McDonald Welcomes Recognition of Irish Language in North

McDonald Welcomes Recognition of Irish Language in North

This is an historic “red letter” day for the Irish language, Sinn Féin’s president has declared. Mary Lou McDonald said the decision to bestow official recognition was only the start and the language would evolve and deepen. She added it...
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Broadcaster Larry Gogan Remembered as ‘an Extraordinary Man Who Was Very Ordinary’

Broadcaster Larry Gogan Remembered as ‘an Extraordinary Man Who Was Very Ordinary’

RTÉ broadcaster Larry Gogan has been remembered as an extraordinary man who was very ordinary at his funeral mass. Mr Gogan, who was known as the man with the golden voice and had worked at RTÉ for more than 50...
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Stronger Than Expected Christmas Boosts Ryanair Profits

Stronger Than Expected Christmas Boosts Ryanair Profits

Christmas hit the spot for Ryanair and the airline was able to upgrade its profit forecast, even as losses rose at an Austrian subsidiary. The company said that is expecting to carry 154 million passengers in the full financial year,...
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British and Irish Government Publish Draft Deal to Restore Power-Sharing

British and Irish Government Publish Draft Deal to Restore Power-Sharing

The Irish and UK Governments governments have published a draft deal to restore Stormont, with the Assembly to be recalled on Friday to see if the parties will turn up and sign up to it. The UK’s Northern Ireland Secretary...
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Atlético Madrid Through to Supercopa Final After Beating Barca

Atlético Madrid Through to Supercopa Final After Beating Barca

Atlético Madrid came from behind to beat Barcelona in a five-goal thriller and book their spot in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia. Diego Simeone’s side were heading for another defeat against the La Liga champions with 10...
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Pat Hurst to Captain US Team in 2021 Solheim Cup

Pat Hurst to Captain US Team in 2021 Solheim Cup

Pat Hurst will captain the United States in the 2021 Solheim Cup at the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio, the LPGA has announced. The 50-year-old Californian, a three-time assistant captain in the biennial competition, succeeds Juli Inkster and will attempt...
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Origin Theatre Founder George Heslin Answers The Whys And What-fors Regarding The First Irish Festival

Origin Theatre Founder George Heslin Answers The Whys And What-fors Regarding The First Irish Festival

12th Annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival Wed., Jan. 8 – Mon. Feb. 3, 2020 Various Locations Launching six productions in competition and 11 special events in city venues, the 12th Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival (running from January 7th...
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Survey: Significant Opportunities for Irish Tourism from Britain in 2020

Survey: Significant Opportunities for Irish Tourism from Britain in 2020

A new survey reveals that over half of Britons are interested in visiting the island of Ireland in 2020. The survey, undertaken last month by YouGov, on behalf of Tourism Ireland, shows that 52% of British people planning to take...
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Iheanacho’s Equalizer Denies Villa a Shock Carabao Cup Win Against Foxes

Iheanacho’s Equalizer Denies Villa a Shock Carabao Cup Win Against Foxes

Kelechi Iheanacho denied battling Aston Villa a shock victory in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at Leicester. Frederic Guilbert’s opener had stunned the hosts with five-time winners Villa hanging on for a creditable 1-1 draw. Substitute Iheana...
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Out&About

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy I was invited to Andy Cooney’s Annual Christmas Party and what a blast myself and Patricia had. Andy lives on Long Island and plays with his band all over the world, and on cruises that take him...
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