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  • A 'Barack Obama' gas station in Ireland has gone viral

    TikTok have just discovered a very... unique gas station, centred around Barack Obama. On Ireland's M7 highway sits an Obama-themed gas station, named the Barack Obama Plaza. It contains bronze statues of both the former President and First Lady, souvenir coins, magnets, mugs, cardboard cutouts, and recognition of his ancestral heritage.
  • Let Erin Remember / The Red Fox

    03/17/2024 9:59:26 AM PDT · by CharlesOConnell · 1 replies
    I play the music ^ | 03-07-2023 | Thomas Moore (1779-1852)
    (Song opens in new window)Let Erin remember the days of old, Ere her faithless sons betrayed her. When Malachi wore the collar of gold, Which he won from her proud invader, When her kings with standards of green unfurled Led the Red-Branch Knights to danger, Ere the emerald gem of the western world, was set in the crown of a stranger. On Lough Neagh's bank as the fisherman strays When the clear cold eve's declining, He sees the round towers of other days, In the wave beneath him shining. Thus shall memory often in dreams sublime, Catch a glimpse of...
  • Let Erin Remember / The Red Fox

    03/17/2024 12:35:37 AM PDT · by CharlesOConnell · 10 replies
    I play the music ^ | 03-07-2023 | Thomas Moore (1779-1852(
    (Song opens in new window)Let Erin remember the days of old, Ere her faithless sons betrayed her. When Malachi wore the collar of gold, Which he won from her proud invader, When her kings with standards of green unfurled Led the Red-Branch Knights to danger, Ere the emerald gem of the western world, was set in the crown of a stranger.On Lough Neagh's bank as the fisherman strays When the clear cold eve's declining, He sees the round towers of other days, In the wave beneath him shining. Thus shall memory often in dreams sublime, Catch a glimpse of the...
  • Erin Go "Naaaaaaa..."

    03/16/2024 5:51:01 PM PDT · by Twotone · 11 replies
    SteynonLine ^ | March 11, 2024 | Mark Steyn
    Late on Friday Steyn's lawyers filed three new motions in the District of Columbia Superior Court. You can read them in full here... ~There is not a lot of good news around as western civilisation floors it off the cliff. The last such in the anglosphere came last autumn, with the Australian people's coast-to-coast rejection of the proposed "Indigenous Voice to Parliament". In the face of suffocating universal support for the yes side from the political, legal, cultural and media establishments, Oz voted it down 60-40. Well, this weekend the Irish just upped the Aussies, and rejected overwhelmingly two constitutional...
  • Irish PM calls for cease-fire during remarks with Biden

    03/16/2024 10:30:29 AM PDT · by ChicagoConservative27 · 19 replies
    The Hill ^ | 03/16/2024 | LAUREN IRWIN
    President Biden met with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar Friday, where the leader said he thinks there should be a cease-fire “as soon as possible” between Israel and Hamas. Varadkar said he was “keen” to speak with Biden about the war in Gaza, as the two leaders met at the White House to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. “You know, my – my view that we need to have a cease-fire as soon as possible to get food and medicine in, to get the hostages out,” Varadkar said. Biden interjected, saying “And I agree.” The Prime Minister continued, saying he and...
  • Taoiseach tells US audience of 'duty to bring peace to Holy Land' [Irish PM in DC]

    03/14/2024 1:58:08 AM PDT · by Olog-hai · 5 replies
    RTÉ News ^ | Thursday, 14 Mar 2024 08:22 | Sean Whelan, Washington Correspondent
    Taoiseach (Ireland prime minister) Leo Varadkar has started his visit to Washington DC at the Ireland Funds gala dinner last night, where he told the audience that Europe and America have a responsibility to bring an end to the injustices in the Holy Land. The event was also addressed by the First and Deputy First Minster of Northern Ireland. The Ireland Funds gala raised $1.2 million for the work of the fund, supporting cross community and cross border projects in Ireland. […] “The brutal and indiscriminate attacks carried out by Hamas on Israeli civilians on 7 October were vicious terrorist...
  • [Irish] President says 'propaganda campaign' against UN work in Gaza a 'scandalous travesty'

    03/11/2024 6:11:55 PM PDT · by Olog-hai · 14 replies
    RTÉ News ^ | Monday, 11 Mar 2024 19:55 | Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent
    President Michael D. Higgins has issued a blistering critique of the situation in Gaza, saying it is scandalous that humanitarian aid and medical supplies are being blocked from entering the coastal strip. He added that those nations responsible for allowing the blockade to continue “must take responsibility for the deaths that are ensuing”. The President also criticized a “propaganda campaign” against the United Nations and called on countries to increase aid for the UN’s Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA). Several countries, including the US and UK, have paused funding for the relief agency in Gaza following claims from Israel that some...
  • A fifth of motorists are planning to get rid of their car, survey finds [Ireland]

