It’s been described as “seismic,” a “tsunami,” a “monsoon.” Whatever you call it, Ireland has witnessed a political earthquake, with long-time outcast Sinn Fein stunning the establishment to become the [ … ]
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Irish unity has taken on a new dynamic as result of Brexit – BelfastTelegraph.co.uk
Tonight, after 47 years of membership, the North will leave the European Union. This decision is entirely contrary to the democratically expressed wishes of a cross community majority o Source: [ … ]
Anglo Celt – Border protests as Brexit comes to pass
People from Cavan were among those to assemble at six points along the Border last night in protest as Britain left the EU at 11pm last night. Source: Anglo Celt [ … ]
With Parliament Voting for Brexit, Is Irish Unification Inevitable?
Republican sentiment is rising over fears that Brexit will tank the economy, but Northern Ireland’s unionists won’t go quietly. Source: With Parliament Voting for Brexit, Is Irish Unification Inevitable?
ANF | Thousands marched for Irish unity
Source: ANF | Thousands marched for Irish unity
Ireland on path for dual north/south referendums on unification – The Irish News
BREXIT has set Ireland “on the path” to simultaneous north/south referendums on unification, an international legal conference has been told. Source: Ireland on path for dual north/south referendums on unification [ … ]
DUP may be overestimating opposition to Irish Sea border in Northern Ireland.
Has the party unnecessarily compromised its powerful position in Westminster? Source: DUP may be overestimating opposition to Irish Sea border in Northern Ireland.
Galway’s Lonely Planet award: ‘I don’t see how we will cope’
Galway is struggling with capacity problems and homelessness. A new travel award will not help Source: Galway’s Lonely Planet award: ‘I don’t see how we will cope’
Joseph O’Connor: How Dracula left its mark on the world
Bram Stoker’s book went from overlooked Victorian oddity to undying success story Source: Joseph O’Connor: How Dracula left its mark on the world
Travel: Hurling into Irish to rediscover the wildness within – The Irish News
THE low rumble of the Atlantic Ocean thumping on to the rocky shoreline is a constant backdrop along this coast of dark, jagged edges in which an occasional sandy cove [ … ]
Connection between Sligo and Dracula strengthened
The Sligo connection with Dracula was further strengthened today with the arrival in town of the author’s great grandnephew, Dacre Stoker, who believes a dreadful cholera epidemic in the town [ … ]
We Protestants fear Gaelic, and we were raised to mock it
Ulster Protestantism associates Gaelic with republicanism, which we oppose, and our cultural insecurity has informed the DUP’s rejection of an Irish Language Act, says Richard Irvine Source: We Protestants fear [ … ]
James Joyce should be left to rest in peace in Zurich
Nowhere did Joyce ever express any desire to be buried in Dublin Source: James Joyce should be left to rest in peace in Zurich
Same-Sex Marriage, Abortion Now Legal in Northern Ireland (VIDEO)
Same-sex marriage and abortion became legal in Northern Ireland at the stroke of midnight Tuesday. Source: Same-Sex Marriage, Abortion Now Legal in Northern Ireland (VIDEO)
Leo Varadkar says Boris Johnson’s Northern Ireland to Scotland bridge plan should not be ‘dismissed out of hand’ – BelfastTelegraph.co.uk
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said Boris Johnson’s controversial plan to build a bridge between Northern Ireland and Scotland should not be “dismissed out of hand”. Source: Leo Varadkar says Boris [ … ]
The 10 top beaches in Ireland 2019 | CN Traveller
10 stunning spots that are worth venturing off the beaten track for. Source: The 10 top beaches in Ireland 2019 | CN Traveller
Caitlin gathers Ireland’s leading women for launch of her new book – Independent.ie
Some of the country’s most influential women gathered in Dublin last Thursday to celebrate the launch of a new book that details the life-changing experiences of well-known Irish female Source: [ … ]
The birth of a new English state – TruePublica
the British and Unionist Conservative Party is today the surprising political agent of a potentially new English nation-state. As Scotland gets independence Source: The birth of a new English state – TruePublica