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An
Irish Christmas
WE Irish love giving presents - and there's no better one
than an Irish gift. So if you're stuck for an idea this festive
season here's a few ideas -and a look at the history of Christmas
time in Ireland.
Christmas
in Ireland
MALCOLM ROGERS gives you a few ideas on where to go and how to travel
this festive period.
Send an Xmas e-card
Christmas
Recipes: Mince pies, plum puddings, Christmas cakes, festive
ice-creams, and of course don't forget the turkey!
Hangover
cure
The drink's been drunk, the turkey consumed - and it's
the day after.
Christmas
Traditions
Ireland, like most countries, has a number of Christmas traditions
that are all of its own.
Christmas Shopping:
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Rings, Pendants, brooches, shirts, hats, photographic prints....
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Schumer
Pledges New Year Reform
TheNew Year will usher in plenty of good tidings for the Irish undocumented
in the form of a comprehensive immigration bill that will set them
on their way to legal status in the U.S., Senator Charles Schumer
told more than 1,000 attendees at a Bronx rally on Friday night
hosted by the Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform (ILIR).
Benefit
for Injured Irishman
Irish friends of Bronx resident Enda Corcoran, 25, who lost his
left leg in a horrific motorcycle accident last August, will rally
around this Sunday with a fundraiser for him in the Bronx.
Rally
Galvanizes ILIR Members
There wasn't a dry eye in the house last Friday evening at
the Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform (ILIR) meeting at St. Barnabas
in Woodlawn, when two Irish undocumented women addressed a mass
congregation of 1,100 immigration reform supporters.
Flynn
Chosen as Parade Marshal
Former mayor of Boston and U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican Ray Flynn
was officially selected as grand marshal of the 2007 New York St.
Patrick's Day parade on Tuesday.
Scissor
Sisters Jailed for Murder
Two sisters, dubbed the Scissor Sisters have been jailed for killing
their mother's violent lover on her instructions, and then
cutting his body into several pieces, according to trial evidence.
Homeless
given a taste of home this Christmas
A Good Samaritan is getting into the spirit of giving this Christmas
by organising a party for the Irish homeless in London.
Parishioners
rage at Mass ticket proposal
Do you need a ticket to get into Heaven?
Ahern
lobbies the US for immigration reform
Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Dermot Ahern has made 16 transatlantic
trips to the US in two years to lobby for immigration reform.
British
security forces collusion over Republic bombings in 1970s
An Irish parliamentary committee has found that British security
services colluded with Loyalists involved in a series of attacks
in the Republic.
Airport
car hire firms take visitors for a ride
IF you're planning to spend Christmas in Ireland this year
- be warned. Car hire companies across the country have been
accused of hiking their prices over the Christmas period by up to
three times their usual rates forcing customers to pay up to £270
extra.
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Pacino
Tribute to Van the Man
The US-Ireland Alliance is known for its Mitchell Scholars program,
but it's also fast gaining a reputation as one of the top
party hosts in Hollywood.
Elin
Says No
Tiger Woods' wife Elin Nordegren sure knows how to roar in
her own right.
In
the news
Bruce Springsteen - Eminem - Dustin Hoffman
O'Byrne
Reaches Utopia
Brian F. O'Byrne has another hit on his hands with The Coast
of Utopia, now playing to rave reviews at Lincoln Center. The Tony
winner talks to Cahir O'doherty about his role as the father
of Russian socialism, and how he views his career so far.
Sunday
Is Showtime at Arts Center
Sundays at Seven is the ever growing monthly comedy and music show
hosted at the Irish Arts Center on West 51st Street in New York
hosted by Fiona Walsh, the well-known Irish-born actress and comedienne
who has just completed her successful one woman show at the Irish
Repertory Theatre.
Clock
Marches On for Oasis
With Stop the Clocks, Oasis delivers a winning album!
PBS
Goes Green for the Holidays
You'll recall reading last week about the debut about the
new Celtic Woman show on their airwaves; now comes news that PBS
(WLIW 21 here in the New York area) will be airing From Galway to
Broadway on December 12 at 8PM.
Trad
Has a Home of Its Own
Dublin-– The dark skies and steady rain couldn't obscure
the bright horizon that could be seen from 73 Merrion Square South
on a November Thursday by an august corps of traditional musicians,
singers, community organizers, media and fellow travelers.
