Yvonne Murray

in New York

Private Seán Rooney was killed while driving an armoured jeep on peacekeeping duties in Lebanon in December 2022

Private Rooney's family to see UN report into his death

Information not yet given to the family of Private Seán Rooney regarding his death will soon be made available to them, a spokesman for the UN Secretary General has said.

Ireland • 13 Dec 24

Estimates of undocumented Irish in America vary between 10,000 and 50,000

Will Trump immigration plan impact undocumented Irish?

A Director at the Emerald Isle Immigration Center in New York says "everyone is fearful" after US president-elect Donald Trump stated he would begin the largest deportation effort in US history.

US • 12 Dec 24

Will Trump immigration plan impact undocumented Irish?

A Director at the Emerald Isle Immigration Center in New York says "everyone is fearful" after US president-elect Donald Trump stated we would begin the largest deportation effort in US history.

US • 11 Dec 24

Will Donald Trump turn his back on the UN?

Will Donald Trump gut the United Nations?

America bankrolls the United Nations but some Trump allies don't think they are getting value for money. What will it mean if Trump pulls back from the UN again?

Analysis and Comment • 23 Nov 24

Atlanta resident Gary Walker said he hadn't yet made up his mind

Battleground state of Georgia braces for election day

On the eve of what both campaigns are calling the most consequential election in years, the key battleground of Georgia remains too close to call

US Election 2024 • 05 Nov 24

Swing states are also known as battleground states or purple states

Watch: What is a swing state anyway?

The US presidential election is taking place and there's a lot of talk about swing states.

US Election 2024 • 05 Nov 24

Young Republicans attend 'Make America Great Again' Halloween event in New York

Watch: Young Republicans' election fears at 'MAGAween'

What is scaring young Republicans this Halloween as the knifeedge US presidential election approaches?

US Election 2024 • 31 Oct 24

With Halloween party season in full swing in New York, young Democrats have been telling us about their election fears.

Watch: Young Democrats' election fears on Halloween eve

As Halloween party season kicks off in New York, young Democrats are scared what another Trump presidency will mean for America.

US Election 2024 • 30 Oct 24

Trump to rally at New York's Madison Square Garden

As the US Election enters its final week, former president Trump returns to the city of his birth for a rally at New York's iconic Madison Square Garden - host to some of the country's most famous - and infamous - events.

US • 27 Oct 24

The 2024 US Election may not be decided until weeks after voting takes place

Knife edge US election could drag on

In a little over two weeks, Americans head to the polls to elect a new president. But the result is likely to be contested amid lawsuits and competing narratives.

US Election 2024 • 20 Oct 24