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By Niall O'DowdIA Newsletter May 25, 2022

O’Rourke Slams Texas Governor Over Role in Dead Children Tragedy

By Niall O'Dowd
IA Newsletter May 25, 2022

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"Every American was entitled to 'life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.' Those little kids had those guarantees ripped away from them." Beto O’Rourke, the Democratic challenger for Texas governor, went into the lion’s den when he confronted current occupant Greg Abbott during a press conference Abbott was holding after the horrific killings in Uvalde. Some of the … [Read more...] about O’Rourke Slams Texas Governor Over Role in Dead Children Tragedy

Irish Roots: The Kennedys

By James G Ryan
March/April 1995

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The name Kennedy or O'Kennedy is derived from the Gaelic O'Cinneide, which is itself derived from the original Gaelic form Cean Eidig meaning "rough head." This was the name by which the father of Brian Boru was known, and the name refers specifically to the line of Dunchad, who was one of the sons of Cean Eidig and a brother of Brian Boru. Brian Boru was perhaps the most … [Read more...] about Irish Roots: The Kennedys

A Bit of Blarney: A Visit to Blarney Castle

By M.V. Quinn
March/April 1995

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Oddly enough, Elizabeth I of England made an unintentional contribution to the English language when she coined the word "blarney." Tired of the Lord of Blarney's constant filibustering with "fair words and soft speech," the exasperated queen shouted, "Blarney, Blarney--it's all Blarney. What he says he does not mean, and what he means he does not say." Blarney, a village … [Read more...] about A Bit of Blarney: A Visit to Blarney Castle

Hibernia: Gallagher’s Irish Pub

By Brian Rohan
July/August 1995

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In the end, it came down to who wanted it more. By all accounts, that distinction went to Bronx native Frank Gallagher. In his attempt at last month's second annual "Win Your Own Pub in Ireland" contest, sponsored by Guinness, Gallagher, 65, turned up wearing a custom-made T-shirt bearing the name of the Bantry, County Cork pub which was up for grabs. While other contestants … [Read more...] about Hibernia: Gallagher’s Irish Pub

Hero Pilot Visits His Irish Cousins

By Brian Rohan
July/August 1995

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All of America was waiting for the heroic return of Air Force Captain Scott O'Grady, plucked from Bosnian Serb territory on June 8th, but O'Grady wanted to make one quick stopover -- at Shannon Airport, in the west of Ireland. "Ireland is my second home," O'Grady, aged 29, told reporters after touching down on Sunday morning, June 10. "What a thrill this is. I consider myself … [Read more...] about Hero Pilot Visits His Irish Cousins