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Kelly Twins Participate in Space Study

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Irish-American identical twin astronauts Mark and Scott Kelly have volunteered for an observational study to determine the effects of space travel on human genetics. Scott, who has spent 180 days in space, including a six-month stay aboard the International Space Station in 2011, is scheduled to blast off again in 2015 for a record-breaking year-long stay. Mark, who went on his … [Read more...] about Kelly Twins Participate in Space Study

Gaelic Games Kick Off in Cleveland

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This past Labor Day weekend, one-hundred Gaelic sports teams and thousands more fans of Irish football, hurling and camogie came together for the North American County Board (NACB) Finals in Cleveland, Ohio. The annual GAA finals keep growing: this year teams traveled from 36 cities and 17 states across the U.S. to compete. Mark Owens, the event chairman and a member of … [Read more...] about Gaelic Games Kick Off in Cleveland

Fr. Whelan, Angel of Andersonville, is Honored in Wexford

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Father Peter Whelan didn’t take sides. He was on God’s side. The Civil War priest was known, to Confederate and Union soldiers alike, as a good man who administered to their needs. Fr. Peter was born in Wexford and made his way to America where he was ordained a priest in 1830. He served in Charleston, South Carolina, and the See embraced North Carolina and Georgia as well. He … [Read more...] about Fr. Whelan, Angel of Andersonville, is Honored in Wexford

Early Christian Settlement Found in Donegal

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The remains of an early Christian settlement, probably from around the seventh century, were recently discovered in Donegal. The medieval monastery enclosure is at Drumholm, near Ballintra, Co Donegal, and is close to where St. Ernan, a nephew of St. Columba, is said to have been buried in around 640 AD. Experts are saying that the discovery could be as important as that of … [Read more...] about Early Christian Settlement Found in Donegal

Mollie Rogers Inducted into Women’s Hall of Fame

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Mother Mary Joseph, the founder of the Maryknoll sisters, is one of nine women who will be inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame this October. Last year, 2012, marked the 100th anniversary of the Maryknoll sisters, so it’s an appropriate time to highlight the work of Mother Mary Joseph, or Mollie Rogers, as she was known prior to joining religious life. Mollie was … [Read more...] about Mollie Rogers Inducted into Women’s Hall of Fame