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Alan Loughnane

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Referendum to be held on granting voting rights to Irish people living abroad
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Referendum to be held on granting voting rights to Irish people living abroad

Big news… Taoiseach Enda Kenny has confirmed that the government is to go ahead with plans to hold a referendum to allow Irish citizens living outside of Ireland to vote in presidential elections. The move would be hugely significant as it would also include those in Northern Ireland. In a speech at the Famine Memorial […]

Keith Barry freaked out everyone on The Late Late last night
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Keith Barry freaked out everyone on The Late Late last night

What kind of witchcraft is this? Did you stay in last night? After watching the rugby, it’s understandable if you’re feeling somewhat disconsolate and wanted nothing more than to curl in a ball and contemplate where it all went wrong. For those of you able to beat the post-game slump, The Late Late Show was […]

Longitude have announced their Friday lineup, and it’s a big one
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Longitude have announced their Friday lineup, and it’s a big one

A great weekend ahead… The headline acts for the entire weekend of Longitude have now been announced and you can expect to enjoy a serious weekend of music if you’re going. Last week, it was revealed that Mumford & Sons would headline the festival in Marlay Park on Sunday while other acts such as Baaba Maal, Jack Garratt, […]

Ireland could face a general election after Simon Coveney’s comments
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Ireland could face a general election after Simon Coveney’s comments

It follows comments made by Simon Coveney at a press conference last night. Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen has warned that his party could bring down the government if Fine Gael follow through on Housing Minister Simon Coveney’s comments about water charges last night. During a press conference last night, Coveney said that he would not eliminate […]

These illustrations explain Donald Trump’s Muslim ban in simple terms
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These illustrations explain Donald Trump’s Muslim ban in simple terms

For anyone a bit confused amidst the wave of Trump news… The executive order signed by US President Donald Trump blocks entry into the US for the next 90 days to travellers from Syria, Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Sudan, Somalia and Yemen. The move has sparked controversy among both the public and politicians around the world with large […]