Ireland
Conor McGregor ‘raped’ woman in hotel penthouse, court hears
A woman is claiming civil damages against the mixed martial arts fighter, nicknamed “Notorious”, over an alleged 2018 incident.
- by James Crisp
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The Melbourne Cup icon who’s never been to Flemington
Meet the horse named in honour of a Cuban heavyweight boxing champion. He’s never been to Flemington but his impact on Melbourne’s great turf event in recent years has been profound.
- by Rob Harris
Russian honeytrap Brexit plot is ‘no surprise’, says Irish PM
The PM’s comments follow news that a member of the Irish parliament had been enlisted by Russian intelligence as an agent during the Brexit talks.
- by Michael Murphy
One of Europe’s greatest treasures as you’ve never seen it before
A dramatic high-tech display of a 1200-year-old book is just one of the highlights that modern Dublin has to offer.
- by Steve McKenna
Forget the stereotype. The Irish are drinking a lot less
The image of the drunken Irish is taking a hit, with booze consumption in Ireland is at its lowest level in more than 35 years.
- by Rob Harris
President McGregor? Why Ireland dreads UFC champion’s flirtation with politics
“The Notorious” is dangling plans for a 2025 Irish presidential bid. Some say he could be the Trump the country needs.
- by Rob Harris
‘The Brits made us feel like it was a peasant language’: Kneecap’s rebellious rise to power
The real-life story of a rap trio from Belfast and their fight to save the Irish language has become one of the year’s hottest films.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Traveller Awards: 10 outstanding places to relax and rejuvenate
Some experiences require an open mind; others a deep pocket. But all of these unique experiences put relaxation and self-care front and centre.
- by Traveller team
This dismal airport is confusing and charmless
Brace yourself. This overcrowded airport is gloomy and tired, and by the time you board your plane, you will be, too.
- by Brian Johnston
‘Something out of the Thunderbirds’: Museum forced to pull wax figure of Sinead O’Connor
The late singer’s brother said it was a “hideous” representation of his sister that also looked like something in a department store window display.
- by Brian Melley
From snake bites to amputations, show captures the stress of being a new doctor
Fly-on-the-wall series Junior Doctors Down Under shows that life in a hospital emergency department is not what you see in TV dramas.
- by Bridget McManus
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