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In a couple of weeks on the first of July, the Redress for Women Who Were Resident in Certain Institutions Act comes into effect in Ireland, providing healthcare (including counseling services) to women who survived their time in the Magdalene Laundries and are still living in Ireland. The Laundries were the Irish manifestation of Magdalene asylums, institutions run […]
In wake of the celebratory passing of the same-sex marriage referendum, many people have forgotten about that other referendum Ireland voted No to on the same day, one that would lower the age of eligibility for presidential candidacy from 35 to 21. Shane Lynn writes in The Irish Times that “tens of thousands of those inspired […]
Congratulations to Ireland, which has become the first country to legalize same-sex marriage by popular vote! It will join twenty other countries that have legalized it across the nation. I say “across the nation,” because it’s only legal in some areas in both Mexico and the United States. Anyway, Ireland’s legalization is an important milestone in […]
As I wrote a few weeks ago, Ireland is voting on an important referendum on 22 May to potentially legalize same-sex marriage. However, citizens are also voting on another important referendum that day, one that would possibly lower the age at which people are eligible for presidential candidacy from 35 (as it also currently is in […]
On 22 May, Ireland will be voting on whether or not to pass the Marriage Referendum, which would become the thirty-fourth amendment to the Irish Constitution. So, what exactly would this amendment do? If the referendum passes, it will be a huge victory in the fight for LGBTQ equality in Ireland. It would have a similar […]
As if their adorable Irish accents and high incomes weren’t enough, the buff and beautiful doctors of Ireland are taking off their shirts…for charity. Irish Doctor’s 2015 is a calendar, who donates, in part, its proceeds to Epilepsy Ireland. “Mr. July,” who is normally known as Dr. Deacon Farrell, says “you can still be professional and […]
Irish wisdom is something to take seriously. Though this blogger from Ireland Family Vacations isn’t a native, her time on the Emerald Isle gave her great insight. Even though we live in a time of GPS, navigation and all things tech, sometimes a good old fashioned map is the best choice. After all, international data […]
The city of Boston has uncovered its most recent historic statue. Honoring the late and great poet, Edgar Allan Poe, the city created a life size version of him, with a raven flying from a suitcase. The eerie and telling statue devoted to the Boston native is located at the corner of Boylston and Charles […]
If your perfect idea of a drink is a sip (or pint) of Irish Whiskey, there’s good news for you. The industry for Irish whiskey has grown with a surprising surge in the past 10 years. Exports have actually rose 220% since 2003. Ireland currently has eight distilleries, and the industry is projected to spend […]
Celtic people stopped eight times a year to celebrate and honor their culture and history. Much of Ireland, and even the world, celebrates these sacred holidays today. Some native events include St. Brigid’s Day, which marks the beginning of spring and Lughnasa, which marks the beginning of harvest. Internationally celebrated is St. Patrick’s Day on […]
