‘I would now identify as Irish rather than British. It was a very proud day when my Irish passport showed up’
Composer Stephen McNeff was born in Belfast, then grew up in south Wales. His Irishness has become increasingly important to ...
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Paddy Cole’s son says dad looked after wife after fall despite his cancer diagnosis
When showband legend Paddy Cole’s funeral takes place tomorrow in his native Co. Monaghan it will be “a proud ‘Blaney man ...
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Paddy Cole's funeral details announced as tributes pour in for legendary showband singer
The music industry is in mourning after much loved entertainer Paddy Cole passed away aged 85 earlier this week and it has ...
‘Beloved’ showband legend Paddy Cole, 85, to be laid to rest next week as tributes continue for ‘exceptional talent’
SHOWBAND legend Paddy Cole is being remembered as a “beloved entertainer who brought joy to thousands” ahead of his funeral ...
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A whole new ball game: a potted guide to Gaelic Football's new rules
Throwing in at 2.30pm, it’s the very first competitive game under the new rules. He may have time to fit in another game that ...
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Kilkenny boss Lyng hands Mackessy competitive debut
Kilkenny boss Derek Lyng has handed former Kerry hurler Fionán Mackessy a starting berth for the Cats' league opener against ...
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Retrial at Omeath for Pearse's treason charge
Ceol agus Amhráin ó Dhrámaí an Phiarsaigh Music and Song in the Plays of Patrick Pearse. Playwright; Anthony Russell. Producer and Director; Donal O’Hanlon. Musical Director; Gerry O’Connor. Project ...
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Galway v Armagh – Plus all the Allianz League action as it happens
The Allianz Football and Hurling Leagues begin this weekend with a host of games already played on a busy Saturday.
Irish politicians’ lack of urgency contrasts poorly with Trump’s up-and-at-it attitude
European leaders are bracing themselves as Trump’s return to the White House has plunged the Continent into a precarious era.
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'Premeditated, coordinated and choreographed' - no Taoiseach elected as Dáil descends into chaos
Fine Gael’s Jennifer Carroll MacNeill is to become the next health minister alongside other eye-catching promotions within ...
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GAA team news: David Clifford to sit out Kerry’s league opener as Galway, Clare and Tipperary teams named
Fionán Mackessy will make his competitive debut for Kilkenny when they play All-Ireland and league champions Clare in ...