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Disney to waive right to arbitration; allergy death to proceed in court
Read full article: Disney to waive right to arbitration; allergy death to proceed in courtDisney announced it’s waiving its arbitration in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the husband of a doctor who died following a meal at an Irish restaurant at Disney Springs.
Irish sisters christen US warship bearing name of their brother, who was lauded for heroism
Read full article: Irish sisters christen US warship bearing name of their brother, who was lauded for heroismThree sisters of an Irish-born recipient of the Navy Cross have christened a U.S. Navy warship bearing his name — and have secured a promise that the ship will visit Ireland.
🩰 Kilts and point shoes: Orlando Ballet’s ‘Director’s Choice’ highlights Celtic heritage
Read full article: 🩰 Kilts and point shoes: Orlando Ballet’s ‘Director’s Choice’ highlights Celtic heritagePoint shoes and kilts are not a combination you’d expect to see in a performance, but when it comes to ”Director’s Choice” presented by the Orlando Ballet, anything goes.
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says he's quitting for personal and political reasons
Read full article: Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says he's quitting for personal and political reasonsIrish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, who made history as his country’s first gay and first biracial leader, says he'll step down within weeks once a successor is chosen.
Biden campaign has amassed $155M in cash on hand for 2024 campaign and raised $53M last month
Read full article: Biden campaign has amassed $155M in cash on hand for 2024 campaign and raised $53M last monthPresident Joe Biden’s campaign has amassed $155 million in cash on hand for the 2024 election, far exceeding the in-hand total for his Republican opponent, Donald Trump.
These sobering St. Patrick’s Day facts give reason to be cautious during weekend celebrations
Read full article: These sobering St. Patrick’s Day facts give reason to be cautious during weekend celebrationsA tradition of consuming food and alcohol was born as a way to pay tribute to St. Patrick’s life and take a day break from abstaining from certain foods and alcohol during Lent.
From shamrocks to rainbows, there’s a deeper meaning behind St. Patrick’s Day traditions
Read full article: From shamrocks to rainbows, there’s a deeper meaning behind St. Patrick’s Day traditionsSo, we all know that when St. Patrick’s Day rolls around, our social media feeds light up like a Christmas tree with images of leprechauns, shamrocks, and pots of gold at the end of rainbows, right? But have you ever stopped to wonder why?
Savannah plans a supersized 200th anniversary celebration of its beloved St. Patrick's Day parade
Read full article: Savannah plans a supersized 200th anniversary celebration of its beloved St. Patrick's Day paradeSavannah, Georgia's oldest city, is planning a supersized celebration as it marks the 200th anniversary of its beloved St. Patrick's Day parade.
Hidalgo helps No. 14 Notre Dame edge No. 10 NC State for ACC Tournament title
Read full article: Hidalgo helps No. 14 Notre Dame edge No. 10 NC State for ACC Tournament titleStar freshman Hannah Hidalgo had 22 points as No. 14 Notre Dame held off No. 10 North Carolina State 55-51 in Sunday’s championship game at the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
Irish and UK leaders are in Belfast to celebrate the end of Northern Ireland's political deadlock
Read full article: Irish and UK leaders are in Belfast to celebrate the end of Northern Ireland's political deadlockThe leaders of the U.K. and Ireland are in Belfast to meet Northern Ireland’s newly revived government.
Ireland to launch a legal challenge against the UK government over Troubles amnesty bill
Read full article: Ireland to launch a legal challenge against the UK government over Troubles amnesty billIreland’s government says it is taking legal action against British authorities over a controversial law that gives some immunity from prosecution for offenses committed during three decades of sectarian violence in Northern Ireland.
Johnny Depp among stars paying tribute at funeral of The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan
Read full article: Johnny Depp among stars paying tribute at funeral of The Pogues singer Shane MacGowanThe funeral of The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has taken place in Ireland, attended by family, neighbors and friends including Johnny Depp and Nick Cave.
