Former President Bill Clinton And Senator George Mitchell Honored With Freedom Of Belfast
April 11, 2018 No Responses

Former President Bill Clinton And Senator George Mitchell Honored With Freedom Of Belfast

A ceremony was held on Tuesday evening in the historic setting of the Ulster Hall to confer the Freedom of the City of Belfast on President Bill Clinton and Senator George J. Mitchell. The two American politicians were in Belfast...
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Liverpool Stun City to Advance to Semi-Finals
April 10, 2018 No Responses

Liverpool Stun City to Advance to Semi-Finals

Liverpool survived a Manchester City onslaught to reach the Champions League semi-finals on a controversial night at the Etihad Stadium that saw Pep Guardiola sent off. Second-half goals from Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino killed off any hopes of a...
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Three Roma Goals Eliminate Barcalona in Italy
April 10, 2018 No Responses

Three Roma Goals Eliminate Barcalona in Italy

Roma secured a dramatic 3-0 victory over Barcelona at the Stadio Olimpico to book their place in the Champions League semi-finals on away goals after a 4-4 aggregate result. Trailing 4-1 after the first leg, Roma went ahead on the...
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Good Friday Architects Gather in Belfast
April 10, 2018 No Responses

Good Friday Architects Gather in Belfast

The architects of the Good Friday Agreement gathered in Belfast on Tuesday. Former US president Bill Clinton, ex-British Prime Minister Tony Blair and former Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern were among those marking the 20th anniversary of the landmark deal at...
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New €1 Billion Investment for Ireland’s Arts
April 10, 2018 No Responses

New €1 Billion Investment for Ireland’s Arts

The Culture Minister says it’s a landmark day for the arts sector – with over a billion euro of investment being announced. €460m will go towards cultural institutions as part of Project Ireland 2040 – and will see renovations of...
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Ahern Warns Ireland May Have to ‘Play Hard’ Ball Over Brexit
April 10, 2018 No Responses

Ahern Warns Ireland May Have to ‘Play Hard’ Ball Over Brexit

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said Dublin could have to “play hard ball” with Britain over Brexit. Mr Ahern, who was one of the key figures behind the Good Friday Agreement, said Ireland should insist the UK stays closely aligned...
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Martin Calls for Stronger Protections for Media Independence
April 9, 2018 No Responses

Martin Calls for Stronger Protections for Media Independence

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has called for the Government and opposition parties to take action to ensure media outlets are not pressured by “overbearing influences” in response to the Independent News and Media (INM) data breach controversy. Mr Ma...
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Bill Clinton to Receive Freedom of Belfast
April 9, 2018 No Responses

Bill Clinton to Receive Freedom of Belfast

This week marks the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement. It comes at a time when Brexit places a question mark over the border – and power-sharing grinds to a halt. The landmark 35-page deal brought...
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Patrick Reed Wins First Masters Title
April 8, 2018 No Responses

Patrick Reed Wins First Masters Title

Rory McIlroy suffered more Masters misery as Patrick Reed held off the challenge of Ryder Cup team-mates Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth to claim his first major title in the Masters. Reed carded a final round of 71 at Augusta...
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Mitchell Warns UK and Ireland What is at Stake in Brexit Negotiations
April 8, 2018 No Responses

Mitchell Warns UK and Ireland What is at Stake in Brexit Negotiations

One of the architects of the Good Friday Agreement has issued a fresh warning about the potential impact of Brexit on the peace process. George Mitchell, the US special envoy to Northern Ireland who chaired the negotiations for the 1998...
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