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Irish octogenarian enjoys new lease on life making harps
AFP, Published on 30/10/2025
» STRABANE, Northern Ireland - “It’s never too late to start a new hobby,” says 89-year-old Irish harp-maker Noel Anderson, one of only a few making the intricate instrument, a national symbol of Ireland.
EU health agency to rule on troubled AstraZeneca jab
AFP, Published on 18/03/2021
» THE HAGUE - Europe's medical regulator is set to give its verdict on the safety of the AstraZeneca vaccine on Thursday, following a chaotic few weeks that has seen nations suspend its use over blood clot fears.
WHO experts say countries should keep using AstraZeneca jab
AFP, Published on 17/03/2021
» GENEVA: World Health Organization experts on Wednesday recommended countries continue to use the AstraZeneca vaccine, but said they were looking into the jab's safety after a slew of countries suspended its use over health fears.
Beer and loathing: Irish mourn another St Patrick's Day lockdown
AFP, Published on 17/03/2021
» DUBLIN: The cellar of The Temple Bar in central Dublin would normally be stacked head-high with enough kegs of Guinness to serve thousands of pints to revellers toasting Ireland's patron saint.