Irish Times
'It's very delicate': the €5 million project to restore Lough Carra
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- 'It's very delicate': the €5 million project to restore Lough Carra
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- 3:36
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- A €5 million EU Life project led by Mayo County Council in collaboration with a number of associated partners aims to restore Lough Carra. Video: Enda O'Dowd
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- 'This is something that hasn't happened before' | Inside Ireland's new national dance company
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- 2:51
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- 'This is something that hasn't happened before' – Ireland launches its first national dance company in decades.
Luail, the country's ambitious new national dance company, is recruiting dancers as it prepares to transform Ireland's cultural landscape. The company represents a historic moment for Irish performing arts, with plans to showcase both contemporary and traditional dance on the international stage.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Enda O'Dowd
#IrishTimes #Ireland #Dance #Culture #PerformingArts #Luail #NationalDanceCompany #IrishCulture #Arts #Dublin
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- Take a closer look at a star-studded Democratic National Convention
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The Democratic National Convention has come to an end after four-days of appearances from political, television and musical heavyweights. Video: David Dunne
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- Harris hails 'unlikely journey' as she accepts Democratic nomination
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- US vice-president Kamala Harris hailed her "unlikely journey" as she accepted the Democratic Party's 2024 US presidential nomination. Video: Reuters
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- 'We're walking a tightrope': the challenge in modernising centuries old lighthouses
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Wicklow Head light house has been operating for nearly 300 years and is evolving while maintaining its characteristics. Video: Enda O'Dowd
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- New Guinness World Record created at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- A Guinness World Record for the most tin whistles played continuously for five minutes has been created at the Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in Wexford. Video: Bryan O'Brien
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- 'Edna was exceptional': Edna O'Brien laid to rest on Holy Island
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- 4:33
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Renowned Irish writer Edna O'Brien was laid to rest on Holy Island in Lough Derg. Video: Enda O'Dowd
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- Thousands celebrate Team Ireland's record Olympic success in Dublin
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Thousands of people gathered in Dublin to give Team Ireland a hero's welcome following their most successful Olympic Games in the state's history.
The team secured seven medals at Paris 2024, surpassing all previous records. Athletes were honoured with a civic reception as crowds lined the streets to celebrate their achievements.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Bryan O'Brien
#IrishTimes #Ireland #Dublin #Olympics #TeamIreland #Paris2024 #Sport #CivicReception
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- Kellie Harrington returns to a hero's welcome in Portland Row
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Ireland’s double Olympic champion Kellie Harrington cried tears of joy as she returned home to Dublin after her success in Paris. Video: PA
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- 'Putting back nature that man eliminated': white-tailed sea eagles return to Ireland
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- White-tailed sea eagles continue to be reintroduced to Ireland thanks to a decades-long project from the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Video: Chris Maddaloni
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- 'I need an apology': Family seeks closure 20 years after fatal fire
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- 3:13
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- A family is still seeking closure more than two decades after losing loved ones in a Dublin apartment fire.
In 2002, Louise Wall and her boyfriend Mick O'Farrell died in a fire at Verdemont in Dublin. The subsequent inquest revealed significant safety problems in the apartment complex, yet the family says they are still waiting for accountability and answers.
The case highlights ongoing questions about building safety standards and the need for proper closure in tragic circumstances.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Enda O'Dowd
#IrishTimes #Dublin #Ireland #BuildingSafety #Fire #Inquest #Justice #Accountability
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- Eoin O Broin accuses Darragh O'Brien of 'political stunts'
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Sinn Fein has pledged to deliver 50,000 affordable homes over five years if elected to government. Video: PA
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- Dublin's north inner city erupts with joy as Kellie Harrington secures Olympic medal
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- There was celebrations in Dublin's north inner city as Kellie Harrington secured another Olympic medal. Video: Enda O'Dowd
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- Defence Forces reservists to be deployed to trouble spots around the world
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Defence Forces reservists will receive enhanced training so they can be deployed to trouble spots around the world with full-time soldiers. Video: Enda O'Dowd
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- Wax sculpture of Sinéad O’Connor unveiled in Dublin
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- A wax sculpture of Sinéad O’Connor has been unveiled at the National Wax Museum to mark the one year anniversary of the singer’s death. Video: Enda O'Dowd
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- 'Nothing prepares you for the real McCoy': Inside Ireland's sea survival pool
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- 'Nothing prepares you for the real McCoy' - but Ireland's specialised sea survival pool comes close.
