IJR News

Sheeran Addresses Macklemore Tour Dispute in Philadelphia — Sep 17, 2026An Irish radio station, Classic Hits Radio, has removed Ed Sheeran’s music from its playlists for the foreseeable future after listener feedback amid the controversy over Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s US tour following his Gaza remarks, with Irish artists Aaron Rowe and Beoga also leaving the tour in protest. The station said the decision reflects listening to its audience and supporting Irish artists, and it stressed the move is not a personal judgment on Sheeran and is under review.

Trump Says He Will Remove 15% Tariff on Irish Whiskey — Sep 13, 2026Trump said at the Sept. 13, 2026 Irish Open he will take tariffs off Irish whiskey, drawing cheers as he presented Shane Lowry the trophy.

Sam Okafor The Sinn Fein group should focus on local issues rather than turning a golf prize ceremony into a protest over foreign policy.

Trump says he will drop Irish whiskey tariff after appeals at Doonbeg — Sep 14, 2026At Doonbeg, the president ended the U.S. duty on Irish whiskey alone, matching the zero-tariff break already given Scotch and Northern Irish spirits after months of direct appeals.

Priya Raman Trump ending the duty only after appeals at his own Doonbeg resort shows how these things really get decided.

Shane Lowry Wins Irish Open by 11 Shots — Sep 11, 2026Shane Lowry romped to victory at the 2026 Irish Open in Doonbeg, delivering a record-breaking performance with a commanding margin and sealing his second Irish Open title. The event drew attention off the course as U.S. President Donald Trump attended and applauded Lowry, who also posted standout rounds including a course-record effort on the weekend.

Rachel Meyers That weekend course record round sealed what should be his second Irish Open title for a while.

European Destinations Highlight Travel and Retirement — Sep 10, 2026A global look at Irish heritage and retiree-friendly locales shows how communities from Montserrat to New York and Prince Edward Island reflect Irish culture abroad, while Europe offers affordable retirement options in places like Bergerac and Bragança. Back home and nearby, Ireland’s coastlines and towns—from Doolin and Carlingford to Kinsale, Malahide, Ballina, and Cobh—are celebrated for friendly communities, festivals, history, and seafood-focused living that appeal to retirees.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Trump Ireland Visit Draws Protests and Security Disruptions — Sep 8, 2026Protests are planned across Ireland during Donald Trump’s visit, with large demonstrations in Dublin and at Doonbeg during the Irish Open, as Sinn Féin and other groups join to criticize U.S. foreign policy on Gaza and Israel. Irish leaders face a delicate balance meeting Trump while ensuring protests remain peaceful, with demonstrations targeting venues like Shannon Airport and the Doonbeg golf resort.

Trump Arrives in Ireland for Meetings and Irish Open — Sep 9, 2026Local Gaelic football takes center stage as Kilcavan and Mountmellick face off in the Laois IFC semi-final for a spot in the intermediate final, while Galway dominates the 2026 TG4 All-Star nominations following their All-Ireland win; separately, a deep dive into Trump International Doonbeg looks at the luxury resort behind the gates ahead of the Irish Open, and a Indo Daily special revisits the Lance Armstrong–Floyd Landis doping saga and its fallout.

Eutelsat Awards €5.4B IRIS² Satellite Contracts — Sep 10, 2026Aerospacelab has won a €2.4 billion contract to design, manufacture and deliver 264 satellites for the EU’s IRIS² secure-communications network, accounting for the majority of the program’s 348 satellites. Airbus Defence and Space will build the 66-satellite first LEO layer and Thales Alenia Space will supply the payloads as part of the SpaceRISE consortium led by Eutelsat.

Nicole Hardy Spending over 5 billion euros on IRIS² should finally give Europe independent secure communications without foreign reliance.

AI Adoption Spreads Across Banks, Campuses — 3dOrganizations and educators are accelerating AI adoption while emphasizing cost control, practical skills and human oversight: Société Générale is cutting IT costs as it cautiously expands AI, while guidance for students and workers stresses learning generative AI and directing its tools effectively. Initiatives and policies also aim to shape responsible use, including free Gemini access and training for Irish university students and new Philippine higher-education rules on disclosure, integrity and human review.

Nicole Hardy Philippine rules requiring disclosure and human review of AI work should help maintain standards as more campuses adopt these tools.

Burnham Plans First Trump Meeting at UN — Sep 15, 2026British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, with talks expected to cover Ukraine, the Middle East, energy security, and potential defense hardware for Kyiv. The discussions will also navigate ongoing tensions over Falklands sovereignty, Irish unification, and broader transatlantic relations amid disputes over Iran policy and defense commitments.

Elena Vasquez Energy security talks make sense but Irish unification tensions could easily derail the whole meeting.

Trump says he would love to see Ireland unified — Sep 12, 2026During a two-day visit to Dublin, US President Donald Trump said he would love to see a unified Ireland and that it would be a great feather in everybody’s cap, noting the UK would have a say in the matter. He also suggested he could help resolve international disputes such as the Falkland Islands row and arrived amid one of Ireland’s largest security operations, meeting Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Irish President Catherine Connolly.

