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‘I went home early from the BAFTAs to cry’ – Derry Girls star Siobhán McSweeney on coping with success
independent.ie/irish-news/i-went-home-early-from-the-baftas-to-cry-derry-girls-star-siobhan-mcsweeney-on-coping-with-success/a570789816.html
Nell McCafferty at 80: ‘Celebrating eight decades of enduring courage’: For many years, the price Nell paid for being on the right side of history was to be ...
irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2024/03/23/nell-mccafferty-at-80-celebrating-eight-decades-of-enduring-courage/
Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic concert moving very close to Pa. this year: The holiday event has been held since 1973, usually in Texas.
pennlive.com/entertainment/2024/03/willie-nelsons-4th-of-july-picnic-concert-moving-very-close-to-pa-this-year.html
Lisa McGee's How to Get to Heaven From Belfast Moves to Netflix: 'How to Get to Heaven From Belfast,' the new series from 'Derry Girls' ...
variety.com/2024/tv/global/derry-girls-lisa-mcgee-new-series-how-to-get-to-heaven-from-belfast-netflix-1235943003/
‘A real adult? Oh my god no!’: Derry Girl Nicola Coughlan stars in new comedy Big Mood
irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio/2024/03/20/a-real-adult-oh-my-god-no-derry-girl-nicola-coughlan-stars-in-new-comedy-big-mood/
Staycations Special Report - The Irish Times: Staycations are here to stay. This special report outlines why people’s appetite to enjoy holidays within Ireland ...
irishtimes.com/tags/staycations-specialreport/
Billionaire Marc Rowan’s War With the University of Pennsylvania Keeps Getting Hotter
thedailybeast.com/billionaire-marc-rowans-war-with-the-university-of-pennsylvania-keeps-getting-hotter
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It Sure Seems Like the Courts Have Placed Christianity Above Other Faiths: “Religious freedom” is having a moment in federal courts.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/03/supreme-court-and-religion-judges-christianity.html
TV guide: 12 of the best new shows to watch, beginning tonight: March 24th-29th: Derry Girls Nicola Coughlan and Louisa Harland star in new dramas Big Mood and ...
irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio/2024/03/24/tv-guide-12-of-the-best-new-shows-to-watch-beginning-tonight/
Kerry's Jason Foley likely to miss Munster Championship: Where the Ballydonoghue man's pace and experience would be missed most is at the business end of ...
irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41356912.html
‘Derry Girls’ Creator Lisa McGee Gets Green Light From Netflix For New Show ‘How To Get To Heaven From Belfast’
decider.com/2024/03/18/derry-girls-lisa-mcgee-netflix-how-to-get-to-heaven-from-belfast/
‘The first time I spoke out that I was a Gaeilgeoir, the response was crazy’: Many people will know Kayleigh Trappe for her incredibly accurate and hilarious ...
independent.ie/irish-news/the-first-time-i-spoke-out-that-i-was-a-gaeilgeoir-the-response-was-crazy/a1374123085.html
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Biden to focus on 'freedom' in State of the Union — a central theme of his re-election campaign
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Derry Girls wins Christopher Ewart-Biggs Memorial Prize: Derry Girls creator and writer Lisa McGee has been announced as the winner of the 28th Christopher ...
rte.ie/entertainment/2024/0227/1434798-derry-girls-wins-christopher-ewart-biggs-memorial-prize/
Long-awaited A5 road upgrade to get €600m in funding as part of Shared Island initiative
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/02/21/government-funds-a5-road-upgrade-as-part-of-shared-island-initiative/
Grounds for concern: League of Ireland stadiums hampering development of domestic game
irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2024/02/10/grounds-for-concern-league-of-ireland-stadiums-hampering-development-of-domestic-game/
Storm Isha: Two dead and thousands still without power: Two men died in separate motoring incidents in Scotland and Northern Ireland during the storm.
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Quick Glance: Storm Isha and Jocelyn Hit Europe
- Storm Isha caused widespread disruption in Britain and Ireland.
- At least two deaths reported from accidents involving fallen trees.
- Storm Jocelyn is expected to bring strong winds following Isha.
