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Amii McKeever. Politics and religion are two subjects that everyone knows are best left out of polite conversation. They can cause consternation, as people can have very strong differences of opinion. There are also other topics that fit into this realm of “off-limits”. In fact, pretty much any emotive topic that challenges a personal belief can lead to raised voices and arguments. Such topics are best confined to familiar surroundings. The pandemic has added a few topics to this “best-...

A cellist based in the west of Ireland whose picturesque online videos of his open-air performances went viral during the pandemic performed a special recital for St Patricks Day. Patrick Dexter was invited by the Embassy of Ireland in the US to play at its virtual event, Shades of Green, celebrating Irish American history, traditions and the resilience the community has shown in response to Covid-1 "I feel proud to represent this part of the country in this performance. To show the peo...

BBC News Published St Patricks Day celebrations will once again be different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Traditional parades in Belfast and Dublin have been cancelled for the second year in a row, with many events across the island again moving online. Police have warned that anyone breaking Covid-19 regulations in NI will face a "robust" response. But while large gatherings are mostly ruled out, attempts have been made to celebrate in style around the world. image copyrightTour...

The HSE has confirmed the majority of AstraZeneca clinics have been cancelled for the rest of the week. However, it says a small number will continue for certain people over the age of 60. It follows NIACs recommendation that the vaccine be used for people… Apr 13, 2021 A plan for re-opening the country through May, June and July could be revealed at the end of this month. The Government is examining a number of areas that will be able to re-open as the number of vaccinations r...

In August, there was cause for celebration following the miraculous rescue of two cousins who spent 15 hours stranded at sea. Ellen Glynn and Sara Feeney got into difficulty after going paddleboarding at Furbo Beach in Co Galway. A major search and rescue operation was launched after the young women failed to return to shore and many feared the worst. 1. Galway ‘miracle’ rescue The next morning, however, the pair were discovered by local fisherman Patrick Oliver and his son Morgan. Oliver u...