Luke Sproule

Belfast

Senior Journalist, Northern Ireland at BBC

Senior journalist @BBCNewsNI

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'There isn't a definitive version' - the changing face of Irish America

2 months ago | 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.
US-NI boxing project widening horizons of young fighters

2 months ago | 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.
Irish immigrants in US: 'There is more of a fear element now'

2 months ago | 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.
NI businesses stay positive as threats of US tariffs loom

2 months ago | 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.
Why Ireland's politicians believe they can influence Washington

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.
Calls to honour 'bravest man not to win a Victoria Cross'

Jan 10, 2025 | yahoo.com | Luke Sproule

More than eight decades have passed since a small group of commandos wreaked havoc on the Nazis and their Italian allies in North Africa, marking the birth of one of the British Army's most infamous regiments - the Special Air Service (SAS). Now, there are fresh calls for one of the leaders of those commandos - Blair 'Paddy' Mayne - to be awarded the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest British award for gallantry in the face of the enemy.
Clegg sets out his stall as he launches election bid

Sep 3, 2024 | oxfordmail.co.uk | Luke Sproule

On Thursday, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg came to Oxford to launch the Liberal Democrats’ election manifesto. Oxford Mail reporter Luke Sproule spoke to him about the issues facing Oxfordshire and how the Lib Dems’ prospective parliamentary candidate for Oxford West and Abingdon, Layla Moran, can win back the seat from the Conservatives How are you going to win back Oxford West and Abingdon? Nick Clegg: “It’s not rocket science.
GE2015: Cameron basks in a sea of blue

Sep 3, 2024 | witneygazette.co.uk | Luke Sproule

A TRIUMPHANT night for the Conservative Party nationwide was mirrored in Oxfordshire as its candidates were delighted to increase their majorities in every seat they held. Nicola Blackwood, David Cameron, John Howell and Ed Vaizey all won by a bigger margin than in 2010. And in Banbury, new MP Victoria Prentis who lives in Somerton, secured 168 votes more than her predecessor Sir Tony Baldry five years ago.
A GCSE at 11: 'It'll help the hard work in future'

Aug 22, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Luke Sproule

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A GCSE at 11: 'It'll help the hard work in future'

Aug 22, 2024 | yahoo.com | Luke Sproule

Luke Sproule - BBC News NIAugust 23, 2024 at 2:12 AM·3 min readThink back to the day you got your GCSE results and try to remember - were you nervous, excited, confident? Now imagine that you weren't in your mid teens - like most people who sit GCSEs - but were just 11 years old. On Thursday, a class of youngsters that age picked up their grades at a primary school in Ballycastle. Every year, pupils at Gaelscoil an Chaistil sit their Irish GCSE before they have even set foot in secondary school.