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Hibernia: News from Ireland

By Tom Deignan

Summer 2021

September 10, 2021 by

Bridge from Ireland to Scotland? Amidst centuries of conflict and bloodshed, peacemakers have attempted to ease hostility between Great Britain and Ireland, building metaphorical bridges in the name of peace. You may soon see an actual bridge between the two islands, spanning the Irish Sea. “In a bid to improve domestic transport links, the UK government is now conducting a … [Read more...] about Hibernia: News from Ireland

The Irish Woman Whose Weather Forecast Influenced D-Day Scheduling

Eoin O'Hagan
IA Newsletter June 16, 2021

June 17, 2021 by 10 Comments

On June 3, 1944, Maureen Flavin turned 21, on the same day she also changed the course of history with the meteorological information she recorded while working as a post office assistant. During World War II, Maureen, who hails from Knockanure, County Kerry was working overnight in Blacksod, County Mayo, when she completed one of her daily tasks at 1:00, am, examining the air … [Read more...] about The Irish Woman Whose Weather Forecast Influenced D-Day Scheduling

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