The unity debate in Northern Ireland: Join Carmel Crimmins this St Patrick’s Day weekend on a melodious journey to Northern Ireland. As political changes amplify ...
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Pearse McAuley: IRA man who killed garda found dead in Strabane: The former IRA man was jailed for the manslaughter of Det Garda Jerry McCabe during a post ...
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Kneecap say Catherine Martin will be 'on her own' at SXSW festival as Irish artists pull out
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Rose Dugdale, English heiress who joined Provisional IRA, dies aged 83: Sinn Féin politicians pay tribute to ‘true revolutionary’ who was involved in Russborough ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/03/18/rose-dugdale-english-heiress-who-joined-provisional-ira-dies/
'Everyone is in some way tribal': Listen to Ian Paisley Jr in a special Northern Ireland edition of the Reuters World News podcast
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Charlie Bird obituary: One of Ireland’s best-known journalists for nearly 40 years
irishtimes.com/obituaries/2024/03/12/charlie-bird-obituary-one-of-irelands-best-known-journalists-for-nearly-40-years/
Quick Glance: Charlie Bird reported on major stories in 40-year career
- One of Ireland's best-known journalists, Charlie Bird, has passed away at the age of 74 after a public battle with motor neurone disease.
- During his 40-year career at RTÉ, Bird reported on some of the biggest stories in Ireland and internationally, including the Stardust fire, the National Irish Bank tax avoidance scandal, the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks in the US, and the 2004 Indian ocean tsunami.
- He also became the Provisional IRA’s sole media contact and was often the first to break the news of the many twists and turns in the Northern Ireland peace process.
- After being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in October 2021, Bird documented his physical decline and fear of facing death through various media platforms and his 'Climb with Charlie' campaign on Croagh Patrick.
Scappaticci: Report says Army's top IRA spy cost more lives than he saved: The Kenova report finds security services did not stop some crimes in order to protect ...
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Quick Glance: Stakeknife: Report Reveals Devastating Consequences
- A report finds an army spy caused more harm than good during the Troubles.
- Security forces failed to prevent murders to protect their agents.
- The report calls for apologies from the UK government and Irish republican leaders.
- Scappaticci was linked to at least 14 murders and 15 abduction incidents.
Poor Things: Film producer Ed Guiney calls for more Irish storytellers www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-68538975
Alexander McCartney: Catfishing abuser admits girl's manslaughter: The victim, who is not from Northern Ireland, killed herself in 2018.
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Brits to bask in 20C mini heatwave within days: Weather maps have turned from the chilly blues of recent weeks to yellow as the UK looks set for an early taste ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/uk-weather-brits-bask-20c-9172890
Rose Dugdale, Oxford-educated debutante who became the ‘most-wanted’ IRA terrorist
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As Irish Leader Visits U.S., Shamrock Camaraderie Is Strained by Gaza War: Prime Minister Leo Varadkar of Ireland has been one of the most outspoken critics of ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/14/us/politics/ireland-us-gaza.html
Operation Kenova: key points from groundbreaking Stakeknife report: Inquiry chief claims ‘Whitehall figures’ had rose-tinted view of IRA spying operation and ...
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Harland & Wolff preferred bidder on Falklands port project: The project will involve the construction, transportation and installation of four floating pontoons ...
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Northern Irish brewery exits Republic over ‘unworkable’ deposit return scheme: Rodger Doherty, director of Lacada Brewery, urged authorities across the UK and ...
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Lisa McGee's How to Get to Heaven From Belfast Moves to Netflix: 'How to Get to Heaven From Belfast,' the new series from 'Derry Girls' ...
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Rare Northern Lights put on a colourful display in our night skies: The Northern Lights have lit up the night skies across the UK, with hues of green and purple ...
itv.com/news/2024-03-04/rare-northern-lights-put-on-a-colourful-display-in-our-night-skies
Budget 2024: what it means for people on a range of incomes: How Hunt’s measures on tax, NI and benefits affect single people, couples and those receiving ...
theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/mar/06/budget-2024-what-it-means-jeremy-hunt-tax-ni-benefits
Why is Ireland one of the most pro-Palestinian countries?: The country has shown some of the highest support for Palestinians among white-majority nations
theweek.com/politics/ireland-most-pro-palestinian-countries
Actions of Britain's top IRA spy likely resulted in more lives lost than saved, inquiry says
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What is Operation Kenova? The Stakeknife IRA investigation explained: The double agent was close to Gerry Adams, the leader of Sinn Fein during the Troubles in ...
