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Mummified body of Pharaoh viewed for first time in centuries after digital unwrapping

The perfectly wrapped mummified body of the Egyptian Pharaoh Amenhotep I has been seen for the first time in centuries after being digitally “unwrapped” with high-tech scanners. Researchers have previously been unwilling to uncover the ancient ...

29 Dec 2021 at 15:18

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Breathtaking stuff in the pool - Donegal freediver sets new records in Egypt

A Donegal native is on top of the world after taking the male honours in two disciplines and also the overall gold at the International Association for Development of Apnea IAIDA) International Blue Ocean Freedivers Pool Competition in Dahab, ...

08 Jun 2021 at 10:34

National News

Human rights groups ‘appalled’ at Egypt being added to safe countries list

Human rights groups have criticised the decision to add countries such as Egypt and Malawi to Ireland’s list of “safe” countries for asylum applications as concerning and “reckless”. The Government made five additions to its list of safe ...

02 Jul 2024 at 19:53

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Ireland takes eight Palestinian children with urgent health needs for treatment

Eight Palestinian children have arrived in Ireland for treatment as part of a multi-agency effort. Ireland is to take in 30 children following an appeal from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to address the urgent health needs of ...

20 Dec 2024 at 14:25

Four bodies recovered and two more people rescued in search for yacht tourists

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Four bodies recovered and three more people rescued in search for yacht tourists

Four bodies have been recovered and two more people have been rescued as the search continues for missing tourists, including two Britons, aboard a yacht that sank in the Red Sea. The Sea Story was carrying 44 people, including 31 ...

26 Nov 2024 at 18:30

National News

Two Britons missing after tourist yacht sinks off Egypt coast

Two Britons are missing after a tourist yacht sank in the Red Sea off Egypt. Consular support is being provided to “a number of British nationals and their families” after the vessel capsized south of the coastal town of Marsa ...

26 Nov 2024 at 12:24

National News

Irish tourist missing as luxury yacht sinks near holiday hotspot in Egypt

At least one Irish national is missing after a tourist yacht sank in the Red Sea off Egypt. The Sea Story was carrying 44 people, including 31 foreign nationals from the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Poland, ...

26 Nov 2024 at 07:50

National News

Irish politician says passport confiscated while detained on march to Gaza

An Irish politician has said he is among several people detained by Egyptian authorities while on a march to Gaza. Paul Murphy, a TD (MP) with People Before Profit-Solidarity, is among a large group of people that is ...

13 Jun 2025 at 15:16

Phone and passport confiscated in Egypt from Irish politician marching to Gaza

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Phone and passport confiscated from Irish politician marching in Egypt to Gaza

An Irish politician has had his phone and passport confiscated by Egyptian authorities while on a march to Gaza. Paul Murphy, a TD (MP) for People Before Profit-Solidarity, was among a large group of people ...

13 Jun 2025 at 17:27

National News

Irish citizens released from detention in Egypt

Several Irish citizens who were detained on a march through Egypt to Gaza have been released, Ireland’s deputy premier has confirmed. Simon Harris also expressed deep concern over escalating tensions in ...

14 Jun 2025 at 11:28

National News

Minister asked to comment on detention of Irish politician in Egypt

The partner of an Irish politician who was detained in Egypt has called on Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister to make a statement on the matter. People Before Profit-Solidarity TD (MP) Paul Murphy said ...

13 Jun 2025 at 20:48

Irish politician released by Egyptian authorities

National News

Irish politician detained again by Egyptian authorities

An Irish parliamentarian has been released by Egyptian authorities after being detained for a second time on Monday. Paul Murphy, a TD (MP) for People Before Profit-Solidarity, had first been detained ...

16 Jun 2025 at 20:29

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