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COMPETITION
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Food, Tales And Recipes by Éamonn Ó Catháin
(5 copies to giveaway).
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COMPETITION
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National Theatre in London (5 pairs of tickets to giveaway)
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with an Irish blessing
Just in case you've been busy and never got around to sending
an christmas card, here's a bunch we prepared to send festive
cheers to loved ones.
Hangover
cure
The drink's been drunk, the turkey consumed - and it's the day
after.
Cormac
MacConnell: The Changing Face of Christmas
Much of what happened at St. Patrick's primary school on the
first day of December this year happens every year. It is the
erection of the Christmas Crib in the big rounded alcove just
inside the door of the infants' classroom on the ground floor.
Christmas
Morning Then and Now
Novelist Colum McCann, whose latest work, Zoli, will be published
in January, writes an evocative memoir of a far off childhood
Christmas spent in Dublin for the Irish Voice. There are no
days more full, he reminds us, than those we go back to.
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Couple
Facing Christmas Deportation
IT is the wish of most undocumented Irish to spend Christmas
at home in Ireland with their families, but for Paul and Jenny
Ladd their only holiday wish is to remain in the U.S. The couple,
living in Norwood, Massachusetts, just outside of Boston, is
facing deportation on December 21 for being in the wrong place
at the wrong time.
Neal
to Stress North, Immigration
The incoming chairman of the Friends of Ireland Group in Congress
says his priorities will be making sure that the final elements
of the Good Friday Agreement, are implemented and that immigration
reform will happen in the new session of Congress.
Reports
Details Haughey Corruption
Former Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Charles Haughey received millions
of dollars from businessmen over 17 years in return for favors
when he enjoyed a lifestyle “vastly beyond the scale of
what he earned as a public representative,” according
to the main findings in the 700-page first report of the Moriarty
Tribunal set up nine years ago to probe political corruption.
Nally
Says "I'd Kill Again"
Freed farmer Padraig Nally has said just days after his acquittal
of the manslaughter of a traveler trespassing on his farm that,
given similar circumstances, he would consider doing the same
again.
Irish
teachers lured by Scottish schools
Scottish schools are trying to fill gaps in their classrooms
by luring teachers from Ireland.
Holiday
crisis as Bank of Ireland goes cashless
With Christmas just around the corner Bank of Ireland (BOI)
customers in Britain have been told there's no money at
the inn.
Glass
in ready meal food scare forces recall
An Irish company is at the centre of a major food scare in Britain.
Major supermarkets have been forced to withdraw ready meals
containing rice after concerns they contain glass fragments.
Taoiseach
applauds the Irish in Britain
In his first detailed interview about the importance of the
Irish community in Britain Taoiseach Bertie Ahern talks to Niamh
Hennessy.
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Post News | Latest
Irish News
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Double
joy as Irish boys dance to success
A YOUNG Irish boy is set to dance his way to stardom as he takes
centre stage in London's hit musical Billy Elliot this
Christmas.
Irish
songstress Mumba hits the comeback trail
BRITISH rock promoter Harvey Goldsmith is backing a new fly-on-the-wall
documentary about the comeback of Irish pop star Samantha Mumba.
Funnyman
Dara has 'em laughing in the aisles
IRISH funnyman Dara O'Briain is rapidly becoming known
as one of Ireland's greatest exports. In as quick a time
as he can talk, the Irishman has achieved what most comedians
can only dream of.
Loyalist
Stone's painting goes on sale on internet
A PAINTING by prominent Loyalist Michael Stone has gone on sale
with an asking price of almost £10,000.
Miss
USA's Luck of the Irish
Pretty party girl Tara Conner, the current Miss USA who is all
over the news for upsetting her boss Donald Trump (obviously
she must be doing something right!) is just a proud Irish American
at heart.
Home
for the Holidays
Colin Farrell has left his Hollywood abode for the Christmas
comforts of home, and it seems as if the star has taken his
stint in rehab last year seriously.
Enya's
an Amazon!
Here's an interesting fact: Irish New Age singer Enya is the
No. 10 top-selling artist of all time on Amazon.com, easily
besting the likes of Mariah Carey, Beyonce and many others.
Latest Entertainment
news
Larkin
Picked for Senior Football Post
The division elections inside the New York GAA took place last
week in the Bronx. What it entails is the nominations of officers
at senior football, senior hurling and junior football.
Duddy
Squelches
Derry middleweight John Duddy moved to shoot down rumors that
he has a career threatening detached retina.
GAA
Says No Rift With FAI
GAA President Nicky Brennan has moved to dismiss reports of
a rift with the FAI.
Southern
Comfort for Derry's Darron
Getting into football's elite can at times be a hard unglamorous
slog.
Strachan's
relishing the Italian job
It's as you were in the SPL with Celtic maintaining their
16-point lead following Sunday's 1-1 draw with Rangers
at Ibrox.
It's
War: But why?
A war of words has erupted between the GAA and the FAI after
a request by the latter for a familiarisation day at Croke Park
was turned down.
Latest Sports News
Irish
Post Sport | Irish
Voice Sport
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Northern
vistas
Question: What does the North of Ireland have in common with
Turkmenistan and Antarctica?
No-frills
present
Beware if you’re buying Ryanair gift vouchers as a Christmas
present this year.
Walk
The Walk
Ramblers in Ireland will soon be able to wander anywhere in
the countryside as a new agreement between government and farmers
nears completion.
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Wind
of change continues to blow as Ireland evolves
I HAVEN'T exactly been here that long but I've never
known anything like this storm and even as I write it's
still going on.
Niall
O'Dowd : Heroes and Villains of 2006
As 2006 heads towards the shades and a New Year beckons, some
thoughts on the year just about to slip by.
Cormac
MacConnell : The Changing Face of Christmas
Much of what happened at St. Patrick's primary school on the
first day of December this year happens every year. It is the
erection of the Christmas Crib in the big rounded alcove just
inside the door of the infants' classroom on the ground floor.
Priests
can marry insists Cardinal
A VATICAN Cardinal has stunned many in the Catholic Church by
insisting priests should be allowed to marry. The Irish Post
went to Harringey Irish Centre to find out the thoughts of some
of the Irish in Britain about whether priests should be allowed
to marry.
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
H-1B
Quandary
"I have an H-1B visa that will expire next May. At that
time I will have been in the U.S. for six years. If I change
employers at that time, will I be eligible to receive another
H-1B visa? Would I be able to remain in the U.S. while this
is pending, even if my H-1B expires? Does it automatically renew
in cases where green card applications are pending?
• Cinnamon
Ice Cream
•
Traditional Christmas Pudding
• Irish
Whiskey Christmas Cake
• Marzipan
• Royal
Icing
• Guinness
Cake
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]
This
week's Quick Quiz
• What's
traditional for Christmas dinner?
• Derry
or Londonderry
• The
Rose of Tralee
• Who's
your favourite rock guitarist?
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