Vice President Mike Pence to Arrive in Shannon Today for Two-Day Visit
September 2, 2019 No Responses

Vice President Mike Pence to Arrive in Shannon Today for Two-Day Visit

US Vice President Mike Pence will arrive in Ireland later for an official visit that will also offer a chance to reconnect with his Irish roots. Mr Pence will fly into Shannon Airport to begin a two-day visit on Monday...
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Barnier Says Backstop is the Best Deal That The EU Will Offer
September 1, 2019 No Responses

Barnier Says Backstop is the Best Deal That The EU Will Offer

Boris Johnson has spoken of “signs of progress” in Brexit discussions – but the EU’s chief negotiator said he is “not optimistic” about avoiding a no-deal departure. Michel Barnier has reaffirmed the European Union’s commitment to the Irish backs...
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Gardaí Escape Injury After Shots Fired at Patrol Van in Dublin
August 31, 2019 No Responses

Gardaí Escape Injury After Shots Fired at Patrol Van in Dublin

Gardaí escaped injury in a suspected gunfire incident that damaged their patrol vehicle in north Dublin. The incident involving two uniformed gardaí happened at around 11.20pm on Friday in the Darndale area of Coolock. They were patrolling the Buttercup Park...
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Lyra McKee’s Sister Receives Standing Ovation for Stormont Speech
August 31, 2019 No Responses

Lyra McKee’s Sister Receives Standing Ovation for Stormont Speech

The sister of murdered journalist Lyra McKee received a standing ovation as she followed in her footsteps to deliver a powerful talk at Stormont. The author’s Ted talk about religious education and its impact on the mental health of young...
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Anti-Brexit Protests in Belfast After Suspension of UK Parliament
August 31, 2019 No Responses

Anti-Brexit Protests in Belfast After Suspension of UK Parliament

Anti-Brexit activists gathered outside City Hall in Belfast to protest against the suspension of UK Parliament. Dozens of demonstrators chanted “stop the coup” while several activists addressed the crowd, condemning Boris Johnson’s move. The diverse gath...
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Riot Police Dealing with ‘Significant Disorder’ Sparked by Irish Unity March Protests in Glasgow
August 30, 2019 No Responses

Riot Police Dealing with ‘Significant Disorder’ Sparked by Irish Unity March Protests in Glasgow

Riot police, mounted officers, a force helicopter and dog units are being used in Glasgow after protesters against an Irish unity march sparked “significant disorder”. Police said the planned march through the city’s Govan area , organised by the James.....
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Politicians in The North Criticize Reappointment of Victims’ Commissioner
August 30, 2019 No Responses

Politicians in The North Criticize Reappointment of Victims’ Commissioner

There has been criticism following the announcement that the Victims’ Commissioner has been reappointed. Judith Thompson will continue to serve as Northern Ireland Commissioner for Victims and Survivors for 12 months until August 2020. Northern Ireland Secre...
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Dissident Republicans Energized by Lyra McKee Murder, Says PSNI’s Anti-Terror Chief
August 30, 2019 No Responses

Dissident Republicans Energized by Lyra McKee Murder, Says PSNI’s Anti-Terror Chief

Dissident republicans have been energized by their murder of journalist Lyra McKee, enjoying the publicity the killing generated, a police commander has claimed. Assistant Chief Constable Barbara Gray, the officer in charge of the Police Service of Northern Ir...
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English Mechanic Leaves Over A Million Dollars to Sinn Féin in Will
August 29, 2019 No Responses

English Mechanic Leaves Over A Million Dollars to Sinn Féin in Will

Sinn Féin has been left a £1.5 million (€1.66m) donation in the will of a party supporter. The money was given to the party by William E Hampton and was paid in two instalments of £1 million (€1.1m) and £500,000...
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Queen’s Portrait Returns to Stormont House After Outcry Over Removal
August 29, 2019 No Responses

Queen’s Portrait Returns to Stormont House After Outcry Over Removal

The British Queen’s image has returned to the walls of a Government building in Belfast after its controversial removal. A portrait Queen Elizabeth II had been taken down from a public area of Stormont House – the headquarters of the...
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