Irish Border

What is the Common Travel Area? Why the Ireland-UK border arrangement isn’t a ‘loophole’ for migrants The Conversation (UK)17:22
Oh god – David Frost is talking about the Irish border again The New World14:07
DUP leader calls for Irish border to be closed after Belfast knife attack Irish Mirror15:56
Belfast stabbing suspect went from 'Paris to Dublin' as police reveal details of route Dublin Live19:22
Irish authorities say they can seize non-EU goods sent via NI to avoid charges Derry Journal16:52
Irish shoppers warned over €150 rule change as online orders face new EU customs charges from… Irish Mirror05:11
As police battle anti-migrant rioters in Northern Ireland, focus shifts to open Irish border Politico EU11:42

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Yesterday

How Northern Ireland is enjoying a Brexit boost 10 years after the vote Irish Examiner13:14 12-Jun-26

The Irish History Boys podcast: Seán Lemass - the man who predicted Brexit The Irish News11:20 12-Jun-26

Up to 90% of asylum seekers may have crossed Border from North, data shows The Irish Times08:38 12-Jun-26

In the last 7 days

Sudanese man charged in attempted beheading of Belfast man entered Northern Ireland through EU… Human Events21:33 11-Jun-26

What is the Common Travel Area? Why the Ireland-UK border arrangement isn’t a ‘loophole’ for migrants The Conversation (UK)17:22 11-Jun-26

Belfast knife attack: Calls for action on 'wide open' Irish border News Letter16:51 11-Jun-26

Robinson - Hmg Must Act On Border Security Democratic Unionist Party (Press Release)15:17 11-Jun-26

UK ramps up immigration checks along Irish border after Belfast violence TRT World13:45 11-Jun-26

As police battle anti-migrant rioters in Northern Ireland, focus shifts to open Irish border Politico EU11:42 11-Jun-26

€1.89m PEACEPLUS funded COLOUR project uses children’s rights to build cross border understanding Special EU Programmes Body (Press Release)10:03 11-Jun-26

One migrant was returned to Ireland from UK under post-Brexit deal The Independent09:33 11-Jun-26

UK returns single migrant to Ireland after they crossed border amid warnings human rights are… MailOnline01:44 11-Jun-26

DUP leader calls for Irish border to be closed after Belfast knife attack Irish Mirror15:56 10-Jun-26

Oh god – David Frost is talking about the Irish border again The New World14:07 10-Jun-26

Pure DC completes cross-border biomethane deal Data Centre News Magazine09:07 10-Jun-26

Belfast stabbing suspect went from 'Paris to Dublin' as police reveal details of route Dublin Live19:22 9-Jun-26

Belfast knife attack: MP warns about 'folly' of open Irish border News Letter16:41 9-Jun-26

Irish authorities say they can seize non-EU goods sent via NI to avoid charges Derry Journal16:52 8-Jun-26

Irish shoppers warned over €150 rule change as online orders face new EU customs charges from… Irish Mirror05:11 7-Jun-26

In the last month

UK govt warned about lack of access to veterinary medicines in NI Agriland17:35 5-Jun-26

Everything Irish online shoppers need to know about new €3 per item customs charge Cork Beo13:06 5-Jun-26

Polish, Irish interior ministers praise security at EU's border with Belarus TheNews.pl18:57 3-Jun-26

CBAM revenues ‘should channel back to farmers’ – MEP Agriland11:05 3-Jun-26

Eversheds Sutherland boosts its international services Irish Examiner08:58 1-Jun-26

UK is worried that its neighbour has become back door for Russian spies. It has issued 14,000… Euromaidan Press16:59 31-May-26

Irish online shoppers to be charged Customs duty on items bought outside EU Business Plus Online08:17 29-May-26

Cross-Border awards for businesses building links North and South return for second year The Irish Times17:22 28-May-26

Frank Galligan: The story of a professor, a legendary storyteller and a border wake The Impartial Reporter, Northern Ireland10:00 28-May-26

Women and Colonialism in the UK Supreme Court’s decision in Re Dillon (2026) Critical Legal Thinking16:47 27-May-26

Read more » The University Times00:09 27-May-26

Community initiatives across sport, wellbeing and the arts awarded €116k in Change Maker funding Special EU Programmes Body (Press Release)14:39 26-May-26

The Irish Times view on EU/UK relations: no easy way to undo Brexit damage The Irish Times20:48 25-May-26

UK government is still paying the cost of Brexit The Irish Times05:09 25-May-26

Irish experts warn of Farage economic fallout from potential Makerfield by-election boost The Irish News06:15 24-May-26

EU council move on fertiliser tariffs ‘not a magic bullet’ – Mullooly Agriland16:01 23-May-26

Celtic Link launched to connect Irish and UK start-ups and SMEs Business Plus Online10:38 22-May-26

