Micheál Martin: ‘I believe in the Wolfe Tone idea of uniting people. That’s hard work’
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Matt Cooper: Sinn Féin’s ‘angry/happy’ routine last week exposes fear of being outflanked by populists
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Bloody Sunday: No perjury charges against former soldiers: The Public Prosecution Service has been investigating fifteen former soldiers and an alleged former ...
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Micheál Martin: We cannot go into government with Sinn Féin over its EU policies: The Tánaiste and Fianna Fáil leader was speaking as the party’s Ard Fheis got ...
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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson appears in court to face historic sex offence charges : Former head of Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party denies wrongdoing
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Ireland’s Prime Minister Simon Harris Dukes It Out on TikTok: Welcome to the weekend issue of Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most ...
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Do Peadar Tóibín and Aontú have their finger on the public pulse?: The conservative one-TD party is riding high after being the only party to call for no-no ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/27/do-peadar-toibin-and-aontu-have-their-finger-on-the-public-pulse/
Rwanda bill ‘driving fearful migrants to cross into Ireland’: Irish minister denounces ‘knee-jerk’ policy and Macron warns of new colonialism
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Terry Prone: Sinn Féin’s stale predictability leaves it as cutting edge as a butter knife
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Paid articlePaid Protect children from smacking in England and Northern Ireland, say doctors: Physical punishment at home can have a lasting impact and end in abuse ...
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Jeffrey Donaldson, Ex-DUP Leader, Accused of Sex Assault Spanning 20 Years: Jeffrey Donaldson, one of Northern Ireland’s most important political figures ...
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Over 80% of asylum seekers have come across the border from the North: Justice minister to discuss 'relatively recent phenomenon' with British home secretary
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Dublin-Belfast train to take less than two hours and run hourly after multimillion investment
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/09/dublin-belfast-train-to-take-less-than-two-hours-and-run-hourly-after-multimillion-euro-investment/
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Irish Parliament Votes to Appoint Simon Harris Prime Minister: Irish lawmakers voted Simon Harris to be the next prime minister three weeks after Leo Varadkar ...
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Ireland can’t blame the Rwanda plan for its immigration woes: ‘When in doubt, blame Britain’ has, since Brexit, become something of an iron law of Irish politics ...
spectator.co.uk/article/ireland-cant-blame-the-rwanda-plan-for-its-immigration-woes/
Nicola Coughlan: ‘If I lose weight or gain weight it’s no one’s business - I want to be judged on good acting’
irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio/2024/04/20/nicola-coughlan-if-i-lose-weight-or-gain-weight-its-no-ones-business-i-want-to-be-judged-on-good-acting/
Woman dies after two-vehicle collision: Police are investigating the incident, which involved two vehicles on Thursday afternoon
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‘Average speed’ traffic cameras to be set up on N2, N3 and N5 by autumn: Average speed cameras record vehicles at two distinct points a set distance apart
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/15/new-average-speed-traffic-cameras-to-be-in-place-by-autumn/
Rwanda Bill is causing migrants to pour into Ireland, says foreign minister: ‘I believe the Rwanda effect is impacting on Ireland and that didn't happen today or ...
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UK’s newest astronaut Rosemary Coogan graduates from space training: Rosemary Coogan becomes the country’s third astronaut following Helen Sharman, and Tim Peake ...
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Sinn Féin is now out of touch with its own supporters, claims Aontú leader: Mary Lou McDonald ‘wrong-footed’ on major issues as party seeks centre ground to ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/13/sinn-fein-is-now-out-of-touch-with-its-own-supporters-claims-aontu-leader/
Govt to give 'serious consideration' to Stardust redress: Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said that the Government will give "serious ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0421/1444826-stardust-dublin/
Taoiseach refuses to apologise to Sinn Féin over health budget claim : Simon Harris hit out at Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald for what he called 'faux ...
