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Ruth Coppinger seems to think free speech applies only to views she likes

The Irish Times 18 May 2025
Ben Scallan, who works for the right-leaning publication Gript and was a candidate in the 2020 general election for the Irish Freedom Party, asked a question that amounted to a standard, “What’s your ...
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5 talking points from Eurovision 2025

RTE 18 May 2025
Unfortunately Ireland failed to qualify for the grand final on Thursday night in the second semi final, with EMMY's Laika Party song ... EMMY performs Laika Party during the second Eurovision semi-final on Thursday.
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Combining forces: Opposition plans to break the big two’s stranglehold on power begin to germinate

The Irish Times 17 May 2025
Before Christmas, The Irish Times reported that left-wing parties planned to co-ordinate more closely in light of what was rapidly becoming inevitable – that Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil in ...
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Kneecap tease incoming new single ‘The Recap’: “Yis don’t wanna miss this one” 

NME 16 May 2025
Kneecap have started teasing a new single called ‘The Recap’. Find out more below. READ MORE. Kneecap. giving peace, protest and partying a chance. The Irish hip-hop trio took to social media today (May 16) to reveal they have new material on the way ... .
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It's over and out for EMMY: Eurovision - the second semi-final

RTE 15 May 2025
EMMY, the 24-year-old Norwegian singer, who performed the song Laika Party - a tribute to the Russian space ...
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Stage set for EMMY to represent Ireland at Eurovision in second semi-final

RTE 15 May 2025
The 24-year-old singer, who will perform the song 'Laika Party' - a tribute to the Russian space dog - is representing Ireland after meeting an Irish songwriter at a music camp ... Read more. Pop and politics ... .
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Ireland, Israel among countries competing in second Eurovision semi-final

RTE 15 May 2025
The 24-year-old singer, who will perform the song 'Laika Party' - a tribute to the Russian space dog - is representing Ireland after meeting an Irish songwriter at a music camp ... Read more. Pop and politics ... .
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Laika Party! Join Marty Whelan and Eurovision for a Roblox bash

RTE 14 May 2025
My Eurovision Party 2025 is here, offering a brand new bespoke way for fans of the ESC to meet, celebrate and enjoy this year’s festivities ... Marty Whelan plays the perfect host for My Eurovision Party 2025.
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Assisted dying bill: religious MPs were more likely to oppose law change in first round ...

The Conversation 14 May 2025
As with many issues of morality, this is a free vote – MPs are not told what to do by their party ... All Northern Irish unionist parties – as well as the independent unionist MP – voted against the bill, with no abstentions.
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Labour faces 'mutiny' over 'betrayal' of British soldiers over bid to axe law that protects ...

The Daily Mail 14 May 2025
It was opposed by Northern Irish parties, including Sinn Fein, the DUP and the Republic of Ireland. A Northern Irish High Court ruled the legislation was incompatible with human rights laws, while ...
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Referendum may be needed to allow Northern IreIand citizens vote for president - Taoiseach

RTE 13 May 2025
In a separate exchange, Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín told the Dáil that his party had sent an e-mail to all Oireachtas groups asking them to support calls for Irish citizens in Northern Ireland to be able to vote in presidential elections.
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Rifles Regiment condemns Starmer’s move to scrap veterans’ Troubles protections

The Daily Telegraph 13 May 2025
It was pushed into law by the Conservatives despite opposition from all the major Northern Irish parties, including the DUP and Sinn Fein, and the Republic of Ireland.
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Sauna fiends, space dogs and Jesus Christ Superstar: it’s the 10 best Eurovision songs of 2025!

The Observer 13 May 2025
Emmy – Laika Party (Ireland) ... But why is a Norwegian singing about the Soviet space dog Laika representing Ireland, you may ask? Technically, Laika Party counts one Irish and three Norwegian songwriters.
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Kneecap’s headline set at London’s Wide Awake 2025 to go ahead as planned

NME 12 May 2025
giving peace, protest and partying a chance ... “For over a year, we have used our shows to call out the British and Irish governments’ complicity in war crimes.
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What to know about the Eurovision Song Contest as Switzerland prepares to host

The Malta Independent 12 May 2025
Intriguing outsiders include highly caffeinated Estonian entry "Espresso Macchiato" by Tommy Cash, Icelandic brother duo VAEB with "Róa" - it's about rowing - and Irish entrant Emmy's ode to a doomed space dog, "Laika Party.".

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