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‘He loved it here’ – Aga Khan’s time in Ireland fondly remembered by stud boss and President Michael D Higgins
The Aga Khan IV has been described by friends in Ireland as a “great humanitarian” and “someone who did a lot of good for people” following his death at the age of 88. The philanthropist owned and ...
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President Michael D Higgins leads tributes after death of Aga Khan, the Ismaili Muslims leader
The Aga Khan, leader of the Ismaili Muslims, head of a major development aid foundation and the owner of mystery horse Shergar, died yesterday in Lisbon at the age of 88, his foundation announced. His ...
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Letters: If our Constitution can be amended, surely the Dáil rules can also be changed?
It was disheartening recently to see a breakdown of civilised debate in our “meeting place” (the meaning of the word “Dáil”). Our Constitution has been amended 32 times, so surely it is a simple ...
Tom Kelly: Turbocharge the Good Friday Agreement and end divisions, not difference
The Good Friday Agreement and the institutions which flow from it have been falling short in delivery and by a lack of ...
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Gearóid Ó Cairealláin: Former Conradh na Gailege president and community activist who ‘lit a fire under Irish-language movement’
Gearóid Ó Cairealláin, a leading figure in the promotion of the Irish language and former president of Conradh na Gaeilge, whose son Naoise (aka Móglaí Bap) is a member of rap group Kneecap, has died ...
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Letters: GAA has been a rock of support since tragic loss of Roisin Cryan
On behalf of a group of family, relatives and friends of the late Roisin Cryan, I would like to pay tribute to the GAA community. A large busload of us travelled to Croke Park last Sunday for the ...
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'Like many Irish people, I burn with shame thinking of Michael D Higgins at Ireland's Holocaust memorial'
Jews were dragged out of their own event for turning their backs in silent protest as the president spoke. But he should not ...
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‘One of the greatest poets Ireland ever produced’ – Michael Longley remembered at Belfast funeral
Acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley managed to touch the souls of people with just a few words, his funeral has heard. President of Ireland Michael D Higgins was among mourners who joined Longley’s ...
Poet Michael Longley touched souls with just a few words, funeral told
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Poet Michael Longley touched souls with just a few words, funeral hears
Acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley managed to touch the souls of people with just a few words, his funeral has heard.
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Funeral of Belfast poet Michael Longley to take place
The funeral of acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley will take place later. Mr Longley died in hospital at the age of 85 on January 22. His funeral is to take place in All Souls Church in Belfast ...
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Legendry Dundalk footballer Paula Gorham’s hat-trick in first Irish international recalled at Áras
"Who would imagine as a young girl from Hyde Park in Dundalk that you’d be up in Áras an Uachtaráin having coffee with the President 50 years later?” said the legendary Dundalk footballer Paula Gorham ...