It’s been a tough year for Irish music, losing Moya and now Dónal (and others of course) in a short space of time.
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A tribute to our friend Dónal Lunny ❤️
#LateLate
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With or Without you, live Dublin, Ireland @U2
Great atmosphere at the Hertha Berlin @HerthaBSC vs FC Magdeburg Bundesliga Division 2 game at the fabulous and historic Olympiastadion @Oly_Berlin. It finished 2-1 to Hertha but both sets of fans were fantastic 👏👏. First time at a game in Germany. I hope to return!
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They are lowering US flags to half-mast for a week, but if the government really wants to pay tribute to Dolly, they should fund education, the arts, and medical research instead of trying to eradicate them.
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Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.
Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).
A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.
At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at dollyparton.com
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at imaginationlibrary.com
Excellent article!
Academic biomedical research is national defence dlvr.it/TTtvVc
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This is why Irish people live well without a great deal of success in soccer. Gaelic football is life. In 2018 visited Dublin during the football season, and it was insane the socioeconomic dimension of the game. I thought I was in Lisbon for a Benfica x Sporting or something.
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Hope. 🙏💙🕊
We've been back in Scotland for a few days.
On the flight home, what struck me was just how welcoming Americans are. I had reservations before going because of Trump, ICE, Palestine, etc. But what we found was that it didn't matter whether black/white, left/right, rich/poor, all the Americans we met were extremely hospitable & welcoming. (Thank you!🙏)
I think if we could get more common people talking with common people, & get the politicians out of the way, we would have a much better world.
America, the football results didn't go our way, but to paraphrase Casablanca, "We will always have Boston." 😘
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