Latest Entertainment
news
Busy
Off-Season for NYGAA
The off-season is here for the New York GAA, and individual awards
were handed out last weekend with the all-star presentation at Ned
Devine's.
A
Look Back at 2006
The past New York GAA season threw all sorts into the fire as it
transpired with many endearing moments . . . and a few that were
not quite as palatable. No grand medals or silverware for the following
notes but some fantastic memories for the future from 2006.
O
Se Promises Thrills for Clare
PAIDI O Se has promised Clare fans an interesting summer next year
after he was formally unveiled as the new manager of the Banner
County's senior football team.
Larson
for Man United
Manchester United have pulled off the transfer coup of the season
after boss Alex Ferguson confirmed that former Celtic star Henrik
Larsson is to join the red Devils on a three-month loan deal when
the transfer window opens in January.
A
Wave Goodbye to Lansdowne
A few weeks ago a fan with a typewriter stood up in the press box
at Lansdowne Road and joined in the Mexican wave as San Marino went
down like the lambs to the proverbial slaughter on the pitch in
front of us.
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City
of fanciful charms - Lovely Limerick, home of past glories and
great storytellers.
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Niall
O'Dowd : Fighting the Good Fight
I was seated in Eileen's Country Kitchen on McLean Avenue
last Friday night when the Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform (ILIR)
volunteers swept in.
John
Spain : The Ugly Side of Immigration
There are many positive aspects to the huge immigration that Ireland
has experienced in recent years. The coffee bar in the newspaper
office block where I work, for example, is entirely staffed by young
immigrants. They're bright and cheerful and make excellent coffee
and, if you like, they can discuss Sartre or Kafka with you while
you're waiting.
Cormac
MacConnell : Life as a Castaway
The first Sunday of December announces itself with a Gaelic gale.
The Dutch Nation's sister Thea and her husband Tony are over
for a long weekend.
The
Business 100
The Business 100 is a celebration of Irish-American corporate success,
and this year is no exception. The executives profiled in the following
pages represent some of the most powerful corporations in the world.
Irish
Roots: Quinn
Liam Moriarty looks at the proud history of the mighty Quinns
Celtic
Songbirds
Here's a moderately interesting question: Do women lean towards
male singers, and men towards women singers? Based on a sample poll
of myself and my partner, the answer is a resounding yes, Van Morrison
being the exception to the rule. Hence this month's column, "Celtic
Songbirds," a glance at some of the best chanteuses out there.
On
the Waterfront
Turlough McConnell looks at the planned development of Titanic Quarter
in Belfast, a 185-acre project that will become Europe's largest
urban development.
Nearly
Lost, but Not Forgotten
By some miracle a monument to Irish immigrants survives Katrina.
Discovering
the Real Annie Moore
As she set foot on the gangplank at Ellis Island on January 1, 1892,
fifteen-year-old Annie Moore was unaware that her step onto American
soil would secure her a place in history.
Ireland
East & Dublin
Ancient Sites & City Lights: Thanks to a booming economy and
the infusion of millions from multi-national companies, Ireland
East and Dublin is one of the most rapidly expanding areas in Europe
today.
The
Continuing Education of John Duddy
On September 29, John Duddy, the most exciting Irish boxer in America,
went to war and won against "Yori Boy" Campas in one of
the fights of the year. Thomas Hauser analyzes how the win might
affect the Derryman's career.
Irish
Eye on Hollywood
New
Citizenship Test
What did Susan B. Anthony do? What did the abolitionists try to
end before the Civil War? What Cabinet-level agency advises the
president on foreign policy? When must all males register for Selective
Service?
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Dublin
City Library & Archive
A great new facility is available in Dublin for people researching
Dublin families, and families from throughout Ireland. It's the
renovated Dublin City Library & Archive facility at 138-144
Pearse Street, Dublin 2.
Passenger
Lists [Access with Irish Circle]
A database of passengers on ships that emigrated from Ireland -
over 11,500 records to search from.
Irish
Family Name Register [Free]
This are is where Irish people and people who have Irish ancestry
can share information with other members.
Irish
Family Name Screensavers [Free with Irish Circle]
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