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2 stories from Ireland on One Turn, since October 14, 2026, newest first. Each links to its sources and to its place on the 3D globe.

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GDP growth12.3%2025, World Bank
Inflation2.2%2025, World Bank
Unemployment4.6%2025, World Bank
GDP per person$131,5922025, World Bank

Stories

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Economy · Dublin, Ireland

Ireland's public sector stages first general strike since 2009

More than 300,000 public sector workers in Ireland, including teachers and health staff, began a general strike over stalled pay negotiations. It is the first such strike in the country since 2009.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 14 · The story so far

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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Economy · Dublin, Ireland

Irish public sector stages first general strike since 2009

More than 300,000 public sector workers in Ireland, including teachers and health workers, began a general strike over stalled pay negotiations, the first such action since 2009.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 15 · The story so far

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Figures: Ireland on World Bank Open Data, latest available year.

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