Good Friday traditions, Siúcra, Grants for students

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Is gearrscannán nua é Siúcra scríofa agus léirithe ag Roxanna Nic Liam, stiúrtha ag Cathal Mac An Bheatha. Coimisiúnaithe ag axis Baile Munna mar chuid de Scríobh 2021. Grianghraf: Axis
Is gearrscannán nua é Siúcra scríofa agus léirithe ag Roxanna Nic Liam, stiúrtha ag Cathal Mac An Bheatha. Coimisiúnaithe ag axis Baile Munna mar chuid de Scríobh 2021. Grianghraf: Axis

10 Good Friday traditions you've probably never heard of: There's nothing good about Good Friday. but these long-forgotten Irish traditions might liven it up. Read more.

'Siúcra': dán dealraitheach dátheangach: Saothar lán le bród agus le dóchas eisithe mar chuid de Scríobh 21, féile digiteach axis Bhaile Munna. Ar lean.

Diarmaid Ferriter: Politicians crying wolf over social media TDs and Senators lined up during the week to lambaste social media companies Twitter and Facebook over trolling and anonymous accounts. Read more.

Grant system improved for disadvantaged students, Minister says: Renewal applications for the 2021-22 academic year will open on Thursday. Read more.

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