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Would you like to access news/blog content published by sources located in Ireland?
Code example
If you'd like to make a REST call, then make a following POST request:
Endpoint /api/v1/article/getArticles
Request body
{
"sourceLocationUri": "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ireland",
"resultType": "articles",
"apiKey": "API_KEY"
}
If you'd like instead to do a GET request then call:
/api/v1/article/getArticles?sourceLocationUri=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FIreland&resultType=articles&apiKey=API_KEY
Example of JSON response
Below is an example JSON object that you would receive as the result of the request. You can retrieve also additional properties such as concepts, categories, source details, etc. by specifying additional parameters in the request as described on the documentation page.
{
"articles": {
"results": [
{
"uri": "9363876148",
"lang": "eng",
"isDuplicate": true,
"date": "2026-06-19",
"time": "11:25:40",
"dateTime": "2026-06-19T11:25:40Z",
"dateTimePub": "2026-06-19T11:21:10Z",
"dataType": "news",
"sim": 0,
"url": "https://www.independent.ie/sport/golf/us-open-day-two-shane-lowry-resumes-first-round-in-need-of-a-quick-start-at-shinnecock-hills/a/157365346.html",
"title": "US Open, Day Two: Shane Lowry resumes first round in need of a quick start at Shinnecock Hills",
"body": "Dan McDonnell is in Boston, Sean O'Connor is in Dallas, Ronan is in Munich and Joe and Will are in Dublin for this World Cup check in.Lionel Messi's magical hat-trick, France's attacking verve and Jurgen Klopp's German punditry are all on the menu.Dan also discusses Shamrock Rovers defender Pico Lopes' role in Cape Verde's historic draw with Spain.Football coverage on Indo Sport is sponsored by Sky Sports.",
"source": {
"uri": "independent.ie",
"dataType": "news",
"title": "Irish Independent"
},
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{
"uri": "mediahuis_ireland@independent.ie",
"name": "Mediahuis Ireland",
"type": "author",
"isAgency": false
},
{
"uri": "michael_scully@independent.ie",
"name": "Michael Scully",
"type": "author",
"isAgency": false
}
],
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"eng": "Shane Lowry (soccer)"
}
},
{
"uri": "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_McDonnell",
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"label": {
"eng": "Dan McDonnell"
}
},
{
"uri": "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/US_Open_(tennis)",
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"score": 3,
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"eng": "US Open (tennis)"
},
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},
{
"uri": "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_O'Connor_(producer)",
"type": "person",
"score": 2,
"label": {
"eng": "Sean O'Connor (producer)"
}
},
{
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"type": "wiki",
"score": 2,
"label": {
"eng": "FIFA World Cup"
}
},
{
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"eng": "Boston"
},
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"eng": "Boston"
},
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"type": "country",
"label": {
"eng": "United States"
}
}
}
},
{
"uri": "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas",
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"eng": "Dallas"
},
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"type": "country",
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}
}
}
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{
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},
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"eng": "Dublin"
},
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"eng": "Ireland"
}
}
}
},
{
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{
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}
},
{
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},
{
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}
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{
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},
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}
}
},
{
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}
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{
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}
}
}
],
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{
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{
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{
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{
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{
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"dateTimePub": "2026-06-19T11:20:03Z",
"dataType": "news",
"sim": 0,
"url": "https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/horse-racing/irish-jockey-hailed-an-inspiration-37320028",
"title": "Jockey hailed an inspiration at Royal Ascot after fall that nearly killed him",
