“Today, genetic evidence suggests many Irish people have some Viking blood.”
What is the Northern Ireland Backstop?
The UK’s decision to leave the European Union has thrown up a lot of new terms – ‘Brexit’ now in our everyday vocabulary – and now the phrase ‘ Backstop’
Poetry Corner: Ireland’s Call
On St Patrick’s Day The Orkney News celebrates Ireland’s John Philip Holland born Feb. 29, 1840, Liscannor, County Clare.
Poetry Corner: “Let’s not have a sniffle – let’s have a bloody good cry!”
“My Mum and Dad, were big fans of The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem, and I grew up listening to their music.”
What is the Northern Ireland Backstop?
The UK’s decision to leave the European Union has thrown up a lot of new terms – ‘Brexit’ now in our everyday vocabulary – and now the phrase ‘ Backstop’
Poetry Corner: The Ballad of St. Kevin
” Kevin was a monk, who went to Glendalough to get some peace and quiet in which to be a holy person.”
Seamless Transfer into the EU for a Future United Ireland
” we would need to ensure a seamless transfer into the EU as happened in the case of East and West Germany.”