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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

News Roundup March 19, 2022

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IA Newsletter March 19, 2022

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Last NYC St. Patrick's Parade for Pipe Major Joe Brady This week Ireland and various cities across the world celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. In New York City, crowds of people in shamrock hats and tri-color flags flanked the streets as the city’s St. Patrick’s parade returned after a two-year hiatus. And leading the parade, as always, was Pipe Major Joe Brady. The day was … [Read more...] about News Roundup March 19, 2022

News Roundup March 5, 2022

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Tourism Ireland Launches New IMAX Film A thrilling new film, Ireland, launched in New York City this week on the largest IMAX screen in North America. Sponsored by Tourism Ireland, the film is narrated by Liam Neeson and produced by MacGilivary Freeman Films. Ireland celebrates all aspects of the Emerald Isle from the country’s rich history, culture, arts and music to the … [Read more...] about News Roundup March 5, 2022

News Roundup February 26, 2022

Róisín Chapman
IA Newsletter February 26, 2022

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Ireland Reacts to Russian Invasion of Ukraine This week began with news of COVID restrictions being lifted in many European countries, however, overnight, the headlines were dominated with a new story. Russia has invaded Ukraine. Speaking ahead of the invasion, Ireland’s representative to the U.N. has called for a diplomatic solution to the crisis. Speaking at an emergency … [Read more...] about News Roundup February 26, 2022