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A Historic Irish Win at the Oscars

A Historic Irish Win at the Oscars

By Tom Deignan
IA Newsletter
March 16, 2024

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“I'm a very, very proud Irish man standing here tonight." The Irish didn’t have a lot of nominations at this year’s Academy Awards - but they walked away with one of their biggest wins ever. And this time next year, Cillian Murphy may well be up for another Best Actor statue, for an upcoming film based on an Irish novel, by an Irish writer, about some of the darkest shadows … [Read more...] about A Historic Irish Win at the Oscars

“I Never Did Like Politics”

By Tom Deignan
IA Newsletter
March 16, 2024

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"I Never Did Like Politics": How Fiorello La Guardia Became America's Mayor, and Why He Still Matters Terry Golway literally wrote the book on Tammany Hall, the Irish-dominated political machine that changed American politics - for better and worse. His 2014 study Machine Made: Tammany Hall and the Creation of American Politics is the acknowledged authoritative history of the … [Read more...] about “I Never Did Like Politics”

Celtic release new jersey to celebrate club’s Irish foundations

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SCOTTISH football club Celtic have released a new jersey to celebrate the side's Irish foundations. The shirt is part of a new Origins range from the club and kit manufacturer Adidas. It follows on from a similar range released last year that coincided with the club's 135th anniversary and which also paid tribute to the side's Irish roots. "Thousands upon thousands have sailed … [Read more...] about Celtic release new jersey to celebrate club’s Irish foundations

Teenage motorcyclist dies in collision in Co. Mayo

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A TEENAGE motorcyclist has died following a single-vehicle collision in Co. Mayo. The incident occurred shortly before 5pm on Wednesday on the R309.at Cloonkeen near Castlebar. Sadly, the 18-year-old male driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The road has been closed and diversions put in place with Forensic Collision Investigators set to examine the scene. The local Coroner … [Read more...] about Teenage motorcyclist dies in collision in Co. Mayo

‘Taken in the most cruel way’: Family of fatal assault victim speak of suffering after man jailed

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THE FAMILY of a man who died after being punched by his friend have spoken of their suffering after his killer was jailed. David James Conville, 34, died three days after he was assaulted at his Belfast home by Edward Kelly in May 2022. Mr Conville's family said his grief-stricken mother died of a broken heart months after his death. At Belfast Crown Court today, 31-year-old … [Read more...] about ‘Taken in the most cruel way’: Family of fatal assault victim speak of suffering after man jailed