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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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