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Palestinian children brought from Gaza to Ireland for medical treatment

February 9, 2026 by

SEVEN Palestinian children have been brought to Ireland from Gaza for medical treatment. The children, who were accompanied by family members, first travelled overland to Jordan in a WHO medevac convoy before being accompanied from Jordan to Ireland by an Irish medical team on a plane provided by the Norwegian Government. Described as “complex”, the operation marks the fifth … [Read more...] about Palestinian children brought from Gaza to Ireland for medical treatment

Taoiseach accepts President Trump’s invite to visit White House on St Patrick’s Day

February 9, 2026 by

TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has received a formal invite from President Donald Trump to visit the White House on St Patrick’s Day. The Taoiseach received the invite on Friday, February 6, he confirmed while making a speech at the Cork Chamber Annual Dinner that evening. He told those gathered that he accepted the invite, and is looking forward to the event, which will take place … [Read more...] about Taoiseach accepts President Trump’s invite to visit White House on St Patrick’s Day

More than 160 new Gardaí take up roles across Ireland

February 9, 2026 by

MORE than 160 newly qualified Gardaí have been sworn in at an attestation held in Dublin. Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan welcomed the attestation of 167 new officers at a ceremony held in the Garda College in Templemore on February 6. The included 100 men and 67 women who have now taken up roles in Garda divisions across the country. 167 new … [Read more...] about More than 160 new Gardaí take up roles across Ireland

‘Our hearts are broken’: Police confirm body discovered in Co. Armagh is that of missing mother-of-two Caitlin Green

February 8, 2026 by

POLICE have confirmed that a body discovered in Co. Armagh on Saturday is that of missing mother-of-two Caitlin Green. The 24-year-old had missing from the Enniskeen area of Lurgan since Saturday, January 31 after leaving a friend's home that afternoon near the Derry Road/Lord Lurgan Park area. She had not been seen since then, prompting appeals from her family and police as … [Read more...] about ‘Our hearts are broken’: Police confirm body discovered in Co. Armagh is that of missing mother-of-two Caitlin Green

Irishman Morgan McSweeney resigns as Keir Starmer’s Chief of Staff in wake of Mandelson controversy

February 8, 2026 by

IRISHMAN Morgan McSweeney, a top aide to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has resigned as Downing Street Chief of Staff in the wake of the Peter Mandelson controversy. Cork native McSweeney, 48, who was campaign director for Labour's landslide 2024 General Election victory, said the 'honourable' decision to step down had not been taken lightly. One of Starmer's closest … [Read more...] about Irishman Morgan McSweeney resigns as Keir Starmer’s Chief of Staff in wake of Mandelson controversy

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February 9, 2002

On February 9, 2002, the Irish pound or punt ceased to be legal tender and was officially replaced by the euro. On January 1, 1999, the euro became the official currency in eurozone countries like Ireland, but the state did not began to withdraw the pound from national circulation until January 1, 2002. The withdrawal of the Irish pound was relatively slower than tender withdrawal in most other eurozone countries. By February 9, 2002, only 45% of the coins had actually been withdrawn. The state still allows all Irish coins and banknotes, from the formation of the Irish Free State onwards, to be exchanged for the euro at the Central Bank in Dublin.

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