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Monday, 25 May 2009 16:05 |
 One of Scotland's all-time favourite films, Whisky Galore is based upon a true story: the unauthorised salvage of over 20,000 cases of whisky from a wrecked ship and the failed attempts by the authorities to recover the missing cargo. |
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Sunday, 08 February 2009 12:25 |
 Scotland will be the place to be in 2009 as the nation stages a year long celebration, marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, Scotland's national bard. Over 300 events will be held between January 25th and St Andrew's Day on November 30th. |
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Tuesday, 23 September 2008 12:01 |
 The influential Irish singer died on 16 August at age 73 after a lenghty fight with cancer. An all-star gathering of Irish musicians recorded 'The Ballad of Ronnie Drew' as a tribute to Ronnie Drew’s influence on Irish music and culture. |
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Friday, 04 July 2008 11:04 |
 Rab C Nesbitt, for many the finest comedy series to have come out of Scotland, was set in one of the most deprived areas in Glasgow and tackled serious social and political issues with a savage wit. |
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Monday, 02 June 2008 04:37 |
 The Isle of Man Post Office has issued a set of stamps to celebrate the links among the Celtic nations. |
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Monday, 28 April 2008 07:45 |
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 One small island off the west coast of Ireland. Three priests. One housekeeper. A bunch of nuns. And possibly the best Irish comedy ever.
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Wednesday, 19 March 2008 19:00 |
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 Duet song 'Falling Slowly', from the Irish independent film 'Once', has won an Academy Award for the Best Original Song.
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