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By Olivia O’Mahony, Editorial AssistantFebruary / March 2017

One Hundred Pounds Peeled Off with Potato Diet

By Olivia O’Mahony, Editorial Assistant
February / March 2017

February 1, 2017 by 1 Comment

The illustrious nutritional profile of the humble potato was further proven by the commitment of one Australian man to eat nothing but the starchy root vegetable for the entirety of 2016. Andrew Taylor, an Irish Australian man from Melbourne, lost over 100 pounds in 12 months by adhering to this diet, and has no plans to stop now. Taylor, who dropped from 335 pounds to 218 … [Read more...] about One Hundred Pounds Peeled Off with Potato Diet

Irish Post Expands with Acquisition of Irish TV Assets

By Adam Farley, Deputy Editor
February / March 2017

February 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment

London-based newspaper the Irish Post has purchased the digital and intellectual property assets of the defunct Irish TV company, the company announced in February. Irish TV, which was founded in 2014 by London businessman John Griffin, was based in County Mayo and closed in December of last year. The purchase includes the Irish TV brand, business databases, website domains, … [Read more...] about Irish Post Expands with Acquisition of Irish TV Assets

Norwegian Air to Commence $69 Irish Flights

By Olivia O’Mahony, Editorial Assistant
February / March 2017

February 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment

International budget airline Norwegian Air has announced plans to provide inexpensive flights to Ireland this coming July, with initial fares at $69 for a one-way ticket, though round trip rates will eventually settle at approximately $300. The proposed service will be running to Dublin, Shannon, and Belfast airports, and depart from Stewart Airport (60 miles outside Manhattan) … [Read more...] about Norwegian Air to Commence $69 Irish Flights

Margaret Molloy: Wearing Irish

By Áine Mc Manamon, Advertising and Editorial Assistant
February / March 2017

February 1, 2017 by 5 Comments

Margaret Molloy has tied her pride in her Irish heritage with her love of fashion and social media expertise to create the #WearingIrish social media initiative. ℘℘℘ In March 2016, Molloy, the New York-based global chief marketing officer for branding firm Siegel+Gale, began sharing photos of various Irish fashion pieces on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and encouraged others … [Read more...] about Margaret Molloy: Wearing Irish

Looking Forward: Festivals

By Áine Mc Manamon, Advertising and Editorial Assistant
February / March 2017

February 1, 2017 by 1 Comment

Fun Festivals in Ireland and Irish America Wexford Festival Opera The 66th Wexford Festival Opera will take place between October 19 and November 5, showcasing Medea by Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842), Margherita by Jacopo Foroni (1825-1858) and Risurrezione by Franco Alfano (1875-1954). Since first taking place in October 1951, Wexford Festival Opera has grown into one of the … [Read more...] about Looking Forward: Festivals

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