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'The Objects of Love' exhibition features a collection of precious family objects, photographs and documents belonging to Oliver Sears

Family's Holocaust story unfolds in Dublin exhibition

An exhibition telling the story of one Jewish family before, during and after World War II is being launched at Dublin Castle this evening.

Ireland • 13 Jan 22

The conference took place in Dublin Castle (Pic:RollingNews.ie)

Coveney hopes for progress after British-Irish meeting

The Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said Ireland is listening to those who have real concerns about the Northern Ireland Protocol, and "making the case strongly at an EU level for flexibility and pragmatism", but also "an adherence to what was agreed".

Ireland • 24 Jun 21

Central Bank Governor Gabriel Makhlouf was speaking at the European Financial Forum

Business 'must prepare for post-Brexit friction'

The Governor of the Central Bank has warned there is potential for a negative shock to the growth of the international economy in the short-term from the coronavirus.

Business • 12 Feb 20

Criminal gangs are exploiting technology and logistical developments to stay ahead of law enforcement

Criminal gangs using terror groups to launder money

Organised crime groups in Ireland are increasingly working with terrorist groups internationally to launder money and goods, according to gardaí.

Ireland • 07 Dec 19

Leo Varadkar said an extension of Article 50 must have a purpose

Varadkar: Brexit extension possible but not inevitable

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said it is certainly possible that Britain will ask for an extension of its 29 March deadline to exit the European Union, but not inevitable.

Brexit • 15 Feb 19

The ceremony is being held at Dublin Castle for the first time in the history of the State

77 cadets commissioned in Dublin Castle ceremony

The commissioning ceremony of 77 new cadets is taking place in Dublin.

Ireland • 04 Feb 19

Pope Francis met survivors of abuse for over 90 minutes this evening

Pope tells survivors those concealing abuse are 'filth'

One of the survivors who met Pope Francis has said the Pontiff referred to those guilty of involvement in corruption and the cover-up of abuse in the church as "caca", or "filth in the toilet".

Pope Francis In Ireland • 26 Aug 18

The third Global Irish Economic Forum took place in Dublin Castle on 4-5th October

Global Irish Economic Forum 2013

The 2013 Global Irish Economic Forum took place over two days in Dublin Castle, with business people and politicians meeting to discuss the economic improvement and promotion of the country.

News • 09 Oct 13

Irish loans set to be extended by seven years, pending approval by EcoFin ministers

EcoFin ministers approve Irish loan extensions

Ecofin ministers have joined their Eurogroup colleagues in agreeing to lengthen the maturities of loans to Ireland and Portugal by seven years.

Business • 12 Apr 13

Eurogroup head Jeroen Dijsselbloem addressed the Cork conference

Dijsselbloem hopeful on more time for Irish loans

Dutch Finance Minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem has said he hopes an agreement will be reached by EU finance ministers tomorrow to give Ireland more time to repay its bailout loans.

Business • 11 Apr 13

EU foreign ministers are seeking a way forward for Syria

Gilmore opposes further militarisation in Syria

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore has said he is opposed to the proposal by Britain and France to lift the arms embargo on Syria to allow rebels access to weapons.

News • 22 Mar 13

The ceremony was attended by the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Cabinet members

Ceremony marks Ireland's EU presidency

A ceremony has taken place at Dublin Castle marking the start of Ireland's presidency of the EU, which formally begins tomorrow.

News • 01 Jan 13

A revamp of Dublin Castle began last July

Refurbishment of Dublin Castle ahead of Presidency

A €3 million refurbishment of facilities at Dublin Castle is near completion, ahead of Ireland's Presidency of the EU in 2013.

News • 20 Dec 12

Mahon venue to host EU Presidency conferences

The building in Dublin Castle where the Mahon Tribunal held its public hearings is to be converted into a conference facility for Ireland's EU Presidency - at a cost of €3m.

News • 10 Apr 12

Dublin Castle