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Isle be back

18 March 2015

Neglect of the Irish design industry has seen signature brands all but disappear. Now, with the help of the Irish Design 2015 programme, a regeneration is underway and Ireland is ready to show the world its talents.

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The Global Countdown - Ireland

25 April 2024

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in Ireland.

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Celtic tiger feat

20 January 2011

Ireland has had a disastrous recession. But the erstwhile Celtic Tiger is licking its wounds and there are signs that the lessons of the past 10 years have been learnt by businesses willing to seize the opportunity for a…

Radio

The Foreign Desk - The future of Ireland

1 April 2017

The UK and Ireland have a long and bloody past but since the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 the countries have remained mostly at peace. But since Britain’s exit from the EU, the relationship between the Republic of Ireland…

Radio

The Foreign Desk - A new Ireland?

15 February 2020

Last Saturday’s general election in the Republic of Ireland ended a solid, century-old political duopoly. Sinn Fein, the party best known as the political wing of the IRA, won more votes than Fianna Fail or Fine Gael. How…

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Suite dreams

15 November 2018

Whether you’re escaping the bustle of Mexico City, reconnecting with nature in Ireland or yearning for some quality time in iceland, here’s our round-up of relaxing retreats for the holidays.

Radio

The Foreign Desk - Explainer 151: Ireland and Brexit

6 February 2019

As the UK prepares to leave the EU, those caught in the crossfire are starting to feel understandably irritated that the government isn't getting its act together.

Radio

The Briefing - Bonus feature: Brexit and Northern Ireland

18 July 2017

M24 is looking at the challenges posed by the UK’s exit from the EU. Today Peter Hain, former secretary of state for Northern Ireland, explains why Brexit is such a problem for Belfast.

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Making a difference

10 March 2015

The example of Ireland’s rise, fall and rise again is a shining light to those nations seeking to reposition their industry and reconnect with their previously skilled past.

Radio

The Briefing - Ireland, Norway, and Spain to recognise Palestinian state

22 May 2024

Three European countries to formally enact Palestinian state recognition, US artificial-intelligence stock-market winner Nvidia announces results and Paris rail workers strike over Olympics bonuses. Plus: Kenya’s president…

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Let’s look at plan B

20 January 2011

Struggling nations and cities need to hitch up their skirts, quicken their step and just get on with it. Our editor-in-chief follows up the debates stirred up in this issue.

Radio

The Menu - Food Neighbourhoods 158: Ireland, Galway

29 October 2019

Monocle’s Louis Harnett O'Meara takes us to the west of the country and this old port town with deep cultural roots – and plenty of cooking talent.

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Business

17 March 2011

American cigars, Japanese micro sites and innovative Irish forest technology

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Rocky road to travel

19 October 2017

The Irish capital’s troubled times seem far away as its dining and retail prove a compelling pull.

Radio

The Urbanist - Tall Stories 319: Northern Ireland’s murals

8 August 2022

Henry Rees-Sheridan looks at how Northern Ireland is seeking to move beyond its history of sectarian conflict by confronting the related murals that dot the city.

Radio

The Foreign Desk - Explainer 361: Six degrees from Ireland

12 April 2023

About 45 million Americans claim Irish ancestry – almost 10 times the population of Ireland. This is especially true of US presidents from John F Kennedy onwards. Andrew Mueller explains why.