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Dail Rejects Motion to Restore Abortion Decriminilisation Bill by Narrow Margin
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Dublin Man Who Stabbed 'Intruder' Guilty of Manslaughter
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Caredoc Strike Action : 24 Hour Strike Starts Today
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Tasers Issued to Gardai
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Dail Rejects Motion to Restore Abortion Decriminilisation Bill by Narrow Margin 〰️ Dublin Man Who Stabbed 'Intruder' Guilty of Manslaughter 〰️ Caredoc Strike Action : 24 Hour Strike Starts Today 〰️ Tasers Issued to Gardai 〰️
MEP Aodhán Ó Ríordáin Faces Backlash Over Facebook Video Featuring ‘Enoch Burkeing’ Outside Leinster House
Comments made by Dublin MEP Aodhán Ó Ríordáin in a recently circulated Facebook video have sparked widespread online reaction, after he remarked that he was “doing a bit of Enoch Burke-ing” outside Leinster House as offices closed for Christmas. The remark, made in a light-hearted context before delivering a festive message to followers, has nonetheless drawn criticism and reignited debate around the ongoing controversy surrounding teacher Enoch Burke, whose legal disputes and protests have become a symbol of wider tensions around free expression, authority, and the Irish education system. The video has since attracted significant engagement, with over 1,300 comments reflecting sharply divided public opinion.
Irish Language Boom Worldwide: Culture, Media and Global Demand is This a New Renaissance
Interest in the Irish language (Gaeilge) is surging worldwide, with growing demand for classes, online learning, and cultural engagement far beyond Ireland’s borders. Driven by the global success of Irish-language film and music, alongside increased digital accessibility, Gaeilge is being embraced by learners of all backgrounds — not just those with Irish heritage. Educators and cultural organisations report sustained growth across Europe, North America and beyond, signalling a modern revival of one of Europe’s oldest living languages.