In what could be seen as favoritism and further promote conflict between Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland, The Orange Order is set to receive a grant of almost €1.2m from the European Union to help address what they believe is the legacy of the Troubles in the Protestant community in Northern Ireland. The...
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It was Pippa Middleton who attended a decadent 18th century-themed fancy dress party in Paris just hours before she was photographed with a man aiming a pistol as he sat at the wheel of a car. The younger sister of the Duchess of Cambridge was guest of honour at the lavish aristocratic bash thrown...
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Rising from a devastating earth quake more than a year ago, New Zealand’s Anglican church is to build a temporary cathedral made of cardboard in the devastated area of Christchurch as it works towards a permanent replacement for its 131-year-old landmark. The Victorian-era, Gothic-style cathedral, which dominated the city’s central square, was badly damaged...
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Apparently, Ireland knows how to make the freshest, finest and most powerful horse feed known to mankind…or horsekind as may be the case. Today it was announced that Connolly’s Red Mills, an Irish animal feed company, has become the first in the world to secure a license to import horse feed into mainland China....
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Two Irish sailors in a yachting race have been reported missing off the San Francisco coast after being washed overboard and hitting a rock. One of them, Alan Cahill a married father of two young children, is originally from Cork, but lived in Tiburon, San Francisco. His friend Elmer Morrissey is also missing –...
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The world’s most recognizable primate expert, Jane Goodall took a break from the rainforests of Africa on Friday for a chance to walk the red carpet in Orlando. Goodall and the crew behind “Chimpanzee,” the latest documentary from Disneynature, posed for cameras outside the AMC Downtown Disney theater before heading in for the film’s...
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The National Railway Museum (NRM) is a museum in York, England which forms part of the British National Museum of Science and Industry and telling the story of rail transport in Britain and its impact on society. It has rightfully won many prestigious awards, including the European Museum of the Year Award in 2001....
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Visiting with my Irish wife’s family while on Easter break and they decided it was time for a relaxing train ride into the ancient walled city of York to check out the shops, ruins and includes some of the filming locations used in the Harry Potter franchise. Let me tell you it was a...
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At any time of the year, Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal provides a wonderfully interesting, inspiring and memorable day out for all the family. With a wealth of activities for the young and young at heart to enjoy, see and do. Whether you’re keen on organized entertainment or simply want to enjoy the peace...
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