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Crisis
Center for Immigrants Opens
A crisis center to cope with major overseas emergencies was
unveiled by the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin last
week.
Election
Strategies Discussed
Speculation is rife that Labor Party leader Pat Rabbitte could
keep Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Bertie Ahern and Fianna Fail
in power after the general election if the figures don't
add up to a Fine Gael/Labor coalition.
Fishing
Community Mourns Tragic Loss
The fishing community in Ireland is mourning the loss of seven
trawlermen in two separate tragedies within a few hours of each
other in mountainous seas off the south-east coast.
Police
Corruption Exposed in Report
An explosive report on the role played by police in several
murders in the North is due to be published by Police Ombudsman
(complaints commissioner) Nuala O'Loan next week.
Corrie's
Deirdre travels back to her Irish roots
Ploughing the fields on an Irish farm is a far cry from the
bright lights of the showbiz world for one of Britain's
top soap stars.
Research
in a stew over Irish cup of tea
If reaserchers have their way it could be the end of the Irish
cup of tea as we know it.
Sinn
Fein Inches Closer to Policing
Sinn Fein is set to embark on a series of public meetings as
part of a consultation process ahead of the party's special
Ard Fheis (convention) on policing later this month.
Forgotten
hero of 1916 honoured
Sinn Féin has welcomed Dublin City Council's decision
to honour one of the forgotten women of the 1916 Rising.
Wanted:
Irish women to help in migration project
A leading academic is appealing to the Irish in Britain for
information which might help with his research on migration.
Polish
police recruits
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has been inundated by
applications from young Poles desperate to become officers.
Cocaine
on all Irish notes
One hundred per cent of banknotes in the Republic of Ireland
carry traces of cocaine, according to a new study.
Irish
long for a cheap getaway
The Irish are a nation of web-surfers who dream of escaping
to foreign lands on cheap flights.
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O'Toole
Still Crazy After All These Years
At 74 years young O'Toole is still THE man, and he was in fine
form discussing both the good old drinking days, and his newly
resurgent career thanks to his starring role in the critically
lauded movie Venus, in which he plays an older man mentoring
a younger woman.
Makem's
Battle for Life and Culture
Tommy Makem is world famous for his Irish folk music, and the
entertainer is still going strong at 74 despite a diagnosis
of lung cancer. As he tells Cahir O'Doherty, disease is the
last thing that's going to slow him down.
Looks
at books
Paula Spencer by Roddy Doyle - Tom Crean: An Illustrated Life
by Michael Smith - A Great Feast of Light: Growing Up Irish
in the Television Age by Johnny Doyle - Saxons, Vikings and
Celts By Bryan Sykes - An Irish Catholic Remembers, Reflects
by Robert E. Casey
O'Riordan's
Solo Deal
A press release came in my email this week that should delight
any Cranberries fan!
Where
Have All the Fans Gone?
Many consider New York City to be the cultural capital of the
world, and this coming weekend it will certainly live up to
that. Over 4,000 people professionally involved in the arts
will be buzzing about midtown Manhattan's Hilton Hotel and Towers
networking for five days.
Romance
for Potter star
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe seems to have worked his
magic in charming an Irish woman seven years his senior.
Why
the world loves an Irish charmer
After the craic and an incessant list of great writers, one
of the greatest Irish exports is its charm.
Time
to party like it's 2007
Christmas has come and gone but 2007 is set to be a year to
look forward to. With hundreds of festivals dotted all over
Ireland and Britain in the coming months here is a list of the
ones not to be missed.
Latest Entertainment
news
Ward
joins the Eircom exodus
The Exodus of top Eircom League talent continued this week with
Bohemians Irish U-21 striker Stephen Ward joining English Championship
side Wolves.
O'Shea
in no hurry to leave Old Trafford
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson's public pursuit
of the Bayern Mun-ich midfielder Owen Hargreaves since the start
of the season seems to indicate the end of Republic of Ireland
international John O'Shea's time at Old Trafford.
Six
Nations Named
TOMMY Bowe, Rob Kearney, Barry Murphy, Jerry Flannery, Mick
O'Driscoll and Trevor Hogan are all in a 35 man Irish
squad for the forthcoming Six Nations championship.
Mansony
tipped to take Victor Chandler Hurdle
The Victor Chandler Handicap Chase is always the highlight of
the January racing calendar and this year's race could
provide the first big Irish success in Britain this year with
the Arthur Moore-trained Mansony.
GAA
Says No to Euro Rugby
MUNSTER and Leinster face a home venue headache in the quarterfinals
of the Heineken Cup after confirmation from the GAA that they
will not entertain European rugby matches in Killarney or Croke
Park.
Life
is More Than Sport
LIFE has a funny habit of putting things into perspective, as
Darren Clarke would be the first to tell you right now.
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Maison
d'etre
Malcolm Rogers takes a tour of Provence.
Banishing
the blues in the Bluestacks
Malcolm Rogers heads for the Bluestack mountains.
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Do
we really need titles to justify ourselves?
It seems just a little odd that so many high-profile Irish people
are in such a hurry to accept awards from the British establishment.
Sinn
Fein Grasps the Nettle
The news that the Sinn Fein's Ard Fheis (convention) on policing
will go ahead at the end of January is welcome indeed.
Ireland's
Calling: Cruel Sea Around the Irish Coast
THE double tragedy off the south coast of Ireland last week
shows again the perils faced by those who make their living
from the cruel sea. Even with the latest technology and improved
weather forecasting, the loss of two fishing trawlers and seven
lives within a few hours of each other and just a few miles
off the coast shows it's still a very dangerous game.
Sidewalks:
Tales From the Old School
One of them was an old time Boston pol who defended his turf
and ran with a gang back in the day. The other had a famous
prison sit down with — and hoped he would be the heir
to — Jimmy "The Gent" Burke. That's the Irish
gangster unforgettably portrayed by Robert DeNiro in Goodfellas.
Cormac
MacConnell: The Cave Prepares to Open
I write about the ongoing amazing events at the fabled Cliffs
of Moher which, as ye know, have irked and intrigued me through
most of last year as the Cave of Moher is being hollowed out
in the bowels of the hillside over the attraction by Clare County
Council at a cost which will end up at over 32 million euros.
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
Help
From Parent
"I am 20 and considering a move to the States, but I want
to be able to go legally. Can my grandmother's citizenship help
in any way?"
• Colcannon
• White
Soda Bread
• Curried
Parsnip Soup
• Buttermilk
Biscuits
The
Book of Kells
The Book of Kells is one the most beautiful and ornate manuscripts
ever produced. IrishAbroad's Dermot O'Gara looks at its origins.
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You
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Ireland at you own pace. Select from over 140 hotels.
Live
like a local, a lord or lady and a king or Queen all rolled up in
this 8-day vacation. This package is truly a treasure.
Enjoy the romance of Ireland's charming countryside while experiencing
the luxury of 4-5 star accomodations.
Create
your own itinerary for most of your stay and spend a night in one
of 4 Luxury Five Star Castles. Adare, Dromoland, Ashford...
Travel
the gems of Ireland from one coastline to the next with picturesque
views, which will last a lifetime.
From
Dublin visit, Galway, The Cliffs of Moher, The Ring of Kerry, Kinsale,
Kilkenny, through Waterford and depart at Dublin.
4
Nights in Ireland, including a stay in either Adare Manor or Glenlo
Abbey Hotel, both 5* properties. Irish Coffee reception. 
Enjoy
yourself in story book castles as you tour the heart of Ireland.
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