Along with the rainbow flags that flew in their masses to celebrate LGBT pride in Ireland, an actual rainbow appeared over Dublin, which many saw as very fitting. 2. The Catholic country that it is, some Irish people were quick to suggest that this was A milestone moment occurred in Ireland on Saturday, as Irish … Read more
The historic Yes vote in Ireland's same-sex marriage referendum leaves the North as the last bastion of discrimination against gay people, according to Amnesty International. Northern Ireland is now the only region in the UK and Ireland not to extend One Irish couple wasted no time after the country became the first in the world … Read more
The experts are saying it is a huge majority victory for the Yes side. It looks like 2-1 in favor. The No side has conceded. Ony one constitency in all of Ireland, Roscommon-South Leitrim appears to have voted against. Tributes and expressions of pride continued to come from political figures in the United States on … Read more
You didn't have to be in Ireland, though, to share in or appreciate the moment. Alastair Campbell, once a spokesman to former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, noted Ireland's role in leading the way internationally. "Ireland led world on smoking Vans can sass up any casual outfit, take Ireland as an example. Since they're classic … Read more
For Ireland's Six Nations showdown in Paris, it was a case of victory at all costs – victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be, as Winston Churchhill famously said. Paul O'Connell of Ireland celebrates. In recent Brian O'Driscoll said that Ireland's 22-20 win over France to land … Read more