CULTÚR: Earlier this week we published this piece on the poem that according to an Oxford Don, is the greatest poem written on these islands in the 18th century. According to great Seán Ó Tuama, Caoineadh Airt Uí Laoghaire is the one of the greatest affirmations, in literature, of a woman’s love for a man.
ON THIS DAY: 4 MAY 1773 : Eibhlín Dubh Ní Chonaill wrote the beautiful lament for her murdered husband Airt Uí Laoghaire
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ON THIS DAY: 4 MAY 1773 : Eibhlín Dubh Ní Chonaill wrote the beautiful lament for her murdered husband Airt Uí Laoghaire
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ON THIS DAY: 4 MAY 1773 : Eibhlín Dubh Ní Chonaill wrote the beautiful lament for her murdered husband Airt Uí Laoghaire - Gript
Eibhlín Dubh Ní Chonaill c. 1743 — c. 1800, was an Irish noblewoman and poet, and the composer of Caoineadh Airt Uí Laoghaire, a lament she wrote for her husband who was murdered by Abraham Morris, a planter and Sheriff in Cork. In 1767 she fell in love with…
The RSE controversy is about more than an argument between the Catholic hierarchy and the Government
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The RSE controversy is about more than an argument between the Catholic hierarchy and the Government | Gript
The overriding issue is the legitimacy of dissent in a democracy.
BEN SCALLAN: One of the biggest myths in Ireland is that politics is a conflict between the leftwing parties, like Sinn Féin, and “rightwing conservative” parties, like FFG. In reality, Ireland has no political rightwing at all.
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Alcohol pricing exposes the absurd myth of “conservative” Ireland | Gript
One of the most widely-believed myths in Irish politics is the idea that the main political battleground is a conflict between the leftwing parties, like Sinn Féin and People Before Profit, and “rightwing” or “conservative” parties, like Fine Gael and Fianna…
A Harvard epidemiologist has told Philip Nolan, President of NUI Maynooth and Chair of NPHET’s modelling group, that he does not “appear to know what you are talking about.” #gript
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Harvard academic says comment by NPHET’s Philip Nolan “sows confusion.” | Gript
Philip Nolan, President of NUI Maynooth and Chair of NPHET’s modelling group, has been told by a Harvard academic that he does not “appear to know what you are talking about,” and that he should be “ashamed” of his stance on rapid antigen testing. Michael…
The European Cancer Organisation estimates that 100 million cancer screenings were not performed during the outbreak and will lead to decreased survival rates for those whose cancer is found at a later stage than normal.
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"Cancer epidemic" hits Europe as 1 million cases missed due to Covid | Gript
The group estimates that 100 million cancer screenings were not performed during the outbreak and will lead to decreased survival rates for those whose cancer is found at a later stage than normal.
Sturgeon told Boris Johnson that a second vote on Scottish independence is a matter of “when, not if” in the wake of her party’s election victory.
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Sturgeon tells Boris that second independence vote is inevitable | Gript
Although falling just short of securing a majority of seats in the country's parliamentary elections, Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon has insisted that holding a vote on independence from the UK is the "will of the people".
THADE ANDY: Covid and more: A thinking society should not be engaged in fakery
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Covid and more: A thinking society should not be engaged in fakery | Gript
It is an ingrained habit of the Irish intellectual to pretend that none of this has been countered by rigorous reviews of the actual facts
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has expressed support for lowering the age limit for the Johnson and Johnson covid-19 vaccine, to ensure that there are no excess vaccines left over after the rollout is done.
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Government may lower vaccine age limit to avoid waste - some excess jabs “unavoidable” | Gript
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has expressed support for lowering the age limit for the Johnson and Johnson covid-19 vaccine, to ensure that there are no excess vaccines left over after the rollout is done. While the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC)…
Trinity study: people homeless in their 20s to 40s have physical mobility of 70 and 80 year olds
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Trinity study: people homeless in their 20s to 40s have physical mobility of 70 and 80 year olds | Gript
A Trinity College study published today has found that found that people who are homeless can experince accelerated physical ageing – with homeless people aged between 20 and 40 having the same physical mobility as 70 to 80 year olds. The research demonstrates…
A UK Labour Party councillor who lost his seat in the recent local elections has said that the voters “let down” his party.
