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Church Resolves Abuse Files Standoff
A DISPUTE between Dublin's present and immediate past archbishops over secret files has been patched up after the direct intervention of the leading Catholic clergyman in Ireland, all-Ireland Primate Cardinal Sean Brady.

Returning Irish Warned About Welfare
EMIGRANTS considering returning to Ireland are being warned that almost 1,700 Irish citizens have recently been refused social welfare benefits due to tighter restrictions on payments introduced by the Irish government.

Boy Se* Claims Aimed at Poet
CATHAL O'Searcaigh, one of Ireland's best-known poets, is at the center of a national outcry over his admission in a documentary on his life that he had se* with teenage boys in Nepal.

Irish Fundraiser for Clinton
A MAJOR Irish American fundraiser for Senator Hillary Clinton will take place in New York next Wednesday, February 20.

Paisley and McGuinness to visit Scotland
The leaders of Northern Ireland's power-sharing government are to visit Edinburgh next week for a round of events involving Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond.

Tax Deal to Be Replaced
IRELAND'S attractiveness as a base for giant U.S. multinationals could be considerably reduced under talks due this year between the Dublin and Washington administrations.

Ahern court challenge to tribunal set for April
A High Court challenge by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern to limit the work of the Mahon Tribunal will be heard in April.

Author's book tells of the problems facing migrants
Life for migrants can be strange and often hostile but ultimately breeds resilience, says a Dublin-born author who found an aggressive reception on Britain's shores some 50 years ago.

New migrant guidelines: A help or just a nanny state?
With continuing numbers of migrants flooding Britain's shores to start a new life the Government wants to ensure that councils advise them how best to fit in to British society.

White eyes presidency
ELECTION fever has gripped Senator Mary White after she announced plans to run for the Irish presidency - almost a full four years before polling day.

Valentine's Day rendezvous with Queen for principal
COLLEGE principal Frank Mc-Loughlin is preparing for a very special Valentine's Day date - with the Queen.

Driver revealed as MI5 spy
SINN Féin has been rocked by revelations the official driver for Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness was an MI5 spy.

Irish Voice Classifieds

The Wrecking Ball
Already a sellout star in Ireland and Britain, Irish comedian Tommy Tiernan's new special on Comedy Central will finally introduce him to a nationwide U.S. audience. CAHIR O'DOHERTY talks to Tiernan about his move into the American market.

Country roamer is a homeboy at heart
He may have been a late-starter in the business but Charlie Landsborough has more than made up for lost time.

McGuinness slams 'pub-focused' soaps
The makers of EastEnders and Coronation Street came under criticism from Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness today for setting so much of their storylines around their pubs.

Gibson Award Angers Irish Jews
MEL Gibson, beware of The Passion of the Irish Jewish Community.

Colin in New York
COLIN Farrell was a man of few words last Wednesday night at the New York Craic Fest premiere of his new film In Bruges, but his acting chops received a thumbs-up from festival-goers who raved about the flick afterwards.

Coming to Terms With New Ireland
EACH of the eight new tales in Roddy Doyle's first ever collection of short stories – The Deportees and Other Stories, recently published by Viking Press - have one thing in common.

Irish Festivals of Note
IF you have a passion for taking in great Irish music festivals but the wallet shies away from the high-season summer airfares, you will find February and March a good time to head over to Ireland to experience the craic.

Celebrate your county!
SCORES of people are stepping forward to add the colour to this year's London St. Patrick's Day Parade - by celebrating their home county.

Irish star wins Best Actor Bafta
There were no surprises in the Best Actor category at this year's Baftas when Irish star Daniel Day-Lewis took the prize for his role in There Will Be Blood -beating the likes of James McAvoy for Atonement and George Clooney for Michael Clayton.

Trapattoni confirmed as manager
Former Italian coach Giovanni Trappatoni has been confirmed as the new Republic of Ireland soccer boss after a protracted recruitment process handled by Don Givens, Ray Houghton and Don Howe.

Brady looking for meeting with Trapattoni
Liam Brady is prepared to talk to new Republic of Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni about the possibility of becoming part of the Italian's staff.

Denis O'Brien to pay half of Trapattoni wages
Giovanni Trapattoni will take up the reins of Republic of Ireland manager in 11 weeks' time courtesy of the backing of a billionaire benefactor who has helped to turn "a pipe-dream" into reality.

O'Brien intervened before Staunton was sacked
Businessman Denis O'Brien has revealed that he was involved in the process to find a new Republic of Ireland manager before Steve Staunton got the sack.

Trapattoni will instil some backbone: Givens
Don Givens is confident new Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni will stiffen the resolve of a now all-too-brittle side.

Houghton: Trap reminds me of Fergie
Ray Houghton has likened the enthusiasm of new Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni to that of Alex Ferguson.

Doherty faces Selby at Welsh Open today
Ireland's Ken Doherty faces Masters champion Mark Selby at the Welsh Open today.

So Close, Yet So Far Again
SO near and yet so far - just another typical day out in Paris for Ireland and the Irish as their second half heroics saw Eddie O'Sullivan's Six Nations rugby team fall just short at the final hurdle in the Stade de France on Saturday night.

Longing for the Good Old Days
AH, the good old days. A couple of Saturdays ago, the night of the Ireland-Italy rugby match at Croke Park as it happens, a DVD jumped off the shelf at me as I prepared to dismantle the contents of a nice bottle of Rioja.

St. Valentine's Day

Find Romance and friendship
Looking for love? or just want to meet someone of a like mind. Then this is the place for you.

Was St Valentine a true blue Dub?
JUST about everybody knows that St Valentine is the patron saint of lovers but you probably didn't know that his final resting place is Dublin.

Send your loved one a card
It's not to late!

CLADDAGH RINGS
The Claddagh Ring has long been associated with romance, fidelity and Irish culture.

How to Find Mr./Mrs. Right
LOVE is in the air - or is it? Don't fret, the Irish Voice is here to help and just in time for Valentine's Day. If you're in serious need of some solid dating advice but don't know where to go then keep reading.

Jersey Irish Singles Thrive
MAYBE marriage isn't for you, but you are seeking likeminded companions to share conversations and outings with.

IRISH WEDDING TRADITIONS
There are so many traditions, customs and folklore to draw upon.

ROMANCE DISCUSSIONS
Whisper sweet nothings, languish in the language de l'amour

IRISH LOVE QUOTES
The Irish are known for their mastery of words but are they too cynical for love?

SHOPPING FOR LOVE
Buy something special for your loved one to show how much you care.

The Reluctant Star
Ciarán Hinds is lovely. Now, perhaps I shouldn't admit that because part of Hinds' attraction is that he remains somewhat of an unknown.

Ireland Conquers The World
Pining for a pint of stout, an earful of blarney, and a toe-tapping fiddle tune but find yourself far removed from the Emerald Isle? Fret not. Edythe Preet has the answer.

GET THE CRAIC with Ian Dempsey
On The Craic this week all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood comes to the Dirty Auld Town!
The stooks in the FAI finally made a decision An old Eurovision star vows to roast the turkey and Ryan Tubridy ain't gettin' any!
All of this on this weeks Craic. Get us at www.getthecraic.com or on iTunes
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