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Ireland is Back

Following its successful vaccine rollout, the Irish government’s plan is to end most COVID-19 restrictions
by the end of October.

By Deaglán de Bréadún
September 25, 2021 Newsletter

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Seeing the word “final” in print or online can have different effects on the reader. Irish people are often reminded of the “All-Ireland Final” and it’s great to think about those big sporting events featuring Gaelic football and hurling. For others, however, “final” might awake memories of receiving a “final notice” demanding payment of some half-forgotten bill.  As I … [Read more...] about Ireland is Back

Following its successful vaccine rollout, the Irish government’s plan is to end most COVID-19 restrictions
by the end of October.

From Ireland: Politics, Health, Security, and Recognition

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By Deaglán de Bréadún Certainty is always a rare commodity in Irish politics but it has rarely been so scarce as it is these days. Like many other places, we don’t know for sure how things are going to pan out in the immediate future, to say nothing of the longer term. North of the border, there have been changes at the top of the two main parties who favour retaining the … [Read more...] about From Ireland: Politics, Health, Security, and Recognition

Growing Unrest in
Northern Ireland

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April 17, 2021 By Deaglán de Bréadún Concern has been growing in Ireland, north and south, that the Troubles which caused so many deaths and injuries for thirty years from the late Sixties until the end of the Nineties might be on the way back. The Belfast/Good Friday Agreement was concluded in April 1998, with former US Senator George Mitchell chairing the negotiations, … [Read more...] about Growing Unrest in
Northern Ireland

NEWS FROM IRELAND:
The U.S. Election, Brexit, and Handling the Pandemic

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By Deaglán de Bréadún On a happy note, there has been a general welcome in the Republic and among nationalists in the North for the success of Democratic candidate Joe Biden in the election to the White House. The incoming President’s obvious pride in his ancestral links with Ireland have made a strong impression. He has family connections with County Mayo on the west … [Read more...] about NEWS FROM IRELAND:
The U.S. Election, Brexit, and Handling the Pandemic

Christy Moore Live From The National Concert Hall

Saturday, September 19th. By Deaglán de Bréadún

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Tonight, September 19th, at 8pm on the east coast and west coast of the United States, 8pm Irish and British time, 9pm in central Europe, and tomorrow at 8pm Australian Eastern Standard Time, Christy Moore’s many fans can view a livestream solo performance by the legendary singer on the stage at the National Concert Hall in Dublin. “I haven’t gigged since last March, so I’m … [Read more...] about Christy Moore Live From The National Concert Hall

Saturday, September 19th. By Deaglán de Bréadún