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Mar 17, 2025 |
yahoo.com | Luke Sproule
"There is no such thing as one, definitive, version of Irish America."This phrase, or a variation of it, comes up time and time again when speaking to people who broadly fit under the umbrella of being “Irish-American”. Some come from the Republic of Ireland, some from Northern Ireland, others have families who emigrated more than 150 years ago, some have been in the United States for less than 12 months.
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Mar 16, 2025 |
bbc.com | Luke Sproule
US-NI boxing project widening horizons of young fightersLuke SprouleReporting fromWashington DCBBCLiam (left) and Taaj took part in the recent trip to County MayoIt is Wednesday night at Diamonds in the Ruff boxing gym in the Washington DC suburb of Forestville and a group of young fighters - from pre-teens to early 20s - are being put through their paces by coaches Umar, Tony and Tairhan.
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Mar 14, 2025 |
bbc.com | Luke Sproule
Irish immigrants in US: 'There is more of a fear element now'Luke SprouleReporting fromWashington DCBBCChris Devenny manages the Celtic House bar and restaurantAbout 20 minutes from the White House, Chris Devenny and Michael McMahon are overseeing a steady trade on a Tuesday afternoon at the Celtic House, an Irish bar and restaurant in the suburbs of Washington DC.
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Mar 12, 2025 |
bbc.com | Luke Sproule
NI businesses stay positive as threats of US tariffs loomLuke SprouleReporting fromWashington DCBBCPeter McAuley of Nomadic Watches is remaining optimistic"Uncertainty" is the most common word you will hear if you ask a business in Northern Ireland about how they are feeling about the prospect of the United States imposing tariffs. They are one of the cornerstones of US President Donald Trump's second term and have left other countries scrambling to respond.
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Mar 7, 2025 |
bbc.com | Luke Sproule
Why Ireland's politicians say St Patrick's Washington trip makes a differenceGetty ImagesPresident Donald Trump will receive a bowl of shamrock again this yearSt Patrick's Day is associated with its fair share of traditions, from wearing a sprig of shamrock, to attending a church service to sipping one (or several) pints of stout. For politicians from the island of Ireland there's one other annual tradition - a visit to Washington DC.
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