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Council provides Christmas trees to bring festive cheer to local communities

November 27, 2024 by

LOCAL communities across Dublin have been given Christmas trees to ensure they get into the festive spirit this year. Dublin City Council has provided 30 trees for the scheme, which also sees special tree-lighting ceremonies taking place. “It’s almost that time of year,” Lord Mayor of Dublin James Geoghegan said. “Dublin at Christmas is very special,” he added, “I love the feel … [Read more...] about Council provides Christmas trees to bring festive cheer to local communities

Future of Britain’s Irish community network relies on ‘new generation of civic leadership’

November 27, 2024 by

THE future of the Irish community network in Britain requires a “new generation of civic leadership” the head of one of the longest standing organisations within that sector has said. “The future of our community network will be shaped by our ability to attract and develop a new generation of civic leadership,” Brian Dalton, who is CEO at Irish in Britain (IIB), said at the … [Read more...] about Future of Britain’s Irish community network relies on ‘new generation of civic leadership’

Council provides Christmas trees to bring festive cheer to local communities

November 26, 2024 by

LOCAL communities across Dublin have been given Christmas trees to ensure they get into the festive spirit this year. Dublin City Council has provided 30 trees for the scheme, which also sees special tree-lighting ceremonies taking place. “It’s almost that time of year,” Lord Mayor of Dublin James Geoghegan said. “Dublin at Christmas is very special,” he added, “I love the feel … [Read more...] about Council provides Christmas trees to bring festive cheer to local communities

Third death following tragic collision in Donegal

November 26, 2024 by

A THIRD person has died following a tragic collision in Co. Donegal which killed two friends. A man who was taken to hospital following the incident near Castlefinn on November 22 has since died from his injuries. He was in one of the cars involved in the two-vehicle collision, which happened at around 10pm at night. Two women who were also in that car were taken to hospital … [Read more...] about Third death following tragic collision in Donegal

Future of Britain’s Irish community network relies on ‘new generation of civic leadership’

November 26, 2024 by

THE future of the Irish community network in Britain requires a “new generation of civic leadership” the head of one of the longest standing organisations within that sector has said. “The future of our community network will be shaped by our ability to attract and develop a new generation of civic leadership,” Brian Dalton, who is CEO at Irish in Britain (IIB), said at the … [Read more...] about Future of Britain’s Irish community network relies on ‘new generation of civic leadership’

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March 25, 1920

On this day in 1920, the first “Black and Tans,” or auxiliary policemen, officially arrived in Ireland. 1919 saw the first declaration of an independent Irish Republic, which in turn led to IRA guerilla attacks on the Royal Irish Constabulary. The Royal Constabulary in turn hired Temporary Constables from 1920-1921. The force was established as a means of suppressing revolution, its main target the Irish Republican Army. However, the Black and Tans became known for their attacks on Irish civilians. The nickname “Black and Tan” comes from the color combination of the force’s uniforms, which reminded one Irish reporter of Kerry Beagles.

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