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Belfast Court Finally Rules on 1972 Springhill/Westrock Belfast Killings

By Brian Dooley

IA Newsletter May 16, 2026

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The last few minutes waiting for the verdict in the Belfast court were excruciating. Relatives of five people shot dead by British soldiers in west Belfast one night in July 1972 sat at the back of the huge courtroom. Some of us invited by the families sat behind the glass screen that separated our benches from the judge, listening to his ruling through speakers. By four … [Read more...] about Belfast Court Finally Rules on 1972 Springhill/Westrock Belfast Killings

News Roundup April 9, 2022

By Róisín Chapman
IA Newsletter April 9, 2022

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World Irish Dance Championships Belfast is hosting the World Irish Dance Championships from April 10-17 and for the first time, the event will be streamed online in its entirety (via subscription) on FeisTV. This annual event, which draws thousands of Irish dancers from around the world, is hosted by An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha (The Irish Dancing Commission) In 1975, at … [Read more...] about News Roundup April 9, 2022

News Roundup April 2, 2022

By Róisín Chapman
IA Newsletter April 2, 2022

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Ireland Expels Four Russian Officials Four senior officials at the Russian Embassy in Dublin have been asked to leave Ireland, the Taoiseach confirmed this week. Micheál Martin informed the Dáil of the development, which came after security advised the Taoiseach on Monday. Russian Ambassador to Ireland Yuri Filatov had been summoned to a meeting at the Department of Foreign … [Read more...] about News Roundup April 2, 2022

Hibernia: News From Ireland


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Kerry Town Named Among Europe's Most Beautiful The scenic village of Kenmare, nestled on the Kerry coastline, has been named by CNN Travel as one of the most beautiful towns in Europe. Surrounded by sea and mountains, including Ireland’s tallest, the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, Kenmare also lies in close proximity to the breathtaking Killarney National Park. CNN Travel … [Read more...] about Hibernia: News From Ireland

News Roundup March 26, 2022

By Róisín Chapman
IA Newsletter March 26, 2022

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Irish Minister Evacuated from Belfast Venue After Security Alert Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney was evacuated from an event in Northern Ireland on Friday after an armed hijacking in the area. Coveney was attending an event by the John and Pat Hume Foundation in Belfast when a vehicle was hijacked by armed individuals who forced the driver to bring them the venue … [Read more...] about News Roundup March 26, 2022