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Father loses High Court case over daughter who was unlawfully taken to Poland

Father loses High Court case over daughter who was unlawfully taken to Poland

Last month, the man, who cannot be named, told the court he has been separated from his daughter for 750 days, a period he described as "horrific and frightening".

World Cup play-offs: Lewandowski's last chance, a return to the big stage for Italy?

World Cup play-offs: Lewandowski's last chance, a return to the big stage for Italy?

From a last chance for some of the game's greatest players, and some smaller nations eyeing up a big shock, here is what you need to know ahead of Thursday's other games.

Judge dismisses application by father seeking return of daughter to Poland

Judge dismisses application by father seeking return of daughter to Poland

The man brought High Court proceedings when the child’s mother refused to return her from Ireland after an agreed summer holiday last year.

Gardaí deport 33 EU nationals to Poland and Lithuania

Gardaí deport 33 EU nationals to Poland and Lithuania

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Irish man sexually exploited and blackmailed Polish girl (12) for pictures

Irish man sexually exploited and blackmailed Polish girl (12) for pictures

European voice must be ‘front and centre’ of Ukraine peace deal talks – McEntee

European voice must be ‘front and centre’ of Ukraine peace deal talks – McEntee

Father says he is ‘626 days without my child’ in international custody row

Father says he is ‘626 days without my child’ in international custody row

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

The court has previously heard that the child's mother took her to Poland, the mother's homeland, in February 2024, without the father's consent.

Ireland draw France, Netherlands, and Poland in Women's World Cup draw

Ireland draw France, Netherlands, and Poland in Women's World Cup draw

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

The details on which opponent Ireland will play on specific dates and in which venue will be announced in due course.

Father accuses State of abandoning daughter 'taken to Poland'

Father accuses State of abandoning daughter 'taken to Poland'

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

High Court hears plea from man separated from child for more than 580 days

Russian drones over Poland ‘wake-up call for the West’, Harris says

Russian drones over Poland ‘wake-up call for the West’, Harris says

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Drones which entered Polish airspace were shot down.

Gardaí and Polish police bust smuggling networks and seize drugs

Gardaí and Polish police bust smuggling networks and seize drugs

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

The operation was set up to target organised crime groups operating across Poland, Spain and Ireland

Israeli football fans cause outrage in Poland with 'murderers' banner

Israeli football fans cause outrage in Poland with 'murderers' banner

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

Historical disputes over the second World War and the Holocaust have strained relations between Poland and Israel in the past.

Taoiseach to attend Auschwitz commemoration on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Taoiseach to attend Auschwitz commemoration on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will join world leaders for the event.

‘Polish-Irish synergy’ can help shape European policy, Tusk tells Harris

‘Polish-Irish synergy’ can help shape European policy, Tusk tells Harris

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

Polish prime minister Donald Tusk met Taoiseach Simon Harris on Thursday.

Harris to meet Tusk in Poland following Kyiv trip

Harris to meet Tusk in Poland following Kyiv trip

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

Taoiseach Simon Harris will discuss European security with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.