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Tiger Woods weighs 2027 Ryder Cup captaincy after PGA inquiry
sports7 days ago

Tiger Woods weighs 2027 Ryder Cup captaincy after PGA inquiry

Tiger Woods has been asked by the PGA of America to captain the 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup in Ireland, but he hasn’t decided yet. He previously declined the 2025 captaincy due to schedule constraints tied to his roles on the PGA Tour policy board and committees, and he’s still evaluating whether he can balance captaincy with his on‑tour duties and other commitments.

Rosie O'Donnell Reveals Secret U.S. Return After Ireland Stay
culture11 days ago

Rosie O'Donnell Reveals Secret U.S. Return After Ireland Stay

Rosie O'Donnell, living as an American expatriate in Ireland, said on Chris Cuomo's Sirius XM show that she secretly spent two weeks back in the United States after Trump’s inauguration to visit her family and see how easy it is to enter and exit the country, noting she wanted to hold her children and that the U.S. energy felt scary; critics call the tale a performative stunt, but she stressed there’s nothing illegal about visiting the U.S. as a citizen.

Rosie O'Donnell Confesses Secret U.S. Visit During Ireland Escape
celebrity11 days ago

Rosie O'Donnell Confesses Secret U.S. Visit During Ireland Escape

Rosie O'Donnell says she quietly returned to New York for two weeks from Ireland—where she fled after Trump’s rise—to visit family and test how hard it is to re-enter the U.S., bringing her 12-year-old son Clay while leaving her older children behind. She plans to return this summer with her daughter, after saying the U.S. energy felt scary and that she sought balance away from the celebrity spotlight.

Irish detainee in US ICE custody pleads for Ireland’s help over alleged torture-like conditions
world15 days ago

Irish detainee in US ICE custody pleads for Ireland’s help over alleged torture-like conditions

An Irish man, Seamus Culleton, is detained by USICE in Texas for five months despite a valid work permit and no criminal record; he says conditions at the facility amount to torture and pleads with Ireland to intervene, including asking the Irish prime minister to raise the case with President Trump. Ireland says it is providing consular assistance as DHS engagement continues; the detention has blocked his green-card interview and sparked diplomatic sensitivity.

Irish man with valid work permit detained by ICE for five months as deportation case unfolds
world16 days ago

Irish man with valid work permit detained by ICE for five months as deportation case unfolds

An Irish man with a valid work permit tied to a pending green-card application has spent about five months in ICE detention despite no criminal record and a US citizen spouse, hindering his final interview; a bond was later granted but questions over deportation documents and signatures raised by his lawyers point to irregularities and system flaws, drawing consular attention from Ireland.

Shannon Airport under fire over US deportation flights carrying Palestinians
world18 days ago

Shannon Airport under fire over US deportation flights carrying Palestinians

Irish politicians condemned Shannon Airport as a stopover for ICE deportation flights carrying Palestinians to the West Bank, after a Guardian/972 investigation linked a private Gulfstream jet to the operation; the first flight stopped at Shannon in late January and a second in early February. Ireland’s Department of Transport said such non-traffic stops do not require authorization, prompting calls from multiple parties for clarification and a halt to the flights.

France unleash 50-minute masterclass to open Six Nations with win over Ireland
sports20 days ago

France unleash 50-minute masterclass to open Six Nations with win over Ireland

France beat Ireland 36-14 in Paris to start the 2026 Six Nations with a 50-minute masterclass of aerial contest and breakdown dominance, aided by five tries from Bielle-Biarrey, Jalibert, Ollivon and Attissogbe; Ireland then fought back in the second half, scoring through Timoney and Milne, but the damage was done. Sam Prendergast struggled at out-half for Ireland, while Mickael Guillard earned Player of the Match as France’s bench depth maintained the edge. The result underlines France’s title-defence pace and highlights Ireland’s need for depth and retooling ahead of Italy.

France seize Six Nations opener with commanding Paris win over Ireland
rugby-union20 days ago

France seize Six Nations opener with commanding Paris win over Ireland

France opened their Six Nations title defence with a 36-14 bonus-point victory over Ireland in Paris, led by a returning Antoine Dupont. Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored twice, with Jalibert, Ollivon and Attissogbe also crossing as France dominated the first half. Ireland rallied in the second half through Timoney and Milne but couldn’t avert a heavy defeat as France showcased their attacking flair and searing pace.

Scotland weighs artists' basic income after Ireland's model
culture1 month ago

Scotland weighs artists' basic income after Ireland's model

Scotland is considering a direct Basic Income for artists similar to Ireland’s Basic Income for the Arts, which provides around €1,300 per month to about 2,000 artists and was made permanent in 2025. Proponents say it boosts creativity, wellbeing, and cultural output, while critics question funding and implementation amid tight budgets. The idea is gaining momentum with unions and cultural leaders, though details depend on policy choices ahead of an election.

Ten years in Ireland: a love story that isn’t a fairy tale
lifestyle1 month ago

Ten years in Ireland: a love story that isn’t a fairy tale

A Kentucky woman moves to Cork, Ireland, after marrying an Irishman she met during an internship, and discovers that life isn’t the fairytale many back home imagine. She grapples with damp, pricey rentals and homesickness—especially during the COVID-19 lockdown—yet she and her husband have built a home-based business and pursued creative work, enjoying walkable city life and European travel, making their Ireland chapter its own kind of fairy tale rooted in love.

Two Homes, One Heart: An Expat's Honest Irish Life
lifestyle1 month ago

Two Homes, One Heart: An Expat's Honest Irish Life

A Kentucky native moves to Cork to marry an Irish man, and discovers that life in Ireland is not the fairy-tale dream she imagined—facing damp, limited rental options, and deep homesickness (exacerbated by COVID)—yet she remains grateful for their life together, running a home-based business and enjoying meaningful experiences across Europe as she navigates two countries and two homes.