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William Soutar is no ‘minor poet’ deserves new critical attention
Two stunning new volumes of the collected poems of William Soutar have been published by Perth-based Tippermuir Books ...
Nine English words you probably didn’t know came from Irish
Some common words we use every day, including the name of one of the UK's main political parties, have a surprising origin in ...
Why we need a more serious political response to the challenges of dyslexia
Starry-eyed rhetoric about the benefits of neurodiversity is not enough to help sufferers live their best lives ...
Who really was Saint Patrick? From mystical visions to beer festivals
Between history, spirituality and legend, the figure of Saint Patrick, who has become a key element of a tormented Irish ...
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The remarkable history of Saint Patrick's Day casts a long shadow over Ulster
‘LONDON, March 17 [what would be 1739 in the modern calendar]. This being St. Patrick's Day, the Tutelar Saint of Ireland, ...
Opinion
A common sense solution at a Glasgow graveyard. Now let’s do the rest
Every night, at the same time, a man would make his way up the spiral staircase, check it was 8.15pm, and ring the bell. The sound of the bell ...
Rangers captain James Tavernier forced to apologise live on TV after Sky Sports catch team-mate’s foul-mouthed outburst
JAMES TAVERNIER was forced to APOLOGISE to Sky Sports viewers after Rangers’ excitement boiled over at full-time. The Celtic Park visitors won a thriller 3-2 after racing into a 2-0 lead at ...