Israel Closes Dublin Embassy, Citing Anti-Israeli Policies

16 Dec 2024

Israel announced on Sunday that it would close its embassy in Dublin. The decision came after Ireland supported a petition at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar confirmed the move, stating that Ireland’s “extreme anti-Israeli policies” had forced Israel to...

Pakistani Firm Faces Backlash After Dublin Crowd Gathers For Nonexistent Halloween Parade

03 Nov 2024

A Pakistan-based firm has issued an apology after inadvertently promoting a nonexistent Halloween parade in Dublin, leading to a large crowd gathering on O'Connell Street in anticipation of the event. The company attributed the mistake to a "human error." Videos from Thursday night depicted throngs of people packed along both...

Vir Das Schengen Visa Denied Despite Emmy Fame, Delays Mind Fool Tour

28 Sep 2024

Vir Das has been forced to reschedule his Dublin performance, originally set for October 7, due to visa issues. Das, currently in Sweden for his show on September 30 as part of his “Mind Fool Tour”, announced that the Swedish Embassy denied his request for a double-entry Schengen visa. Instead,...

Taylor Swift’s Record-Breaking Eras Tour Delights Dublin With Its Return

29 Jun 2024

Taylor Swift's Eras tour made a triumphant return to Dublin's Aviva Stadium, marking Swift's first show in Dublin, Ireland in six years. The three-night performance drew over 150,000 fans in the first night, cementing its status as a record-breaking tour in concert history. On Friday night, Taylor Swift started her...

Qatar Airways Flight To Dublin Experiences Turbulence, Injuring 12 Passengers

26 May 2024

NEW DELHI: Almost 12 passengers were injured during turbulence on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Ireland, Dublin Airport reported on Sunday. Despite the incident, the plane landed safely and on schedule. Flight QR017, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, touched down just before 1 PM local time. "Upon landing, the...