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We Should Celebrate Diversity, Not Cancel it

We Should Celebrate Diversity, Not Cancel it

By Michael Dowling
February 14, 2026

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America’s power, brand, and strength were built by the diverse talents and contributions of all immigrants. In late spring 1831, French philosopher, diplomat, and historian Alexis de Tocqueville came to New York City and spent the next five months traveling across the United States. The young nation was experiencing its first major wave of immigration during … [Read more...] about We Should Celebrate Diversity, Not Cancel it

‘Heartbeat of The Pogues’: Tributes as band’s drummer Andrew Ranken passes away

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ANDREW RANKEN, drummer with folk punk band The Pogues, has died at the age of 72. A statement on the band's website and social media channels revealed that Ranken, a founder member of the band, passed away on Tuesday. The statement described Ranken as the 'heartbeat of The Pogues'. Born in London in 1953, Ranken first began playing drums at the age of 14. Commitments with … [Read more...] about ‘Heartbeat of The Pogues’: Tributes as band’s drummer Andrew Ranken passes away

Police name woman who died in Co. Tyrone collision

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POLICE have named a woman who died in a collision in Co. Tyrone this morning. Ann Marshall, from the Moneymore area, died in a single-vehicle collision in the Cookstown area. Police are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information to contact them. "We received a report at approximately 7.30am of a one-vehicle collision involving a red Seat … [Read more...] about Police name woman who died in Co. Tyrone collision

Pedestrian dies in Co. Down collision

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A PEDESTRIAN has died following a road traffic collision in Co. Down. The man, aged in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision in Newtownards on Tuesday evening. Police are now appealing for witnesses to the incident contact them. "Police received a report at around 6.50pm on Tuesday evening of a collision involving a car and a male pedestrian," said … [Read more...] about Pedestrian dies in Co. Down collision

Ireland remembering itself with help from people who left

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AN INITIATIVE by the National Museum of Ireland is helping people across the country to preserve their local history, while also providing a connection for the Irish around the world. The Irish Community Archive Network (iCAN) works with local volunteers to gather, digitise and share community records, from photographs and letters to oral histories, maps and place names. The … [Read more...] about Ireland remembering itself with help from people who left