5 h. ago Amazon Alexa has learns iconic Irish sayings but here's what they really mean

If you've ever wanted to learn how to talk like an Irish person, now's your chance. Aisling Bea has been teaching Alexa some of Ireland's best-loved phrases as part of an hilarious new film

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28 h. ago Irish MP will not be expelled for wearing blackface, say Social Democrats

Eoin Hayes TD apologised for ‘huge mistake’ of dressing up as Barack Obama at 2009 Halloween partyA member of Ireland’s parliament who was pictured in blackface at a 2009 Halloween party will stay on as a member of the Social Democrats, the party leader has said, citing his “unreserved” apology and the fact that the incident took place 16 years ago.Eoin Hayes, a deputy (TD) for Dublin Bay South, came under fire this week after media published pictures of him dressed up as the then US president, Barack Obama, at a party. At the time, Hayes was the president of the students’ union at University College Cork. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Bob Geldof says he was never really serious about an Irish presidential bid

The singer and campaigner has revealed details of a conversation with Irish premier Micheal Martin about the prospect of an election run.

Politics

7 d. ago Too many people silent on Charlie Kirk killing, Irish deputy premier says

Too many people ‘have remained silent’ on the killing of US political activist Charlie Kirk, Ireland’s deputy premier has said.

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2 w. ago German genius from Ryder Cup past holds a key to Euro success at Bethpage

Captain Luke Donald was a rookie player in 2004 under Bernhard Langer and is still using learnings from the German icon

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2 w. ago Boycott McDonald's says Kneecap as controversial Irish rappers take aim at new target after cancelling US tour

The trio took aim at McDonald's alongside Kemi Badenoch , the US military and the DUP in front of a rapturous crowd at a homecoming concert at Vital festival in Belfast .

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2 w. ago Dog 'taught to communicate by owners' asks Amazon Alexa for sweet request

Jude the Beagle has been taught how to communicate with his owners using a special system, and when he was home alone, he asked Alexa for something sweet so he could relax

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3 w. ago The £5 Amazon Alexa car gadget that can help avoid getting a fine or license points

Touching your mobile phone while driving can net you a fine and points on your license

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