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Joe Biden seeks to ‘make hope and history rhyme’ in Irish homecoming address

The US president’s wide-ranging speech lasted for more than 30 minutes.

The Independent UK

'Ta me sa bhaile, I am home' - Joe Biden delivers historic address to Oireachtas

Mr Biden became just the fourth president to address a joint sitting of the House of the Oireachtas as he delivered a special 31-minute speech in which he spoke about Ireland and America’s "partnership for the ages".

Irish Mirror

Seamus Heaney’s widow watches on as Joe Biden cites work of late Irish poet

Marie Heaney heard the US president cite one of the poet’s best-known works in his Oireachtas address.

The Independent UK

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Biden to stress shared ties in address to Irish parliament

After a whirlwind Irish countryside tour of his ancestry, President Joe Biden is turning back to diplomacy

The Independent UK

Biden to set out ‘shared vision’ for US-Irish ties in speech to Parliament

The US president will also meet with Michael D Higgins and Leo Varadkar during engagements in Ireland on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Biden and Irish poets: 'Hope and history,' a lifelong love

When President Joe Biden visits Ireland this week, you can expect him to visit an ancient castle, honor some of his ancestors and mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday agreement among Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

The Independent UK

Poetry-loving Biden heads to Ireland, home of the 'best poets in the world'

President Biden's penchant for Irish poetry is likely to come through during his upcoming visit to the Emerald Isle, where he'll mark the anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

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US President Joe Biden condemns attempted murder of Detective John Caldwell in Omagh

Caldwell was shot on February 22

Irish Mirror

Music exclusive: punk trio Touts talk pub rock, poetry and Paul Simon

To find out more about the meaning, message and making of their music, lead singer of Irish post-punk band Touts, Matthew Crossan, takes Roisin O’Connor under the surface of their single ‘Old Man’s Land’

The Independent UK

BBC Northern Ireland unveils new Season of Arts on iPlayer

The collection aims to shine a light on the best of local talent and share their words, music, performances, and stories

Belfast Live

‘That orange, it made me so happy’: 50 poems to boost your mood

Humour, beauty, solace ... the right poem can bring a ray of sunshine. Andrew Motion, Kayo Chingonyi, Tishani Doshi and other poets recommend the verses that lift their spirits

The Guardian - UK

‘Bitter, gentle, funny’: Irish stars unite to celebrate overlooked poet Patrick Kavanagh

Celebrities including Bono and Liam Neeson hope to bring their homeland’s bard to a global audience with an album of read poems

The Guardian - UK

Culture Night 2022: The best things to do in Dublin on the night

Culture Night takes place on Friday, September 23

Dublin Live

Northern Ireland awaits King Charles with warmth tinged with unease

Unionists need to mask any fear of fraying UK bonds and Sinn Féin to uphold its republican principles

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See inside the fantastic Seamus Heaney exhibition that's free to visit

Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again is free to visit at the Bank of Ireland Cultural and Heritage Centre

Dublin Live

From Jo Maxi to Brenda Frickers: the rhyming slang Dubs grew up with

Brenda Fricker mightn't be the most flattered, but Johnny Giles has it worse...

Newsroom.co.nz

Short story: Ebony, by CK Stead

"He had not heard the news that I was dead": new fiction by CK Stead

The Guardian - UK

My relative was killed at Ballymurphy. Reconciliation won’t happen unless Troubles victims are heard

Our pain doesn’t come with an end date. Without delivering justice, the government’s Northern Ireland bill won’t work, says Liam Conlon

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The Independent UK

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: JK Rowling and JRR Tolkien missed off BBC’s list of 70 Commonwealth authors

Some notable titles did not make the list, including the Harry Potter series by creator JK Rowling and JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings.

Bristol Post

Reaction as JK Rowling missed from Queen's Platinum Jubilee author list

Dr Liam Fox says brands omission as "disgraceful and cowardly"

The Guardian - UK

And did those feet: 10 walks inspired by famous poets

Matching rich verse with great scenery, these strolls follow in the footsteps of some of our greatest wordsmiths, from William Blake to Carol Ann Duffy

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