A collection of life-size cows designed by Irish artists had to be taken off the streets of Dublin in July after vandals destroyed several exhibits. More than 70 cows were placed on the streets of Dublin and Dundalk as part of Bailey's Cow Parade 2003, an international exhibition which visits cities al over the world. However,, the first 10 cows placed in city-center locations … [Read more...] about No Cows For Dublin
Alison Doody Is Back
Fifteen years after she starred in Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade with Harrison Ford, Alison Doody has again embraced the screen. The Irish beauty, who is married to Gavin O'Reilly (Sir Anthony's son) will be returning to the silver screen in King Solomon's Mines, based on H. Rider Haggard's adventure story. Alison, who put her career on hold when she … [Read more...] about Alison Doody Is Back
FBI Head Visits Ireland
Robert S. Mueller III arrived in Ireland August 13 for a ten-day "private" visit. Much security and secrecy surrounded the visit, which started off with a round of golf at Lahinch Golf Club in Co. Clare. A regular golfing visitor to Ireland, Mueller was nominated by President Bush on September 4, 2001, becoming the sixth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. ♦ … [Read more...] about FBI Head Visits Ireland
Golf Is His Baby!
After considering withdrawing from the P.G.A. Championship, Irish golfer Padraig Harrington decided to compete, leaving his wife Caroline at home about to go into labor. "The doctor was of the opinion that if anything, the pregnancy will go late," Harrington said. "I decided the worst thing was if I was sitting at home all the way through the P.G.A. and nothing happened. So we … [Read more...] about Golf Is His Baby!
Irish Landmarks Saved and Sold
The site of the last stand by leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising against British rule, nicknamed Ireland's Alamo, has won a last-minute reprieve. The house, in a run-down part of Dublin, had been earmarked for demolition to make way for a shopping center. It was where republican leaders held their last meeting before surrendering. After intense pressure from descendants of those … [Read more...] about Irish Landmarks Saved and Sold