Tag: Belfast

15th March 2016

Stephen Townsend

Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy to the Holy See

The Screwtape Letters

On 14-16 March we are celebrating Northern Ireland. One of Northern Ireland’s best-known, and best-loved writers is Clive Staples Lewis, who was born in Belfast in 1898. His most famous works are the Narnia series, following the adventures of the Pevensie children (based on a group of children who were evacuated to stay with him […]

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13th June 2013 Washington DC, USA

Maeve Atkins

by Maeve Atkins

Communications Officer

Ahead of the G8 Summit, Northern Ireland flourishes culturally

On Monday, the 39th G8 Summit will commence in Northern Ireland. I am looking forward to Northern Ireland being positively highlighted on the global stage for these two days and beyond for a multitude of reasons. I think that the world will be fascinated with not only how beautiful the country is (please let it not […]

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14th August 2012 Washington DC, USA

Maeve Atkins

by Maeve Atkins

Communications Officer

McIlroy showcases GREAT British sport in America

On Sunday evening, as the London 2012 Olympics were coming to a close in his native UK, golfer Rory McIlroy was on Kiawah Island, South Carolina, winning his second career major tournament at the Professional Golf Association (PGA) Championship held there over the weekend. McIlroy’s unofficial “Gold” takes the form of a silver trophy, adding […]

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