western security services and signaling a pattern of proxies sharing tactics across theaters. Authorities also note the ongoing threat to police and security personnel amid attempts to deter further attacks tied to the dissident group and the legacy of the Good Friday Agreement.

via New York Post|

#hezbollah #iran #ireland

technology1 month ago•12 min saved

PS5 to Require Age Checks for Messages and Voice Chat in UK and Ireland

Sony confirms PS5 users in the UK and Ireland will need to verify their age later this year to access messaging and voice chat, via options like facial scan, ID, or a mobile verification code scanned from a QR link, as part of new age-verification laws, though privacy and data-security concerns persist.

via Push Square|

#age-verification #biometric-data #ireland

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Kinahan Arrest in Dubai Triggers Extradition Proceedings

Irish police say Daniel Kinahan, reputed head of the Kinahan organised crime group, was arrested in Dubai on an Irish warrant and will face extradition under a bilateral treaty; Dubai authorities said the capture followed the warrant and within 48 hours, underscoring ongoing international cooperation against transnational crime.

via The Guardian|

#extradition #ireland #kinahan

world-news1 month ago•23 min saved

Dubai nab ends years-long hunt for Irish cartel boss Kinahan

An international fugitive, Daniel Kinahan, the alleged head of Ireland’s Kinahan cartel, was arrested in Dubai in a covert Ireland–UAE operation, ending a years-long manhunt. The 48-year-old fled Ireland for Spain before relocating to the UAE and now faces Irish-organized crime charges linked to the Kinahan–Hutch feud that has left 18 people dead since 2015. The cartel, described as a major force in Europe’s cocaine trade, was also connected to boxing via MTK Global, and the case follows a U.S. Treasury reward offer of up to $5 million for information leading to his arrest or the cartel’s destruction.

via New York Post|

#daniel-kinahan #dubai-arrest #ireland

world1 month ago•4 min saved

Kinahan cartel chief arrested in Dubai amid transnational crackdown

Irish cartel head Daniel Kinahan was arrested in Dubai in a covert operation with Irish and UAE authorities; he faces organized-crime charges in Ireland tied to a deadly feud with the Hutch gang, with the U.S. offering up to $5 million for information, and the cartel described as a major player in Europe’s cocaine trade after Kinahan fled Ireland following a 2015 attack.

via Fox News|

#cocaine-trade #dubai #ireland

society1 month ago•12 min saved

Ireland’s 1926 census arrives online, shedding light on a global Irish diaspora

Nearly 3 million records from Ireland's 1926 census—the first full census of the independent state—are being released online for free, offering new insight into post-1922 life and a global diaspora of about 80 million people with Irish ancestry. The data, which include each person’s name, age, birthplace, language (including Irish), religion and occupation, show regional patterns (about 53% of those over 12 employed in agriculture, from 0.9% in Dublin to 75% in counties like Galway) and a low overall unemployment rate (~6%). The release helps recover records lost in the 1922 Public Record Office fire and enables genealogical and migration research, while noting privacy protections (initials for hospital, prison, and other sensitive records).

via The Conversation|

#1926 #census #genealogy

world-news1 month ago•23 min saved

Galway weighs nightly tourist levy to fund city upgrades

Galway, Ireland is weighing an overnight visitor levy that would charge about $1.10–$2.20 per guest per night for hotel or short‑term stays, with potential annual revenue above $2.1 million to fund tourism infrastructure and services. The plan requires national legislation and approval, and faces opposition from local leaders who warn it could unsettle budgets or send the wrong message. Supporters note that many EU countries already apply similar fees, while Galway continues to attract about 1 million international and 1.4 million domestic visitors, highlighting the city’s push to manage tourism growth.

via New York Post|

#economy #europe #ireland

politics1 month ago•11 min saved

Ireland’s fuel-price protests test a fragile coalition as go-slow convoys halt roads

Protests over rising fuel costs in the Republic of Ireland have intensified into go-slow convoys blocking roads, depots, and ports, with the army deployed to clear sites. The government has offered concessions (including a diesel/petrol tax relief and delaying a carbon tax) amid concerns about supply disruptions, while Northern Ireland saw largely muted actions and public opinion remains divided about the protests and policy response.

via Al Jazeera|

#agriculture #diesel-price #fuel-protests

energy1 month ago•4 min saved

Ireland Reshapes Fuel Policy to Defuse Street Blockades

Ireland unveiled more than €500 million in motor-fuel tax cuts to ease protests snarling ports and roads, after security forces cleared blockades at Galway, Foynes, and Dublin’s O’Connell Street. The package, contingent on emergency legislation, includes 10-cent per liter cuts on gasoline and diesel through July, on top of prior reductions, while delaying the May 1 carbon-tax hike to November and seeking EU approval for the diesel discount. Authorities warned the National Emergency Coordination Group that disruption to health and other services could persist even if protests end, and Sinn Féin was set to motion a no-confidence vote over the government’s handling of fuel taxes.

via politico.eu|

#economy #energy #fuel-taxes

world1 month ago•15 min saved

Dublin cleared as Ireland's National Fuel Protest continues nationwide

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.

via AP News|

#dublin #fuel #ireland

world1 month ago•1 min saved

Arrest Made Over Alleged Damage to U.S. Aircraft at Shannon Airport

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.

via The Guardian|

#arrest #criminal-damage #ireland