Fishermen and other seafarers train here for all contingencies, learning crucial skills that could save their lives in emergencies at sea. The facility provides realistic conditions to prepare maritime workers for the harsh realities they might face on the water.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Alan Betson
#IrishTimes #Ireland #SeaSafety #Fishing #MaritimeSafety #Training #Survival #Irish #Safety
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- Historic O'Connell Tower in Glasnevin Cemetery re-launches to the public
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The iconic O'Connell Tower in Dublin's Glasnevin Cemetery has been re-launched to the public with a newly designed visitor experience. Video: Bryan O'Brien
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- ‘Equality, anti-racism and human rights’: Sinn Féin launches international protection policy
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Sinn Féin have launched an eight-page immigration policy document, which focuses mainly on the international protection system. Video: Bryan O'Brien
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- Attention turns to who Kamala Harris will select as running mate
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- As Kamala Harris begins her campaign for US president, attention has turned to who may accompany the current vice-president as her running mate. Video: Reuters
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- 'It's a loss to Ballina': Locals in Joe Biden's ancestral Irish home reflect on shock exit
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Locals in Joe Biden's ancestral Irish home reflected positively on his presidency but believed the time was right for him to quit the race. Video: Enda O'Dowd
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- Where does Kamala Harris stand on key US voting issues?
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- US vice president Kamala Harris describes, in her own words, her views around some of the major issues for voters ahead of the US election. Video: David Dunne
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- Harris slams JD Vance, Trump at North Carolina campaign event
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- 3:50
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- US vice president Kamala Harris slammed Donald Trump and his running mate, senator JD Vance, calling their governing plans "extreme and divisive."
As US president Joe Biden recuperates from Covid-19, vice-president Kamala Harris has become the standard bearer of their reelection effort, visiting the battleground states of Michigan and North Carolina this past week before headlining a well-attended fundraiser in Massachusetts on Saturday.
Harris has assumed the starring role at a time when a growing number of Democratic elected officials are pushing for her to become the party’s nominee. Both voters and donors say they have grown dissatisfied with the president, and the campaign’s fundraising efforts have sputtered. (Video: Reuters)
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- 'It's good practice': Donegal fishers undertake sea survival training
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- 'It's good practice' - essential words from Donegal fishers as they undertake crucial sea survival training.
Fishers from the MFV Father McKee Pelagic Vessel completed the intensive Sea Survival Techniques course at the BIM National Fisheries College in Co Donegal. The training equips crews with vital skills for emergency situations at sea, from life raft deployment to cold water survival.
The programme highlights ongoing efforts to improve safety standards across Ireland's fishing fleet.
🎥 Video: Alan Betson
#IrishTimes #Donegal #Fishing #SeaSafety #MaritimeSafety #Ireland #FisherySafety #Training
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- Ear bandages, 'Trumpamania' and Babydog: a look inside the RNC
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The Republican National Convention has drawn to a close after four days of celebrities, merchandise and a famous dog. Video: David Dunne
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- Hundreds protest in Coolock over asylum seeker accommodation
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Hundreds of people gathered for a protest in Coolock at the former Crown Paints factory site, which has been earmarked to accommodate asylum seekers. Video: Enda O'Dowd
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- Pro-refugee protesters pull down fences on Dublin's Grand Canal
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Dozens of fences erected along the Grand Canal in south Dublin were pulled down on following a pro-refugee protest in Portobello. Video: Enda O'Dowd
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- 'She was found in St Anne's Park': Exotic pets causing DSPCA crisis
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- 'She was found in St Anne's Park' – just one example of the exotic animals being handed into the DSPCA, creating significant housing difficulties for the organisation.