- Met Office chief meteorologist warns of further impacts from Storm Jocelyn.
Watch: Bog body from 2,500 years ago discovered in Northern Ireland: Bog body from 2,500 years ago discovered in Northern Ireland
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41317987.html
Man convicted of killing PSNI officer arrested in Ireland: A man, who was unlawfully at large, convicted of the manslaughter of a PSNI officer has been arrested ...
rte.ie/news/regional/2024/0202/1430154-shane-frane/
Derry Girls star Saoirse-Monica Jackson announces engagement to DJ boyfriend: Derry Girls star Saoirse-Monica Jackson has shared news of her engagement to ...
belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/derry-girls-jackson-announces-engagement-while-co-star-reveals-how-series-saved-him/a100874229.html
Scots scientist charged over 'enormous' £7m wind farm fraud scheme: Dr Paul Dougan, a former renewable energy firm boss and Oxford graduate ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scots-scientist-charged-over-enormous-32277386
Police in Northern Ireland arrest five males in murder investigation after boy, 17, stabbed to death in Limvady
news.sky.com/story/police-in-northern-ireland-arrest-five-males-in-murder-investigation-after-boy-17-stabbed-to-death-in-limvady-13063043
Lawmakers call for IRS scrutiny of Trump-backed nonprofit that aids Jan. 6 rioters
npr.org/2024/01/17/1223990453/lawmakers-call-for-irs-scrutiny-trump-backed-nonprofit-that-aids-jan-6-rioters
Big Boys star Dylan Llewellyn: ‘I’d quite like to play a right horrible git’: Can the Big Boys star really be as nice as the gentle teen he plays? As the hit ...
theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/feb/01/big-boys-dylan-llewellyn-interview
Jamie Bryson: meet the unelected outspoken loyalist who even the DUP fears: Prominent activist is unelected and not part of any political party – but the main ...
irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2024/01/21/jamie-bryson-meet-the-unelected-outspoken-loyalist-who-even-the-dup-fears/
Impacts on health and social care as NI workers strike: All aspects of health and social care treatment are being impacted by industrial action in Northern ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0118/1427183-ni-strikes/
Quick Glance: Mass Strikes Escalate Political Crisis in Northern Ireland
- Mass disruption expected in Northern Ireland as tens of thousands of public sector workers strike over pay.
- 15 trade unions representing teachers, civil servants, nurses, and transport workers expected to turn out at rallies.
- Irish Congress of Trade Unions estimates 170,000 out of 220,000 public sector union workers will strike to demand funding for pay increases.
- The mass strike, labeled as the biggest coordinated action since Northern Ireland's founding in 1921 by unions, will likely further disrupt crumbling public services.
Faithless review: Baz Ashmawy comedy feels like Derry Girls set in Bray and it's just as good
irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/artsandculture/arid-41340128.html
Bitter Arctic winds to bring snow to UK this week: Temperatures are set to plunge across large parts of the UK with snow and ice warnings issued.
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Quick Glance: NJ Snow Forecast Update
- National Weather Service expects 4 to 6 inches of snow from winter storm.
- Winter weather advisories issued for 15 counties.
- Snow expected to start Friday morning and continue falling throughout the day.
- Expect 'minor impacts' to daily life on Friday, such as difficult driving conditions.
The bog is where forensics and archaeology meet to solve ‘cold cases’: We need to think in terms of developing ‘best practice’ for excavating future bog bodies ...
irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41340830.html
Firefighters battling major blaze at HSE site earmarked as possible refugee accommodation
independent.ie/videos/firefighters-battling-major-blaze-at-hse-site-earmarked-as-possible-refugee-accommodation/a1711973915.html
'We will fight,' Harris says in MLK Day speech, warning of threats to US freedom: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris warned Americans that their freedom is under ...
reuters.com/world/us/biden-harris-mark-mlk-day-republicans-caucus-iowa-2024-01-15/
Stormont Assembly suspended as DUP block speaker vote: A bid to elect a new speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly has failed and the session has been ...
