Europe

Irish republican leader Gerry Adams retires

One of the most famous faces in Northern Ireland is retiring.

Irish republican leader Gerry Adams retires
02:53

Ireland

Gerry Adams: A significant figure or cult leader?

As Sinn Fein leader prepares to step down, Adams leaves behind a legacy that continues to divide opinion.

Gerry Adams: A significant figure or cult leader?

Brexit

Ireland and Brexit: Five things you need to know

The Republic of Ireland, an EU member state, is the only country to share a land border with the UK.

Ireland and Brexit: Five things you need to know

In the Field

Ibrahim Halawa: I woke up to the sound of torture

Irish national Ibrahim Halawa, who spent four years in an Egyptian prison, talks to Al Jazeera.

Ibrahim Halawa: I woke up to the sound of torture
25:21

Europe

Britain and EU reach deal on 'Brexit' divorce terms

Deal paves way for second phase of Brexit negotiations, covering trade talks and transition period.

Brexit: Britain and EU reach deal on divorce terms
02:43

Human Rights

Irishman freed from Egypt returns to trauma and racism

Ibrahim Halawa adjusts to freedom, four years after being jailed in Egypt as a teenager, faced with trauma and racism.

Ibrahim Halawa on life in Egyptian prisons and freedom

Ireland

Ireland deputy PM resigns to avoid 'unwelcome election'

Ireland's deputy prime minister steps down, hours before a no-confidence motion in PM Leo Varadkar's government.

Frances Fitzgerald resigns to avoid 'unwelcome poll'
02:14

Brexit

Ireland will block Brexit talks on border issues

Ireland will block Brexit talks on border issues

Europe

Gerry Adams to step down as Sinn Fein leader

Peacemaker and divisive former IRA spokesperson says he will retire next year after leading Sinn Fein for 35 years.

Gerry Adams to step down as Sinn Fein leader next year

History

Should an Irish giant finally be left to rest in peace?

Ethical questions linger 234 years after surgeon who inspired Dr Jekyll character stole Byrne's towering corpse.

Should giant Charles Byrne be left to rest in peace?

Women's Rights

UK supreme court hears challenge to N Ireland abortion laws

A legal battle is under way in the UK's highest court over Northern Ireland's strict abortion laws.

UK supreme court hears challenge to N Ireland abortion laws
02:41

Ireland

'I'm home': Irishman's Egypt jail ordeal finally ends

Detained in August 2013 over alleged role in Cairo protests, Halawa returns to Dublin singing pop number in celebration.

After four years in Egypt jail, Ibrahim Halawa is home

Weather

Three dead and 360,000 without power as Ophelia hits Ireland

At least three people have been killed by storm Ophelia in Ireland. It also left hundreds of thousands of houses and businesses without power.

Three dead and 360,000 without power as Ophelia hits Ireland
01:29

Europe

Ireland braces for storm Ophelia's arrival

Former hurricane expected to bring severe weather conditions to the island, with gusts of up to 200km/h.

Ireland braces for storm Ophelia's arrival

Middle East

Egypt acquits Irish-Egyptian after 4 years in prison

Ibrahim Halawa, detained at age 17, is expected to walk free after years of 'mockery of justice' in pre-trial detention.

Egypt acquits Irish-Egyptian after 4 years in prison