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Suzanne Harrington
Suzanne Harrington: Once we smuggled condoms over the border...soon it will be Sally Rooney novels
APTOPIX Gaza University Tent Camp Photo Essay
Denying visas to Palestinians in the midst of genocide is immoral and cruel
Our international conference on Palestine planned for Maynooth University had to be cancelled, because Ireland's government wouldn't grant visas to Palestinians

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

Taoiseach urged to intervene on study visas for Gazan students
Dear Micheál Martin and Jim O’Callaghan: Let me study in Ireland so I can help my people in Gaza
An open letter from a Gaza doctor, appealing the refusal of his visa to study in Ireland

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

Edinburgh, Scotland 22nd August. Day 11 Edinburgh International Book Festival. Pictured: Sally Rooney, lives in Dublin, where sh
Sally Rooney book row shows how vulnerable our freedom is
There is a real irony in Irish booksellers providing banned books for British readers after so many years of censorship here

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

Spain Yamal Soccer
Student says visa refusal destroyed hope that sustained him through three years of genocide
Ahmed Abuhassan from Gaza, was awarded a fully-funded scholarship by University College Dublin

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Andy Burnham urged to reconsider Palestine Action ban after Sally Rooney move
Andy Burnham urged to reconsider Palestine Action ban after Sally Rooney move
Further publication of Sally Rooney's work in UK could constitute a 'serious criminal offence', so she had agreed with her publisher not to continue supplying her books to UK retailer

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Palestinan flag in Ramallah
Israeli police detain 10 people in rare raid against West Bank settlers
Move comes after US photojournalist and group of European diplomats and Palestinians were assaulted in separate attacks

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

RTE job cuts
RTÉ admits it was ‘a mistake’ to digitally remove Palestine necklace from programme
Claire Molloy, an accountant who appeared on the show, has lodged a complaint with RTÉ and Coimisiún na Meán

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

Irish surgeon urges Taoiseach to travel to Gaza to 'see the destruction'
Irish surgeon urges Taoiseach to travel to Gaza to 'see the destruction'
The surgeon spoke at the Irish Hospital Consultants Association annual conference in Kilkenny

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

Early Zionist Settlers Settle The Holy Land
S What is Zionism? The history behind the political movement and its meaning today
From its 19th-century origins to Israel’s creation and the occupation of Palestinian territory, Zionism carries competing visions of national identity and self-determination

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

Spain Yamal Soccer
Palestinian students more likely to be refused an Irish visa than students from any other country
Advocates have argued that the civilian infrastructure needed to obtain such documents no longer exists in Gaza

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

Sally Rooney attends a photocall during the Edinburgh International Book Festival on August, 2017 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Colin Sheridan: The establishment wants us to look at Sally Rooney. We should be looking at Palestine
Colin Sheridan says that the backlash against the Irish novelist exposes troubling questions about free expression, anti-terror laws and solidarity with Palestine

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

Palestinan flag in Ramallah
Israeli settlers attack Palestinians during olive harvest, says Red Crescent
A 63-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man were taken to hospital after being beaten by settlers.

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Irish Examiner view: A test of democratic freedom
Irish Examiner view: A test of democratic freedom
A democracy should be troubled when its anti-terrorism laws intrude on the relationship between a novelist, her publisher, and her readers

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Trump
Israel blocks construction of key Gaza base created by Trump peace board
Israel has not permitted US-led project to house 150 international troops to move forward

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

APTOPIX Trump Netanyahu
Trump's sham 'peace plan' for Palestine is a year old, more than 1,500 have been killed in Gaza since
A year ago this week, October 13, 2025, President Donald Trump unveiled what he called his comprehensive peace plan for Israel and Palestine. Fintan Drury’s recent book, Genocide: Sponsoring the Destruction of Palestine, examines the West’s role in Israel’s campaign in Gaza in the context of the events of that day.

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Taoiseach urged to intervene on study visas for Gazan students
Taoiseach urged to intervene on study visas for Gazan students
'Mohammed' has sculpted Micheál Martin’s name in the sand in Gaza in gratitude for his words on Gaza so far

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

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Colin Sheridan: We celebrate Irish rebels but question Palestinian resistance. Why the double standard?
Drawing on Irish history and past rebellions, Colin Sheridan examines Palestinian self-determination, armed resistance and the obligation to protect civilians

 Listen | Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

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UCC-bound Gaza student granted leave to come to Ireland after appeal
UCC-bound Gaza student granted leave to come to Ireland after appeal
"There are dozens of other students awaiting appeal decisions, and today’s news will give them some hope," said Douglas-based solicitor Susan Doyle, who represented the Palestinian student.

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Ireland Legal Aid
High Court to hear Palestinian student visa cases amid urgent Gaza concerns
At least eight Palestinian students are challenging visa refusals as lawyers warn of the urgency created by the Gaza evacuation deadline

Wed, 07 Oct, 2026

Solicitors industrial action
Minister to determine Palestinian students’ visa appeals this week, court told
Counsel for the Palestinian students told the court that the Irish refusal was 'trapping' people in Gaza

Wed, 07 Oct, 2026

Republic of Ireland v Israel - UEFA Nations League B
S John Fallon: Covering Ireland's games with Israel was like nothing experienced before
Racism, spitting, intimidation, surveillance. Add in espionage without a hint of paranoia

Wed, 07 Oct, 2026

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Ria Czerniak-LeBov on Gaza, Israel and speaking out as an Irish Jew 
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Ria Czerniak-LeBov on Gaza, Israel and speaking out as an Irish Jew 
Ria Czerniak LeBov is an Irish Jewish artist and writer. Her grandfather escaped the Holocaust in Poland and she has many relatives in Israel — who have been horrified by her activism for Palestine

