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Find the latest news and updates on Northern Ireland, which is officially a part of the UK and uses the pound sterling, and the Republic of Ireland, which is an independent state and part of the eurozone. Get the news on Irish politics, culture and economy, as well as sports and tourism. Check out the news and updates on such sports as MMA, rugby, etc., as well as updates and on Ireland’s most famous UFC lightweight and featherweight fighter Conor McGregor.
- United Ireland? It may not be as far off as you think
Britain’s haphazard attempt at withdrawal from the European Union has reopened the debate on the prospect of a united Ireland — and despite loud protests from some quarters, the cat can’t be put back in the bag. - ‘No place within society’: Belfast club slams sectarian abuse of former Rangers player Nacho Novo
A Belfast football club has spoken out after former Glasgow Rangers player Nacho Novo, who suffered a heart attack this year, was subject to abuse from a Celtic supporter who sang “hope you die in your sleep.”Sport News - Twitter explodes over Bill O’Reilly’s ‘white privilege’ tweet from Ireland
While getting in touch with his roots, Bill O’Reilly claimed that his Irish ancestors came to the US legally and that their persecution exempts him from having white privilege. Twitter tackled him over the spurious claim.US News - Explainer: Why is Northern Ireland such a big deal in Theresa May’s Brexit negotiations?
Brexit, when it finally happens, could mean that for the first time ever, the United Kingdom will have a major land border with the EU — and of all the issues complicating Theresa May’s Brexit, this is the trickiest to solve.UK News - Israeli settlement boycott: Ireland eyes ban on imports from occupied territories (VIDEO)
Ireland looks set to pass a landmark bill prohibiting the importation and sale of goods and services from illegal Israeli settlements, potentially setting a new precedent within the EU.World News - Pope’s Ireland visit threatens to evict 700 homeless families
More than 700 homeless families in Dublin could face eviction from temporary accommodation as the August visit of Pope Francis threatens to create a dire situation for the poor in the Irish capital.World News
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