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A Visit to Buckingham Palace and the Home of the British Royal Family

By Niall O'Dowd
IA Newsletter September 10, 2022

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Reflecting on the history and historic actions of Britain's late Queen Elizabeth II Following the death of Queen Elizabeth, Niall O'Dowd remembers his exciting tour of Buckingham Palace and reflects on the history the Royal family and the London residence has witnessed. London: Occasionally you pinch yourself in life when you find yourself somewhere you never dreamed you … [Read more...] about A Visit to Buckingham Palace and the Home of the British Royal Family

News Roundup August 13, 2022

Emily Moriarty
IA Newsletter August 13, 2022

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IFTA Announces 'An Cailín Ciúin' as Ireland's submission for Best International Feature Film An Cailín Ciúin, or The Quiet Girl, was selected as Ireland’s submission for the Best International Feature Film category for the upcoming Academy Awards. The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) announced the Irish language film entry, written and directed by Colm Bairéad and … [Read more...] about News Roundup August 13, 2022

News Roundup July 30, 2022

Emily Moriarty
IA Newsletter July 30, 2022

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Former UUP Member David Trimble Dies Age 77 David Trimble, an esteemed member of the Ulster Unionist Party, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and a key negotiator in the brokerage of the Good Friday Agreement, died on Monday, July 25. Trimble was 77.  The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) announced Trimble's death on behalf of his family on Monday evening. “It is with great sadness … [Read more...] about News Roundup July 30, 2022

News Roundup July 23, 2022

Emily Moriarty
IA Newsletter July 23, 2022

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Sinn Féin Vice President Michelle O’Neill Meets with U.S. Lawmakers to Secure Good Friday Agreement On Tuesday, July 19, Sinn Féin Vice President Michelle O’Neill met with U.S. Senators and State Department officials during her visit to Washington, D.C., in an effort to strengthen the Good Friday Agreement. The Good Friday Agreement, or the Belfast Agreement, was ratified on … [Read more...] about News Roundup July 23, 2022

News Roundup July 16, 2022

Emily Moriarty
IA Newsletter July 16, 2022

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Sparks Fly in Northern Ireland Photo: Getty Images Under heightened police presence and tight security, Northern Ireland's Orange Order members marched through Belfast City for Tuesday's Twelfth of July celebrations. The Orange Order parades celebrate the Battle of Boyne on July 1, 1690, when William of Orange, also known as King Billy, defeated the army of Catholic King … [Read more...] about News Roundup July 16, 2022