The Irish passport ranks among the most powerful in the world according to a recent study, with citizens being granted access to 172 different countries around the world. The study was carried out by the Visa Restrictions Index who measured the power of passports from dozens of different nations, to see which allowed holders to… Continue reading Irish passport amongst the most powerful in the world
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Ed Sheeran gives happy couple first wedding dance to remember
A happy couple were given a first dance as husband and wife to remember as music superstars Ed Sheeran and Johnny McDaid took to the stage to perform for them. The wedding took place at the Beech Hill Country House Hotel and it was McDaid’s sister Brid who was making her vows along with new… Continue reading Ed Sheeran gives happy couple first wedding dance to remember
What would people miss most if they had to leave Ireland?
For the first time in seven years there are more Irish people coming home to live in Ireland than leaving the country to start a new life elsewhere. It’s great news for Irish families and communities, as well as the emigrants who often suffer from homesickness when they move to a new country.
Rose of Tralee contestant was right to speak about abortion referendum, says organiser
The Sydney contestant in the Rose of Tralee, who caused widespread controversy when she spoke about a woman’s right to an abortion, has been defended by the event organiser. Anthony O’Gara, head of the Rose of Tralee organisation, said he was delighted that Brianna Parkins said there should be a referendum on the Eighth Amendment,… Continue reading Rose of Tralee contestant was right to speak about abortion referendum, says organiser
Easter Rising descendants want answers over damage to historic Moore Street
Descendants of the Easter Rising rebels are angry that the removal of a promotional banner has caused damage to the historic Moore Street site in Dublin. They want to know what steps were taken to ensure the work was carried out correctly.
Galway announced as European Capital of Culture 2020
Galway has been named European Capital of Culture 2020. The city beat off competition from Limerick and the Three Sisters of Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford to share the accolade with Rijeka in Croatia.
Call to open Irish passport offices in Belfast and Londonderry in wake of Brexit
Calls have been made to open Irish passport offices in Belfast and Londonderry after the Brexit vote sparked a surge in demand. SDLP MLA Nichola Mallon said the Stormont Executive should help facilitate the move.
Dublin in call for calm over Irish passport applications
Dublin’s Foreign Affairs Minister has warned people to ease off rushing to get Irish passports after the Brexit vote. Charlie Flanagan said an “unnecessary surge” is threatening to have a significant impact on the passport service and could hit those who urgently need one.
Brexit vote sparks surge in online interest in Irish passports
The fallout from the Brexit vote has sparked a surge in online interest in Irish passports and moving to Ireland. As world politics and money markets reeled from the poll, data from Google showed queries on citizenship in the Republic began to increase on Thursday evening and peaked in the early hours of the morning.
Campaigners fight to save iconic Irish mountain
Campaigners are desperately trying to save the iconic mountain Slievenamon in Tipperary after the local council accepted a planning permission application to build eight industrial wind turbines at the site.