Ireland's oldest university, a historic, research-led college of the University of Dublin
The Catholic Church’s canonization of Cabrini is used to illustrate migration as a shared global issue. The pope’s Sant’Angelo Lodigiano trip underscores a call for global citizenship and collective action on migration, climate, health crises, and economic instability.
A large crowd has attended Glen Hansard’s funeral at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin after the 56-year-old musician died in a motorcycle crash on the outskirts of the city. Friends and fellow musicians including Bono and Eddie Vedder have paid tribute; a public wake at IMMA and queues to sign condolence books have honoured his life and charity work.
New genetic analysis of Chilean mummies links smallpox to European strains, providing the strongest outside-Americas connection yet and clarifying how the disease spread during colonization. Two ancient infections date to 1492–1631, suggesting European origins for the American strains.
A photographer in Brighton has captured a calm, minimalist beach scene moments before it changes with the movement of a lifeguard shelter. The shot reflects the tension between everyday leisure and the pursuit of composed, peaceful imagery, with the photographer using mobile editing to enhance colours.
Katie Taylor has reached the final fight of her celebrated career, aiming to become a three-time undisputed world champion against Flora Pili at Croke Park. A sell-out crowd of 80,000 is expected as Ireland celebrates a pioneer of women’s boxing.
US President Donald Trump is visiting Ireland for a two-day trip that includes meetings with Irish leaders and a stop at his Doonbeg resort to watch the Irish Open. Protests are planned, security is unprecedented, and Dublin’s Phoenix Park will host high-level talks amid a tense political and economic backdrop.
During a two-day visit to Ireland this weekend President Donald Trump has said he would "love to see" a united Ireland and called reunification "going to happen eventually." His remarks have prompted rebuttals from UK and unionist politicians, sparked protests in Dublin and renewed debate over the Good Friday Agreement's border-poll provisions.