Celebrate This Pandemic St. Patrick’s Day With These Virtual Events

Celebrate This Pandemic St. Patrick’s Day With These Virtual Events

What an odd St. Patrick’s Day to be in this on-going state of pandemic. Though we still can’t celebrate in person, at a bar, marching in the parade or even a large family gathering, there are ways to enjoy the...
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A Virtual Irish Poetry Slam For a Very Real St. Patrick’s Day

A Virtual Irish Poetry Slam For a Very Real St. Patrick’s Day

The Gingold Theatrical Group Irish Poetry Slam live streamed on the GTG Faceook page from 6 pm Various Artists Now celebrating its 16th year, Gingold Theatrical Group‘s Project Shaw made history in December 2009 as the first company ever to...
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Pandemic Exposes Need For Action On Climate Change Says Lord Mayor Of Dublin

Pandemic Exposes Need For Action On Climate Change Says Lord Mayor Of Dublin

The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the inequalities in society and highlighted the need for climate change action, the Lord Mayor of Dublin has said. Hazel Chu said the inequalities need to be addressed and that if any positive can come...
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CJ Stander To Retire From Rugby At End Of This Season

CJ Stander To Retire From Rugby At End Of This Season

Ireland and Munster back-row CJ Stander has announced he will retire from all forms of rugby at the end of the season. The South Africa-born 30-year-old won his 50th Test cap for his adopted country during Sunday’s 27-24 Guinness Six...
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Postmasters Union Warns That Up To 200 Post Offices Are At Risk Without Financial Support

Postmasters Union Warns That Up To 200 Post Offices Are At Risk Without Financial Support

Up to 200 post offices are at risk of closing in the next 12 months unless the Government puts financial support in place, an Oireachtas committee has heard. The Irish Postmasters Union (IPU) laid bare the impact if the Government...
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Harris Calls For People To Stay At Home This St. Patrick’s Day

Harris Calls For People To Stay At Home This St. Patrick’s Day

The most patriotic thing Irish people can do on St Patrick’s Day is stay at home, the Higher Education Minister has said. Simon Harris urged people not to jeopardize the progress that has been made by celebrating St Patrick’s Day...
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North’s Health Minister Blindsided By Republic’s Suspension Of AstraZeneca Vaccinations

North’s Health Minister Blindsided By Republic’s Suspension Of AstraZeneca Vaccinations

Northern Ireland’s health minister has expressed disappointment that he only learned of the move to suspend AstraZeneca Covid vaccines in the Republic through the media. Robin Swann has asked for a review of a memorandum of understanding between health autho...
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All Over-50s Now Eligible For Covid-19 Vaccination In The North

All Over-50s Now Eligible For Covid-19 Vaccination In The North

Those aged 50 and above can book their Covid-19 vaccination in Northern Ireland, the region’s Department of Health said. People have the choice of being contacted by their GPs and receiving a jab, or booking themselves in at one of...
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Sexton Wants Ireland To End Six Nations Campaign On A High

Sexton Wants Ireland To End Six Nations Campaign On A High

Johnny Sexton admits Ireland are currently falling short of being a top international team and must prove their credentials by ending the Guinness Six Nations with an overdue win over England. Defensive errors against Scotland on Sunday caused a 14-point...
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EU To Launch Legal Action Against UK’s Extension Of Brexit Grace Periods

EU To Launch Legal Action Against UK’s Extension Of Brexit Grace Periods

The European Union is expected to formally launch legal action against the UK for unilaterally extending the post-Brexit grace periods to trade in Northern Ireland. In an escalation of tensions, the European Commission was preparing on Monday to take the...
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