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Ireland welcomes a wave of international visitors for the St. Patrick’s Day weekend festivities
Hundreds of thousands of international tourists are expected to travel to the country over the bank holiday weekend for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. By Alex Cloud Fáilte Ireland estimates that over 589,000 people attended the three-day St. Patrick’s Day festival last year, which generated €138 million in visitor revenue. While the figures for the current year are undetermined, Dublin Live reported that over half a million people were in…
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The third and final leaders’ debate of the 2016 general election was broadcast last night on RTÉ. After the seven way debate last week, the spotlight was again squarely focused on Enda Kenny, Michéal Martin, Joan Burton, and Gerry Adams. The debate was moderated by Miriam O’Callaghan as the candidates made their last pitch to…
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After nearly three weeks of frantic campaigning, the electorate will cast their ballots this Friday. By this point, if you’re eligible, hopefully you’re registered to vote and close to deciding who your first preference is. With the day of judgment fast approaching, The City will provide a brief refresher – or, if you’re a first-time…
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The results of the New Hampshire primaries last Monday saw Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders come out on top for their respective parties. Trump’s win has made him the leader on the Republican side with 17 delegates followed by Ted Cruz’s 11. Sanders tops the table for the Democrats after winning 15 delegates in…
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On first viewing it appeared an odd question, and Ireland’s Chris Henry seemed just as bemused as the sharp hearing viewers at home who heard the referee ask ‘What’s my name?’. The Ulsterman quickly composed himself and answered “Nigel” before giving the referee a pat on the back as he re-joined his waiting teammates. This…
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The general disdain for journalists is well known – in fact it’s a common trope used in the humour of media circles. However the recent threats made on two journalists’ lives following last week’s shootings in North Dublin have quieted the typically acerbic wit of the media community. The Independent News and Media journalists have been…
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The bus I was on had that horrendous familiarity; an elderly woman sat next to me, scanning The Herald — one eye on the paper, the other eye inquisitively purveying me while I texted; my knees were being impaled by the reclining chair in front of me; and the scent was of gone off rainwater.…
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