Ireland
Writer of sitcom airing instead of Eurovision in Ireland calls boycott ‘disgraceful antisemitism'
“I did not give my permission for Father Ted to be used as a prop in an antisemitic political gesture. I object to it in the strongest possible terms,” Linehan writes.
Anti-Iranian regime activists hold global protests denouncing months-long internet outage
Northern Irish police charge man in connection with March police station attack
Irish footballers, celebrities urge boycott of Israel match over Gaza war
Eurovision host says it won't ban Palestinian flags, drown out boos during Israel's performance
The 70th edition of the contest in May will have just 35 entries, the fewest since 2003, after five national broadcasters said they would boycott the show in protest against Israel's participation.
Eurovision rule changes threaten Israel's chances at success amid boycotts
CULTURAL AFFAIRS: Iceland joins a growing list of countries boycotting Eurovision 2026 due to Israel’s participation, as new voting rules create challenges for Israel’s success.
Ireland rejects antisemitism claims, limits trade curbs to goods from Israeli settlements
"It's an extremely limited measure, which would prohibit imports of goods from illegally-occupied territories," said Ireland's Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Thomas Byrne.
Herzog Irish dynasty is unbowed; we won't allow them to erase it - opinion
The Herzog name is precious to Ireland’s Jews, and we will not allow the haters to win.
Drones were spotted near Zelensky flight path to Dublin, Irish media report
An Irish navy ship detected drones near Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s flight path during his state visit, prompting a security alert as authorities probe their origin.
Europe once expelled Jewish musicians, now it hunts the only Jewish state - comment
European broadcasters boycotting Israel's Eurovision Song Contest participation frame it as moral courage, but the instinct mirrors patterns that shaped early Nazi-era exclusions of Jewish culture.
Tesco suspends employee for refusing to handle Israeli goods, prompting pro-Palestinian protests
BDS alleged Tesco had suspended the worker “for refusing to handle blood-soaked Israeli goods."
Dublin councilors accuse 'Zionist lobby' of preventing renaming of Herzog Park
Councilors said accusations of antisemitism over the decision to change the park's name were "unacceptable," with many blaming Israel for the situation.
Herzog Park name change means more than policy, its an attack against Jewish identity - analysis
The saga over the park in Dublin is not a trivial matter. It is about the right of Jews to be fully themselves in the societies they helped build.
Dublin withdraws plan to rename Herzog Park after drawing ire of Jews, Irish PM
Prime Minister Micheal Martin and Foreign Minister Simon Harris joined Israeli officials in denouncing the plans to rename the park earlier on Sunday.
