Jackie Fox

Ukrainian soldiers on military parade. Ukrainian flag on military uniform. Ukraine troops.

Charity urges Irish Ukraine veterans to avail of support

An Irish veterans charity is calling on former Defence Forces members who fought in Ukraine to come forward for support.

Ireland • 04 Jul

Peter said he decided to go to Ukraine shortly after the Russian invasion began in February 2022 to defend Kyiv

'In combat mode' - Irish veteran's life after Ukraine war

Peter's first near death experience got him used to the idea that, from now on, it was going to be a regular occurrence.

Ukraine • 04 Jul

Defence Forces monitor Russian vessel off Irish coast

The Irish Defence Forces monitored a Russian cargo ship off the Irish coast yesterday.

Ireland • 03 Jul

Sinn Féin said the Government wants to turn the GPO into a shopping mall (Photo: RollingNews)

Plans to redevelop GPO a betrayal of history, says SF

Plans approved by the Government to redevelop the GPO in Dublin city centre have been branded a shameful betrayal of Ireland's proud revolutionary history by Sinn Féin.

Ireland • 30 Jun

Aid programmes in Somalia have been deeply affected by funding cuts with Trocáire saying it will have to 'rethink' the work it does there

Irish NGOs say aid cuts putting millions of lives at risk

Leaders in Ireland's humanitarian sector have said that millions of lives are at risk after Western countries drastically cut foreign aid budgets this year.

Ireland • 26 Jun

The Omagh Bombing Inquiry has resumed public hearings

Relatives to take legal action over Omagh inquiry refusal

Relatives of those killed in the Omagh bombing said they are preparing to take legal action over the refusal of the Irish government to establish a public inquiry in the Republic over the 1998 bombing.

Ulster • 24 Jun

The US embassy in Dublin said that applicants must adjust privacy settings on their social media profiles to 'public'

Changes to vetting system for US visas excessive - Martin

Changes to the vetting system for US student visas have been described by Taoiseach Micheál Martin as excessive.

US • 23 Jun

Edward Walsh was sworn-in at the White House with Donald Trump

Edward Walsh sworn in as US ambassador to Ireland

Businessman Edward Walsh has been sworn in as the new US ambassador to Ireland.

US • 20 Jun

Watch: How US could become involved in attacks on Iran

US President Donald Trump is considering whether to join Israel's campaign against Iran's military and nuclear capabilities.

Middle East • 19 Jun

Green military radar screen with unknown target dot - Safety equipment.

French company to develop Irish security sonar system

A Government contract worth tens of millions of euro has been awarded to a French defence technology company to develop a new sonar system for Ireland.

Ireland • 15 Jun