Shane MacGowan, lead singer of The Pogues and a laureate of booze and beauty, dies at age 65
Read full article: Shane MacGowan, lead singer of The Pogues and a laureate of booze and beauty, dies at age 65Shane MacGowan, the boozy, rabble-rousing singer and chief songwriter of The Pogues, who infused traditional Irish music with the energy and spirit of punk, has died.
Ireland’s prime minister condemns anti-immigrant protesters who rampaged through central Dublin
Read full article: Ireland’s prime minister condemns anti-immigrant protesters who rampaged through central DublinIreland’s prime minister has condemned anti-immigrant protesters who rampaged through central Dublin after three young children were stabbed, saying the rioters simply wanted to cause chaos, not protect the country’s way of life.
Violent clashes break out in Dublin after knife attack that injured 3 children, one seriously
Read full article: Violent clashes break out in Dublin after knife attack that injured 3 children, one seriouslyViolent clashes have broken out in central Dublin after a 5-year-old girl was seriously injured in a knife attack that also saw a woman and two other young children hospitalized.
Despite opposition, Britain passes law to curb prosecutions for Northern Ireland 'Troubles' violence
Read full article: Despite opposition, Britain passes law to curb prosecutions for Northern Ireland 'Troubles' violenceBritain's Parliament has passed a law that sets out to lay the ghosts of decades of violence in Northern Ireland to rest.
Beloved 2000s Irish boy band Westlife set to embark on first-ever North American tour
Read full article: Beloved 2000s Irish boy band Westlife set to embark on first-ever North American tourThe ‘00s Irish boy band-turned-pop group Westlife are set to embark on their first-ever run of North American tour dates in 2024, surrounding St. Patrick’s Day.
Biden in Ireland encourages nations to 'dream together'
Read full article: Biden in Ireland encourages nations to 'dream together'Holding up his family history as an example, President Joe Biden on Thursday told lawmakers in a packed parliament house that the story of Irish immigrants setting sail for the U_S_ is at the very heart of “what binds Ireland and America together.”.
Biden and Irish poets: 'Hope and history,' a lifelong love
Read full article: Biden and Irish poets: 'Hope and history,' a lifelong loveWhen President Joe Biden visits Ireland this week, you can expect him to visit an ancient castle, honor some of his ancestors and mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday agreement among Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom.
As it turns 25, N Ireland’s Good Friday Agreement explained
Read full article: As it turns 25, N Ireland’s Good Friday Agreement explainedIt has been 25 years since the striking of the Good Friday Agreement, the landmark peace accord that ended three decades of violence in Northern Ireland, a period known as “the Troubles.”.
Craft beer fest, BBQ & Chili competition returns to Leesburg for ‘lager’ than life weekend
Read full article: Craft beer fest, BBQ & Chili competition returns to Leesburg for ‘lager’ than life weekendFire up your grill and crack open a cold one because the Craft Beer Festival and BBQ & Chili competition is returning to Leesburg.
Ireland's WhatsApp penalty highlights EU privacy turmoil
Read full article: Ireland's WhatsApp penalty highlights EU privacy turmoilIreland has fined WhatsApp for breaching strict European Union privacy rules by forcing users to consent to allow their personal data to be used to provide “service improvements and security.”.
UN Irish peacekeeper killed in shooting in southern Lebanon
Read full article: UN Irish peacekeeper killed in shooting in southern LebanonAn Irish U.N. peacekeeper has been killed and several others were wounded when unidentified attackers fired at a convoy in southern Lebanon, a traditional stronghold of the militant Hezbollah group.
Irish watchdog fines Meta 265M euros in latest privacy case
Read full article: Irish watchdog fines Meta 265M euros in latest privacy caseIrish regulators have slapped Facebook parent Meta with a 265 million euro fine in what is the company’s latest punishment for breaching strict European Union data privacy rules.
