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News Roundup July 16, 2022

Emily Moriarty
IA Newsletter July 16, 2022

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Sparks Fly in Northern IrelandPhoto: Getty ImagesUnder heightened police presence and tight security, Northern Ireland's Orange Order members marched through Belfast City for Tuesday's Twelfth of July celebrations. The Orange Order parades celebrate the Battle of Boyne on July 1, 1690, when William of Orange, also known as King Billy, defeated the army of Catholic King James … [Read more...] about News Roundup July 16, 2022

News: Sinn Féin Surge in Irish Election

By Sharon Ní Chonchúir, Contributor
March / April 2020

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The Irish people went to the polls on February 8 to elect a new government. Almost a month later, that government has yet to be formed. Why is this and what does it mean?In order to form a government in Ireland, a party or coalition of parties must have at least 80 seats. In the recent election, Fianna Fáil narrowly emerged as the largest party with 38 seats. Sinn Féin were … [Read more...] about News: Sinn Féin Surge in Irish Election

Irish Government
Faces More Fallout

By Irish America Staff
December / January 2003

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The Irish Government is bracing itself for more fallout from the Flood Tribunal -- the statutory inquiry set up to investigate political corruption in Ireland. The Tribunal's first report has already become a best seller. It found former Fianna Fail Minister Ray Burke to be "corrupt," having accepted bribes from some of the country's leading businessmen and property … [Read more...] about Irish Government
Faces More Fallout

Irish Government Faces More Fallout

By Irish America Staff
December / January 2003

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The Irish Government is bracing itself for more fallout from the Flood Tribunal -- the statutory inquiry set up to investigate political corruption in Ireland. The Tribunal's first report has already become a best seller. It found former Fianna Fail Minister Ray Burke to be "corrupt," having accepted bribes from some of the country's leading businessmen and property … [Read more...] about Irish Government Faces More Fallout