    03/11/2024 2:30:30 AM PDT · by Olog-hai · 42 replies
    RTÉ News ^ | Monday, 11 Mar 2024 09:16 | Will Goodbody, Business Editor
    One in every five car owners are planning to get rid of their car over the coming years, new research has found. The rising cost of running a car is among the big drivers, the survey discovered, with almost two thirds citing this as an influence on their decision. However, just over three quarters said that grocery shopping remains the biggest barrier to them doing away with their wheels. A little over a third claimed they use their car every day to get to and from work. Overall, a fifth of car users said they would prefer to use their...
  • Ireland referendum on family and women's roles defeated: Varadkar

    03/09/2024 12:47:09 PM PST · by yesthatjallen · 20 replies
    AFP via MSN ^ | 03 09 2024 | Staff
    A dual referendum in Ireland on redefining family and women's roles in the constitution has been defeated, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Saturday. The government had supported the proposed changes, which would have widened the definition of the family and clarified out-dated language about the duties of women in society. "I think it's clear at this stage, that the family amendment and the care amendment referendums have been defeated," Varadkar said at a press conference in Dublin.The votes are the latest attempt to reflect the changing face of European Union member Ireland, and the waning influence of the once-dominant...
  • Irish military aircraft set to help get aid into Gaza

    03/08/2024 10:19:01 AM PST · by Olog-hai · 17 replies
    Irish Times ^ | Fri Mar 8 2024 06:00 | Conor Gallagher
    Irish military aircraft are to be dispatched to the Middle East to help get vital humanitarian aid into Gaza, under plans being considered by the Government. Under the proposals, Ireland will work with Jordan to air drop emergency humanitarian supplies into the region which is at risk of widespread famine due to the ongoing Israeli assault. The move follows similar operations carried out by the United States and Jordan last weekend. Under the plans being considered by Government, the Department of Foreign Affairs will work with military officials to transport aid into Jordan, which will then be parachuted into Gaza....
  • Bono Dedicates U2 Song ‘All I Want Is You’ to First Lady Jill Biden

    03/04/2024 2:25:34 PM PST · by ChicagoConservative27 · 79 replies
    Breitbart ^ | 03/04/2024 | ALANA MASTRANGELO
    U2 frontman Bono dedicated the song “All I Want Is You” to First Lady Jill Biden while wrapping up the band’s inaugural residency at Las Vegas’ $2.3 billion Sphere arena over the weekend. Before performing the band’s 1988 hit, “All I Want Is You,” Bono said that he was dedicating the song to “one woman in particular,” which was Jill Biden. SOME NEWS: Bono takes U2 on a break from Achtung Baby to perform “All I Want is You” and dedicates song to all women in world, on their crew, women experiencing hardship in world. Then he dedicates it to...
  • Legendary Singer’s Estate Orders Trump to Halt ‘Outrageous’ Use of Her Music at Rallies

    03/04/2024 2:02:15 PM PST · by nickcarraway · 82 replies
    Ceveland ^ | Mar. 04, 2024
    Legendary singer’s estate orders Trump to halt ‘outrageous’ use of her music at rallies Updated: Mar. 04, 2024, 11:50 a.m.|Published: Mar. 04, 2024, 11:35 a.m. Irish singer Sinead O'Connor is seen at the Grammy Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall, Feb. 22, 1989. (AP Photo) The estate of Irish singer Sinead O'Connor, who died in July 2023, issued a joint statement with her label, Chrysallis Records, ordering Donald Trump's campaign to stop playing O'Connor's music at his rallies. By Robert Higgs, cleveland.com LONDON – Donald Trump’s selection of music for his political rallies has again sparked discord. The...
  • Ireland, Jordan discuss air-dropping aid into Gaza - Dept

    03/04/2024 12:56:39 PM PST · by Olog-hai · 21 replies
    RTÉ News ^ | Monday, 4 Mar 2024 17:22
    Air-dropping aid into Gaza was among several issues recently discussed between Ireland and Jordan, the Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed. A spokesperson for the department told RTÉ News that “Ireland is open to considering the option of airdrops of humanitarian assistance, and this is among several issues that have been raised in recent contacts at political and official level between Ireland and Jordan”. However, the spokesperson said that initiatives such as air-dropping aid into Gaza “must not distract from the urgent need to dramatically scale up the level of humanitarian assistance entering Gaza by land”. “Full, safe and unhindered...
  • The Irish tradition of women proposing on 'Leap Day' explained