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Simon Harris elected new Irish PM, promising 'new ideas, energy': Simon Harris became Ireland's youngest ever prime minister on Tuesday, pledging to bring new ...
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Quick Glance: Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister
- Simon Harris has been officially sworn in as Ireland's youngest prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar who abruptly stepped down last month. Harris, 37, took the helm of the ruling Fine Gael party but faces challenges as the party trails behind Sinn Fein in polls.
- A rapid riser in Ireland's political hierarchy, Harris has made a name for himself as Health Minister and most recently as Minister for Higher Education and Science. His political identity as a young politician has been marked by both supporters and critics, particularly standing out with younger voters and on social media platforms like TikTok.
- Varadkar's government grappled with challenges such as housing crisis and increasing immigration numbers. Harris inherits a tough political landscape, especially with upcoming elections until March 2025. The political landscape in Ireland has shifted, with Sinn Fein emerging as a rising political force, leading to a shift in the traditional party landscape.
- While Harris sees the idea of a potential reunification of Ireland as a legitimate aspiration, his focus remains on current challenges like housing crisis, rising cost of living, and immigration. Despite political changes and discussions about potential reunification, Ireland's future remains uncertain and complex.
All smiles as coalition moves to outflank Sinn Féin in twilight months: Government parties have regrouped following election of Simon Harris as Taoiseach
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Petrol and diesel back to nearly €2 a litre as drivers hit by biggest price rise this year
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Beating children - paediatricians call for a ban in England and Northern Ireland: In Wales and Scotland, hitting children is now banned. Doctors are now calling ...
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Mick Clifford: Sinn Féin chasing votes in the gutter of lies : Mary Lou McDonald’s party wants voters back and appears willing to go to extreme lengths of ...
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Housing minister urges Sinn Féin politicians to clarify position on housing schemes
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Harris and Sinn Féin clash over healthcare as end comes to niceties: Mary Lou McDonald highlights ‘record’ quarter of a million hospital appointment ...
irishtimes.com/politics/oireachtas/2024/04/17/harris-and-sinn-fein-clash-over-healthcare-as-end-comes-to-niceties/
Mick Clifford: Some politicians succumbing to pressure of appeasing voters’ irrational fears
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Paid articlePaid Fianna Fáil grassroots members open to Sinn Féin coalition — but with Michelle O'Neill as leader
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‘No-show Taoiseach’: Harris lambasted for being ‘as láthair’ on first full day in office
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/10/no-show-taoiseach-harris-lambasted-for-being-as-lathair-on-first-full-day-in-office/
Apprenticeship system in crisis, Dáil hears: The apprenticeship system is in crisis and that there is a backlog of 9,000 people waiting to qualify in trades ...
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Are taxes going up or down?: The government talks about taxes coming down but other talk about them going up. Who is right?
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Huge chunk of UK to be hit by winds up to 55mph for 15 hours: The Met Office said Monday will be the wettest day of the week.
metro.co.uk/2024/04/15/heavy-winds-rain-will-drench-uk-drier-weather-isnt-far-away-20646678/
Lobbying in Leinster House: How Dáil chair’s private dining room was used by big business
independent.ie/opinion/analysis/lobbying-in-leinster-house-how-dail-chairs-private-dining-room-was-used-by-big-business/a1081832731.html
Paid articlePaid Fianna Fáil grassroots ‘optimistic’ about outdoing Sinn Féin in local elections: Party members express views on targets, party leaders and potential coalition ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/14/fianna-fail-grassroots-optimistic-about-local-elections-amid-sinn-fein-competition/
Most UK dairy farms ignoring pollution rules as manure spews into rivers: Exclusive: 80% of Welsh dairy farms inspected, 69% of English ones, 60% in Scotland and ...
