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Ireland votes to repeal eighth amendment, allowing for widened abortion laws
Ireland appears to have voted overwhelmingly to repeal the eighth amendment, allowing for more liberalized abortion laws. The referendum was held on Friday, May 25, but the count began the next morning. Two exit polls out after the polls closed show that the Yes side has won. RTE’s exit poll had the Yes side at […]
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Finding the perfect presents for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
Whether your mother is a beauty lover, tech fanatic or foodie, finding the perfect gift on Mother’s Day can be a challenge. Is it the earrings she’s been eyeing recently, or tickets to see her favourite musician? With almost half (47 per cent) of Canadians agreeing that Mom would be upset if she didn’t receive […]
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Silver collector coin builds on Canada’s best wishes to Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle on their wedding day
In honour of the upcoming wedding of HRH Prince Henry of Wales and Ms Meghan Markle, the Royal Canadian Mint is releasing a beautifully crafted silver collector coin and is making a $25,000 donation to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Foundation in Toronto. CAMH holds special meaning for Prince Harry as his […]
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Bucket lists are a trend for Canadians…
Bucket lists are a trend for Canadians. A recent IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) survey revealed 59 per cent of Canadians have – or plan to make – a bucket list and among them, the majority seek out Canadian experiences. However, 91 per cent of Canadian ‘bucket listers’ are unable to make their dreams a reality. […]
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Canada celebrates its Olympic and Paralympic Heroes on Parliament Hill
Events at Rideau Hall on May 9th 2018, with Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, and on Parliament Hill with the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, are recognizing our Canadian athletes, guides and coaches for their record-breaking accomplishments and performances at […]
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Go beyond the gates of Guinness
Taste three tales from the history of this legendary brew Ahhhh, the Black Stuff! Guinness is a fabled drink around the globe, sipped from Dublin to New York, Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro. But it was born in Ireland’s Ancient East… Where it all began You would be forgiven for thinking that the story of […]
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Ireland’s Cities!
Buzzing streets, easy-going locals and culture around every corner – Ireland’s cities are all about personality. When it comes to cities, you’ll find that small is mighty here in Ireland. From the busy streets of Dublin, Ireland’s capital city, to the colourful character of Galway city, there’s a blend of modern living and time-old tradition […]
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50 Best Restaurants for Brunch in Canada in honour of Mother’s Day
Restaurants spanning six provinces across Canada recognized as best brunch destinations, according to OpenTable diner reviews Just in time to help Canadians decide where to dine out this Mother’s Day, OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations and part of The Priceline Group (NASDAQ: PCLN), today announced the 50 Best Restaurants for Brunch in […]
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A Ulysses Blog! By Ireland’s Ambassador Daniel Mulhall~
Daniel Mulhall is Ireland’s Ambassador to the United States shares his Ulysses Blog with us…a very enjoyable read! I first heard tell of James Joyce’s Ulysses when I was at Secondary School at Mount Sion CBS in Waterford around the year 1970. A teacher known for his radical views recommended it to a group of […]
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Father’s Day Gift Idea!!
This Father’s Day give dad something other than a tie and socks! Fizzics’ Waytap is a must-have for dad this year, and perfect for any home features you have in the works any time of year. Treat dad to the fresh taste of draft beer from the comfort of his home this Father’s Day thanks […]