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IN THIS ISSUE

Lydia Barrington Darragh: Irish Pacifist, American Patriot

It is understandable that the mention of wartime heroism tends to evoke images of combat valor. But there are other ways that people can contribute heavily to the wartime cause without taking a…

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Hibernia – Sports

Irish Punters in American Football Daniel Whelan It’s shaping up to be a very exciting year for a group of Irish-born athletes in the U.S. In Wisconsin, Wicklow native…

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Typhoid Mary Under
the Microscope

NOVA’s new film about Mary Mallon, The Most Dangerous Woman in America, is based on…

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Furor Over RUC
Recruitment Campaign

Belfast: Republicans and nationalists have attacked Royal Ulster Constabulary chief Sir Ronnie Flanagan for launching…

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August 25, 2009

Senator Ted Kennedy passed away at the age of 77 on August 25th of 2009. The youngest brother of President John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy, Ted Kennedy became one of America’s longest-serving senators. He was a leader of the Democratic party. In March of 2009, Kennedy was granted an honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II for his efforts in the Northern Ireland peace process. Ted Kennedy is buried at Virginia’s Arlington National Cemetery near both of his brothers.

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