A decision announced in early September by the New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, will allow some gays to march in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, specifically the NBC-affiliated LGBT group OUT@NBCUniversal.
The announcement has been seen by many as a change of heart towards the gay community by the organizers, who have long claimed that the parade is a Catholic … [Read more...] about NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Allows Gay Groups to March
NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Maria Walsh:
The Gay New Rose of Tralee
The annual Rose of Tralee festival concluded in August with the crowning of a winner, Maria Walsh.
The stunning new Rose, a native of Boston, beat out 31 other Roses to win the title.
The announcement of the winner coincided with a revelation that Walsh was gay.
After her crowning, Walsh sat down with The Sun newspaper and revealed her sexual orientation saying, “I am … [Read more...] about Maria Walsh:
The Gay New Rose of Tralee
Ryanair Announces $22
Billion Boeing Purchase
The Dublin-based budget airline Ryanair announced in early September the purchase of 100 new models of Boeing’s 737, with an option to purchase 100 more. The deal is valued at over $22 billion. Ryanair is the first airline to buy the new aircraft, according to The New York Times.
Boeing’s new 737s are designed to fit even more passengers in the single-aisle frame – where the … [Read more...] about Ryanair Announces $22
Billion Boeing Purchase
Ireland Finishes Fourth, but Fighting
The Women’s Rugby World Cup took place in France in August, and the Irish team, true to form, upset the whole tournament, even if they didn’t make it to the podium. It started with a quarter-finals match against the New Zealand All Blacks, who have won the last four World Cups, and were expected to make it an unprecedented fifth victory. The All Blacks, in fact, hadn’t lost a … [Read more...] about Ireland Finishes Fourth, but Fighting
Rory McIlroy Wins PGA
Championship
Rory McIlroy, the world-renowned Northern Irish golfer, won the 96th annual PGA championship on August 11 at the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, KY. In a closely fought match that was anyone’s game, McIlroy, currently the number one golf player in the world, defeated Phil Mickelson by one shot. Throughout the competition the lead went back and forth between McIlroy, Rickie … [Read more...] about Rory McIlroy Wins PGA
Championship