Ireland

Dublin Mayor apologizes to Jewish community for hurt caused by proposed Herzog Park renaming

During Monday's monthly council meeting, Mayor McAdam said: "I wish to acknowledge the concern and upset caused to members of Dublin's Jewish community, to local residents of Rathgar."

A PLAQUE on a stone reads 'Herzog Park' commemorating Chaim Herzog, Israel's sixth president, who was born in Belfast, as Dublin City Council has prepared a motion to rename 'Herzog Park' to 'Hind Rajab Park' after Hind Rajab from Gaza, in Dublin, Ireland, November 30, 2025.
The National Concert Hall in Dublin, Ireland.

Dublin’s National Concert Hall scraps fundraiser for Israeli emergency service, igniting outcry

 Mo Chara of Kneecap, wearing a keffiyeh, performs at Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, Britain, June 28, 2025.

UK prosecutors lose appeal to reinstate terrorism charge against Kneecap rapper

The inauguration ceremony of Rabbi Yoni Wieder as chief rabbi of Ireland was held at the Dublin Hebrew Synagogue, May 21, 2024.

Irish Jews report 143 antisemitic incidents in six months through a new reporting system


Ireland poised to blunt sanctions on Israel under corporate pressure, say sources

Ireland's government is one of the most outspoken critics of the war in Gaza, but, unlike others such as Spain, it hosts the European headquarters of some of the US's biggest companies.

People hold a banner with images of Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Minister for Defence Simon Harris and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, in Dublin, Ireland, May 17, 2025.

Israel's acting ambassador to Spain: Spanish gov't contributing to rise in antisemitism

The ambassador added in the interview that the Spanish government's position on Israel is not out of solidarity for Palestinians, but is about harming Israel.

Israeli ambassador to Dublin, Ireland, Dana Erlich, seen in a photo

Dublin Airport terminal reopens following security incident

The military's bomb squad and the anti-terrorist Special Detective Unit have arrived at the scene of the incident at the airport. 

A general view of Dublin airport's new Terminal 2 in Dublin, Ireland.

KAN addresses calls for Israel to withdraw from Eurovision

KAN CEO Golan Yochpaz says Israel must remain part of Eurovision as several European countries threaten a boycott over the Gaza war.

 Yuval Raphael, representing Israel, attends the second semi-final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel, Switzerland, May 15, 2025

Ireland to skip Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates, Irish broadcaster says

The European Broadcasting Union, which organizes and produces the event, said it understood the "concerns and deeply held views around the ongoing conflict in the Middle East."

 Yuval Raphael, representing Israel, attends the second semi-final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel, Switzerland, May 15, 2025

Wine Talk: Dark and lively Guinness

Just as it was thought that bitters and stouts were in terminal decline, Guinness has, within a few years, pirouetted, been rejuvenated, and suddenly become the chosen beer of a young generation.

THE ICONIC Guinness Gates of Rainsford Street in Dublin

Israel moves EU approval for diaspora bond to Luxembourg from Ireland amid Gaza protests

Amid growing protests in Ireland, Israel relocates its EU bond approval process to Luxembourg for the upcoming year.

 The money found in the Gaza Strip

Six European foreign ministers condemn Israel's planned Gaza City operation

In the statement, the ministers said that they "condemn the most recent Israeli offensive launched in the Strip and the announcement to establish a permanent presence in Gaza City."

An IDF soldier operates on the outskirts of Gaza City, in northern Gaza, August 27, 2025

Kneecap cancels sold-out US tour, one day after clash with Jewish protesters in Paris

The tour had been nearly sold out, coming six months after Kneecap vaulted into public view when the group projected the words “F–k Israel. Free Palestine” on stage.

 Mo Chara (Naoise O Caireallain), Moglai Bap (Liam Og O Hannaidh), Rich Peppiatt and DJ Provai of Kneecap attend the 2025 British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) at the Royal Festival Hall in the Southbank Centre, London, Britain, February 16, 2025.

British music festival apologizes after cutting mics of Irish band that displayed Palestinian flag

A British festival has apologized and pledged “a substantial donation” to Palestinian aid after cutting the amplification of an Irish band that displayed a Palestinian flag.

Róisín "Mary" Barrett, Charles Hendy, Andrew Hendy and Ken Mooney of The Mary Wallopers wave a Palestinian flag on the stage of the Victorious festival after their microphones were cut, Aug. 22, 2025 in Southsea, England.