    02/29/2024 3:50:36 AM PST · by C19fan · 5 replies
    Irish Star ^ | February 28, 2024 | Brian Dillon
    The Irish can be a romantic bunch and every four years, there is a day for roles to reverse and for women to take charge of their romantic destiny. In Irish tradition, February 29, AKA Leap Day, is the day when women can propose to men. But why is the tradition so? Why do women propose on Leap Day, which is also known as Batchelor's Day or Ladies Privilege? Like many Irish traditions, this one has its origins in Irish folklore. Ladies who are planning to propose on Leap Day (February 29) have St Brigid to thank for the tradition.
  • Ireland fined €2.5m by EU over online safety rules delays

    02/29/2024 11:18:58 AM PST · by Olog-hai · 3 replies
    RTÉ News ^ | Thursday, 29 Feb 2024 18:28 | Brian O’Donovan, Work & Technology Correspondent
    The EU Court of Justice has imposed a fine of €2.5 million ($2.7 million) on Ireland for failing to transpose an EU directive on the provision of audiovisual services. The breach relates to delays in bringing online video-sharing platforms under the scope of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD), for the purposes of combating hate speech and protecting minors from harmful content. The Irish media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán (Media Commission), is currently finalizing an Online Safety Code to regulate video-sharing platforms, but it will not be ready until later this year. In its ruling, the EU Court of Justice...
  • Less support for climate actions that affect spending choices - EPA survey [Ireland]

    02/28/2024 12:25:38 AM PST · by Olog-hai · 4 replies
    RTÉ News ^ | Wednesday, 28 Feb 2024 07:51 | George Lee, Environment Correspondent
    Although Irish people have become increasingly worried about severe storms and extreme heat, they have become less supportive of climate actions that affect their spending choices, a new survey has found. According to a national survey by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), these choices include higher taxes on motor fuels (petrol) and the banning of fossil fuels for home heating. The survey also found that only 5% of people could distinguish the greenhouse gas effect from other environmental topics such as acid rain or the ozone layer. This is the second time the EPA has published such a detailed survey...
  • Mom loses $800K disability case after photos emerge of her winning tree-throwing competition

    02/27/2024 3:25:34 PM PST · by nickcarraway · 38 replies
    New York Post ^ | Feb. 27, 2024 | Emma Colton
    A woman in Ireland lost a more than $800,000 in an injury lawsuit stemming from a car crash after photos showed her launching a Christmas tree during a post-holiday competition – and winning the event. Kamila Grabska, 36, sued an insurance agency in the country, RSA Insurance, after a 2017 car crash she claimed caused her debilitating neck and back pain that prevented her from holding down a job for five years, the Irish Independent reported. Grabska is a mom of two from the town of Ennis in County Clare, Irish media reports. The car accident was the result of...
  • Countries urged to 'think again' on pulling UNRWA funding, says President Higgins [of Ireland]

    02/26/2024 1:24:45 PM PST · by Olog-hai · 20 replies
    RTÉ News ^ | Monday, 26 Feb 2024 18:21
    President Michael D. Higgins has appealed to countries that have withdrawn funding from a relief agency in Gaza to “think again” and provide support to help avoid a “catastrophe”. Several countries have frozen funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) while a review of Israeli allegations that some of its staff took part in the Hamas attack on 7 October is under way. UNRWA has 13,000 staff in Gaza and helps to educate 30,000 children. In a statement released today, Mr. Higgins urged the countries, including the UK and Germany, to revoke their decision. Mr....
  • Israel in 'serious breach' of Palestinian rights, Ireland tells ICJ

    02/22/2024 10:53:15 PM PST · by Olog-hai · 24 replies
    RTÉ News ^ | Thursday, 22 Feb 2024 14:56
    Ireland has told the UN’s top court that states are obliged to co-operate to bring an end to “Israel’s serious breach” of its duty to respect the rights of Palestinian people. Irish Attorney General Rossa Fanning said states are obliged not to render aid or assistance in maintaining this situation. He said it was Ireland’s view that all states are required to review trading relationships with settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, requiring them to take steps to prevent trade which maintains settlement activity or implicitly legitimises Israel’s annexation of that territory. The proceedings follow a December 2022 resolution of...
  • Statement of Ireland in the ICJ Advisory Opinion Hearings on Israeli Practices and Policies in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

    02/22/2024 5:53:23 AM PST · by JSM_Liberty · 7 replies
    The Irish Government ^ | 22 February 2024 | Irish Department of Foreign Affairs
    Statement of Ireland in the International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion Public Hearings on Israeli Practices and Policies in the Occupied Palestinian Territory Delivered by Mr. Rossa Fanning, S.C., Attorney General of Ireland 22 February 2024 1. Mr. President, Madam Vice-President, Members of the Court, I have the honour to appear before you this morning on behalf of Ireland. 2. These proceedings engage fundamental legal obligations, owed to the international community as a whole. As a member of that community, Ireland is committed to the protection and promotion of a global order based on respect for international law. 3. The...