Notre Dame beats No. 5 Clemson 35-14 with punt block for TD
Read full article: Notre Dame beats No. 5 Clemson 35-14 with punt block for TDPrince Kollie scored on a blocked punt, Benjamin Morrison returned an interception 96 yards for a touchdown and had another interception to set up another score as Notre Dame earned its second straight win over a ranked opponent, beating No. 5 Clemson 35-14.
Marshall upsets No. 8 ND 26-21; Freeman to 0-3 for Irish
Read full article: Marshall upsets No. 8 ND 26-21; Freeman to 0-3 for IrishSteven Gilmore returned an interception 37 yards for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter and Khalan Labron ran for 163 yards as Marshall shocked No. 8 Notre Dame 26-21.
Notre Dame holds down Texas offense, wins CWS opener 7-3
Read full article: Notre Dame holds down Texas offense, wins CWS opener 7-3John Michael Bertrand and two relievers held Texas’ potent offense in check and Notre Dame scored in all kinds of ways in a 7-3 victory Friday night in its first College World Series game in 20 years.
N.Ireland parties urged to work together after Sinn Fein win
Read full article: N.Ireland parties urged to work together after Sinn Fein winThe U.K. and Irish governments have urged rival parties in Northern Ireland to come together to resurrect its power-sharing government after Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein scored a historic victory in local elections to become the biggest party in Northern Ireland’s Assembly.
Leona Maguire first Irish winner in LPGA Tour history
Read full article: Leona Maguire first Irish winner in LPGA Tour historyLeona Maguire became the first Irish winner in LPGA Tour history Saturday, closing with a 5-under 67 for a three-stroke victory in the LPGA Drive On Championship at Crown Colony.
Coan, No. 6 Irish dominate Yellow Jackets in 55-0 victory
Read full article: Coan, No. 6 Irish dominate Yellow Jackets in 55-0 victoryJack Coan threw for 285 yards and two touchdowns in a little more than a half and No. 6 Notre Dame had two defensive touchdowns in winning its sixth straight game, 55-0 over beleaguered Georgia Tech on Saturday.
Twenty years later, a tale of 9/11 survivors takes shape
Read full article: Twenty years later, a tale of 9/11 survivors takes shapeIt took Larry Kirwan nearly 20 years to feel he truly nailed a story of how a working-class family dealt with the death of a police officer at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.
3 slain while filming poaching in Burkina Faso flown home
Read full article: 3 slain while filming poaching in Burkina Faso flown homeA plane carrying the bodies of three Europeans killed by jihadists in Burkina Faso this week while they were filming a documentary on wildlife poaching has landed in an airport near the Spanish capital of Madrid.
Biden recommits to Good Friday accord on St. Patrick's Day
Read full article: Biden recommits to Good Friday accord on St. Patrick's DayPresident Joe Biden speaks during a virtual meeting with Ireland's Prime Minister Micheal Martin on St. Patrick's Day, in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden marked St. Patrick’s Day on Wednesday by recommitting the U.S. to the Good Friday Agreement, which has come under increasing stress following the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union. Before the meeting, the president attended a morning Mass at the aptly named St. Patrick’s Church near his family home in Wilmington, Delaware, then returned to the White House to partake in the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, which were toned down due to the coronavirus pandemic. In keeping with recent tradition, the water in fountains outside the White House ran green for the day. Biden and Martin also emphasized their commitment to addressing global challenges and combating the coronavirus, among other issues, the White House said.
Ireland suspends AstraZeneca vaccine amid blood clot reports
Read full article: Ireland suspends AstraZeneca vaccine amid blood clot reportsIrish health officials have recommended the temporary suspension of the AstraZeneca vaccine after reports of serious blood clotting after inoculations in Norway. Dr. Ronan Glynn, Irelands deputy chief medical officer, said Sunday, March 14 the recommendation was made after Norways medicines agency reported four cases of blood clotting in adults after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, file)LONDON – Irish health officials on Sunday recommended the temporary suspension of the AstraZeneca vaccine after reports of serious blood clotting after inoculations in Norway. Dr. Ronan Glynn, Ireland’s deputy chief medical officer, said the recommendation was made after Norway’s medicines agency reported four cases of blood clotting in adults after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine. The health ministry said the move followed six new reports in Denmark and Norway of blood clotting and lowered levels of blood platelets in people aged under 50.