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‘A real adult? Oh my god no!’ Stars of new millennials comedy Big Mood talk milk and mental health
theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/mar/18/millennials-nicola-coughlan-lydia-west-big-mood-derry-girls-its-a-sin
Titti Von Tramp: Why a drag queen jumped on police Land Rover: How a picture of a drag queen on a police Land Rover came to represent Northern Ireland's gay ...
bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-68555287
Mary Robinson praises leadership of Michelle O'Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly
irishtimes.com/video/politics/2024/03/12/mary-robinson-praises-leadership-of-michelle-oneill-and-emma-little-pengelly/
Vaccination call after rise in NI whooping cough cases: Health chiefs have issued a vaccination call following a significant rise in whooping cough cases in ...
rte.ie/news/regional/2024/0311/1437259-whooping-cough/
Irish anger over Gaza may make for a tense White House St. Patrick’s Day: President Biden will host Irish leaders who strongly oppose his stance on Israel and ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/13/st-patricks-day-white-house-gaza-israel/
RNLI celebrates 200th anniversary after saving nearly 150,000 lives: Charity’s work has transformed since the lifesaving service was founded in a London tavern ...
theguardian.com/society/2024/mar/04/rnli-celebrates-200-year-anniversary-founded-in-london-1824
Investigation of NI bird sanctuary management: A body that took over regulation of EU protected bird sanctuaries in Northern Ireland after Brexit is launching an ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0318/1438532-bird-sanctuary/
Shane Frane: Police killer loses temporary release legal bid: Dismissing the case, judges cited a two-week period Shane Frane was unlawfully at large this year.
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Two pence: Too little, too late? Hunt bets on NI cut to revive Tories - today's front page from The Independent 📰
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Mural of Palestinian artwork unveiled in Belfast: When the bombing of Gaza began, muralists in Belfast decided to add images – many based on works by artists in ...
irishtimes.com/video/video/2024/03/04/mural-of-palestinian-artwork-unveiled-in-belfast/
Generously proportioned detached home in Terenure for €1.35m: Trademark Ballymore finish is evident in general terms and in the small details of this B-rated ...
irishtimes.com/property/residential/2024/03/07/generously-proportioned-detached-home-in-terenure-for-135m/
Stormont set to vote on proposals to reform Northern Ireland’s fragile institutions
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Pierce Brosnan to be honoured with Oscar Wilde award: Pierce Brosnan will be honoured with an Oscar Wilde Award at the US-Ireland Alliance's annual event ...
rte.ie/entertainment/2024/0307/1436292-pierce-brosnan-to-be-honoured-with-oscar-wilde-award/
Theresa May: The Brexit prime minister who should have been great: Westminster says farewell to Britain’s second female premier brought down by her party’s civil ...
politico.eu/article/theresa-may-brexit-prime-minister-who-should-have-been-great/
Why the internet stans Ireland: But God, the internet loves the Irish.
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More lives lost than saved in Northern Ireland due to UK’s ‘Stakeknife’ agent, says report
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Taoiseach says he will lobby Biden on Gaza ceasefire: The Taoiseach has said he will use the "special platform" of St Patrick's Day to press US ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0312/1437585-taoiseach-middle-east-us/
Staycations Special Report - The Irish Times: Staycations are here to stay. This special report outlines why people’s appetite to enjoy holidays within Ireland ...
irishtimes.com/tags/staycations-specialreport/
Ever had a problem getting a taxi in Belfast? This week's Up Close looks at the nighttime economy of the city.
On #StoriesofourTimes podcast, we look at Britain's 'dirty war' with @TimesONeill . A years-long investigation into 'Stakeknife', Britain's top IRA spy, published today ... Show more
Spring budget: how Jeremy Hunt’s tax freeze is leaving pensioners out in the cold
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/mar/10/budget-2024-tax-freezes-pensioners-cold
Ex-HSE chief who received nearly €400,000 exit package now working with NI health service
irishtimes.com/health/2024/03/11/ex-hse-chief-who-received-nearly-400000-exit-package-now-working-with-ni-health-service/
Domino's to launch £4 meal deal and loyalty programme for customers: The company said it had seen a slow January, in part because it had not marketed its pizzas ...
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Ex-cop accused of attacking wife's lover as pair had sex in Screwfix car park: Former policeman Gavin Harper is accused of stalking his estranged wife and ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/ex-cop-accused-attacking-estranged-32337569
Workers on less than £26,000 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will pay more tax, despite the government announcing a tax cut ... Show more
Modern apartment in a West End converted townhouse hits the market: An upgraded flat within a charming converted Victorian townhouse in the Capital's prestigious ...
scotsman.com/lifestyle/homes-and-gardens/modern-apartment-in-a-west-end-converted-townhouse-hits-the-market-4548704
Leading Irish journalist and campaigner Charlie Bird dies: The former news correspondent was the primary contact between the Provisional IRA and Ireland's ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/03/12/leading-irish-journalist-and-campaigner-charlie-bird-dies
The 'banned' Star Trek episode that promised a united Ireland: A scene discussing Ireland's "2024 unification" stopped the episode from being shown in the UK.
