The picture above shows the three Conway sisters, Jennie, Mary and Catherine, taken with their Conway cousins in 1909, at 55 Whitby Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. The sisters, though their dress and demeanor suggest otherwise, were only 16, 17 and 18 when this photo was taken. They had just arrived in America from Cranagh, County Tyrone at the foot of the Sperrin Mountains. Their … [Read more...] about The Falls and the Conways
In Memory of Donal Geaney
Donal Geaney, former CEO and chairman of Elan, passed away on October 7 after a long illness. Born and raised in Clontarf, North County Dublin, Geaney's father and grandfather were noted entrepreneurs who ran a wholesale business. After graduating from Trinity College with a business degree he spent 14 years working as an accountant with SKC. During this time he met Donald … [Read more...] about In Memory of Donal Geaney
Tara’s Reign
Declan O’Kelly talks to Miss USA Tara Conner and finds there is a steely resolve and inner grace to this Southern beauty Tara Conner remembers being a boisterous girl who enjoyed the outdoor life, playing sports with her brother Josh and getting into all sorts of devilment. One day her mother told her she looked really pretty in a dress, so Tara decided to enter the 1998 … [Read more...] about Tara’s Reign
Dancing at Lacrosseroads
A look at the impressive development of the sport of lacrosse in ireland, normally known for Gaelic games, soccer and rugby It was not so startling to see the vivid green Ireland uniforms at the World Lacrosse Championships in London, Ontario, as it was to see the result, a sixth-place finish in just two years of life for the Irish Lacrosse Foundation. How did this … [Read more...] about Dancing at Lacrosseroads
News From Ireland
Taxi drivers in Ireland are targeting the Ryder Cup in their efforts to secure a fare rate hike from regulator Ger Deering. The three main taxi unions voted in favor of going on strike during the international golf tournament which will take place from September 22-24. As the venue in Straffan, Co. Kildare is not accessible by public transport, the cabbies feel they can use it … [Read more...] about News From Ireland