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PRESIDENT OF IRELAND Michael D. Higgins has used his St Patrick’s Day message to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Mr Higgins also called for the release of all hostages in the region as he said Irish people can be proud of the country’s humanitarian response to the conflict. Meanwhile, the president also praised the contribution of immigrants to Ireland as he reminded … [Read more...] about President Higgins calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza in St Patrick’s Day message

Two police officers have escaped serious injury after their patrol vehicle was rammed in Co. Armagh. The incident occurred in the Chapel View area of Crossmaglen at around 3.15pm on Friday. The PSNI are now liaising with gardaí in their efforts to track down two men who were in the black BMW X5. "The vehicle was observed in a nearby carpark and as officers approached the car, … [Read more...] about Two police officers require hospital treatment after patrol vehicle rammed in Co. Armagh

Our photographer CHRIS EGAN was at The Irish Post’s Birmingham Breakfast in the magnificent surroundings of the Council House in Birmingham’s city centre to get a flavour of the event — the music, the craic, the culture, and of course the odd pint of Guinness Lady Mayoress Mrs Vidya Wati, Lord Mayor of Birmingham Cllr Chaman Lal, Irish Post owner Elgin Loane, Ambassador Martin … [Read more...] about The Irish Post’s St Patrick’s Birmingham Breakfast

EXCLUSIVE by Peter Kelly in Washington DC Michelle O'Neill to US audiences: 'we're open for business' Michelle O'Neill, Nancy Pelosi and Emma Little-Pengelly Northern Ireland is in a new era, Stormont leaders told exclusive Washington audiences this week. They were speaking ahead of meeting US President Joe Biden at the White House in the annual St Patrick's Day celebrations … [Read more...] about Stormont Executive ministers in Washington for St Patrick’s festivities

IRISH actor Fionnuala Flanagan has been honoured at a handprint ceremony in Dublin. The Dubliner was immortalised at the city’s Gaiety Theatre, where her handprints were cast in bronze during a ceremony held yesterday. Based in Los Angeles, Ms Flanagan is currently starring in a production of John B. Keane’s ‘Sive’ at the theatre. She takes the role of Nanna Glavin in the play … [Read more...] about Hollywood star Fionnuala Flanagan receives handprint honour in Ireland