Middle East

Five Irish citizens among those detained by Israel on Gaza-bound flotilla

Author Naoise Dolan and Independent TD Barry Heneghan among those on board boat captured in Mediterranean

Naoise Dolan aboard a boat as part of a nine-boat flotilla approaching Gaza.
Naoise Dolan aboard a boat as part of a nine-boat flotilla approaching Gaza.
Naomi O’Leary
Ellen Coyne
Wed Oct 08 2025 - 10:33

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Naomi O’Leary

Naomi O’Leary

Naomi O’Leary is Europe Correspondent of The Irish Times
Ellen Coyne

Ellen Coyne

Ellen Coyne is a Political Correspondent with The Irish Times