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Ukrainians living in six Cork centres given notice to vacate accommodation by October

Providers include Kinsale Hotel and Spa, Kingston College Houses in Mitchelstown, the Munster Arms Hotel in Bandon, the Old Imperial Hotel in Youghal, and Parkway Hotel in Dunmanway

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Russia's Wildberries says warehouse in Vladimir region is on fire after Ukrainian drone attack

The Russia online retailer shared the news on Monday

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Colin Sheridan: The world has grown accustomed to constant war and conflict

The world’s political landscape is ever changing, but peace seems nowhere near

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Russia accused of violating Polish airspace after missile explosion near village

Polish PM visits scene of crater thought to have occurred during deadly wave of attacks on Ukraine

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

Deadly strikes on Ukrainian cities after Zelenskyy warns of ‘massive’ Russian attack

Children among the dead across Kryvi Rih, Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Poltava after wave of ballistic missile launches

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism

Telegram, an encrypted messenger app founded in 2013, says it has more than 1 billion users

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Zelenskyy holds face-to-face talks with Trump at White House following UK visit

Mr Zelenskyy also said the pair had spoken about the need for “reinvigorated” peace talks with Russia

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Ireland authorised €1.65bn ‘dual-use’ exports last year

Israel, United Arab Emirates, and the US among the destinations for items that can be used for military purposes

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Donnacha Ó Beacháin: Refusal to act on Aughinish is deeply damaging to our reputation in EU

This is not about one industrial plant in rural Limerick. It is about whether Ireland is prepared to confront the consequences of its failure to act, writes Donnacha Ó Beacháin

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Niall Collins: No 'quick fix' solution to Aughinish Alumina exports

The Limerick TD also criticised the media, saying there has been a 'lot of misinformation and poor reporting'

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

Government urged to kickstart scheme to buy alumina destined for Russia

Enterprise minister said review of Aughinish Alumina had established 'no adverse findings' that linked exports of alumina produced at the Limerick plant to Russian weapon manufacturers

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Ukraine

'Hopefully this will end at some point': Taoiseach sees a miracle amid the war in Ukraine

Poignant visit to Kyiv’s iconic cathedral leaves Micheál Martin in no doubt about Ukraine’s spirit of resilience or its capacity to rebuild from the ashes

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Louise Burne: Taoiseach pays tribute to 'ordinary Ukrainians with extraordinary resolve' in Kyiv

During his Kyiv visit, Micheál Martin didn't have to look far to find those who, he said, 'continue to endure, to resist, and to fight to defend your homes and your freedom'

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Micheál Martin: 'I don't know how the people of Ukraine deal with this'

Taoiseach said he 'can't comprehend how Russian leadership can preside over the loss of so much life and so many soldiers on both sides'

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Aughinish Alumina review finds no conclusive evidence of Russia weapons link

Taoiseach announces additional €125m in support for Ukraine as discussions focus on sanctions and the Aughinish Alumina investigation

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Micheál Martin visits Kyiv to discuss Ukraine, EU accession and Irish support

Visit to Ukraine includes meetings with political leaders, humanitarian organisations and the Irish community during Ireland's EU Presidency

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Letters to the Editor: Ireland should not export anything that could be used for warfare

A reader says Aughinish Alumina products should not be exported to Russia — but the same criteria should apply to Israel: Significant Irish exports there include computer hardware and software

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Budget 2027: Government to have €8.5bn available for spending and tax package

Summer Economic Statement highlights strong employment but warns geopolitical tensions and global economic uncertainty continue to pose significant risks

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

'Powerful forces seem to be ranged against Aughinish,' Limerick mayor says as workers await report

John Moran emphasised the need for the publication of the report into Aughinish Alumina as the 'uncertainty is unsettling for Limerick'

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Irish army vehicles rejected by Ukraine stuck in limbo

The fleet of RG32M vehicles were rejected by the Ukrainian authorities due to the age of the technology, maintenance requirements, and the cost of upgrading the vehicles

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Over €20m spent on third-level education scheme for Ukrainian students

State spending on supports for Ukrainian refugees attending third-level education reached €20.7m over four academic years, with payments peaking at €10.8m in 2024-25 when almost 1,300 students received the stipend

