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John Hume, hero in the Irish peace process, born on this day in 1937

John Hume, a hero of the peace process in Northern Ireland, celebrates his birthday on January 18.

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Ulster says “Yes”, reluctantly

Three years after the collapse of the power-sharing government in Northern Ireland, the Stormont parliament finally got back in business last week.

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Lesser-known Irish gems to explore in County Donegal in 2020

If you want to experience hidden Ireland, one far from the tourist coaches and the crowds, go north.

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Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of New York votes to welcome women members

After an aborted attempt, the Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of New York overwhelmingly voted in favor of female membership for the first time in its 236-year history.

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Belfast home barely escapes pipe bomb blast

A baby escaped injury after a house in West Belfast was attacked with a pipe bomb.

Entertainment

Entertainment

Saoirse Ronan’s anger over Greta Gerwig Oscar snub

The Irish star just got her fourth Oscar nod for her role in Little Women but why hasn't Greta Gerwig appeared in the Best Director category?

Cahir O'Doherty

Cahir O'Doherty

Connecting global Irish culture is a 21st-century priority

Here's a secret that is known only to a select few, for centuries the Irish have had a sort of empire of our own.

Politics

Politics

High-speed rail tunnels could connect Ireland to United Kingdom

Northern Ireland and England could be linked by two tunnels rather than Boris Johnson's bridge.

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No border, economic meltdown - time for Ireland to face Brexit reality

What Ireland is left with now is a solution that avoids a land border but risks an economic meltdown. Whether we made the right choice will become clear later this year.

Events

Ancient Order of the Hibernians NY host appeal meeting ahead of US Presidential Forum

Irish community support to get candidates to attend the Irish Presidential Forum and Malachy McAllister's personal battle to remain in America among discussion at the New York State AOH Freedom for All Ireland assembly.

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Dangerous times as “very stable genius” reigns in US foreign politics

With one month to go to until the Iowa caucuses the outcome of the Democratic race for the presidential nomination becomes even more important.

Politics

Irish politician slams US military’s use of Shannon airport

Clare Daly, Dublin politician, has said Ireland "has blood on our hands" for allowing the US military to use Shannon Airport, in County Clare, as a pitstop en route to the Middle East.

Politics

Northern Ireland talks over Stormont government are “tetchy”

With less than a week to the deadline for a power-sharing administration to be re-instituted in the North, the talks between parties were reported to have turned tetchy.

Politics

Irish government “concerned” over Trump’s actions in Middle East

Ireland's leader Taoiseach Varadkar says he's "concerned" following US President Donald Trump's move to kill Iranian military general Qasem Soleimani and is calling for de-escalation of tensions on all sides.

News

Wexford tragedy as fisherman perishes off Hook Head

Hopes have faded in the first sea tragedy of 2020 for the rescue of a missing fisherman whose boat sank several kilometers off Hook Head, County Wexford.

Niall O'Dowd

These two pro-Irish US presidents were also impeached

One approved the Fenian invasion of Canada, the other brought peace to Northern Ireland, and both were impeached.

Irish Voice

Who will film Ireland’s immigrants leaving after Christmas?

There'll be no cameras at the Irish airports in early January when laughter has turned to tears and the annuals goodbyes take place.

Niall O'Dowd

What will 2020 bring? Healing and change or a turn for the worse?

The year 2020, with 20/20 hindsight in 2021, will quickly be seen as a transformative year in American and world history.

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War of the words, politically correct and silenced

“Are we talking about n****r or paddy?” Walter Mosley called to HR and what his case shows us about our democratic society.

Opinion

Presidential hopeful Michael Bloomberg will face hatred

Bloomberg is stepping into the breach at the worst time possible as regards ant-Semitic sentiment.

Opinion

British election sees Northern Ireland’s political landscape utterly changed

For Sinn Féin, the future is now. A border poll within five years should be the party’s objective.

Irish Voice

Damning prison report finds drunk officer and criminal gang problems

A drunk prison officer refused Ireland’s inspector of prisons entry to a locked jail for an examination visit.

Cahir O'Doherty

London Assurance is a Christmas cracker at the Irish Rep

Nothing is funnier than a grown man who's convinced that he's God's gift.

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Boris era begins in UK - Brexit gets done

So the die is cast. After Boris Johnson's landslide victory Britain will be leaving the EU at the end of January.

Politics

Almost 3 years on - talks start to open Northern Ireland’s government

Talks about renewing power-sharing politics in Northern Ireland resumed after a stalemate since the collapse of the Stormont administration in January 2017.

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Co Clare hotel becomes first in Ireland to run on its own hydroelectricity

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