"body": "The Irish jockey rode at Royal Ascot this week less than four years after he almost died from a horror fall\n\nWesley Joyce was hailed 'an inspiration' after recovering from a fall that almost killed him to riding at Royal Ascot this week.\n\nThe Limerick native had his first ever ride at the prestigious meeting on Tuesday, partnering the Mick Mulvany-trained The Scallionator to finish 16th in the Coventry Stakes.\n\nJoyce found himself in a life-threatening situation during the summer of 2022 following a devastating fall at the Galway Races, which resulted in multiple severe injuries - including significant chest trauma, damage to his larynx, as well as injuries to his lungs, ribs and collarbone, with his voice still damaged by the injuries to this day.\n\nHe required life support and intensive care at University Hospital Galway, but remarkably survived and embarked on an extensive rehabilitation programme in September 2022, which saw him make his return to competitive race riding at Naas in August 2023.\n\nJoyce told of his joy to ride at Royal Ascot for the first time. Speaking to ITV, he said: \"I'm very lucky. I come from a council estate in Limerick. These things don't really happen for people like me so I'm very grateful to Mick and the owners for putting me up.\"\n\nMany took to social media to praise the jockey, with one person writing: \"So delighted to see Wesley back to full health. He's an inspiration and he never gave up.\"\n\nAnother commented: \"An amazing and inspirational guy and top class jockey.\"\n\nSomeone else said: \"Bravo Wesley. You are absolutely tremendous.\"\n\nOne other comment read: \"What a wonderful brave young lad.\"",
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}
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{
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{
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{
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{
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}
}
}
}
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{
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"url": "https://highlandradio.com/?p=459705",
"title": "Gardaí pledge to pursue human traffickers after landmark case",
"body": "Yesterday at Donegal Circuit Court, a landmark conviction was delivered for Human Trafficking for Labour Exploitation, the first of its kind in the state.\n\nThis was after an extensive investigation carried out by Detectives from the Gardaí Donegal Division, closely supported by the Human Trafficking Investigation and Coordination Unit of the Garda National Protective Services Bureau, Detectives in the Sligo/Leitrim Division, and specialist units across An Garda Síochána, alongside international partners.\n\nThe victims of this crime were forced to live in inhumane conditions in cold, damp accommodation without proper bedding. At one stage, one of the victims was left so desperate for food that they were forced to search through bins.\n\nGardaí say those who seek to exploit vulnerable people for profit will be pursued relentlessly and brought before the courts.\n\nThey have also urged anyone who is a victim of exploitation, or anyone who has concerns about human trafficking or modern slavery in their community, to come forward and report it.\n\nDonegal Superintendent Siobhán Mollahan joined today's Greg Hughes Show and gave this advice to people who may suspect someone has been trafficked:",
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{
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}
}
}
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}
}
}
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{
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{
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"url": "https://www.carlow-nationalist.ie/news/courts/woman-climbed-boundary-wall-and-assaulted-neighbour_arid-102261.html",
"title": "Woman climbed boundary wall and assaulted neighbour - Courts - Carlow Nationalist",
"body": "According to Garda Sgt JJ Kirby, the defendant \"pulled chunks of hair out of her neighbour before they were separated.\"\n\nA WOMAN who climbed over a garden wall and assaulted her neighbour appeared at Portlaoise District Court last week.\n\nOn 11 June last year, when the neighbour was just coming in home from work at 7.45pm, Bridget Nevin (48), Kilmalogue Park, Portarlington, \"believing that her neighbour had made offensive comments to her, climbed over the garden wall, grabbed her by the hair and pulled her to the ground.\" According to Garda Sgt JJ Kirby, Ms Nevin \"pulled chunks of hair out of her neighbour before they were separated. When she had the chunks of hair in her hand she shouted at her neighbour, I have your hair you whale.\" Sgt Kirby said there was no medical report to present to the court on the incident.\n\nDefending solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick said that her client \"has since left the area. She no longer lives there. She was evicted and was homeless. She is now living with a relative in Tallaght (Dublin).\" Sgt Kirby said that Ms Nevin has six previous convictions, one for an assault in 2015.\n\n\"Life hasn't been kind to her,\" said Ms Fitzpatrick, \"but she wasn't kind on the day either.\" Ms Fitzpatrick said that Ms Nevin intends to pay €500 in compensation to the injured party and had €200 of that with her in court.\n\nJudge Catherine Ryan remanded the defendant on continuing bail to the 21 September sitting of the court and, in the meantime, instructed that she engages with the probation service and that the gardaí canvas a victim impact statement from the injured party.\n\nFunded by the Court Reporting Scheme.",
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