rte.ie/news/ulster/2024/0117/1426910-northern-ireland/
At least 16 Troubles inquests will not be completed by Legacy Act cut-off date: UK government has rejected claims that state bodies are openly running down clock ...
irishtimes.com/crime-law/2024/02/24/at-least-16-troubles-inquests-will-not-be-completed-by-legacy-act-cut-off-date/
Government announces €600m funding for Tyrone to Derry corridor: Additional funding of €50 million for the redevelopment of Casement Park was also confirmed
businesspost.ie/news/government-announces-e600m-funding-for-tyrone-to-derry-corridor/
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The Politics Fix: Dear God, will the RTÉ saga never end?: Your essential end-of-week politics catch up
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/02/23/dear-god-will-the-rte-saga-never-end/
Bloody Sunday families will not be prosecuted over walking together to court last year
irishtimes.com/crime-law/2024/02/22/bloody-sunday-families-will-not-be-prosecuted-over-walking-together-to-court-last-year/
Body Found in Bog Turns Out to Be 2,000-Year-Old Cold Case: One expert described the discovery of the ancient remains as a "truly unique archaeological discovery ...
newsweek.com/body-found-bog-turns-out-2000-year-old-cold-case-police-archaeology-1864368
A5 road upgrade: ‘Everyone who has lost a loved one on that road will be happy’: Pledge to invest €600m on North dual carriageway upgrade is welcomed by crash ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/02/21/a5-road-upgrade-everyone-who-has-lost-a-loved-one-on-that-road-will-be-happy/
Met Office issues yellow weather warning across 13 areas in the UK: Snow 10cm thick is expected to fall in just a few hours
examinerlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/artic-blast-met-office-issues-28440370
Micheál Martin: ‘I believe in the Wolfe Tone idea of uniting people. That’s hard work’
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/02/19/micheal-martin-i-believe-in-that-wolfe-tone-idea-of-uniting-people-thats-hard-work-you-dont-achieve-it-by-slogans/
Day After The Gaza Genocide: The Unpromising Future Of The Palestinian Authority| Countercurrents
countercurrents.org/2024/02/day-after-the-gaza-genocide-the-unpromising-future-of-the-palestinian-authority/
Irish trade unions voice support ahead of NI strikes: The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has voiced support for its Northern Ireland affiliate unions ...
rte.ie/news/ulster/2024/0117/1427115-northern-ireland-strikes/
Silverglate: Harvard policies in need of an overhaul: Harvey Silverglate outlines reforms he'd seek if elected to the Board of Overseers at Harvard ...
bostonherald.com/2024/01/22/silverglate-harvard-policies-in-need-of-an-overhaul/
Room for two: Six special getaway spots to visit in Northern Ireland: 2024 is well and truly underway now, and if you're anything like me, you're probably ...
independent.ie/storyplus/room-for-two-six-special-getaway-spots-to-visit-in-northern-ireland/a988444980.html
Michelle O’Neill elected first nationalist First Minister in ‘new dawn’ for Northern Ireland politics
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/02/03/michelle-oneill-elected-first-nationalist-first-minister-in-new-dawn-for-northern-ireland-politics/
Quick Glance: Historic Milestone: First Nationalist Minister Appointed in Northern Ireland
- Michelle O'Neill from Sinn Fein has made history as the first nationalist minister in Northern Ireland.
- The deputy first minister will be Emma Little-Pengelly from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).
- According to the Good Friday Agreement, the deputy minister has the same authority as the first minister.
- In her speech, which started in Irish, Ms O'Neill said: 'Today opens the door to the future - a shared future.'
Stardust vigil: ‘The many friendships made over the years among families will live on’
irishtimes.com/ireland/social-affairs/2024/02/10/the-many-friendships-have-been-made-over-the-years-among-the-families-will-live-on/
Higher Education’s Donor Problem: 'Recent attacks on universities beg the question whether we want to live in a world where only money talks ...
time.com/6554359/university-donor-problem-essay/
This week's Harvard Israel-Hamas controversy is different: The invitation of a Palestinian academic who said the Oct. 7 attack was “a normal human struggle” for ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/02/05/metro/harvard-kennedy-school-controversy/
Northern Ireland Assembly set for return as MPs vote on Thursday on UK-DUP deal: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says there will be ‘questions’ about the deal and its ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/02/01/northern-ireland-assembly-set-for-return-as-mps-vote-on-thursday-on-uk-dup-deal/
'No one could've predicted what happened before my 15th birthday': For most, birthdays are looked forward to as a time of celebration and happiness ...
