22th June 2007

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President opens Toronto Famine Memorial Park
President McAleese travelled to Canada to officially open Ireland Park, a commemoration of the Irish famine.

Irish Tribute for Missing Child
The Irish community in New York felt it was time they did something to help.

Engel Angry Over Orange Invite
Eliot Engel has written a strongly worded letter to the organizers of the Northern Ireland Folklife Festival.

Irish founder of Argentine navy remembered
Irish and Argentinian naval personnel  joined forces to mark the 150th anniversary of the death of the Mayo-born founder of the Argentine navy.

McAleese Predicts Visit for Queen
In recent weeks there has been significant movement in the North's political landscape, which few could have foreseen just a few months ago.

President opens first Irish centre for 22 years
The very first Irish centre to be built in Britain in over two decades has been officially opened in Milton Keynes.

Green leader steps down as party joins government
This year's general election could be classed as somewhat of a bittersweet victory for the Green Party.

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Comic eases into life as Corrie Casanova
Yet another Irish star has joined the cast of Coronation Street to play the part of the lovable rogue.

Apprentice runner-up plans return to Ireland
The Yorkshire woman who was the runner-up on The Apprentice has said she would love to return to Ireland.

It's Festival Season!
IT'S summer and you know what that means.

37th Feile Na Gael a big hit
Towns in Carlow and Kilkenny were hit by a clash of the ash this past weekend.

Winning Post
The glamour and posh frocks should not take away from the numerous betting opportunities at Royal Ascot.

Sports Shorts
Paul Hession broke the Irish 200 meter record at the weekend's IAAF Golden League meeting in Oslo.

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Book corner
In books such as The Butcher Boy and Breakfast on Pluto, Patrick McCabe has displayed a great interest in the macabre. more...

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The Céide Fields
When one thinks of Stone Age archaeological sites, Stonehenge, Altamira and Newgrange may come to mind. Most likely The Céide Fields will not. But it should. more...

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A Master Stylist Turns to Crime
Like James Joyce and Samuel Beckett, the name John Banville is frequently mentioned in the reverent tones reserved for writers more often invoked than read. more...

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