Cork’s Republic of Work to launch Celtic Link via Codebase partnership Silicon Republic09:19 22-May-26

Cormac Moore: Micheál Martin’s Shared Island fund does more for Irish unity than any border poll calls The Irish News06:10 22-May-26

The UK and the European Union Institute for Government16:35 21-May-26

Irish govt backs proposed EU CBAM off switch during market shocks Agriland14:05 21-May-26

PEACEPLUS CHANGE project launched to strengthen cross-border environmental cooperation Special EU Programmes Body (Press Release)11:45 21-May-26

Controversial Irish ICE detainee Seamus Culleton still behind bars in the US as lawyer gives… Irish Mirror05:21 20-May-26

Winners of the 2026 Irish Restaurant Awards revealed: The best restaurant, chef, newcomer and more The Irish Times00:09 19-May-26

Brexit 'did not make sense', says Taoiseach Irish Examiner19:12 18-May-26

Majority of NI Voters View Brexit as a Failure a Decade After Referendum 4ni.co.uk13:08 18-May-26

Golden Opportunity to Mark Irish Contribution to Founding of United States by Investing in Peace Process Irish Echo18:38 17-May-26

Leadership mess an extension of Westminster's Brexit 'chaos' slams Sinn Fein minister The National, Scotland14:58 17-May-26

Donegal storyteller Packy Jim McGrath dies The Impartial Reporter, Northern Ireland16:45 16-May-26

Newton Emerson: Could Scotland and Wales decide when a border poll is called? The Irish News06:12 16-May-26

How a Troubles ruling could impact court's definition of a woman BBC00:13 16-May-26

Border control post operation is costing Northern Ireland consumers - MP News Letter00:10 16-May-26

Brexit seen as failure in Northern Ireland Best For Britain11:45 15-May-26

The Robert Nairac mystery nearly 50 years on Sunderland Echo11:36 15-May-26

Large majority in the North see Brexit as a failure, poll suggests BreakingNews.ie08:05 15-May-26

Large majority in the North see Brexit as a failure and feel it has made break-up of UK more likely TheJournal.ie07:19 15-May-26

Large majority in NI see Brexit as failure, poll suggests RTE07:09 15-May-26

Celtic Interconnector, uniting Irish and French electricity grids Irish Examiner06:23 15-May-26

Over 70% of people, including majority of Leave voters, agree Brexit has been more of a failure than success in NI,… The Irish News06:11 15-May-26

‘Brexit is probably the best thing that's happened to the League of Ireland’ Irish Mirror00:39 15-May-26

Brexit a failure for Northern Ireland says big majority in new poll News Letter00:06 15-May-26

Large majority in Northern Ireland see Brexit as a failure, poll suggests Evening Standard00:04 15-May-26

Colin Murray: Hollowing out Northern Ireland’s Post-Brexit Rights Protections in Re Dillon [2026] UKSC 15 UK Constitutional Law Association14:05 14-May-26

British troops crossed Irish border more than 120 times in a year, Dáil told - On This Day in 1976 The Irish News06:07 14-May-26

Everything you need to know about how the King's Speech impacts Northern Ireland Belfast Live16:22 13-May-26

One ticket from Ireland to Europe: EU seeks to simplify cross-border train travel and booking TheJournal.ie13:57 13-May-26

Alex Kane: Sorry, but there isn’t going to be a border poll or independence referendum in Scotland, Wales or Northern… The Irish News06:07 13-May-26

Cross-border organisation to broaden project criteria RTE06:02 13-May-26

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Latest news on the Irish Border, providing comprehensive coverage of Brexit impact, cross-border trade, political tensions, peace process, and Northern Ireland Protocol developments.

The Irish Border, separating Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland, has been a focal point of political, economic, and social discussions since the Brexit referendum in 2016. This 499-kilometre frontier, once heavily militarised during the Troubles, has become a symbol of both division and cooperation in recent years.

The implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol continues to be a contentious issue. Recent negotiations between the UK and EU have led to modifications in the protocol's application, aiming to reduce trade friction while maintaining the integrity of the EU's single market. The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) remains critical of these arrangements, citing concerns over Northern Ireland's position within the UK.

Cross-border communities have been significantly impacted by the evolving situation. Local initiatives, such as the Border Communities Against Brexit group, continue to advocate for seamless movement and trade. The annual "Border Communities" festival, held in Newry last month, showcased the shared cultural heritage of the region and highlighted the importance of maintaining strong cross-border ties.

The Irish Border's history is deeply intertwined with the complex relationship between Ireland and the UK. From its establishment in 1921 following the partition of Ireland to its transformation under the Good Friday Agreement in 1998, the border has been a pivotal element in Irish-British relations. The current challenges echo historical tensions while presenting new complexities in a post-Brexit landscape.

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