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Husband
calls for justice over his wife's dying wish
EILEEN Major's dying wish was to be buried in her home county
of Mayo.
Health,
wealth and crime - our biggest worries
HEALTH, finances and crime are the biggest concerns facing Irish
people, according to a survey.
Thomas
tames Arctic in world's coolest race…
The North Pole marathon is the only certified marathon that is run
entirely 'on' water the frozen water of the Arctic Ocean..
Senior
citizens keen to take up offer of free all-Ireland travel
SOME 10,000 older people in the Republic of Ireland have expressed
an interest in the new "all-Ireland" free travel scheme
since it began last week..
Irish
super mum aiming to be Miss Great Britain
SUPER Irish mum Siobhan O'Loughlin could soon be crowned the
next Miss Great Britain.
Minister
pledges further support for Irish Diaspora
IRELAND'S relationship with the Irish community abroad was
the subject of a major conference held at Dublin Castle recently.
Affairs
on the rise says survey
SCORES of married Irish people are now playing away from home and
it is people in high-powered jobs who are more likely to cheat on
their partners than anybody else.
Families
Unite at ILIR Dublin Rally
MORE than 1,500 family members and supporters of the estimated 50,000
undocumented Irish in the U.S. traveled to Dublin last Saturday
for the first meeting in Ireland hosted by the Irish Lobby for Immigration
Reform (ILIR) with one goal in mind to once again see their kids,
with U.S. visas in hand, back on Irish soil.
'It's
Not Easy Being Left Behind'
IT'S not easy being a 7-year-old on the cusp of a big day,
Holy Communion, knowing that the one guest who matters most, an
undocumented aunt in America, won't be able to travel home
for the festivities.
Neal
Leads Bipartisan Delegation to Ireland
CONGRESSMAN Richard E. Neal, chairman of the Friends of Ireland
group in the House, led a bipartisan delegation of members of Congress
to Dublin, Belfast and London last week to underline U.S. support
for the peace process in Northern Ireland.
Ryanair
Proposes U.S. Flights
RYANAIR, Ireland's low fares airline, announced last week
it plans to create a sister airline that allows passengers to fly
from the U.S. to Europe for just $12 one-way by 2009.
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Banville
named for top authors award
IRISH novelist John Banville was named among the 15 writers on the
contenders' list for the Man Booker International Prize for
2007 announced in Toronto.
Looks
and charm, the Irish stars have it all
IT has never been so cool and sexy to be Irish. It may be the accent,
the looks or even the charm but all around us Irish people seem
to be hitting the headlines with news of record deals, movie blockbusters
and bestselling novels.
Reaping
the rewards from the Irish dancing boom
THE PHENOMENON that is Irish dancing just continues to grow..
Determined
Fiona is the height of fashion
DEEP in Kensal Rise in West London one young Irish lady has been
creating innovative waves in the world of fashion..
Shoe
designer's appeal to well-heeled clients
IT was lights, camera and action for yet another Irish star in Hollywood
recently.
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Irish
punters' silver lining
IRISH race fans across Britain were toasting their luck this week
after Silver Birch's surprise triumph in the Grand National.
GAA
shorts
warwickshire pilot youth league plan - the home of gaa - Starting
them young
Master
and apprentice
Ever since Alex Higgins claimed the first of his world snooker titles
in erratic and exhuberant fashion in 1972 the World Championship
has held a special place in the affections of Irish sports fans.
Staying
power for Scottish National
Top-class staying chases come thick and fast at this time of year
and this Saturday sees some of the best staying chasers around contest
the Scottish Grand National at Ayr.
A
different League
They made their English Championship debuts in the same season but
now Irish strikers Kevin Doyle and Barry Corr are at opposite ends
of football's spectrum. Peter Foley looks at how and why their
paths have diverged so dramatically.
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Historic
hotel is back open for business
"This then is the chief city of the aliens. The hotel to which
I had been directed is a respectable old edifice, much frequented
by families from the country, and where the solitary traveller may
likewise find society. For he may use the Shelbourne as an hotel
or a boarding house, in which case he is comfortably accommodated,
and magically conducted by clerks and other officers."
Oz
breaks and staying safe…
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could be the time to go as some very tempting deals bargains are
on offer
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Faces
of the Parents
IT is the faces of the parents I will long remember after other
memories fade of the Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform (ILIR) family
and friends rally day in Dublin last Saturday.
Open
Skies A Huge Plus
THE news last week that Ryanair, or a new subsidiary of the Irish
low cost airline, is planning long haul flights to the U.S. from
Ireland and other points in Europe is exciting. Ryanair are the
equivalent of Southwest Airlines in Europe, a company that revolutionized
budget travel, and their no frills policy has resulted in huge savings
for travelers.
A
Summer of Discontent
Those of you who are old enough may remember a turbulent period
in recent British history called the Winter of Discontent. It was
the winter of 1978-'79, and the discontent was seen
in a series of widespread labour strikes across the U.K. that winter
by trade unions looking for substantial pay rises for their members.
Grandfather's
April Traditions
There has been a Sean Mulhern living in the farmhouse on the edge
of the lake for more than a hundred Aprils. The first son of every
generation is always a Sean. It is traditional since almost always.
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Mórtas Cine. Pride in our Heritage! It's that time
of the year, and though we don't need an occasion to feel
pleased to Irish, it's kind of nice to be the center of attention
as the St. Patrick's season rolls around. We can look forward
to reruns of The Quiet Man, watch the Irish Tenors and The Celtic
Women, and enjoy Visions of Ireland, which showcases scenery that
is so gorgeous, it makes one wonder why one ever left. And, of course,
the Parades!
Top
100 People: Community
With passion, empathy and hope these honorees fight for causes that
may otherwise have gone unnoticed. Whether training guidance dogs
for the disabled or helping wounded soldiers, these remarkable men
and women have served the community in unforgettable ways.
Irish
Rep to Own Their Home
Irish art and culture enthusiasts' mid-winter blues were lifted
by the February announcement that The Irish Repertory Theater were
taking a bow in the New York property market and buying their own
theater.
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