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More than 1,000 registering for apprenticeships over past three years have dropped out, Dáil told
irishtimes.com/politics/oireachtas/2024/04/18/more-than-1000-registering-for-apprenticeships-over-past-three-years-have-dropped-out-dail-told/
Sinn Féin claims Government 'deliberately made a choice' to underfund cancer services
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Sinn Féin proposal that Ireland should 'go it alone' with asylum system 'crazy' - McEntee
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Sinn Féin TD Louise O’Reilly was ‘happy and proud’ last year to back hate-speech bill on which her party has n
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Ireland's Martin calls for talks on N.Irish political reforms within a year: Discussions on the potential reform of how Northern Ireland's power-sharing ...
reuters.com/world/uk/irelands-martin-calls-talks-nirish-political-reforms-within-year-2024-04-08/
Next election will herald an age of Independents: Series of flip-flops by Sinn Féin on hate speech, the Nature Restoration Law, and the recent referendums raises ...
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/04/12/next-election-will-herald-an-age-of-independents/
Whisky distillery opens in former Belfast prison: A whisky distillery has been officially opened in the wing of a former Belfast prison ...
rte.ie/news/ulster/2024/0417/1444093-belfast-whisky-distillery/
Severe staffing shortage at CUH must be addressed as a priority — Ó Laoghaire: Sinn Féin Cork TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire said the Health Minister must address the ...
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Portadown: Inquiry into claims on-call firefighters took engine to pub: An investigation hears claims alcohol was stored in a fridge at Portadown fire station.
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On abortion culture wars, Britain takes a different path: As the U.S. grapples with abortion limits, British lawmakers propose scrapping all legal penalties.
politico.eu/article/abortion-culture-wars-britain/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Elizabeth Day: It took leaving and returning for me to become a Derry girl: As a child, I feared not monsters under my bed but men in balaclavas ...
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/04/13/elizabeth-day-it-took-leaving-and-returning-for-me-to-become-a-derry-girl/
Irish Premier Simon Harris Says Housing, Migration Are Priorities: Ireland’s incoming Prime Minister Simon Harris gave his first speech as leader of the Fine ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-06/incoming-irish-premier-says-housing-migration-are-priorities
Paid articlePaid Cliff Taylor: Era of mega-budgets should be over. But the Coalition can't resist temptation
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Potential extension of Wild Atlantic Way into Northern Ireland being considered: News from the Irish Examiner's team of reporters
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Pat Leahy: Joe Brolly and Sinn Féin are sick of experts. Have any of them heard of Brexit?
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/04/13/pat-leahy-joe-brolly-and-sinn-fein-are-sick-of-experts-have-any-of-them-heard-of-brexit/
'Disgraceful' that medical professionals had to petition Government for proper cancer funding
irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41375527.html
Revealed — the next Brexit headache on the Irish border: The U.K. and EU are planning separate systems to tax carbon-heavy imports, prompting familiar fears ...
politico.eu/article/northern-ireland-eu-brexit-headache-on-the-irish-border/
Fireblight warning — our native hawthorn trees and hedges are at risk: Imports of hawthorn are putting native hawthorn trees and hedges — as well as cotoneaster ...
irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/outdoors/arid-41365858.html
Harris completes steadfast journey to become Ireland's youngest premier: Simon Harris became Ireland's youngest ever prime minister on Tuesday
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/harris-completes-steadfast-journey-to-become-ireland-s-youngest-premier-4584694
Leaders stress 'business as usual' in Northern Ireland despite DUP turmoil
irishtimes.com/video/politics/2024/04/08/leaders-stress-business-as-usual-in-northern-ireland-despite-dup-turmoil/
O'Neill calls on Harris to engage in united Ireland talks: Northern Ireland First Minister and Sinn Féin deputy leader Michelle O'Neill has said Fine ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0410/1442794-oneill-taoiseach/
£5,000 State Pension back pay due before end of next year for older women: An estimated 210,000 older people may have been affected by shortfalls on their ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/money/state-pension-back-payment-women-32626277
Call for public ownership of Assembly Rooms in Belfast: There have been calls for one of Belfast's oldest buildings - with links to the United Irishmen ...
