Simon Harris Just Became Ireland’s Prime Minister. Who Is He?
After a swift political rise, Simon Harris, 37, was confirmed as Ireland’s premier. But his time as head of the government could be short.
Centuries of Irish Archives Destroyed in Civil War Are Being Recreated
A globe-spanning research project has turned the catalog of a public archive destroyed in Ireland’s civil war into a model for reconstruction.
Rose Dugdale, Heiress Turned Irish Independence Fighter, Dies at 82
Born into English wealth and Oxford-educated, she left it all behind for a life of radical and often violent activism.
Ireland’s Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar, Resigns. What Happens Now?
Leo Varadkar, the prime minister of the Republic of Ireland, resigned unexpectedly on Wednesday, prompting a political scramble in the government. Here’s what to know about what happens next.
Who Is Leo Varadkar?
Mr. Varadkar, who said on Wednesday that he would step down as Ireland’s prime minister, has had a career of firsts. His resignation came as a surprise.
Ireland’s Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar, to Step Down
In an unexpected announcement, Leo Varadkar said he would resign from the leadership of the country and of his party, Fine Gael.
How a Small Irish Town Was Divided by Anti-Immigrant Anger
A continuing protest in the town of Roscrea symbolizes a surge in hostility toward migrants in Ireland that is fueled by a housing crisis and far-right influencers.
A Sudden Turn in Voter Sentiment Helped Quash Changes to Ireland’s Constitution
The vote against the changes dealt a blow to a government that had hoped for an easy victory. But the outcome does not necessarily reflect a turn toward a more…
Ireland Rejects Constitution Changes, Keeping ‘Women in the Home’ Language
Two proposed amendments, which voters considered on Friday, were intended to reflect the more secular liberal values of the nation’s modern era.
Ireland’s Referendums on Women and Family in the Constitution, Explained
The country will consider two amendments: one to remove the reference to a woman’s domestic duties and another to expand the definition of family.