Taoiseach Calls For ‘Safe Shopping’ As Country Emerges From Lockdowns

Taoiseach Calls For ‘Safe Shopping’ As Country Emerges From Lockdowns

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has urged the public to shop safe as the country eases out of the second lockdown. Some non-essential retail and other businesses reopened on Tuesday after six weeks of Level 5 restrictions. The lifting of restrictions also...
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O’Neill: Refusal To Hold Public Inquiry In Finucane Case Shows Need To Return To 2014 Agreements

O’Neill: Refusal To Hold Public Inquiry In Finucane Case Shows Need To Return To 2014 Agreements

The British government’s determination to cover up its role in the Troubles has led to it binning agreed mechanisms for dealing with the legacy of the past, Michelle O’Neill has said. The Sinn Féin Deputy First Minister said the decision...
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Director Julien Temple Tells a Tale of Shane MacGowan Worthy of A Film

Director Julien Temple Tells a Tale of Shane MacGowan Worthy of A Film

Interview by Brad Balfour Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan Director: Julien Temple Opens December 4th, 2020 When veteran director Julien Temple made Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan, he offered a deep dive...
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West Ham Climb To Fifth After Sinking Aston Villa

West Ham Climb To Fifth After Sinking Aston Villa

West Ham climbed up to fifth as goals from Angelo Ogbonna and Jarrod Bowen sank Aston Villa 2-1. The Hammers have made their best start to a season since they moved to the London Stadium four years ago. They rode...
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Cottagers Stun Leicester To Escape The Relegation Zone

Cottagers Stun Leicester To Escape The Relegation Zone

Ivan Cavaleiro ended Fulham’s penalty curse as the Cottagers stunned Leicester to climb out of the relegation zone. The striker’s spot-kick, after Ademola Lookman’s opener, gave Scott Parker’s side a surprise 2-1 win at the King Power Stadium. The Cott...
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Eighth Tier Marine To Host Spurs In FA Cup Third Round

Eighth Tier Marine To Host Spurs In FA Cup Third Round

Eighth-tier Marine have been drawn at home to Premier League leaders Tottenham in the third round of the FA Cup. Northern Premier League Division One side Marine became only the second side from the eighth tier to reach the third...
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Wolves Striker Raul Jimenez Undergoes Surgery On Fractured Skull

Wolves Striker Raul Jimenez Undergoes Surgery On Fractured Skull

Wolves striker Raul Jimenez has undergone surgery on a fractured skull. The Mexican received lengthy treatment on the pitch after a sickening clash of heads with Arsenal defender David Luiz at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday before being taken to...
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The Late John R. Cash — a Son of Ireland and Still One of the Most Famous Singers in the World

The Late John R. Cash — a Son of Ireland and Still One of the Most Famous Singers in the World

Musing while in lock down, Johnny Cash came to mind. An American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor, Cash’s music often addressed themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially during later career stages. With his deep, calm bass-b...
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Sharon Shannon — Another National Treasure We Should Be Proud of

Sharon Shannon — Another National Treasure We Should Be Proud of

[Photo: Annika Johansson] Another national treasure we should be proud of is Sharon Shannon. Born June 8th, 1968, this  Irish musician is best known for her work with the button accordion and her fiddle technique. She also plays the tin whistle and mel...
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Together Until We Gather: A Virtual Spirit of Ireland Gala 2020

Together Until We Gather: A Virtual Spirit of Ireland Gala 2020

Elvis Costello performs at 2019 Spirit of Ireland Gala. (Photo: Erin Baiano) Together Until We Gather: A Virtual Spirit of Ireland Gala 2020 Irish Arts Center (IAC) Thursday, December 10, 2020 Based in NYC and renowned for its eclectic and collaborative...
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