14th January 2008

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The Troubles: Was it War?
THE British government may be asked to publicly acknowledge that it was engaged in a war against the IRA during the Troubles.

Ahern and Kenny in long distance war of words
Opposition leader Enda Kenny tonight cranked up political pressure on the Taoiseach to resign, as both leaders traded insults while 8,000 miles apart.

Ahern unveils €5m boost for South African townships
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern today announced €5m in Irish Aid funding for the Niall Mellon Township Trust.

Irish Teen Missing in Spain
ALTHOUGH there's a 12-year age-gap, 15-year-old Dublin-born Amy Fitzpatrick's mystery disappearance on the Costa De Sol in southern Spain has echoes of the tragedy of missing 3-year-old Madeleine McCann.

New Drugs Effort Planned
THE government is to step up the battle against drugs abuse. Drugs Strategy Minister Pat Carey said a drive to curb the surge in cocaine and heroin abuse among young people will form a major part of the new national drugs awareness program.

Study calls for lingo link-up with Ireland
A campaign has been launched in Britain to give pupils the opportunity to learn the Irish language in schools across the country.

Pensioner dreams of reunion with children of The Troubles
The search is on to re-unite 20 Belfast children that came to Britain in 1971 to escape The Troubles.

Boom in population puts Ireland top of Europe
IRELAND has the fastest growing population in the European Union - helped by a large influx of people from Britain.

What lies ahead in 2008
Our reporter Malcolm Rogers - otherwise known as MYSTIC MALC - peers into his crystal ball to take a light-hearted look at what 2008 has in store for us...

Actor hits out at Ireland's growing drugs culture
Following a year full of senseless drug-related deaths in Ireland a London-based Irish actor has spoken out against what has become the scourge of the Celtic Tiger.

Irishman to be Extradited
A CO. Louth man and his family living in New York are devastated after discovering last week that he will be extradited back to Ireland in less than two months in relation to a robbery that took place in 1997.

Bartender Murdered in Philadelphia
AN Irish bartender from Belfast was found beaten to death in the basement of a bar in Philadelphia on Friday, January 4 and police on Tuesday named a prime suspect in his killing who they are still searching for.

Archive secrets are unlocked
Secret Irish Government archives which have remained under lock and key for 30 years and more have finally been released. ANDREW BUSHE reveals their contents.

Paisley Could Have Been Arrested
SENIOR British government ministers discussed arresting Ian Paisley because of his alleged links with Loyalist paramilitaries more than 30 years ago, official government papers have revealed.

Irish Voice Classifieds

Daniel Day-Lewis wins Best Actor at Golden Globes
London-born actor Daniel Day-Lewis has won the award for Best Actor at this year's Golden Globes.

The Activist Bishop
Comedian Des Bishop will be in New York this weekend for a one night only show. An immigrant from the U.S. to Ireland himself, Bishop has some pointed things to say about the hot topic subject to CAHIR O'DOHERTY.

Gallagher brother in oasis of green
In a rare interview paul gallagher, the brother of Oasis duo Noel and Liam, chats to Richard Purden about life as the other Gallagher sibling and giving Irish history lessons in Mayo.

Fans bid farewell to musical legends
Thousands of people from across Ireland and Britain have attended the funerals of two of Ireland's best loved singers to bid them a heart-felt farewell.

Bee Gee wife Dwina more than a woman
She is married to a member of one of the biggest pop groups in the world and divides her time between homes in Oxford, London and Florida.

Joe Dolan: Thanks for the music
FRIENDS, family and fans have paid tribute to Joe Dolan after the sudden death of the hugely-popular singer.

The Year That Was
2007 was a banner year filled with extraordinary new Irish plays, films, concerts and novels, and a sack full of Tony and Oscar nods lie ahead for many new and seasoned Irish artists.

Please, Let's End Gaelic Warming!
I ALWAYS look forward to the report that comes from the American Dialect Society each January. They are the ones who name the buzzword of the year.

Silken touch, iron will
Our Irish Soccer Icons series continues with a profile of the man voted by the FAI as our greatest-ever player, Johnny Giles.

Keane Livid Over Clarke Remarks
SUNDERLAND'S Irish defender Clive Clarke, the player who survived a heart attack on the pitch during a loan spell at Leicester earlier this season, is heading for a fiery showdown with Roy Keane after offering a bizarre insight into his manager's way of doing things.

My Wish List for the New Year
FIRST a warning. This is very definitely the last Happy New Year greeting I am going to issue, but seeing as this is the first column of 2008 it is only right and proper that I wish you all well for coming 12 months, even those with poisoned pens out.

Exiles exploit January Sale
London Irish coach Toby Booth was full of praise for his side after their deserved victory over Sale at the Madejski Stadium last Sunday.

Don't let this happen again
The tragic, premature death of Phil O'Donnell has once again sparked calls for the implementation of compulsory heart tests in sport.

Handballers raise the Tricolour in Arizona
While the rest of us were nursing hangovers on New Year's Day the successful Irish Junior Handball team were returning from Tucson, Arizona with six major titles in their luggage.

Riordan Squeezes Into Top Job
IN an extremely tight race with heart stopping aplomb, John Riordan from Kerry finally reached the crescendo of New York GAA circles when he was victorious in the elections held this past Sunday and succeeds Seamus Dooley as chairman of the association.

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GREENCARD

Green Card Use
I RECEIVED my green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen. I have held it for a year. What I'd like to do now is return to Ireland, at least for the foreseeable future.

Background Checks
WHAT is the U.S. government looking for when delving into the background of those who wish to reside in the U.S. either on a temporary or permanent basis?

Question and Answer: DNA Test?
Question: Do you think it is worth the money to order a DNA test? … I haven't been able to find where my ancestor came from in Ireland. Joseph Harney was born about May 12, 1853, somewhere in Ireland. He had a sister Kate, born about 1851. She married John Gillin about 1876 in Cleveland Ohio … Joseph Harney died in Cleveland on 5 December 1910.

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