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Government accused of 'sleepwalking' into alumina exports crisis

Simon Harris pushed back on the criticism over Aughinish Alumina, saying ministers would be led by an upcoming report from the Department of Enterprise

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Protesters rally in Kyiv as Zelenskyy removes Ukraine’s defence minister

Defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, 35, is considered to be a moderniser

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Minister says Aughinish Alumina consultation could prejudice Russia review

Peter Burke says independent investigators must complete their work before any wider engagement on the future of the Limerick facility

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Svyrydenko after only a year

Yulia Svyrydenko, an economist, was appointed in July 2025

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Mayor of Limerick tells Taoiseach of his concerns for workforce at Aughinish

John Moran wrote to Micheál Martin calling on the Government to ensure Aughinish Alumina workers are 'at the table' amid concerns for 1,000 jobs at the plant

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Aughinish Alumina exports to Russia threaten to overshadow Ireland's EU presidency

Even if the export of alumina to Russia is barred, there may still be a market for the raw material

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Shona Murray: Ireland must act on Aughinish alumina exports to Russia

Shona Murray argues Ireland should work with the EU to end alumina exports that could support Russia's war effort

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Nationalising Aughinish Alumina 'not an option' for Government

Peter Burke said there were around 1,000 people directly employed by the Co Limerick plant and its supply chain, with around 900 further jobs being supported

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Minister to get report on Aughinish Alumina's Russian exports 'within 10 days' after 'clarifications'

The Department of Enterprise is engaged with Ukrainian and Swedish authorities on the report

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

War in Ukraine

Ukraine’s dismissed defence minister calls for wartime presidential election

New alliance of aid agencies makes sense in a fragmented world

Almost 5,000 beds return to tourism sector as number used by refugees drops by 10%

Russia warns UK of ‘consequences’ over reports Ukraine using British drones in attacks

Ukrainian drone attack on Russian city kills 12

The university I dreamed of joining exists now only in my dreams

Ukrainians living in six Cork centres given notice to vacate accommodation by October

Russia's Wildberries says warehouse in Vladimir region is on fire after Ukrainian drone attack

Colin Sheridan: The world has grown accustomed to constant war and conflict

Russia accused of violating Polish airspace after missile explosion near village

Deadly strikes on Ukrainian cities after Zelenskyy warns of ‘massive’ Russian attack

Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism

Zelenskyy holds face-to-face talks with Trump at White House following UK visit

Ireland authorised €1.65bn ‘dual-use’ exports last year

Donnacha Ó Beacháin: Refusal to act on Aughinish is deeply damaging to our reputation in EU

Niall Collins: No 'quick fix' solution to Aughinish Alumina exports

Government urged to kickstart scheme to buy alumina destined for Russia

'Hopefully this will end at some point': Taoiseach sees a miracle amid the war in Ukraine

Louise Burne: Taoiseach pays tribute to 'ordinary Ukrainians with extraordinary resolve' in Kyiv

Micheál Martin: 'I don't know how the people of Ukraine deal with this'

Aughinish Alumina review finds no conclusive evidence of Russia weapons link

Micheál Martin visits Kyiv to discuss Ukraine, EU accession and Irish support

Letters to the Editor: Ireland should not export anything that could be used for warfare

Budget 2027: Government to have €8.5bn available for spending and tax package

'Powerful forces seem to be ranged against Aughinish,' Limerick mayor says as workers await report

Irish army vehicles rejected by Ukraine stuck in limbo

Over €20m spent on third-level education scheme for Ukrainian students

Government accused of 'sleepwalking' into alumina exports crisis

Protesters rally in Kyiv as Zelenskyy removes Ukraine’s defence minister

Minister says Aughinish Alumina consultation could prejudice Russia review

Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Svyrydenko after only a year

Mayor of Limerick tells Taoiseach of his concerns for workforce at Aughinish

Aughinish Alumina exports to Russia threaten to overshadow Ireland's EU presidency

Shona Murray: Ireland must act on Aughinish alumina exports to Russia

Nationalising Aughinish Alumina 'not an option' for Government

Minister to get report on Aughinish Alumina's Russian exports 'within 10 days' after 'clarifications'

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