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Northern Ireland conflict: O'Neill apologizes for deaths: A new report is set to reveal murders committed by a British undercover agent. The new head of ...
fr.de/politik/nordirland-konflikt-neill-entschuldigt-sich-fuer-tote-zr-92879795.html
Northern lights give spectacular surprise display: In a sudden display the aurora was seen from the Highlands down to Cornwall on Sunday night.
bbc.com/weather/features/68465895
One in five children living in poverty in NI - report: About one in five children in Northern Ireland are living in relative poverty before housing costs ...
rte.ie/news/ulster/2024/0312/1437354-ni-child-poverty/
Latest politics updates as Britons still set for record tax burden despite NI cut, IFS warns
inews.co.uk/news/politics-live-fuel-duty-remain-frozen-budget-jeremy-hunt-2939869
Ireland expecting Twickenham chaos from England as Andy Farrell handed injury boost
independent.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/ireland-expecting-twickenham-chaos-from-england-as-andy-farrell-handed-injury-boost/a117374423.html
Varadkar hails Irish diaspora during US visit: The presence of Irish citizens across the world is one of Ireland's greatest resources ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0313/1437644-varadkar-diaspora/
Stories of our times: How Britain’s IRA mole got away with murder: On Friday, Operation Kenova, a long running investigation into a man known as Stakeknife ...
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Quarter-hour fracas sparks Clifford and Kerry into life and ultimately past Tyrone
irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41344526.html
Ex-cop 'battered wife's new man after he saw them have sex in Screwfix car park': Gavin Harper is accused of stalking his estranged wife
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/ive-you-film-s-wife-28799869
Would you move to Northern Ireland for a cheaper life? Thousands already have: Alan Duncan, who runs PR firm Agile Communications, has Belfast – and his ...
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Serial catfisher admits manslaughter of girl, 12, who killed herself: Alexander McCartney, of Newry in Northern Ireland, has pleaded guilty to 185 charges ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/11/serial-catfisher-admits-manslaughter-girl-killed-20440662/
ESB profits after tax rise over 30% to €868m for 2023: ESB has reported profits after tax of €868m for 2023, up over 30% on the previous year.
rte.ie/news/business/2024/0307/1436447-esb-results-for-2023/
‘We almost have to be assaulted to be able to defend ourselves’: PSNI reluctant to use force as assaults rise
irishtimes.com/crime-law/2024/03/09/we-almost-have-to-be-assaulted-to-be-able-to-defend-ourselves-psni-reluctant-to-use-force-as-assaults-rise/
Biden to host Irish Taoiseach for St. Patrick’s Day: President Biden will host Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day, continuing with the ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4510474-biden-to-host-irish-taoiseach-for-st-patricks-day/
‘Looking forward to learning more’: DUP’s Emma Little-Pengelly visits GAA club as symbolic trips continue
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/03/06/im-looking-forward-to-learning-more-dups-minister-visits-gaa-club-as-symbolic-trips-continue/
UK govt's tobacco ban plans to be extended to NI: The UK government plans to protect children's health by banning single-use vapes are to be extended ...
rte.ie/news/ulster/2024/0305/1436051-tobacco-ban-northern-ireland/
Rick Astley in Belfast review: The singer looks to be loving life on stage. It’s hard to dislike him
irishtimes.com/culture/music/review/2024/03/05/rick-astley-review-good-clean-pop-with-a-sprinkling-of-soul-as-crowd-laps-up-80s-classics/
Ireland’s post-colonial identity crisis and Gaza: Why are Ireland’s parliament and leaders sending mixed messages on Palestine?
aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/3/8/irelands-post-colonial-identity-crisis-and-gaza
Military intelligence agent 6126, codenamed Stakeknife, was a senior IRA member named Freddie Scappaticci. He was a trusted associate of Gerry Adams ... Show more
Northern Ireland’s Policing Board urged to examine allegations of police surveilling journalists
irishtimes.com/crime-law/2024/03/06/northern-irelands-policing-board-urged-to-examine-allegations-of-police-surveilling-journalists/
A group of artists in Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, have transformed the city's iconic "International Wall" into the "Palestine ... Show more
UK launches appeal in Northern Ireland amnesty law case: The UK government has announced it intends to appeal a court judgment that a key plank of its ...
rte.ie/news/ulster/2024/0307/1436528-northern-ireland/
Sad reality behind this woman’s photo: A former Love Island star has opened about her harrowing health journey that has set her back more than $30,000.
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