The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ireland/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:29:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Ireland | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ireland/ 32 32 Researchers find oldest English poem in a Roman library https://www.timesofisrael.com/researchers-find-oldest-english-poem-in-a-roman-library/ Sun, 17 May 2026 07:11:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3825018 Caedmon’s Hymn, composed in Old English by a Northumbrian agricultural worker in 7th century, attests to language's wide diffusion, long before what was previously understood

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]]> Irish writer calls public broadcaster’s decision not to air Eurovision ‘antisemitic’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/irish-writer-calls-public-broadcasters-decision-not-to-air-eurovision-antisemitic/ Tue, 12 May 2026 21:02:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3822202 RTE plans on airing episode of 'Father Ted' written by Graham Linehan, who says he didn't give permission for channel to use work as 'antisemitic political gesture'

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]]> Irish athletes, celebrities urge boycott of upcoming soccer games against Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/irish-athletes-celebrities-urge-boycott-of-upcoming-soccer-games-against-israel/ Thu, 07 May 2026 08:35:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3818136 Signing letter titled 'Stop the Game,' leading figures demand Irish government 'respect and represent' wishes of the people, cancel UEFA Nations League games planned for this fall

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]]> Germany and Italy reject push by EU allies to end association deal with Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/germany-and-italy-reject-push-by-eu-allies-to-end-association-deal-with-israel/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:52:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3806942 Spain, Slovenia and Ireland call for discussion on suspending trade agreement; Belgium says Israeli conduct 'unacceptable,' pushes for partial suspension; Berlin says move 'inappropriate'

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]]> Irish Jews report 143 antisemitic incidents in 6 months; state has no mechanism for reporting antisemitism https://www.timesofisrael.com/irish-jews-report-143-antisemitic-incidents-in-6-months-with-new-reporting-system/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:12:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3766521 Jewish Representative Council of Ireland's self-report program marks first attempt to document cases in country; 30% of incidents triggered by cues of Jewish or Israeli identity

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]]> Irish soccer chief says country has ‘no choice’ but to play matches against Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/irish-soccer-chief-says-country-has-no-choice-but-to-play-matches-against-israel/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:25:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3762814 Despite local pressure to boycott, Football Association of Ireland executive says only 'viable option' is to play UEFA games in September and October

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]]> 7 European countries condemn latest Israeli laws targeting UNRWA, NGOs https://www.timesofisrael.com/7-european-countries-condemn-latest-israeli-laws-targeting-unrwa-ngos/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:40:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3727177 Statement slams law barring water and power companies from supplying UNWRA facilities, as well as delisting of 37 aid orgs, as violation of international law; calls for reversal

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]]> ‘RAT JEW’ graffiti painted on Ireland road; police treating incident as a hate crime https://www.timesofisrael.com/rat-jew-graffiti-painted-on-ireland-road-police-treating-incident-as-a-hate-crime/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:34:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3725242 Vandalism also included swastikas, Stars of David, and 'USA,' covering some hundred yards of rural road in Leinster; Holocaust education NGO sounds alarm on echoes of Nazi rhetoric

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]]> Irish minister defends plans for ‘extremely limited’ curbs to trade with settlements https://www.timesofisrael.com/irish-minister-defends-extremely-limited-curbs-to-trade-with-west-bank-settlements/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:05:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3710278 Thomas Byrne, who is a minister of state, says law would 'prohibit imports of goods from illegally occupied territories'; lawmaker behind legislation also wants ban on services

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]]> Microsoft slapped with EU complaint over alleged storage of Israeli surveillance data https://www.timesofisrael.com/microsoft-slapped-with-complaint-over-alleged-storage-of-israeli-surveillance-data/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:48:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3704675 Software giant accused of enabling 'surveillance, targeting, and occupation' of Palestinians; it reportedly cut IDF unit's access to Azure in September after Guardian report

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]]> Dublin city councilors accuse ‘Zionist lobby’ of quashing proposal to rename Herzog Park https://www.timesofisrael.com/dublin-city-councilors-accuse-zionist-lobby-of-quashing-proposal-to-rename-herzog-park/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:45:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3703082 While the City Council voted Monday to table the measure for now, Irish Jews express concern over 'palpable hatred' voiced during the debate

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]]> Dublin halts plans to rename city’s Herzog Park after accusations of antisemitism https://www.timesofisrael.com/dublin-halts-plans-to-rename-citys-herzog-park-after-accusations-of-antisemitism/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:34:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3701664&preview=true&preview_id=3701664 Council chief refers matter back to committee, after proposal called out by Irish PM, drew charges of antisemitism from Israel and local Jewish community

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]]> Irish government slams Dublin plan to remove name of Chaim Herzog from city park https://www.timesofisrael.com/irish-government-slams-dublin-plan-to-remove-name-of-chaim-herzog-from-city-park/ Sat, 29 Nov 2025 22:39:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3700880&preview=true&preview_id=3700880 Foreign minister says move 'has no place in our inclusive republic'; country's chief rabbi says renaming park would 'send a painful message of isolation to our small community'

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]]> Dublin City Council to vote on renaming Herzog Park after anti-Israel campaign https://www.timesofisrael.com/dublin-city-council-to-vote-on-renaming-herzog-park-after-anti-israel-campaign/ Sat, 29 Nov 2025 12:49:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3700614 Irish Jewish activist blasts 'blatant attempt to erase Irish-Jewish history'; office of his son, current Israeli president, says move 'would be a regrettable and shameful act'

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]]> Ireland’s soccer governing body overwhelmingly backs call for UEFA to ban Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/irelands-soccer-governing-body-overwhelmingly-backs-call-for-uefa-to-ban-israel/ Sat, 08 Nov 2025 15:32:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3683828 Resolution passed by members alleges Israeli association fails to enforce effective anti-racism policy and allows Israeli clubs to play in Palestinian territories without consent

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