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Northern Hikes, Bikes & Paddles

By Pam Martin and John Kernaghan

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Winding their way around Northern Ireland, a Canadian couple found unspoiled landscapes, historic ruins, beaches, and trails.The Ulster Way, conceived in 1946 by civil servant Wilfrid Capper as a 626-mile circuit connecting a string of youth hostels, has something of a mythical allure. “It’s a fantasy,” one guide noted, largely because a third of it is on connecting roads, with … [Read more...] about Northern Hikes, Bikes & Paddles

Fantastic Autumn Activities in Northern Ireland

IA Newsletter, October 7, 2023

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The leaves are turning and the nights are drawing in but autumn offers plenty to enjoy in Northern Ireland.Striding through a gorgeous landscape on a bright, crisp day, delving into the fantasy world of Game of Thrones, or celebrating Halloween – these are just some of the autumnal delights to be enjoyed in Northern Ireland. Here are five awesome activities to try this … [Read more...] about Fantastic Autumn Activities in Northern Ireland

Profiles in Courage Awards

By IA Staff
Spring 2023

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On December 7, 1998, a special John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award was presented to eight political leaders of Northern Ireland and the American chairman of the peace talks in recognition of the extraordinary political courage they demonstrated in negotiating the historic Good Friday Peace Agreement in April 1998. The presentation of the Profile in Courage Award to a … [Read more...] about Profiles in Courage Awards

British Offensive Begins in the U.S. to Discredit Irish Side on Peace Process Problems

By Niall O'Dowd
IA Newsletter January 28, 2023

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With President Biden's visit to Northern Ireland in April bringing international attention, the stakes could not be higher in the blame game over the stalled peace process.A truly dishonest op-ed by an arch-conservative writer in The New York Times casting blame for the stalled protocol on the Irish side likely signals that a major offensive between now and the 25th … [Read more...] about British Offensive Begins in the U.S. to Discredit Irish Side on Peace Process Problems

Joe Kennedy Appointment May Inspire a Political Comeback

By Niall O'Dowd
IA Newsletter, December 24, 2022

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Kennedy’s appointment as Special Envoy to Northern Ireland affords him a chance to relaunch his political career. Joe Kennedy III may be a surprise choice to many commentators but not to those close to Joe Biden. This is about American politics too, giving a lifeline to a Kennedy, the family Biden admires more than any other. The appointment comes with one major … [Read more...] about Joe Kennedy Appointment May Inspire a Political Comeback