UK holiday firm had 'undesirable guests' list of Irish names
Read full article: UK holiday firm had 'undesirable guests' list of Irish namesFILE - This Nov. 5, 2020 file photo shows a sign for a Pontins holiday park. A chain of holiday parks in Britain kept an undesirable guests list of Irish surnames in an attempt to keep out members of the Irish Traveller community, the U.K. equalities watchdog said Tuesday March 2, 2021. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP, File)LONDON – A chain of holiday parks in Britain kept an “undesirable guests” list of Irish last names in an attempt to keep out members of the Irish Traveler community, the U.K. equalities watchdog said Tuesday. The list kept by Pontins, which was displayed on a staff intranet site, contained about 40 largely Irish names, including Cash, Delaney, Gallagher, Murphy and O’Brien. At the firm’s peak, there were about 30 Pontins sites in the U.K., but only half a dozen are still operating.
Border checks stopped at N Ireland ports after threats
Read full article: Border checks stopped at N Ireland ports after threatsGraffiti has appeared across Loyalist areas in Northern Ireland in recent days as anger grows relating to the Northern Ireland protocol and the row over vaccines across the border into Northern Ireland. Under the U.K.-EU divorce terms there are also checks on British goods going to Northern Ireland, because it shares a border with EU member Ireland. An open border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland is a key pillar of the peace process that ended decades of violence in the region. He said problems in shipping some goods to Northern Ireland caused by the new customs and health checks needed to be resolved. He said senior politicians from the U.K., Northern Ireland and the bloc would discuss the ports situation on Wednesday.
Irish PM says 'perverse' morality drove unwed mothers' homes
Read full article: Irish PM says 'perverse' morality drove unwed mothers' homesPrime Minister Micheal Martin said young women and their children had paid a heavy price for Ireland’s “perverse religious morality” in past decades. The final report of an inquiry into the mother-and-baby homes said that 9,000 children died in 18 different mother and baby homes during the 20th century. Fifteen percent of all children in the homes died, almost double the nationwide infant mortality rate, the report said. Church-run homes in Ireland housed orphans, unmarried pregnant women and their babies for most of the 20th century. “While mother and baby homes were not a peculiarly Irish phenomenon, the proportion of Irish unmarried mothers who were admitted to mother and baby homes or (state-run) county homes in the 20th century was probably the highest in the world,” the report said.
Notre Dame better in Texas, but loses again in semifinals
Read full article: Notre Dame better in Texas, but loses again in semifinalsNotre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) is sacked by Alabama defensive lineman Byron Young (47) in the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)ARLINGTON, Texas – Ian Book had Notre Dame moving with a chance to get within a touchdown of No. Notre Dame beat the Tigers 47-40 in November while Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence was sidelined because of a positive COVID-19 test. “I don’t have a unique problem at Notre Dame,” Kelly said. Everybody can keep saying, you know, Notre Dame is not good enough.
Shackleton expedition artifacts to be donated to UK museums
Read full article: Shackleton expedition artifacts to be donated to UK museumsAn eleven-foot wooden sledge used on Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton's British Antarctic Expedition on a table at Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre, London, Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/James Brooks)LONDON – A sled and flag used in one of explorer Ernest Shackleton's famed expeditions to the South Pole have been bought by a British government-funded body to keep the treasured artifacts in the U.K. The expedition was named Nimrod after the ship, which came within less than 100 miles (160 kilometers) of the South Pole for the first time in 1909. Shackleton never reached the South Pole and died of a heart attack in 1922 off South Georgia, a British overseas territory, during a fourth Antarctic expedition. The sled and flag were owned by Eric Marshall, a surgeon and polar explorer who accompanied Shackleton on Nimrod’s “sledge march” to the South Pole.
