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Anne Tyler: If I could buy all of my first four novels and destroy them I would

Author Anne Tyler has revealed she is “embarrassed” by some of her early work and said she would like to destroy all the copies of her first four novels. The 80-year-old has produced 23 novels during her lifetime, including the Pulitzer ...

20 Feb 2022 at 01:25

Whats On

Danny Morrison to launch latest book in Ballinamore

Celebrated author and former Sinn Féin spokesperson, Danny Morrison will launch his latest book in Ballinamore this month. The Belfast-based writer is a regular political commentator in newspapers, on television and radio. A former ...

13 Feb 2022 at 13:33

Island ‘monarch’ job attracts global interest

A job offering applicants the opportunity to become the “monarch” of a remote island off the coast of Cumbria has attracted nearly 200 responses from across the globe. The successful job hunter will have the title of “King” or ...

08 Feb 2022 at 16:55

Racing

Gypsy Island nearing a return after lengthy absence

Talented mare Gypsy Island is being readied to make her return to action after a nine-month hiatus. The Peter Fahey-trained eight-year-old was one of the most exciting bumper horses of her generation, winning three times in ...

10 Feb 2022 at 13:55

Business

Ireland's newest University to bring Higher Education and research to islands

Ireland's newest University, the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has launched a special Islands Project initiative this week. The project aims to address educational, societal, economic and environmental needs of ...

15 Apr 2022 at 11:33

Scotland

Island communities to share £4m funding to boost infrastructure

Scotland’s island communities are to share £4 million of funding to help improve infrastructure. The Scottish Government announced the cash is being provided to the six local authorities with island populations, as it ...

21 Mar 2022 at 01:25

‘Like an experiment of human resistance’ – fighting in the Falklands

On April 2, it will be exactly 40 years since Argentine forces invaded the Falkland Islands, beginning a conflict that lasted for 10 weeks and arguably bolstered then Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s waning ...

01 Apr 2022 at 16:55

Acting premier of British Virgin Islands ‘very concerned’ by direct rule advice

The acting premier of the British Virgin Islands has said he opposes a recommendation that the UK take direct control of the territory after his predecessor appeared in a US court on charges linked to drugs ...

30 Apr 2022 at 08:25

Home

Busy day ahead for Dundalk's Eoin Murphy as college exams clash with Irish Open

Eoin Murphy's opening morning of the Flogas Irish Men's Amateur Open wont be on the golf course at The Island. Instead, the Dundalk golfer will be 45-minutes away in Maynooth University taking part in ...

11 May 2022 at 18:33

Scotland

MSP unveils bowel cancer diagnosis and urges Scots to get tested

Scottish Tory MSP Edward Mountain has announced he has been receiving treatment for bowel cancer in the past year. The Highlands and Islands representative made the announcement through a video on ...

27 Apr 2022 at 18:55

British Virgin Islands replaces arrested premier Andrew Fahie

The British Virgin Islands has sworn in a new leader, replacing former premier Andrew Fahie who was arrested in the US on drug-smuggling charges last month. Premier Natalio Wheatley became the ...

06 May 2022 at 07:55

World

British Virgin Islands premier claims immunity in cocaine case

The premier of the British Virgin Islands on Monday demanded his immediate release from US custody, saying he is immune from prosecution on cocaine-smuggling charges because he is the elected,...

02 May 2022 at 21:25

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