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UK Labour councillor who lost his seat: “The voters have let us down” | Gript
A UK Labour Party councillor who lost his seat in the recent local elections has said that the voters “let down” his party. Chris Emmas-Williams, who for 35 years until this weekend served on Derbyshire’s Amber Valley council, spoke following a crushing electoral…
A Fine Gael councillor's embarrassing call for more "wheelchair friendly" benches in Galway over the weekend only serves to reinforce the notion that the party simply can't relate to the struggles of others, writes John McGuirk:
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FG Councillor: We need more of these “wheelchair friendly” park benches - Gript
Ah here.
The EU has not renewed its order for AstraZeneca covid-19 jabs, according to a bloc commissioner.
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The EU has not renewed its order for AstraZeneca vaccines | Gript
The EU has not renewed its order for AstraZeneca covid-19 jabs, according to a bloc commissioner. “We have not renewed the order for after June,” said Thierry Breton, the EU’s Internal Market Commissioner, in an interview with French radio station France…
"In Ireland, our public health experts are behaving with the arrogance and authoritarianism of Gods. Because that is how the media treats them" - John McGuirk, on Philip Nolan's embarrassing, and shameful, attack on Antigen testing
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Philip Nolan's arrogance reveals the true face of NPHET - Gript
Inappropriate and dangerous.
WATCH: Anger as ‘feral’ gangs trip woman under train, brawl in Malahide
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WATCH: Anger as 'feral' gangs trip woman under train, brawl in Malahide | Gript
Gardai are investigating whether the same gangs are behind a horrific incident where a woman was pushed on to a train track at Howth Junction Station on April 1.
Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, who insists his church is institutionally racist, has previously apologised for coming “from privilege and a place of power as a white person in this country.”
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Church of England starts removing monuments linked to slavery & colonialism | Gript
Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, who insists the Anglican church is institutionally racist, has previously apologised for coming “from privilege and a place of power as a white person in this country.”
The Irish government proposes minimum alcohol pricing - possibly their worst idea yet - while Sinn Féin cheer them on.
Ben Scallan reacts.
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Well-known Irish far-left activist Leah Doherty has been convicted and fined €300 total for two counts of assault after a 2019 “milkshaking” incident in which she attacked two men.
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Well-known Irish far-left activist Leah Doherty has been convicted and fined €300 total for two counts of assault after a 2019 “milkshaking” incident in which she attacked two men. Rowan Croft, also known as Irish YouTuber Grand Torino, was at the Bush Hotel…
MATT TREACY: Richard Behal rescued H-Block history from Sinn Féin's refuse bags
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Richard Behal rescued H-Block history from Sinn Féin's refuse bags | Gript
The controversy over where Bobby Sands wished to be buried has focused attention on the content of the comms sent out from the H Blocks, and the manner in which they have been apparently selectively used, and perhaps edited for political purposes. The communications…
Health and Safety Authority not consulted on shared bathrooms for boys and girls in schools
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Health and Safety Authority not consulted on shared bathrooms for boys and girls in schools | Gript
In addition, there was no correspondence between the Department of Children and the HSA on the issue, the FOI revealed.
Nolan: Just Transition Commissioner should not be part-time role as Midlands struggles with peat closures
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Nolan: Just Transition Commissioner should not be part-time role as Midlands struggles with peat closures | Gript
Independent TD Carol Nolan has said that that people in the Midlands who have been devastated by the closure of peat harvesting need more than a part-time Commissioner for Just Transition. The Deputy for Laois Offaly was raising concerns around the proposed…