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Irish culture thriving in Scotland
THE sights, sounds, language and culture of Ireland came to Edinburgh for the day as The Consulate General of Ireland, GAA Scotland and Conradh na Gaeilge Glaschu joined forces...
Singing from a tired hymn sheet
POLICE Scotland have become embroiled in the use of anti-Catholic and anti-Irish chants —which has also seen Rangers FC forced to close a section of their stadium by governing...
Rallying round to tackle hatred
CALL It Out: The Campaign Against Anti-Catholic Bigotry and Anti-Irish Racism is calling for support for a rally in Glasgow in August as it continues its efforts to oppose...
Kilkenny v Tipperary—a 100+ year rivalry
WHEN Kilkenny and Tipperary meet in the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship final on Sunday 18th August, it’ll be 28th time the two sides have met in the Championship...
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