Rachel Meyers Trump's take on a unified Ireland makes sense in theory, but the UK still holds the real cards on any decision.

Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Trump Arrives in Ireland Amid Tight Security — Sep 11, 2026Gardaí have imposed extensive security operations across Dublin and County Clare ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit, including temporary drone and maritime restrictions in Clare and heavy traffic controls around Doonbeg for the Amgen Irish Open. Additional measures cover rolling road closures and security checks near Dublin Airport, with protests anticipated and heightened safety at Shannon Airport while public access and parking are restricted on key routes and perimeter roads.

Trump Showcases Relationships With Golf’s Top Pros — Sep 13, 2026President Donald Trump spends weekends at his Doonbeg resort in Ireland watching the Irish Open and pursuing his well-known golf passion—playing, designing courses, and building—while highlighting his friendships with top pro golfers such as Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Bryson DeChambeau, and Scottie Scheffler. He frequently praises these players, shares photos with them on social media, and has invited some to the White House as part of his ongoing golf network.

Elena Vasquez Inviting pros such as Scottie Scheffler to the White House is a solid way to celebrate golf's top talent.

Notre Dame teams secure five wins including late soccer stunner — Sep 11, 2026Notre Dame-affiliated teams across high school and college posted a spectrum of results this week, from Notre Dame Prep and Notre Dame High School delivering strong performances to close games and big offensive outputs, to Desert Edge stifling Notre Dame’s offense in a lopsided win for Desert Edge and a 1-0 Notre Dame victory over Clemson in men’s soccer illustrating a rare bold win for the Irish. The results underscore the program’s ongoing strength in some contexts while facing tough defenses and losses in others, including a turnover-prone clash and a rout that kept Notre Dame’s unbeaten runs at stake.

Nicole Hardy That soccer win over Clemson shows the Irish can still pull off big results when it counts most.

Colgate Weighs $1 Billion Personal Care Brand Sale — Sep 11, 2026Colgate-Palmolive is weighing the sale of Softsoap, Irish Spring and Speed Stick, with Goldman Sachs guiding a potential divestment that could fetch over $1 billion. The move signals portfolio reshaping as Colgate shifts focus from mass-market personal care to higher-margin oral care amid broader consumer pressures and a need for a long-term turnaround in North America.

Derek Foss Colgate's shift away from everyday soaps and deodorants toward higher margin oral care looks overdue given the North American slowdown.

Spreadsheet wizard or formula fraud?Quizie — QuizFifteen questions that separate the people who USE spreadsheets from the people spreadsheets happen to. Rank at the end.

Dunbar Wins Vuelta Stage 19, Mas Retains Lead — Sep 11, 2026Irish cyclist Eddie Dunbar won Stage 19 of the Vuelta a España after timing his final attack to overtake leader Santiago Buitrago, capping a remarkable comeback from a serious injury with support from teammate Thomas Gloag. Spanish rider Enric Mas defended the red jersey, extending his GC lead over Primož Roglič to 1 minute 37 seconds ahead of Stage 20, as Dunbar's victory underlined a dramatic mountain stage.

Chris Dalton Dunbar's timing on that final attack was perfect after everything he's been through.

Irish Golf Events Draw 50 Professional TeamsPolitics — Sep 3, 2026In Ireland, Ballyneety and Newcastle West hosted major events, with Dolores Curtin celebrated at Ballyneety and David Higgins winning the 2026 Dussmann-STS Pro-Am at Newcastle West. Golf Care launches Masters Mania offering 30% off first-year golf insurance plus perks, Tour Edge unveils Exotics Milled Wedge Series with TriGrind sole and multiple bounce profiles for September 14, 2026, and NE Florida seniors report results at St. Johns Golf and Country Club alongside a calendar of upcoming events.

Notre Dame Opens 2026 Title Bid Against Wisconsin — Sep 3, 2026Notre Dame opens the 2026 season against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field with high expectations, a Heisman-hopeful quarterback, and tributes to Lou Holtz, while navigating last year’s CFP snub. Across sports outlets, the Irish are framed as a strong national championship contender with a storied past driving an urgent pursuit of a title not won since 1988.

St. Columbanus Founds Luxeuil AbbeyGood News — FROM 590Irish monk plants monasteries across Europe.

St. Brigid Founds Kildare MonasteryGood News — FROM 520Irish abbess establishes double monastery.

St. Aidan Founds Lindisfarne MonasteryGood News — FROM 635Irish monk Aidan establishes a base for Celtic evangelism.

Alister McGrath Abandons AtheismGood News — FROM 1971Irish scientist reads New Testament at Oxford.

Amy Carmichael Hears Call to MissionsGood News — FROM 1887Young Irish woman dedicates life after Keswick convention.

The Irish Potato Famine Relief by QuakersGood News — FROM 1846Friends feed starving families without proselytizing