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/no-one-could-predicted-what-28545652
International Insider: Probe Spooks UK Drama Biz; Laying Out The Layoffs; WBD’s Turkey Plan
deadline.com/2024/02/international-insider-uk-investigation-channel-4-sky-layoffs-1235810981/
Seagate used bullying tactics to prevent union recognition, claims Unite: Staff at Northern Ireland facility voted in ballot that forces drivemaker's hand ...
theregister.com/2024/02/01/seagate_northern_ireland_unionised/
Ciarán Murphy: Derry have faced down worse crises than an outsider in charge of their football team
irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2024/02/01/ciaran-murphy-derry-have-faced-down-worse-crises-than-an-outsider-in-charge-of-their-football-team/
Storm Jocelyn to wreak havoc in Scotland with wind and rain expected: Storm Jocelyn will thrash the UK with more wind and rain after Storm Isha left two people ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24067623.storm-jocelyn-wreak-havoc-scotland-wind-rain-expected/
The Future of Academic Freedom: Jeannie Suk-Gersen on D.E.I., free speech on Harvard’s campus, and the ways in which Israel’s siege of Gaza has complicated these ...
newyorker.com/news/the-weekend-essay/the-future-of-academic-freedom
Storm Jocelyn hour-by-hour forecast as UK hit by second 80mph storm in two days: Storm Jocelyn will bring yet more high winds and heavy rain as the clear-up from ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/storm-jocelyn-hour-hour-forecast-28494684
Storm Isha: how have flights, trains and roads been affected?: Authorities issue travel advice and a further storm warning as savage conditions lead to four ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/storm-isha-flights-trains-roads-travel-advice-q0hbm59tc
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More than four million illegal vapes seized at UK border: The number has quadrupled in a 12-month period, as British authorities attempt to quash youth vaping.
standard.co.uk/news/uk/government-uk-border-force-bbc-freedom-of-information-home-office-b1135207.html
Ukrainian diary: ‘I hadn’t even realised Father Ted was Irish but now I totally get it’
independent.ie/irish-news/ukrainian-diary-i-hadnt-even-realised-father-ted-was-irish-but-now-i-totally-get-it/a455947757.html
Call centers impacted, services continue after ransomware attack hits KCATA early Tuesday
kansascity.com/news/local/article284669856.html
All the places where snow will fall in the UK on Tuesday: Full list of the areas where snow and ice weather warnings are in place for on Tuesday
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/places-snow-fall-uk-tuesday-28450620
Pearse McAuley: IRA man who killed garda found dead in Strabane: The former IRA man was jailed for the manslaughter of Det Garda Jerry McCabe during a post ...
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Funeral for garda killer Pearse McAuley takes place in Strabane: Provisional IRA member who shot dead Det Gda Jerry McCabe buried in Strabane
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/03/21/funeral-for-garda-killer-pearse-mcauley-takes-place-in-strabane/
'Best job in the world' attracts 2,500 applicants: Only 12 applicants were successful - leaving the other 2,488 having to pay for their next pint.
news.sky.com/story/best-job-in-the-world-attracts-2-500-applicants-to-become-beer-tasters-13022629
‘It felt all very full circle’ – Derry Girls star on how role came the same day she was sacked from job
independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-news/it-felt-all-very-full-circle-derry-girls-star-on-how-role-came-the-same-day-she-was-sacked-from-job/a334726517.html
Why Defenders of Harvard’s President Are Focused on Academic Freedom: The principle is highly valued by many at American universities, but critics say it is ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/11/us/academic-freedom-harvard-antisemitism.html
Quick Glance: Support for Claudine Gay Amid Controversy
- Claudine Gay, the embattled president of Harvard University, has strong institutional backing amid criticism over her handling of alleged antisemitism.
