Supreme Court reinstates Boston bomber's death sentence The US Supreme Court has reinstated convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's death sentence for his role in the 2013 attack that killed three people … World • 04 Mar 22
Post-Covid US trade mission planned for April 2022 Business group Ireland Gateway to Europe has announced plans for a post-Covid trade mission to the US next year. Business • 06 Apr 21
US braces for second day of scorching temperatures Americans are facing a second - and equally scorching - day of hot weather, with daytime temperatures forecast to approach 38C (100F) across a number … US • 21 Jul 19
'Whitey' Bulger - From Southie to FBI's Most Wanted James 'Whitey' Bulger was one of Boston's most notorious and brutal gangsters before going on the run in 1994. US • 30 Oct 18
Gangster and informant 'Whitey' Bulger found dead James 'Whitey' Bulger, who lived a double life as one of Boston's most notorious mobsters and as a secret FBI informant, has been found dead … US • 31 Oct 18
Gas explosions erupt in multiple US towns Dozens of explosions, apparently triggered by a natural gas pipeline rupture, rocked three communities near Boston, killing at least one person and injuring 12 more. World • 14 Sep 18
Powerful blizzard batters US east coast A powerful blizzard is battering the US northeast knocking out power for tens of thousands of people and disrupting road, air and rail travel. Weather • 05 Jan 18
Flights cancelled as severe storm hits eastern US High winds and heavy snow moved into the US Northeast, shutting schools and government offices, leaving tens of thousands without power and causing travel disruption … Weather • 05 Jan 18
Investigation into death of Irish boy in US An investigation is under way into the death of a young Irish boy following a boating accident in the US. Ireland • 01 Aug 17
Irish engineering firm in Boston investment Irish engineering and project management company DPS Investments has announced an investment in Boston architectural firm TRIA. Business • 08 Aug 16
First US Penney's store opens under Primark name The first Penney's store in the US opened today in Boston, under the Primark brand name. Business • 10 Sep 15
Boston bomb jury ends first day of deliberations The jury the Boston Marathon bombing trial has ended its first day of deliberations without reaching a verdict on whether Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is guilty of … News • 07 Apr 15
LGBT groups march in Boston's St Patrick's parade Two gay rights groups marched in Boston's St Patrick's Day parade today after organisers lifted a longtime ban on lesbian, gay and transgender organisations joining … News • 16 Mar 15
Boston worst hit in US blizzard A blizzard swept across the northeastern United States, closing schools, cancelling thousands of flights and leaving residents in the hardest-hit parts of Massachusetts and Connecticut … News • 28 Jan 15
Mayor of Boston begins ten-day tour of Ireland Mayor of Boston Marty Walsh has arrived in Shannon at the start of a ten-day tour of Ireland in which he will visit Galway, his … News • 19 Sep 14
Fenergo to create 30 jobs in Dublin and Boston Irish startup company Fenergo has today announced the creation of 30 new jobs for its Dublin and Boston offices as a result of accelerated global … Business • 09 Jul 14
Primark to open stores in US as H1 sales rise Primark, the fast-growing clothing chain owned by Associated British Foods, is to enter the US. Business • 23 Apr 14
First anniversary of Boston Marathon bombings Boston has marked the first anniversary of the marathon bombings, which killed three people and injured 264. News • 15 Apr 14
US to pay $8.4m to victims of Boston bombing The US Justice Department is to make an $8.4m grant to groups helping victims and first responders involved in the bombing attack at the 2013 … News • 13 Jan 14
Jury enters fourth day in 'Whitey' Bulger trial The US jury hearing the murder and racketeering trial of James "Whitey" Bulger has entered a fourth day of deliberations on whether to convict the … News • 09 Aug 13
Kenny lays wreath at Boston bombings memorial Taoiseach Enda Kenny has laid a wreath at the temporary memorial in Boston for the victims of the marathon bombings. News • 19 May 13
Funeral home claims Boston bombing suspect's body A funeral home has claimed the body of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev who died in a gun battle with police after an intense … News • 03 May 13
Three charged in Boston bombing case Three men have been taken into custody in the investigation into last month's Boston Marathon bombings after they were charged with interfering with the inquiry. News • 01 May 13
Police search home of Boston suspect's widow Bags of evidence were taken from the US home where the widow of suspected Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been living. News • 30 Apr 13
'Persons of interest' sought over Boston bombings US Congressional intelligence leaders said authorities are pursuing "persons of interest" in the US in connection with the Boston Marathon bombings. News • 29 Apr 13
