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“Ag Críost an Síol” - a St. Patrick’s Day song to remember

An Irish hymn as Gaelige for St. Patrick's Day. Ag Críost an Síol is an Irish song to remember this year that deeply reconnects us all to something from the Emerald Isle.

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Joe Biden’s looming border battle

While the health crisis, the presidential election, and the Capitol riots have knocked immigration out of the news of late, expect it to come roaring back.

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Trump responsible through neglect for many of the 500,000 COVID victims

Imagine the population of the city of Atlanta, all 524,000 residents, succumbing to a virus, and you have a snapshot of what has happened in America with Covid.

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New York’s Irish community mourns teenager Sarah Lynch

New York’s Irish community is mourning the sudden death of 17-year-old Sarah Lynch, a cherished daughter, sister, Irish musician, and athlete who was killed in a car accident.

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Why now is not the time for an Irish Unity poll

"If they can't come together and produce a harmonious society in the North, how can anyone think they can make reunification work?"

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TUNE IN: AOH to host free webinar on Sean Graham Bookmakers atrocity

The AOH's "Sean Graham Bookmakers Atrocity" webinar on Feb 28 will feature Mark Sykes, Billy McManus, and special guest Andree Murphy on behalf of Relatives for Justice.

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Ireland’s pubs and nightclubs set to get extended opening hours

Ireland's Licensed Vintners Association says the extended hours are a move in the right direction.

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Northern Ireland’s DUP to launch legal action against Britain’s Brexit

Arlene Foster, leader of the DUP and First Minister of Northern Ireland, is to mount a legal challenge against the so-called Northern Ireland Protocol.

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Scientists seek tougher COVID restrictions for Ireland

Some scientists believe Ireland could reopen by summer if a zero-Covid strategy is implemented.

Niall O'Dowd

Martin McGuinness poetry prize upsets British... too bad

British media ire over clash between Martin McGuinness Peace Foundation and World Poetry Day.

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The terrible rates of child poverty in the US must be eradicated

The rate of child poverty in the United States is shameful.

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Ed Sheeran and Johnny McDaid are going into business

Johnny McDaid, Irish musician and long-time partner of Courteney Cox, is going into business with his pal Ed Sheeran.

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The sometimes skewed understanding of European identity in the US

After learning about the "New Jersey European Heritage Association (NJEHA)," Tom Deignan considers Europeans identity in the US.

Cahir O'Doherty

John Connors and John Duddy shine at NYC's Craic Fest

Craic Fest goes virtual this year with film premieres and discussions beginning March 4.

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Eve Hewson keeping busy with Behind Her Eyes and The Luminaries

Eve Hewson reflects on being an actress with a very famous parent.

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GOP will not survive if it continues to side with Trump

One can only imagine the reaction of Trump supporters if it had been Colin Kaepernick and Black Lives Matter that led the assault on the Capitol.

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Are we heading for the return of a hard Irish border?

Where should the border to protect the EU Single Market and Customs Union be located?

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NYC St. Patrick's Day parade set to be small but symbolic this year

Organizers for the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade are determined to have some kind of march on Fifth Avenue on March 17.

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Irish government puts GAA on hold for now

Not considered an "elite sport," GAA on-field activity including training and games will be not permitted until Easter at the earliest.

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Irish cops could quiz Leo Varadkar about document leak

One of Ireland's most senior politicians could be quizzed by gardai in relation to a leaked GP's (General Practitioner) contract.

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RTÉ's Late Late Show invites global Irish for St. Patrick's Day special

RTÉ's Late Late Show is calling on the Irish Diaspora to take part in their St. Patrick's Day special on March 17.

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Ireland's vaccine rollout continues to sputter

The stuttering pace of Ireland's vaccine rollout for Covid-19 has prompted calls for U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson to be invited to help run the country.

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