Book leads No. 2 Irish past Syracuse 45-21; Clemson next up
Read full article: Book leads No. 2 Irish past Syracuse 45-21; Clemson next upIt was Book’s 30th victory as a starter, the most ever for a Notre Dame quarterback. “It’s a dream come true to be able to attend Notre Dame and have a good career,” Book said. Notre Dame started its run thanks to a roughing the passer by Syracuse that Book later turned into a 28-yard TD run. Book finished with 348 total yards, becoming only the second Irish player to move past 10,000 yards (10,008) in total offense. Notre Dame: The Irish have an extra week to rest up for Clemson after the conference adjusted the schedules earlier this week, canceling their last game.
No. 4 Notre Dame sacks No. 1 Clemson 47-40 in double OT
Read full article: No. 4 Notre Dame sacks No. 1 Clemson 47-40 in double OT4 Notre Dame shut down top-ranked Clemson with a couple of sacks to seal a 47-40 win Saturday night. 1 for the first time since taking down Florida State in 1993 at Notre Dame Stadium. Uiagalelei, starting in place of Trevor Lawrence for a second week, passed for 439 yards, the most ever by a Notre Dame opponent. Notre Dame: Avery Davis came to South Bend as a quarterback and has been moved to running back, receiver and defensive back. Notre Dame: The Fighting Irish are at Boston College, which might bring back some bad memories for Notre Dame fans.
Irish regulator investigates Instagram over children's data
Read full article: Irish regulator investigates Instagram over children's dataLONDON – Irish privacy regulators have opened two investigations into Instagram over the social media site's handling of young people's personal data. Ireland's Data Protection Commission said it launched the investigations in September after receiving complaints about the company. Data scientist David Stier said last year that his analysis found users, including those under 18, who switched their account types to business accounts also had their contact information displayed on their profile. “The DPC has been actively monitoring complaints received from individuals in this area and has identified potential concerns in relation to the processing of children’s personal data on Instagram which require further examination,” Deputy Commissioner Graham Doyle said in a statement. Companies can be fined up to 4% of a company's annual revenue or 20 million euros ($24 million) — whichever is higher — for breaches of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation.
Williams, Crawford lead No. 5 Notre Dame past Florida State
Read full article: Williams, Crawford lead No. 5 Notre Dame past Florida State5 Fighting Irish beat Florida State 42-26 on Saturday night. I just kept that mindset after I fumbled.”“We just reminded (Kyren) about ball security,” said Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly, whose team lost several workouts due to the pandemic. Notre Dame: The Irish offense was often lethal, especially once it stopped hurting its own cause. Notre Dame had five touchdowns and 365 yards in the first half and finished with 554 yards. Notre Dame is home for the fourth straight game to start the season when Louisville visits Oct. 17.
5 delicious meals to make in your Instant Pot for St. Patrick’s Day
Read full article: 5 delicious meals to make in your Instant Pot for St. Patrick’s DaySt. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and since most of us will be spending the holiday indoors instead of heading to our favorite pub, why not have yourself a delicious Irish meal straight from your Instant Pot?
Can you fathom no St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at pubs in Ireland?
Read full article: Can you fathom no St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at pubs in Ireland?A St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland without celebrations at local pubs? Yes, it is true, and just the latest example of how serious the coronavirus pandemic has become. The Irish government sent a release Sunday asking all pubs be closed from Sunday night until March 29 to help quell the spread of the coronavirus. St. Patrick’s Day celebrations surely will be affected around the world, and it’s hard to imagine you can’t even go to a pub in the heart of Ireland anymore to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. But that once again emphasizes the seriousness of the pandemic and the sacrifices so many are making.