 Listen | Tue, 06 Oct, 2026

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Palestine cannot wait any longer for international action on Israel 
Palestine cannot wait any longer for international action on Israel 
Israel has killed some 74,000 people in Gaza, including more than 1,400 during a so-called ceasefire, writes Action Aid Ireland chief Karol Balfe

Tue, 06 Oct, 2026

World Leaders Gather For United Nations General Assembly
Gazan students’ visas must be granted before it is too late
A group of leading Irish academics write that the mass refusal of visas to Palestinian students makes a mockery of the Taoiseach’s speech to the UN General Assembly

Tue, 06 Oct, 2026

IRISH US
Communications 'breakdown' may have contributed to 418% hike in refusals of Palestinian study visas
Taoiseach's claim had been disputed by lawyers representing applicants

Mon, 05 Oct, 2026

Republic of Ireland v Israel - UEFA Nations League B
Everyone lost something over the course of this Nations League window
There can’t be any instant shedding of the scars and the angst that spilled over onto the pitch

Sun, 04 Oct, 2026

Republic of Ireland v Israel - UEFA Nations League B
As it happened: Spitting allegation on another grim night between Ireland and Israel
The build-up to the Nations League return between Ireland and Israel has been fraught.

Sun, 04 Oct, 2026

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Ireland must continue to lead the way on overseas aid
It's a frightening time, with increased conflict and climate change and a huge drop in aid from the most developed countries. Ireland must continue to lead the way on aid

Sun, 04 Oct, 2026

Israel Media Conference
'I won’t let emotion penetrate our squad': Israel manager clear on Ireland revenge mission
Months of controversy crescendoed last week in Hungary when the Israelis didn’t take kindly to Ireland’s demonstrations and crumbled to a 3-0 defeat.

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Colin Sheridan: Why America’s politics keeps forcing us to confront power and accountability
Colin Sheridan: Why America’s politics keeps forcing us to confront power and accountability
From military rhetoric and civilian deaths to political smears, Colin Sheridan examines power, accountability and Ireland’s response

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Republic of Ireland v Austria - UEFA Nations League B
Tommy Martin: Despite a polarising week, Irish soccer uniquely remains the team of us
At one point in the last week, it looked as if the Republic of Ireland team would be another victim of the fractures and polarisations of our time.

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

World Leaders Gather For United Nations General Assembly
Palestinian student visa refusals to Ireland rise 418% this year
Most of the students had secured fully funded places at Irish universities, with appeals and four High Court challenges now underway

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

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Netanyahu: Too early to tell who was behind plane incident as flydubai halts all flights to Israel
Israeli prime minister cautions against early conclusions when asked if there were any signs of Iranian involvement

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

David Courell 30/9/2026
Battered and bruised, FAI chiefs unable to counter punch under Oireachtas scope
What was designed to be a session in front of the sports committee about safeguarding and governance descended into a marathon inquisition of their role in the debacle around last Sunday’s game against Israel

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Gavin Bazunu 30/9/2026
FAI admits nobody spoke to Ireland goalkeepers about playing Israel
FAI officials faced Oireachtas questions over player welfare, UEFA sanctions and the handling of Gavin Bazunu’s decision to withdraw

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Heimir Hallgrímsson 30/9/2026
Heimir: Finn Azaz one of the people 'I admire most in the world right now' 
Heimir Hallgrímsson praised the Ireland squad’s unity as he confirmed the team will fulfil its remaining Nations League fixture with Israel

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

RTE pay revelations
Sports minister says he has ‘no regrets’ over handling of Ireland-Israel games
The sports minister said intervening in the FAI’s decision could have led to criticism that he was interfering with an independent sporting body

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger
Sarah Harte: I'm glad Liam and Noel made it up — but forgiveness is bullshit, isn't it?
These days, I tend more firmly toward the Old Testament side of the street. I would theoretically say you should forgive somebody but not forget. But if they cross a major red line, then you should never turn the other cheek

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Republic of Ireland Press Conference - Nagyerdei Stadion
Micheál Martin says Netanyahu 'could not give a toss' whether Ireland plays Israel
He was responding to claims FAI handling of games has been 'shambolic, arrogant and incompetent'

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Republic of Ireland Media Conference and Training Session
Ireland's game against Israel to proceed after vote taken by players in Hungary
The Republic of Ireland players have voted by majority to fulfill their Nations League fixture with the Israelis on Sunday, with the latter insisting 'football has won' 

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

Heimir Hallgrímsson dejected 24/9/2026
Jack Anderson: The FAI’s decision to play Israel raises questions that go far beyond football
The FAI’s decision to fulfil its Israel fixtures has financial and sporting consequences, but Anderson questions how those risks were assessed

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

UN General Assembly Israel
Shona Murray: Netanyahu’s UN speech shows how far the international order has fallen
Netanyahu’s UN address, the Gaza crisis and Europe’s response expose deep questions about international law and the rules-based order

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

Troy Parrott and Chiedozie Ogbene react during the game 24/9/2026
Ireland players face Israel match dilemma as squad discusses ways to protest Gaza war
Ireland’s squad is considering gestures of solidarity with Palestinians as players wrestle with their opposition to the controversial fixture

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

Ireland gets to show off its soft power on the edges of the United Nations General Assembly
Ireland gets to show off its soft power on the edges of the United Nations General Assembly
Away from the glare of the spotlight, the Taoiseach did more than just take selfies, writes Louise Burne from New York

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

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