Irish diplomats in Rome faced significant challenges in the early 1990s when renovations to the swimming pool at Villa Spada were plagued by delays and technical issues. The project began in 1993 but soon encountered problems with corroded pipes and…

In 1994, Russian President Boris Yeltsin’s arrival at Shannon Airport became a notorious incident when he failed to disembark from his plane, leading to speculation about his condition. Various excuses suggested he was drunk, prompting concerns from Irish officials. Despite…