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Concerns were raised over ‘backlash’ to opening Israeli embassy in Dublin

Concerns were raised over ‘backlash’ to opening Israeli embassy in Dublin

Sun, 28 Dec, 2025

Among the considerations were the possible impact on trade from Arab countries and the cost of security.

British officials feared ‘top man’ in Northern Bank robbery would avoid arrest

British officials feared ‘top man’ in Northern Bank robbery would avoid arrest

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

A memo where the two governments discussed the robbery of €29.8 million in cash from the Belfast bank in 2004 was released as part of the annual release of the National Archives in Dublin.

Moon rock donated to Ireland by Apollo astronauts was destroyed by fire

Moon rock donated to Ireland by Apollo astronauts was destroyed by fire

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

A priceless piece of lunar rock given to Ireland following a Nasa mission was lost in a fire at Dunsink Observatory, newly released records show.

Bureaucratic delays tied up return of Daniel O’Connell painting to Ireland, files show

Bureaucratic delays tied up return of Daniel O’Connell painting to Ireland, files show

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

The Royal Bank of Scotland tried to give the State the portrait for two years.

A TB epidemic and priests overseeing dancehalls – exhibition shows Irish history

A TB epidemic and priests overseeing dancehalls – exhibition shows Irish history

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

The exhibition at Dublin Castle reflects aspects of life in independent Ireland, as revealed in the National archives.