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# Independence

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Barcelona's game played behind-closed-doors after violent scenes on the streets of the city
Tonight’s La Liga fixture against Las Palmas will go ahead despite protests surrounding the Catalan referendum vote.
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Oct 1st 2017, 3:00 PM
Catalonia referendum: Tractors roll in and buildings occupied to support independence vote
Authorities in Madrid have instructed police to ensure no votes are cast in Sunday’s vote.
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Sep 29th 2017, 10:37 PM
Pictures: Hundreds of thousands of Catalans turn out to say 'Goodbye Spain' ahead of vote
Some 400,000 people marched through central Barcelona today.
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Sep 11th 2017, 8:38 PM
Catalonia says it will hold a referendum on independence from Spain next month
The Spanish government has pledged to do everything in its power to stop the vote.
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Sep 7th 2017, 8:08 AM
Catalonia is set to vote on independence from Spain
A referendum is set to be held on 1 October.
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Jun 9th 2017, 12:08 PM
Tomorrow's UK newspapers may spoil the Scottish independence party
New polls show that Scots aren’t yet sold on independence.
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Mar 14th 2017, 11:02 PM
Poll: Should Scotland hold another referendum on independence from the UK?
Has Brexit changed the game that much?
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Mar 13th 2017, 8:32 PM
Nicola Sturgeon raises prospect of second Scottish independence vote
The SNP leader said: “I have never doubted that Scotland will one day become an independent country.”
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Oct 15th 2016, 7:50 PM
Budgeting is boring? A guide to why - and how - you need to master the purse strings
A third-level student will need at least €11,000 to get through the college year, living away from home.
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Sep 16th 2016, 11:00 AM
Nicola Sturgeon launches new drive for Scottish independence
A new poll found 46% of people are now in favour of Scottish independence.
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Sep 2nd 2016, 12:01 PM
Catalan leaders want voters to "give the finger" to Spain
But Spain says it would hurt their economy.
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Sep 23rd 2015, 7:50 AM
Spain rejects Catalan self-determination after vote
The Spanish Government has rejected the result and ruled out any further vote.
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Nov 11th 2014, 9:07 PM
Catalonia will vote today on whether to break away from Spain*
*The vote is purely symbolic but the Spanish government will obviously be watching the results closely.
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Nov 9th 2014, 7:33 AM
Catalonia WILL vote on independence this Sunday, but Madrid won't be listening
The vote is set to go ahead in defiances of legal challenges by central Government.
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Nov 5th 2014, 10:08 AM
Catalonia leader vows to go ahead with independence vote in new form
Artur Mas was forced to suspended the referendum after the Spanish government challenged its legality.
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Oct 14th 2014, 10:51 AM
1916 Rising relatives are not happy with the Government's commemoration plans
The association said they are eager to have a meeting with the new Arts Minister.
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Oct 12th 2014, 4:06 PM
In pics: Our guide dogs changed our lives
“With York as my guide, I take in the sea air, listen to the seagulls and fetch my morning coffee.”
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Oct 9th 2014, 7:00 AM
Spain wants Catalonia's independence vote declared illegal
Spain’s Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says he will defend the country’s “sovereignty”.
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Sep 29th 2014, 12:24 PM
Catalonia defies Spanish government and makes independence vote official
The region’s drive for independence has been ramped up since Scotland’s attempt.
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Sep 27th 2014, 7:48 PM
Some of Ireland's strangest old laws are to be repealed
Did you know we’re (kind of) at war with Denmark?
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Sep 23rd 2014, 10:20 AM
After Scotland, Catalonia will vote on independence
But Spain isn’t happy.
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Sep 19th 2014, 6:53 PM
Open thread: What are your thoughts on Scotland's big decision?
Are you disappointed this morning or glad that there is still a United Kingdom across the water?
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Sep 19th 2014, 11:23 AM
Gerry Adams' tweet on the the Scottish independence vote was to the point
Adams said Ireland should never lose sight that we are a “divided people”.
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Sep 19th 2014, 10:03 AM
Date with destiny: Scotland awake as counting begins in independence vote
A result is expected at about 6.30am.
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Sep 19th 2014, 12:24 AM
Looks like we know what way Andy Murray is leaning in Scottish independence vote
The tennis star has had his say.
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Sep 18th 2014, 9:55 AM
'Better the devil you know': Labour minister leaning towards Scotland staying in the UK
Ged Nash has become the first Irish government minister to express a view on Scottish independence.
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Sep 17th 2014, 6:13 PM
Column: 'The Scottish voting yes are doing so from an international, rather than just a nationalist mindset'
If Scotland has to consider anew its membership of the European Union, then the Irish Government should be there standing up for its application, writes Eamon Ryan.
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Sep 17th 2014, 1:00 PM
On eve of Scottish referendum, polls suggest the pro-union vote will clinch it
Both sides have one more day of campaigning before the public go to the polls tomorrow.
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Sep 17th 2014, 7:52 AM
Will they stay or will they go? Four opinion polls say Scotland result on a knife-edge
DRAMA.
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Sep 14th 2014, 3:44 PM
Opinion: The Scottish referendum is the classic heart versus head clash
There has been surprisingly little coverage or comment on Scottish independence in Ireland, but a Yes vote would affect us on many fronts.
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Sep 14th 2014, 8:30 AM
The best quotes from Scotland's independence referendum campaign
Should they stay or should they go? Here’s what people have been saying.
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Sep 13th 2014, 2:05 PM
RBS says it will move to England in case of Scottish independence
The Royal Bank of Scotland is 81% owned by the British state.
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Sep 11th 2014, 8:31 AM
Here's the advice the Government was given on the Scottish referendum
That’s according to the new Draft National Risk Assessment, which was launched for public consultation today.
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Sep 10th 2014, 6:26 PM
Scottish referendum on knife-edge as new poll puts 1% between Yes and No camps
The pro-union side has just slightly inched ahead, after a dramatic surge in support for independence.
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Sep 9th 2014, 9:23 AM
British govt to Scotland: We'll give you more powers... if you vote no to independence
This came after a poll out the pro-independence camp ahead for the first time.
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Sep 7th 2014, 6:20 PM
Opinion: What would Scottish independence mean for Ireland?
Whoever wins, we might see Ireland brought back into the picture as part of a broader ‘post-sovereign’ political framework.
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Sep 7th 2014, 8:30 AM
Scottish referendum: The 'Yes' side have pulled ahead for the first time, and the Queen is not amused
Today’s findings dramatically raise the stakes ahead of the vote — now just 11 days away.
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Sep 7th 2014, 7:48 AM
Opinion: It's crunch time... Salmond and Darling go head-to-head over Scotland's future
With so many undecided voters, campaigners are under massive pressure to influence the outcome of the upcoming referendum.
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Aug 25th 2014, 1:00 PM
A human chain is taking place in Temple Bar to mark the 25th anniversary of the Baltic chain
Three Baltic countries – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – demonstrated their solidarity in their quest for independence by forming the human chain.
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Aug 23rd 2014, 7:45 AM
Opinion: What does it actually take to establish an 'independent' policing authority?
The Justice Minister has spoken out about the need for an Independent Garda Authority – but what will it take to achieve that?
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