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Ireland’s finance minister and British Chancellor ‘fully committed’ to ‘strengthening relations’ between nations

Ireland’s finance minister and British Chancellor ‘fully committed’ to ‘strengthening relations’ between nations

September 3, 2024 by

IRELAND’S Finance Minister has discussed ‘strengthening British-Irish relations’ in a meeting with the Chancellor of the Exchequer in London. Minister Jack Chambers was in the capital yesterday to meet with Rachel Reeves. The pair’s meeting followed an introductory call in July, after Ms Reeves was appointed Chancellor by newly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer. “Chancellor … [Read more...] about Ireland’s finance minister and British Chancellor ‘fully committed’ to ‘strengthening relations’ between nations

Claire Hanna confirms intention to seek election as next SDLP leader

September 3, 2024 by

SDLP MP Claire Hanna has confirmed her intention to seek election as the party’s next leader following Colum Eastwood’s recent resignation. Mr Eastwood announced he was stepping down from the party leadership in a statement made on August 29, claiming the time was right for him to take on a “new challenge”. Ms Hanna, the party’s MP for South Belfast & Mid Down, has since … [Read more...] about Claire Hanna confirms intention to seek election as next SDLP leader

Irish language learning in Birmingham

September 2, 2024 by

Attention all Gaeilgeoirí and would-be Gaeilgeoirí!  Do you fancy becoming an Irish speaker (a Gaeilgeorí), or maybe you can already speak a few words but would like to brush up on your conversational skills? If so Conradh na Gaeilge, Birmingham has some good news for you. The Midlands branch has announced their Irish language course for beginners: Learn Irish Now! There ten … [Read more...] about Irish language learning in Birmingham

Gardaí appeal for information on teenage girl missing from Dublin

September 1, 2024 by

GARDAÍ are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a 13-year-old girl who is missing from Dublin. Aliyah Smyth Donnelly was last seen shortly after 4pm on Saturday, August 31, 2024 in Mulhuddart, Dublin 15. When last seen, she was wearing a black T-shirt with red graphics, blue baggy jeans and black shoes. Aliyah is described as being approximately 5' 2" … [Read more...] about Gardaí appeal for information on teenage girl missing from Dublin

Oscar winner Christoph Waltz in the crowd as ‘glourious’ Celtic sweep aside Rangers in derby

September 1, 2024 by

CELTIC put in a blockbuster performance in Glasgow this afternoon as the champions ran out comfortable 3-0 winners against rivals Rangers in the first derby of the season. It was a familiar script as Celtic — champions in 12 of the last 13 seasons — racked up an 11th win from their past 16 meetings with the Ibrox side. As Brendan Rodgers' side turned on the style for the … [Read more...] about Oscar winner Christoph Waltz in the crowd as ‘glourious’ Celtic sweep aside Rangers in derby

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April 11, 1971

The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) ended its long-held ban on members playing or attending “foreign” sports games such as soccer and rugby on April 11, 1971. The most notable controversy surrounding the ban took place in 1938, when Douglas Hyde, then President of Ireland, was suspended as a Patron of the Association after he attended an international soccer match in Dalymount Park, Dublin. He was later re-admitted in a vote of 120 – 11 at the GAA’s 1939 Annual Congress. The lifting of the ban also resulted in Croke Park, Dublin’s large GAA staduim, being permitted to host foreign games.

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