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King of the Travellers goes to big screen

March 26, 2013
King of the Travellers goes to big screen

Before they were fodder for BBC TV programming, the Irish traveler was just getting on with his or her life. And now a new film directed by Mark O’Connor (Between the Canals), starring Michael Collins (Man About Dog), newcomer John Connors and actual real-life people from the Travelling community plans to land in your...
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Keeping it country in Kilgarvan

March 26, 2013
Keeping it country in Kilgarvan

In the Irish town of Kilgarvan, they’ve passed a law this winter that allows locals to enjoy a pint or two and drive. The law was proposed and written by local pub owner and politician Danny Healy-Rae, the motion allows people who live in country areas to have a few beers before they drive...
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Irish Rugby’s Brian O’Driscoll to face London panel

March 21, 2013
Irish Rugby’s Brian O’Driscoll to face London panel

Irish Rugby team captain Brian O’Driscoll will have his penalty charge heard in London today by an RBS Six Nations Disciplinary panel. The 34-year-old center was summoned to the hearing after he was sent to the penalty box after only 30 minutes of game play for an alleged stamp (illegal hit) on Simone Favaro...
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Top o’ the Rock – a Spring flashback

March 20, 2013
Top o’ the Rock – a Spring flashback

The bustling beauty of New York and it’s Central Park never get old. My future husband and I met in NYC in late May 2010 for our second date because it was the halfway point between Ireland and California. It was a romantic and fun getaway and not one we will ever forget with...
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Liam Neeson – Irish Man of the Year

March 20, 2013
Liam Neeson – Irish Man of the Year

Would anyone believe he’s 60 years of age? Liam Neeson was welcomed with a standing ovation at New York City Hall as he received the Thomas Manton Irish Man of the Year Award. As he stepped up to the podium to accept his award, Neeson said: “There’s a popular assumption that actors are very...
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Japan Judge declares sentence in Irish girls murder

March 19, 2013
Japan Judge declares sentence in Irish girls murder

A 19-year-old African-American Richard Hinds has been found guilty of the murder of Irish student Nicola Furlong in Tokyo last May. He was handed a sentence of a minimum of five years and a maximum of ten years with labor. Chief judge Masaharu Ashizawa said this was the maximum sentence possible because Hinds was...
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Edna Kenny on top of New York for St.Patrick’s Day!

March 18, 2013
Edna Kenny on top of New York for St.Patrick’s Day!

Irish Taoiseach Edna Kenny reached dizzying heights on his St.Patrick’s weekend trip to New York; 1776 feet to be exact. That being the year the United States signed the Declaration of Independence. Mr Kenny was at the top of the Freedom Tower, the new building replacing the Twin Towers destroyed on 9/11. This is...
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Hollywood Celebrities Celebrate St.Patrick’s Day!

March 18, 2013
Hollywood Celebrities Celebrate St.Patrick’s Day!

It’s just goes to show everyone feels a little bit Irish on St.Patrick’s Day! Hollywood celebrities were out in force celebrating and wearing plenty of green. Many of them enjoyed a fun family day out with their children. Jessica Alba, her husband Cash Warren and their two daughters Honor, 4 and Haven,1 were out...
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What it was like in Dublin for St. Patrick’s Day!

March 17, 2013
What it was like in Dublin for St. Patrick’s Day!

Oh my gosh, where do I start?! We arrived in Dublin at Pearse train station via the the DART in 15 minutes from our home in Sandymount. From there we made a brisk walk down to O’Connell Street where we found a spot at the Mercantile Pub and immediately ordered 2 pints. The Mercantile...
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