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Dáil remembers victims of Nice attack

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has admitted “no defence can guarantee absolute safety” after last week’s terrorist attack in Nice which led to the deaths of 84 people.

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Nice massacre: Ireland voices its revulsion and solidarity

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Bordeaux: Where Irish fans will find familiar pub names and surnames

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Naval Service sets sail for Cork Week launch

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Beaufort Cup honours services in sailing battle

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Terror has ‘not changed’ France as French Ambassador to Ireland says it is still 'a place of freedom'

Terrorist attack on Ireland ‘possible but not likely’ says Taoiseach Enda Kenny

A terrorist attack on Ireland is possible but not likely, Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said, after being briefed by Irish security forces.

Fri, 20 Nov, 2015

PARIS ATTACKS: ‘Terrorism can not be attributed to race or faith’ says Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald

Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald reminds Dáil of scale of refugee crisis in wake of Middle East violence

Wed, 18 Nov, 2015

PARIS ATTACKS: ‘These attacks are on humans, irrespective of their faith’

At 11am silence cut through the crisp November air in Dublin’s city centre.

Tue, 17 Nov, 2015

Veteran living in West Cork awarded French honour

A veteran tank commander awarded France’s highest honour on his 100th birthday has said his thoughts are with old comrades.

Fri, 23 Oct, 2015

D-Day veteran to receive Legion of Honour medal in Cork

A D-Day veteran living in Ireland is to be bestowed with France’s highest honour on his 100th birthday.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2015

Rural Ireland - Legacy of fear over acts of thuggery

THE French government could hardly have chosen a more appropriate day to honour the legendary force of nature behind the National Ploughing Championships, its managing director Anna May McHugh.

Thu, 24 Sep, 2015

France honours Irish D-day veteran

One of the last surviving Irish D-Day veterans has dedicated the award of France’s highest honour to the lives of all those who took part in the landings.

Tue, 27 Jan, 2015

Legion d’Honneur for Irish D-Day veteran

One of the last surviving Irish D-Day veterans has dedicated the award of France’s highest honour to the lives of all those who took part in the landings.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2015

Thank you to the people of Ireland for standing by France in its hour of need

With thousands of messages of solidarity with France, the people of Ireland immediately reacted to the horror of the terrorist attacks in Paris.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2015

Crowds gather across Ireland to mourn victims of Paris terrorist attacks

Hundreds of people gathered across the country today to pay tribute to the victims of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris.

Sun, 11 Jan, 2015

Memorial for Paris victims in Dublin today

A memorial service will take place in Dublin later this morning to remember the victims of the Charlie Hebdo shooting in Paris.

Sat, 10 Jan, 2015

The people of Ireland stand united with France, Taoiseach says

Kenny: Country stands united with people of France

Sat, 10 Jan, 2015

‘This honour is for all who lost their lives’ says Irish D-Day veteran

One of Ireland’s last surviving D-Day veterans remembered his fallen comrades yesterday as he was presented with one of France’s highest honours.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2014

French honour for Munster businesswoman

The French government has shown its appreciation to a businesswoman who for 30 years has remained a pillar of strength for the French community in Cork.

Mon, 02 Jun, 2014