rte.ie/news/regional/2024/0407/1442175-belfast-assembly-rooms/
Driver 'may have accelerated after fainting' moments before crash killed girl: Medical experts have given evidence at the inquest into death of Katelyn Dawson ...
examinerlive.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/driver-may-accelerated-after-fainting-28971315
All the parts of UK set for mini-heatwave next week: Weather maps show temperatures could peak on May 3 at highs of 14C in northern Scotland - up 4C from this ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/parts-uk-set-mini-heatwave-29056423
Former US speaker Nancy Pelosi says Irish unity an ‘exciting idea’ : Pelosi, who is spending a few days in Ireland, also hailed the return of the Northern ...
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Paid articlePaid Bill to make it easier for Irish people to get British citizenship progresses: The legislation would allow Irish people to acquire British citizenship by ...
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Ciarán Murphy: Whether you’re from Waterford, Donegal or anywhere else, playing intercounty is a fairly noble ambition
irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2024/04/25/ciaran-murphy-whether-youre-from-waterford-donegal-or-anywhere-else-playing-intercounty-is-a-fairly-noble-ambition/
Alt Studios wins consent for homes and workspace on former NI barracks: Emerging practice Alt Studios has received planning consent for 40 apartments and ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/news/alt-studios-wins-consent-for-homes-and-workspace-on-former-ni-barracks
Climate action not a ‘priority’ for most Sinn Féin voters, MEP candidate Lynn Boylan says
businesspost.ie/news/climate-action-not-a-priority-for-most-sinn-fein-voters-mep-candidate-lynn-boylan-says/
Paid articlePaid Michael Murphy: Derry freeze in the headlights as Donegal turn their rival’s strengths into weaknesses
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Play is halted after a child carrying a FLARE runs across the pitch during a League of Ireland clash...
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Bandit Country author says IRA was ‘very clever’ using ‘machinery of the British state against the British state’
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/22/bandit-country-author-says-ira-was-very-clever-using-machinery-of-the-british-state-against-the-british-state/
The Economist’s UK general election forecast: Will Labour replace the Conservatives to govern Britain? Our seat-by-seat prediction for Parliament
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Alt Studios wins consent for homes and workspace on former NI barracks: Emerging practice Alt Studios has received planning consent for 40 apartments and ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/news/alt-studios-wins-consent-for-homes-and-workspace-on-former-ni-barracks
Ireland has a new prime minister: Simon Harris: Simon Harris became Ireland's youngest ever prime minister on Tuesday, succeeding party colleague Leo Varakar ...
ctvnews.ca/world/ireland-has-a-new-prime-minister-simon-harris-1.6839381
Met Office warning for strong winds in northern Lincolnshire: A yellow-level alert has been issued with gusts of up to 50mph expected along with a much cooler ...
grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/met-office-weather-warning-strong-9224316
Donald Clarke: There’s nothing the Irish enjoy more than exaggerating their differences
irishtimes.com/culture/2024/04/21/theres-nothing-the-irish-enjoy-more-than-exaggerating-their-differences/
‘Agreement’ and ‘Philadelphia, Here I Come!,’ Two Irish Imports: “Agreement,” at Irish Arts Center, and “Philadelphia, Here I Come!,” at Irish Repertory Theater ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/theater/agreement-philadelphia-here-i-come-irish.html
Picture of stunning northern lights over Blackburn: The Met Office say the lights might be visible in skies across Lancashire again tonight (April 20).
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24265885.picture-stunning-northern-lights-blackburn/
Dean Rock: To get their hands on Sam Maguire, Mayo need to find more scoring forwards
irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2024/04/20/dean-rock-to-get-their-hands-on-sam-maguire-mayo-need-to-find-more-score-getting-forwards/
Met Office says 'lovely' 18C sunshine is finally on the way: The latest UK weather forecast is looking much more promising, although there will be a regional ...
bristolpost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/met-office-says-lovely-18c-9236417
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