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Government says power to set foreign policy lies with it and not President Connolly – The Irish Times

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The Government has responded to President Catherine Connolly’s intervention on Iran by reminding her that it has executive responsibility for foreign affairs. Speaking to political correspondents on Monday, the Government’s spokesman said “successive governments have voiced support for international law”, adding this was “especially important for a small country”. He said the Government “fully respects … Read more

Michael D Higgins regrets not calling out ‘disastrous capitalism’ more – The Irish Times

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“Disastrous capitalism” is “poisoning the world”, according to former president Michael D Higgins. Speaking at a Labour Party event in Galway on Friday evening, Higgins severely criticised the current world order, saying the only regret of his political career was he did not “call out” capitalism more. While not naming any individuals, the veteran politician … Read more

the best new shows to watch, starting tonight – The Irish Times

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Pick of the week Other Voices Thursday, RTÉ2, 11pm Ireland’s best live music show is back for its 24th series, with another array of amazing acts from both at home and abroad, performing at venues in Dingle, Co Kerry and west Wales. Once again, the show is hosted by BBC broadcasters Annie Mac and Huw … Read more

Simon Harris to lodge formal letter of objection with Israel over ‘reckless’ shots fired into area with Irish peacekeepers

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The Minister for Foreign Affairs said the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) fired shots into an area where a joint Irish-Lebanese unit were conducting peacekeeping duties on Thursday. The Irish Defence Forces confirmed none of its members were injured. “It’s clear to me that the actions of the IDF were reckless, intimidatory, totally unacceptable and a … Read more

Irish peacekeepers fired on by Israeli troops in Lebanon as Taoiseach Micheál Martin decries ‘engineered campaign’ against Ireland

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Tánaiste Simon Harris described the incident as “deeply worrying”. The Irish Defence Forces confirmed none of its members were injured. The military said small arms rounds were fired in the vicinity of Irish peacekeepers as they patrolled near the Blue Line, a demarcation line between Lebanon and Israel. It is understood the incident happened at … Read more

Paul Durcan remembered as ‘Ireland’s poet’ at funeral service in Ringsend – The Irish Times

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Continuing a decades-old funeral tradition in Ringsend, the remains of poet Paul Durcan were carried across the river Dodder by locals and family members on the way to his requiem Mass at St Patrick‘s church on Thursday. The motor cortege paused before the humpbacked bridge, where residents of the village greeted the Durcan family and … Read more

President highlights 'forced starvation' in Gaza in speech during commemoration of the Famine – The Journal

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President highlights ‘forced starvation’ in Gaza in speech during commemoration of the Famine  The Journal Gazans subjected to ‘forced starvation’, says President  RTE.ie President Higgins says UN Security Council failing as Gaza suffers ‘forced starvation’; thousands march in Dublin protest  The Irish Independent President Higgins says people in Gaza are being subjected to ‘forced starvation’  The Irish Times Source … Read more

President Higgins says people in Gaza are being subjected to ‘forced starvation’ – The Irish Times

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President Michael D Higgins has said that people in Gaza are being subjected to “forced starvation” and hunger is being used as “an instrument of war”. Addressing the National Famine Commemoration in Kilmallock, Co Limerick, on Saturday, the president said the world must act to prevent “a massive loss of life”. “Famine is a horrific … Read more

Luke Thomas: ‘I got the Nitelink home after a Meteor award win because I’d been so reckless with money’

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My Money Luke Thomas pictured at the Cork Jazz Festival Luke Thomas is known as Ireland’s King of Swing. A native of Walkinstown, Dublin, Thomas is the frontman of The Swing Cats. The popular wedding band has sold out shows at Vicar Street and the National Concert Hall, and is the resident band for President … Read more

Councillors brace for chaotic Conor McGregor bid to seek presidential nomination – The Irish Times

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Local councillors are bracing for an onslaught of pressure to support mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Conor McGregor as he prepares a run for the Irish presidency. Many representatives fear being subjected to an unprecedented online campaign led by McGregor’s US supporters, including prominent supporters of Donald Trump’s administration and billionaire Elon Musk, to nominate … Read more