The UK has demanded “significant” changes to Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading arrangements but has held back from tearing up parts of the deal. Brexit minister Lord David Frost said “we cannot go on as we are” but held back from using provisions in the deal that could allow elements of it to be suspended—although he…
Brexit: Frost Sets out ‘Significant’ Reforms to Northern Ireland Protocol
Full Brexit Checks Risk Becoming ‘Incendiary’ in Northern Ireland, M&S Says
LONDON—The introduction of full customs checks between Britain and Northern Ireland risks becoming “incendiary” when prices rise and favourite products fail to get through, one of the country’s biggest retailers said. Archie Norman, the chairman of Marks & Spencer, told BBC Radio that the planned introduction of full post-Brexit checks in October would be “business…
Where Everybody Knows Your Name
Several years ago, my husband Mike and I, along with 17 members of my extended family, traveled to Labasheeda, a small rural town in County Clare on the Shannon River in Ireland. My grandfather was born and raised there with his 14 siblings. The town consists of a post office, church, rectory, schoolhouse, general store,…
UK and EU Agree Truce in Sausage War Dispute Over Northern Ireland
A deal has been reached to avoid a “sausage war” with the European Union over the shipment of chilled meats from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. A grace period allowing the continued supply of chilled meats across the Irish Sea has been extended until Sept. 30. Brexit minister Lord David Frost said: “We are pleased…
Lewis Tells of Surprise at Tanaiste’s Comments on United Ireland
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has expressed his surprise at comments from Irish Tanaiste Leo Varadkar that a united Ireland could happen in his lifetime. Lewis also suggested in the House of Commons that the comments could be explained because of the success of Sinn Fein in opinion polls in the Republic. Varadkar, the deputy…
Ryanair Flight Under Considerable Covert Pressure to Land in Belarus: Airline Boss
The pilot of the Ryanair passenger aircraft that was diverted to lank in Minsk, Belarus, was put under covert but “considerable pressure,” Michael O’Leary, the CEO of the Irish airline said on Tuesday. Ryanair Flight 4978 was on its way to Vilnius, Lithuania, from Athens, Greece, when it was alerted to a bomb threat and diverted…
45-Year-Old Irishman Builds Lego Empire Over the Course of 6 Years—and It’s Astounding
Graham Young, a 45-year-old Cobh, Ireland, local, has spent the last six years building a Lego empire of extraordinary scope and scale. Driven by passion for the colorful, interchangeable, textured blocks, Young has spent over 15,000 euros (approx. US$18,250) on Lego, focusing on fulfilling a dream of making it his career. Young’s fascination with Lego started…
Cycling-Martin Wins Giro Stage 17 as Bernal Shows 1st Sign of Weakness
SEGA DI ALA, Italy—Ireland’s Dan Martin completed a hat-trick of grand tour victories when he prevailed in the 17th stage of the Giro d’Italia as overall leader Egan Bernal showed his first sign of weakness on Wednesday. Israel Start Up Nation rider Martin led from the breakaway in the 193-km mountain ride from Canazei to…
‘Positive’ Decryption Tool Given to Irish Health Service After Ransom Attack
The result of initial tests on a decryption tool made available to Ireland’s national health service has been positive, the Irish Health Minister has said. The Irish Government said on Thursday—almost a week after a ransomware attack of the Health Service Executive’s (HSE) IT system—that a decryption tool had been made available. It also insisted that no ransom…
‘Tens of Millions’ Needed to Fix Irish Health System After Ransomware Attack
The cost of repairing damages done to the Irish national health service by a ransomware attack on Friday will “no doubt” run into “tens of millions,” the health service boss has said. Ireland’s Health Service Executive (HSE) shut down its IT systems on Friday morning as a “precautionary” measure after it was hit by a…
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