New Ireland

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an island in the Bismarck Archipelago, in the W central Pacific Ocean NE of New Guinea: part of Papua New Guinea. About 3,800 sq. mi. (9,800 sq. km).

New Ireland

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an island in the S Pacific, in the Bismarck Archipelago, separated from New Britain by St George's Channel: part of Papua New Guinea. Chief town and port: Kavieng. Pop (province): 118 148 (2000). Area (including adjacent islands): 9850 sq km (3800 sq miles)

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The US Congress passes a resolution in support of the New Ireland Forum and a united Ireland.

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In the brokenness of our politics, there is louder talk about a "New Ireland" - but that won't be built on an old past and on graves that still ask for answers.

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New Ireland, however, has no natural deposits of obsidian.

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On Christmas Day in 1943, he shot down a twin engine enemy reconnaissance plane near Kavieng, on the island of New Ireland, according to the citation for the Air Medal, which he was posthumously awarded.

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Jeremiah's village on the island of New Ireland is part of the study area.

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