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Former President Barack Obama has formally received the Freedom of Dublin City.
The 44th President of the United States is in Dublin for his show at the 3Arena tomorrow night. He was invited by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Ray McAdam, to be conferred with the honour that he was awarded in 2017.
Mr Obama’s wife, Michelle, was also honoured with the Freedom of Dublin City in 2017. Only 88 people have received the honour since it was first given in 1876.
Other former Presidents of the United States that received the honour include Ulysses S. Grant, John F. Kennedy and Bill Clinton, as well as international leaders Nelson Mandela and Mikhail Gorbachev. Irish sporting heroes who have also received the award include Jack Charlton, Ronnie Delany and Kellie Harrington.
Speaking in Dublin today, Mr Obama said: “To Lord Mayor McAdam, Former Lord Mayor Carr, the Dublin City Council, and the citizens of Dublin: on behalf of Michelle and myself, I accept this honor with deep humility. These are, undoubtedly, times of great challenge and great change. But it is in moments like these that we are reminded of who we truly are.
“We are people, the Irish and Americans, who never stop imagining a brighter future for us all. That defiant, enduring hope has always been an unshakeable bond that connects our two countries, and so many others around the world. May we continue to strengthen those ties, and keep working to make our world a little more just, more equal, more prosperous, and more free.”
Lord Mayor Ray McAdam said: “It is my great honour, on behalf of the citizens of Dublin, to confer the Freedom of the City upon President Barack Obama. This award recognises not only his remarkable achievements as President of the United States, but also his steadfast commitment to democracy, equality, and the power of community. President Obama has inspired millions around the world with his leadership and his vision for a fairer, more compassionate society. It is fitting that Dublin now welcomes him as a Freeman of our city.”
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Netflix’s House of Guinness star Louis Partridge is barely recognisable in throwback photos of a forgotten role.
The 22-year-old actor, who now rubs shoulders with the likes of Anthony Boyle and James Norton in the historical drama about the famous brewery’s past, has certainly come a long way.
The eight-part series follows the lives of Benjamin Lee Guinness’ children; Edward (played by Partridge), Arthur (Boyle), Ben (Fionn O’Shea) and Anne Plunket (Emily Fairn), as they take the reins of the family business after their father’s passing.
The show was created by Peaky Blinders writer Steven Knight, who also serves as an executive producer.
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Just like Knight’s previous works, House of Guinness has been garnering positive reviews. Critics on Rotten Tomatoes have given it a commendable score of 86% so far, reports the Irish Mirror.
Much of the acclaim has been directed at its top-notch cast, who are seen sporting 19th Century outfits throughout the series.
This might make it difficult for Netflix viewers to recognise London-born actor Partridge in resurfaced snaps from 2017.
In a recent Instagram post shared by Studio Canal UK, the young star can be seen donning a multi-coloured hoodie, neon orange headphones and bright goggles.
This photo is from his role in Paddington 2, where he played G-Man, the leader of a popular group at Jonathan Brown’s school.
The family film premiered just three years before Partridge shot to fame following his role in Netflix’s adventure thriller Enola Holmes.
The 2020 film follows the story of Sherlock Holmes’ (played by Henry Cavill) younger sister Enola (portrayed by Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown) as she sets off on a mission to find their missing mother, Eudoria (acted by Helena Bonham Carter).
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Partridge takes on the role of Tewksbury, Enola’s love interest whom she encounters during her journey. Both young actors later returned to their roles in the sequel, Enola Holmes 2, which premiered in 2022.
Elsewhere, Partridge has featured in Apple TV’s psychological thriller Disclaimer, alongside Cate Blanchett.
His big screen appearances also include Matthew Vaughn’s 2024 spy-thriller Argylle.
He has also been in the spotlight for his relationship with American pop star Olivia Rodrigo. The singer famously penned a love song titled ‘So American’, seemingly dedicated to Partridge.
House of Guinness is streaming on Netflix now
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Gareth GordonBBC News NI political correspondent
BBCThe prime minister has insisted new proposals for dealing with the legacy of the Troubles include protections for British Army veterans but not paramilitaries.
Speaking about the plan worked out by the UK and Irish governments, Sir Keir Starmer told BBC News NI he was pleased progress had been made on the issue.
“We have made a provision for veterans in relation to it, the protections have been put in place,” he said.
When asked to clarify if the protections were for everybody who came forward including paramilitaries the prime minister said: “No, it’s for veterans.”
“And obviously we need to make all of the arrangements workable in practice, but the next thing that needs to happen is the necessary legislation to take this forward,” he said.
‘I want this to work’
The prime minister also denied that it has left some people thinking he sees veterans as more important than victims.
“No, not at all,” he said.
Sir Keir said he worked in Northern Ireland for five years so he knows “how important accountability and truth and justice is for all the victims”.
“Other governments have failed on this, the last government badly.
“I want this to work…and I have in my mind’s eye the victims who’ve waited a very, very long time for the accountability that they deserve,” he added.
He also defended his government’s decision to appoint a Dutch conflict resolution expert to explore the merits of talking to paramilitary groups about disbandment.
Fleur Ravensbergen is based at the University of Amsterdam.
She could meet representatives of loyalist and republican organisations over the coming months and will deliver a report next August.
Sir Keir told BBC News NI: “Those paramilitaries are still having impact and effect in some communities in Northern Ireland.
“That is intolerable, and it is our job to do whatever we can to alleviate that for those communities, and that’s the sole purpose of this role.
“So that doesn’t deflect from my condemnation of paramilitaries, not in the slightest.”
The prime minister denied his leadership was “hanging by a thread” amidst reports the Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham is preparing a leadership challenge.
He also refused to get drawn into the question of whether or not people in Northern Ireland should be able to vote in the Irish presidential election saying: ” I think that’s something that needs to be worked through.”
Analysis: Scrutiny comes at a price
BBC News NI Political Editor Enda McClafferty
It was for Sir Keir Starmer a moment of great jeopardy and opportunity all rolled into one.
Twenty six interviews back to back with all of the UK’s regional political editors was a challenging prospect.
But it also provided a platform to penetrate deep into every corner of the UK with guaranteed air time.
More importantly, it allowed him to focus on the most of local of issues affecting communities which seldom appear on his radar.
But such scrutiny – 130 minutes of constant questions – comes at a price on a day when his leadership is being questioned by his own MPs.
In Northern Ireland, he championed his new Troubles legacy deal with Dublin but made clear veterans would be treated differently than former paramilitaries.
Despite the Irish government insisting everybody who engages with the new legacy bodies will be treated the same.
We await to see how these promises are laid out in legislation which could come within weeks.
He also defended engaging with those paramilitary groups still active in communities and said the “sole purpose of the process” was to alleviate the suffering of those living in fear.
But there was no escaping the questions around his leadership which seem to be growing by the day.
He insisted he will lead the party into the next general election in four years and will face down any challengers to his leadership including the Manchester mayor Andy Burnham who he suggested was driven by his own personal ambition.
It is hard to believe how a party leader with a 150 seat majority at Westminster could be under such pressure.
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