Question:
Even the Irish--the ones in Ireland--have distanced themselves from the New York legislation.

Does it follow that "Even the Irish want new legislations in New York."?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

Question:
Bartoli is a wildly popular singer of relatively unpopular music, a singer who could probably fill stadiums, but prefers to keep her audiences at close quarters.

Does it follow that "Bartoli is not popular at all."?
Answer:
no

Question:
Larry Johnson right well they're just head and shoulders above everybody else this year

Does it follow that "They're far above everyone else this year, especially in average scores, but the other teams have suffered funding cuts. "?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

Question:
It rained---the entire time!

Does it follow that "The rain did not stop."?
Answer:
yes