Fianna Fáil ministers and TDs are trying to convince Taoiseach Micheál Martin to run for the presidency as they believe that ...

When the US warplane dropped a 4,400kg atomic bomb on Hiroshima, and 43 seconds later it detonated 600 metres above the city, ...

There was some levity during the visit as an excited group of Japanese schoolchildren were left star struck after they waved ...

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said it has been "an honour" to visit Hiroshima. He told Japanese journalists: "I'm here first ...

European credibility has “taken a hit” as a result of the lack of action by the EU over the “slaughter in Gaza”, the ...

An increase in childcare places must happen quickly, along with reducing the cost to parents, the Taoiseach has said.

Micheál Martin became Ireland’s taoiseach (prime minister) for the second time in his political career on Thursday, a day later than planned. The Irish parliament descended into uproar on ...

Simon Harris will become Ireland's next taoiseach (prime minister). Aged 37, he is the country's youngest ever leader. His appointment follows Leo Varadkar's official resignation on Monday. After ...

Prime Minister Leo Varadkar sent shockwaves through Ireland when he candidly announced he was “no longer the best person” to lead his country. The taoiseach took journalists, opposition ...

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaking on the steps of Government Buildings Dublin as he addressing the public on steps to ease the existing Covid-19 restrictions. Photograph: leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland ...