#Independence Day
# independence-day - Saturday 15 December, 2018
'He's somebody who knows how to get the best out of people': Jim McGuinness and fulfilling a football fantasy
After six years serving his apprenticeship, the Donegal man has got his chance in North Carolina.
# independence-day - Wednesday 4 July, 2018
12 of the sarkiest reactions to the misspelling of a hashtag celebrating Independence Day
Well, this is awkward.
# independence-day - Thursday 28 June, 2018
6 of the best... hot dog recipes for the Fourth of July
From the classic loaded dog to an Icelandic twist – and there’s even a vegan version.
# independence-day - Tuesday 17 April, 2018
Cabinet to discuss possibility of Ireland getting its own Independence Day
A proposed Bill seeks to designate 21 January Ireland’s Independence Day – but it wouldn’t be a bank holiday.
# independence-day - Saturday 20 January, 2018
Ireland could get an Independence Day - but it wouldn't be a holiday
There have been a number of calls for an extra bank holiday to be added to the calendar.
# independence-day - Monday 2 October, 2017
Catalan leader says region has won right to independence after 90% vote Yes in chaotic referendum
The controversial referendum saw violent scenes as Spanish police attempted to prevent the poll from taking place.
# independence-day - Wednesday 5 July, 2017
Here's how all the celebrities spent July 4th, according to Instagram
Oh say, can you see…
# independence-day - Tuesday 4 July, 2017
8 extremely disappointing snacks from America we all lusted after as kids
These sweets should be INDEPENDENT from our lives.
North Korea says it successfully tested its first intercontinental ballistic missile
“Does this guy have anything better to do with his life?” Donald Trump asked on Twitter, in reference to the North Korean leader.
# independence-day - Tuesday 25 April, 2017
Support for an independent Scotland is plummeting
Just 37% of Scots would back independence if another referendum were held “tomorrow”.
# independence-day - Saturday 28 January, 2017
An Irish Independence Day? Enda says we already have our day on 17 March
A Fianna Fáil senator has proposed 21 January (the date the first Dáil sat in 1919) should be Ireland’s Independence Day.
# independence-day - Wednesday 25 January, 2017
Is it time Ireland had its own Independence Day?
It’s proposed 21 January – the first sitting of the Dáil – should be marked as Ireland’s Independence Day.
# independence-day - Wednesday 17 August, 2016
Tragedy in India as children killed in kite-flying accident
Glass is stuck to kite strings in order to cut down competitors’ kites – but fatally injured three people.
# independence-day - Sunday 3 July, 2016
Quiz: How well do you know your American landmarks?
Tomorrow is America’s Independence Day. Time to put that hard-earned J1 knowledge to the test…
# independence-day - Saturday 2 July, 2016
'Terror threat' made against Heathrow airport
The warning reportedly said there will be “a device placed in either Heathrow, LAX or JFK” airport.
# independence-day - Monday 6 July, 2015
Child and two teenagers die after dozens of shootings across Chicago
The young boy was “the unintended victim of a bullet meant for his father”.
Man dies after trying to launch a firework off the top of his head
The man was celebrating the fourth of July.
# independence-day - Saturday 4 July, 2015
We don't want to alarm anyone, but Independence Day isn't on telly today
We will not go quietly into the night!
# independence-day - Sunday 3 May, 2015
People are outraged over actress swap in 'Independence Day 2'
Fox has not yet given a reason for why Mae Whitman wasn’t considered for the sequel.
# independence-day - Monday 10 November, 2014
Catalonia votes for independence, Spain calls the vote "useless"
Spain said the vote was “fruitless and useless”.
# independence-day - Friday 4 July, 2014
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Everyone’s talking about whether the Garth Brooks gigs will go ahead, the new Labour leader and the jail sentence for Rolf Harris…
Irish people are celebrating a different kind of Independence Day today...
…and are all making the exact same joke about it.
7 intense feelings Irish people have about America
AMERICA! (F*CK YEAH!)
# independence-day - Tuesday 15 April, 2014
What to watch on TV tonight: Tuesday
Here are the shows that’ll be on your Twitter timeline later.
# independence-day - Friday 5 July, 2013
28 injured at US fireworks display
Revellers in a California park were hospitalised after a platform holding fireworks tipped over.
# independence-day - Thursday 4 July, 2013
The Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger and Dan Rooney are in Ireland for July 4
The pair are hanging out with some Dublin footballers at the US Embassy this morning.
# independence-day - Wednesday 14 November, 2012
Bank of Ireland becomes first bank to borrow without State support
The bank has become the first bailed-out lender to raise money on the open markets, raising €1 billion in a bond auction.
# independence-day - Monday 5 November, 2012
11 fictional US presidents we’d like to vote for
From Jed Bartlet to David Palmer to Richard Nixon’s head. Who would you pick?
# independence-day - Thursday 5 July, 2012
Three children dead after New York yacht capsizes
The children died after a yacht full of people watching fireworks capsized off Long Island on 4 July.
# independence-day - Wednesday 4 July, 2012
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Nine things to know this morning…
Happy 4th July: here’s a slideshow of US presidents stuffing their faces
Barack Obama loves ice cream, and George Bush is a divil for ribs…
# independence-day - Saturday 9 July, 2011
South Sudan: The world's newest country
Street parties kicked off at the stroke of midnight on Saturday across Southern Sudan, as residents celebrated the birth of their nation after decades of civil war.
# independence-day - Tuesday 5 July, 2011
Jour 1: Lagarde takes over at the IMF
Today’s Christine Lagarde’s first day in the hot seat at the International Monetary Fund. What’s in her in-tray?
# independence-day - Monday 4 July, 2011
Fourth of July: Celebrations in Dublin, Limerick... and Moneygall
Fireworks and barbeques are traditional Fourth of July celebrations in the US but what are we doing in Ireland?
10 things you didn’t know about the Fourth of July
It’s America’s birthday! Or is it? Well, not quite… some facts you might not have known about Independence Day.
# independence-day - Friday 1 July, 2011
US firms need 2,000 Irish workers but say the skills aren't there
American companies complain that they can’t find Irish workers with the right skills.