Tag: Ireland

UAE Freezes Boxing Promoter Daniel Kinahan’s Assets After US Sanctions

The United Arab Emirates has frozen the assets of Tyson Fury’s former adviser, Daniel Kinahan, who has been named in the Irish courts as being head of one of Europe’s biggest drug cartels. Earlier this month the U.S. Treasury announced sanctions against what it called the Kinahan Organized Crime Group (KOCG) and rewards of $5…


From Mountains to the Sea, Ireland’s Dingle Way Makes One Hiker Feel ‘Wonderfully Alive’

By Laurie Hertzel From Star Tribune After dinner, we spread the map across the pub table. We had gotten a little lost that morning, probably due to jet lag, and we wanted to make sure the next day went smoothly. It was May, before the pandemic, and my husband and I were walking most of…


How Industrious Irish Immigrants Overcame Prejudice to Achieve the American Dream

When American poet Emma Lazarus wrote the iconic words that would be inscribed on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty—“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses”—she certainly had the Irish in mind. The Irish immigrants that arrived on America’s shores in the mid-19th century came with nothing more than the shirts on…


Celtic Pilgrimage

Revival exploded during the Dark Ages across Ireland, Scotland, and England, led by Apostles and Prophets who raised the dead, encountered angels, and took entire nations for Christ. This title is only available in the US. – Feature Films: Cinema collection: epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: epochoriginal.com Feature Films: www.theepochtimes.com/featured-films Follow EpochTV on social media: Facebook:…


Hundreds of Russia Plane Leases to Be Axed After EU Sanctions

Lessors are set to terminate hundreds of aircraft leases with Russian airlines following Western sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine that require the contracts be cancelled. Asian lessor BOC Aviation said on Monday that most of its aircraft in Russia would be affected by European Union sanctions that require the leases be terminated by March…


Northern Ireland Politician Christopher Stalford Dies Suddenly Aged 39

Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) lawmaker Christopher Stalford has died at the age of 39, party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has confirmed. The south Belfast representative and father-of-four died suddenly. In a statement, Sir Jeffrey said: “I am deeply saddened to learn of Christopher’s sudden death. He was not just an elected representative or a colleague,…


‘Freedom Convoy’ Protests Are Spreading Throughout World as Truckers Lead the Fight Against Mandates

Following the tactics used by Canadian truckers in Ottawa, a growing number of trucker-inspired protests appear to be gaining momentum worldwide—with groups in the Netherlands, Austria, the United States, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand forming. The Ottawa protest, known as the “Freedom Convoy,” aims to do away with Canadian COVID-19 vaccine mandates, namely for…


‘Freedom Convoy’ Protests Are Spreading Around World as Truckers Lead Fight Against Mandates

Following the lead of Canadian truckers in Ottawa, a growing number of trucker-inspired protests appear to be gaining momentum worldwide—with groups forming in the Netherlands, Austria, the United States, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. The Ottawa protest, known as the “Freedom Convoy,” aims to do away with Canadian COVID-19 vaccine mandates that affect truckers…


Ireland Calls for Justice on 50th Anniversary of ‘Bloody Sunday’

LONDONDERRY—Ireland on Sunday called for Britain to ensure justice for the families of 13 peaceful protesters shot dead by its soldiers on “Bloody Sunday” in 1972 as thousands marked the 50th anniversary of one of the defining days of the Northern Ireland conflict. The British government in 2010 apologised for the “unjustified and unjustifiable” killings…


Russia to Move Planned Military Drills Away From Irish Coast

Russia will move its planned military drills outside Ireland’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) following a request from the Irish government, officials from both countries have confirmed. The planned artillery drills caused considerable controversy in Ireland after it emerged they were slated to take place in early February about 150 miles in international waters off Ireland’s…