From reptiles to unusual pets, the charity is struggling to accommodate species that require specialised care and facilities. The growing trend of exotic pet ownership is putting unprecedented strain on animal welfare resources.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Enda O'Dowd
#IrishTimes #Ireland #Dublin #DSPCA #ExoticPets #AnimalWelfare #StAnnesPark #PetOwnership #AnimalRescue
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- 'It's the orange Glastonbury': Twelfth of July parades take place across Northern Ireland
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- 5:10
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Tens of thousands took to the streets across Northern Ireland for the annual Twelfth of July celebrations. Video: Enda O'Dowd
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- Pepper spray deployed as Gardaí and protesters clash in Coolock
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- A number of people have been arrested following clashes between gardaí and anti-immigration protesters in Coolock, Dublin. Video: Dara Mac Dónaill/Conor Lally
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- Colette Langan, stained glass artist: 'I just love working with colour and light'
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- What I Do: Colette Langan is a stained glass artist, who trained in London and is now based in Carrick-On-Shannon, Co Leitrim. Video: Bryan O’Brien
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- Trump rushed from rally after assassination attempt
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- After multiple shots were fired at Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, he was rushed from the stage at a rally near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Video: Reuters
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- 'Great times, great memories': DART workers celebrate 40 years
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- 3:41
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- 'Great times, great memories' – that's how DART workers describe four decades of Dublin's iconic rail service.
As the Dublin Area Rapid Transit System marks its 40th birthday, we speak to the people who've kept the trains running and the passengers moving. From veteran drivers to long-serving station staff, they share their memories of how Dublin's transport transformed.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Bryan O'Brien
#IrishTimes #DART #Dublin #Ireland #Transport #PublicTransport #Anniversary #DublinTransport
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- 'You make every coffin with a bit of respect' | Green Coffin Maker
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Martin Boyle makes green coffins in Fanad, Co. Donegal - each one crafted with respect and environmental consciousness.
His work is part of a growing movement towards eco-friendly burial options that allow people to return to nature in harmony with the environment. The traditional coffin-making craft takes on new meaning when sustainability meets dignity.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Bryan O'Brien
#IrishTimes #Ireland #Donegal #WhatIDo #GreenBurial #Sustainability #Environment #Craftsmanship #Death #Funeral
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- New National Gallery exhibition celebrates the work of women impressionists
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The National Gallery of Ireland is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the first Impressionist exhibition, held in Paris in 1874, with a major new exhibition: 'Women Impressionists'. Video: Bryan O'Brien
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- Swifties arrive in Dublin: 'I'm more excited about this than my wedding day'
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- 3:29
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Taylor Swift arrived in Dublin ahead of her three nights at the Aviva Stadium and her loyal fans, or Swifties, were dressed for the occasion. Video: Enda O'Dowd
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- Eighth time lucky? The UK general election history of Nigel Farage
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has come out of political retirement for an eighth attempt at securing a seat in the House of Commons. Video: David Dunne
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- Michael Tutty, shoemaker: 'You want your feet to relax'
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- What I Do: Michael Tutty is a third generation shoemaker based in Naas Co. Kildare, where his family have been making shoes for 78 years. Video: Bryan O'Brien
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- Inside Ireland's busiest motorway: 350 incidents monthly on the M50
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Emergency response teams on Ireland's busiest motorway deal with an incident almost every day - from breakdowns to serious crashes.