- The Executive Committee of the Harvard Alumni Association declared unanimous and unequivocal support for Gay in a letter to school officials.
- Over 700 faculty members signed a petition urging school officials to resist pressure and defend the university's independence.
- Harvard legal scholar Laurence Tribe, who previously criticized her testimony before Congress, signed the petition and warned against external influences on university decision-making processes.
Penn’s President Liz Magill Resigns After Her Responses to Antisemitism: At a congressional hearing this week, Elizabeth Magill had appeared to dodge questions ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/09/us/university-of-pennsylvania-president-resigns.html
Quick Glance: University President Resigns Over Antisemitism Testimony
- Pennsylvania University president Liz Magill resigns amidst antisemitism controversy.
- She will stay until an interim president is appointed.
- Magill, along with Harvard and MIT presidents, faced criticism for their testimony.
- The university is under fire for inadequate response to antisemitism.
You’re Not Imagining It. All the Best Young Actors Are Coming From the Same Place.
slate.com/culture/2023/12/irish-actors-colin-farrell-chris-o-dowd-cillian-murphy-saoirse-ronan.html
Donors and Alumni Demand That Penn’s President Resign Over Remarks at Hearing: At a congressional hearing about antisemitism on campuses, Elizabeth Magill ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/06/us/donors-and-alumni-demand-that-penns-president-resign-over-remarks-at-hearing.html
Quick Glance: US College Presidents Testify on Campus Antisemitism
- Jewish students report antisemitic threats and assaults.
- University administrators accused of failing to protect Jewish people.
- Testimony to House Committee on Education on the rise of antisemitism and Islamophobia since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- Frequent pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel demonstrations on campus have raised allegations of antisemitism.
Lisa McGee: ‘Derry Girls took on such a life of its own. It’s a wee bit everyone’s now’
irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2023/12/16/lisa-mcgee-derry-girls-took-on-a-life-of-its-own-its-a-wee-bit-everyones-now/
Menorah lit at Pa. Capitol to celebrate the start of Hanukkah: Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, was celebrated Thursday with the lighting of Pennsylvania's ...
pennlive.com/news/2023/12/menorah-lit-at-pa-capitol-to-celebrate-the-start-of-hanukkah.html
The Fall of Penn’s President Magill Brings Campus Free Speech to a Crossroads: Before the Israel-Hamas war, universities were already engulfed in debates over ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/14/us/college-campus-free-speech-antisemitism.html
Facebook: Concern over group naming men to be avoided on dating apps: The private group "Are We Dating The Same Guy Belfast/ Derry/ Northern Ireland" has 25 ...
bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-67655218
You’re Not Imagining It. All the Best Young Actors Are Coming From the Same Place.
slate.com/culture/2023/12/irish-actors-colin-farrell-chris-o-dowd-cillian-murphy-saoirse-ronan.html
Second storm named as Elin will be immediately followed by Fergus: High winds and heavy rain on Saturday will be followed by more of the same on Sunday
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/second-storm-named-elin-immediately-28260562
40 best Netflix series to watch this month: The best Netflix series to watch in the UK this month are: The Gentlemen, The Legend of Korra and The Program: Cons ...
gq-magazine.co.uk/gallery/best-netflix-series-uk
Freedom of speech that starts with listening: The war in Gaza is prompting universities around the world to defend a pillar of democracy with the shared values ...
csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2023/1211/Freedom-of-speech-that-starts-with-listening
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Northern Ireland gangs still cast shadow of terror amid Stormont’s Brexit power vacuum
politico.eu/article/northern-ireland-assembly-gangs-paramilitary-cast-shadow-terror-stormont-power-vacuum-sinn-fein-dup-britain/
The Universities That Don’t Understand Academic Freedom: Leaders of prestigious institutions who can’t say whether advocating “the genocide of Jews” is allowed ...
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/12/harvard-mit-upenn-free-speech-congressional-hearings/676278/
University Presidents Under Fire: Jeannie Suk Gersen on congressional hearings on antisemitism involving Claudine Gay, of Harvard; Liz Magill ...
newyorker.com/magazine/2023/12/25/university-presidents-under-fire
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