Politics

A new chapter for Irish defence Ireland is set to station senior military representatives in three of its most important overseas embassies, marking the first time the State has created a dedicated defence diplomacy programme. Colonel-ranked officers have been selected to take up postings in London, Paris and Washington DC following an internal recruitment process […]

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The US President could be over soon US President Donald Trump is likely to travel to Ireland next month for a Trump Doonbeg visit that will take in the Irish Open at his golf resort in Co Clare and a series of events in Dublin, RTÉ News understands. What the Trump Doonbeg trip will involve […]

1 month ago

A sizeable victory for Labour A Belfast woman is the new mayor of Greater Manchester. Labour’s Bev Craig has been elected to the role, succeeding Andy Burnham. The result was announced late on Friday night, more than 24 hours after polling stations closed, in a comfortable win on a low turnout, as BBC News reported. […]

1 month ago