The M50 sees between 300 and 350 incidents per month, with crews working around the clock to keep traffic moving and motorists safe. Response personnel handle everything from minor breakdowns to major accidents across Dublin's orbital route.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Bryan O'Brien
#IrishTimes #Ireland #Dublin #M50 #MotorwayIncidents #EmergencyServices #RoadSafety #Traffic #Infrastructure
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- Stonemason Eóin Madigan: 'The benefit of physical work is second to none'
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- What I Do - Eóin Madigan is a sixth generation stonemason and conservator based in Ennistymon, Co. Clare. Video: Bryan O'Brien
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- Inside Dublin Port: 'You're falling over the heritage'
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The Dublin Port Company is opening up its site to the public and revealing the heritage behind the walls. Video: Enda O'Dowd
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- Lebanon's forgotten humanitarian crisis
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- 5:12
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- With two waves of refugees, and an internal displacement crisis on its southern border with Israel, Lebanon is facing severe tests after years of turmoil. Video: Chris Maddaloni
#lebanon #unicef #refugees #palestine #syria #israel #gaza #beirut
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- French football team front and centre amid divisive election
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- 4:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Members of the French football team, many of whom come from immigrant backgrounds, have spoken out about the country's upcoming election. Video: David Dunne
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- 'I am stepping down to pass the torch': Green Party leader Eamon Ryan resigns
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- 3:44
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Green Party leader and Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan announced that he will be stepping down as party leader and will not run in the next election. Video: Chris Maddaloni
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- When will Ireland's general election be called? | Government gains momentum
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- 3:27
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- When will Ireland's general election be called? That's the question dominating political circles after Sinn Féin's disappointing local election results.
The Government appears to have regained momentum following what many saw as a bruising set of results for the opposition party. Political focus has now shifted entirely to the timing of the next general election, with speculation mounting about when the Taoiseach might make the call.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Enda O'Dowd
#IrishTimes #Ireland #GeneralElection #IrishPolitics #SinnFéin #Government #LocalElections #Dublin
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- 'These are the eyes of the state': Aer Corp unveil new maritime patrol aircraft
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The Irish Aer Corp have two new Airbus C295 maritime patrol aircraft which will expand their aerial surveillance capability. Video: Enda O'Dowd
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- What I Do: 'My family and friends think I'm cracked'
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Jessie Flood is the probation officer for the homeless team in Dublin where she directly sees how the housing crisis impacts her client's lives. Video: Enda O'Dowd
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- Trinity College exhibition celebrates Yeats sisters and Irish design
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- 2:51
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- A new Trinity College Dublin exhibition shines a light on the remarkable contribution of the Yeats sisters to Irish craft culture.
The exhibition celebrates their huge influence on Irish design and will travel to Irish embassies worldwide, bringing this important cultural story to international audiences.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Bryan O'Brien
#IrishTimes #Ireland #Dublin #TrinityCollege #YeatsSisters #IrishDesign #CraftCulture #Exhibition #IrishCulture #Heritage
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- 'All I've got is my emotions': Artist explores relationships in new Dublin exhibition
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- 'All I've got is my emotions' - the words that capture artist Salvatore of Lucan's latest work exploring the complexities of human relationships.
The new exhibition is now open at the Kevin Kavanagh gallery in Dublin, offering visitors an intimate look at how emotions shape our connections with others. The show examines relationships through a deeply personal artistic lens.
The exhibition runs until 29th June 2024.
Full story: irishtimes.com
🎥 Video: Enda O'Dowd
#IrishTimes #Dublin #Art #Exhibition #Relationships #KevinKavanaghGallery #IrishArt #ContemporaryArt
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- Anti-migrant activist celebrates being elected to Dublin City Council
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Anti-immigration activist Gavin Pepper was one of many elected to Dublin City Council late on Sunday evening. Video: Enda O'Dowd
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- Simon Harris: 'The story today is the absolute collapse in support for Sinn Fein'
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The Taoiseach Simon Harris has said his position on when the general election should be held “hasn’t changed”. Video: Enda O'Dowd
