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Cabinet approves ‘Valerie’s Law’ removing parental rights from convicted killers

May 7, 2026 by

NEW legislation has been approved by the Irish Government which would remove the parental rights ... … [Read more...] about Cabinet approves ‘Valerie’s Law’ removing parental rights from convicted killers

Shisha café in Belfast fined for breaching smoking regulations

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THE owners of a shisha caf in Belfast have been fined for breaching smoking regulations.Belfast... … [Read more...] about Shisha café in Belfast fined for breaching smoking regulations

President Connolly formally opens Poetry Ireland’s new home

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PRESIDENT Catherine Connolly has formally opened the new joint headquarters of Poetry Ireland and... … [Read more...] about President Connolly formally opens Poetry Ireland’s new home

Government confirms €4.3m spend to protect rare farmland birds

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THE Irish Government has confirmed a 4.3m programme to protect rare farmland birds.The corncrak... … [Read more...] about Government confirms €4.3m spend to protect rare farmland birds

Belfast studio launches new Gaelic football video game

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A NEW Gaelic football video game which captures the speed, skill and atmosphere of the Irish sp... … [Read more...] about Belfast studio launches new Gaelic football video game

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October 27, 1980

The first hunger strikes of Irish republicans imprisoned at HM Prison Maze in Northern Ireland began on this day in 1980. Only seven were selected to take part in the hunger strike, to match the seven signatories of the 1916 Easter Rising Proclamation. The strikers were IRA members Brendan Hughes, Thomas McKearney, Raymond McCartney, Tom McFeeley, Sean McKenna, Leo Green and John Nixon. The strike launched talks between the IRA and British government, drawing up a proposed settlement, before McKenna fell into a coma. The first strike officially ended on December 18 after 53 days. However, in January of 1981, it became clear that none of the demands would be met, causing another strike to take place. The second strike included the election of striker Bobby Sands to parliament.

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