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The actual Belfast Cowboy arrived in Belfast in 1976 when the Northern Ireland capital was at war. Photo: Poster child for country … Charley Pride performs on a TV show in London in February 1975. Photograph: Michael Putland/Getty Images 08 December 2021 | Walker Mimms | The Guardian | With additional images Tammy Wynette and Johnny…
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The film Belfast ‘is a love letter to a place, a place Branagh celebrates in vibrant color in the first frames with the music of none other than Belfast’s own son, Van Morrison.’ Photo: Still from the film Belfast 04 September 2021 | Sasha Stone | Awards Daily | With additional photos It’s not easy…
A series of articles discussing what some are calling the UK’s “de facto amnesty” for those involved in Troubles-related killings. Northern Secretary says proposals are ‘painful recognition of the reality of where we are’ 2. Proposals characterised as ‘de facto amnesty’ for killers 3. Key events since the Troubles began 4. London denies this is…
BBC Ireland Caitríona Lagan is an All-Ireland champion musician from Castledawson, County Londonderry. The 15-year-old plays five instruments – banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar and mandola. During lockdown she began posting videos on social media showcasing her wide-ranging musical talent. “I will remember music helping me through lockdown, it gave me something to do and it…
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What exactly is happening in Northern Ireland? I think this is an excellent overview. 11 April 2021 | Rory Carroll | Guardian/Observer (original link) For the schoolboy commander who stood on the grassy hill and gave his name only as Bob, the intricacies and compromises of politics, policing, Brexit and the Northern Ireland protocol could all be…
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