No, the sun never rises exactly in the east in Ireland, or anywhere else on Earth for that matter. Here's why:

* Earth's Tilt: The Earth is tilted on its axis at approximately 23.5 degrees. This tilt is the reason we have seasons.

* Sunrise and Sunset Variations: Due to this tilt, the sun's apparent path across the sky changes throughout the year. The sun only rises due east (and sets due west) on the equinoxes (spring and autumn), when the Earth's axis is not tilted towards or away from the sun.

* Latitude: Ireland's latitude means that the sun rises slightly north of east during the summer solstice and slightly south of east during the winter solstice.

So, while the sun might appear to rise close to due east on certain days in Ireland, it never truly rises exactly in the east.