Ireland Archive
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Vickers feared losing ‘great gig’ after he tackled protester in Ireland
Posted on 17.08.2017 | No CommentsControversy over Canada's ambassador to Ireland tackling a protester in Dublin in 2016 had him fearing he'd lose his job, and Canadian staff worrying about the consequences for the diplomatic relationship between the two countries. -
The time to reform Ireland’s outdated abortion ban is now, campaigners say
Posted on 15.10.2016 | No CommentsThere is a growing abortion rights movement in Ireland, where laws are among the most restrictive in the world and result in "cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment" of women in some cases, according to... -
Committee studying Canadian electoral reform gets lessons from abroad
Posted on 27.07.2016 | No CommentsThe study includes identifying how to ‘engage’ voters in any change, leaving the door open for recommending a referendum — which was New Zealand's method -
Michael Den Tandt on the Brexit and Canada: Two crucial lessons for Liberals
Posted on 26.06.2016 | No CommentsThere are now two threads connecting populist, anti-internationalist, xenophobic movements worldwide -
21 of The Very Best Things to do in Ireland
Posted on 02.06.2016 | No CommentsDid we mention we love Ireland? We've had the good fortune of traveling from South to North, East to West and all the way back down again. I can safely say that we've done a lot in Ireland. Our first trip took us all the way up the Wild Atlantic Way, a... -
A Step by Step Guide of the Guinness Storehouse Tour
Posted on 17.03.2016 | No CommentsThere's a reason the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin is Ireland's most famous attraction. Not only is Guinness a world famous beer, the tour itself is fun and fascinating. Started by Arthur Guinness in 1759, Guinness has been a staple of Ireland ever sin... -
Kiss the Blarney Stone for the Gift of the Gab
Posted on 16.03.2016 | No CommentsIt's a rite of passage when visiting Ireland to Kiss the Blarney Stone. It took us four visits for us to finally make it to Blarney Castle located just outside of Ireland's second largest city, Cork. But we made it and we were glad! We had wanted to k... -
Ireland legalizes gay marriage after Yes side wins ‘substantial majority’ in national referendum
Posted on 23.05.2015 | No Comments'We're the first country in the world to enshrine marriage equality in our constitution and do so by popular mandate. That makes us a beacon, a light to the rest of the world of liberty and equality' -
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10 of the Best Things to do in Dublin
Posted on 17.03.2015 | No CommentsIt's St Patrick's Day, and it's one big party around the globe. Nowhere celebrates it better than the land of Saints and Scholars, Ireland! If you are lucky enough to find yourself on the Emerald Island one day, you'll come to realize that the Irish are the most welcoming people on earth. We had never [...]
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A Game of Thrones Tour of Northern Ireland
Posted on 20.01.2015 | No CommentsThe wildly popular Game of Thrones is taking over where Lord of the Rings left off. It was once a huge draw for visitors to tour New Zealand in search of LOR filming locations but in today's world it's all about Westeros. Filmed on location in such destinations as Croatia and Iceland, the Game of Thrones is TV's most ambitious project in years and it's also the show that has more people talking about it around the world than any other [...]
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The Year in Pictures: A Photographic Journey through 2014
Posted on 26.12.2014 | No CommentsWhat a year! My passion is photography, and I have been lucky enough to travel the world photographing some of the most beautiful and unique places on earth. It was a thrill for me to win gold in “Best Photo Illustration of Travel” at this year’s Society of American Travel Writers, Lowell Thomas Awards. I never thought I’d have anyone recognize my photography in such a way and then it happened. And now, I want to share my own round [...]
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The Best Things to do in Northern Ireland
Posted on 20.11.2014 | No CommentsWe didn’t know we’d crossed the border until the speed limit changed while driving through Ireland. One minute we were in the EU, the next we were on British soil in Northern Ireland. There are no borders and no welcome signs, just a speed limit change from km to miles and a the Euro was no longer needed. Stopping at the ATM to stock up on British Pounds, we were now ready to explore the beautiful countryside of the six counties. [...]
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