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Model Behavior
from Irish Women

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2003

April 1, 2003 by Leave a Comment

Although they are more accustomed to runways and photo studios than microphones and podiums, Irish supermodels Jane Bradbury and Caitríona Balfe are both leading the way in fighting for causes they believe in. Caitríona Balfe is strongly opposed to the war in Iraq and is spearheading the anti-war movement in the fashion industry. When Irish America spoke to her, she was busy … [Read more...] about Model Behavior
from Irish Women

New Movie from Neil Jordan

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2003

April 1, 2003 by Leave a Comment

Irish director Neil Jordan (The Crying Game, Interview With the Vampire, The End of the Affair) has always had a thing for offbeat dramas. So we should expect interesting things from his latest turn as director / screenwriter: The Good Thief. It opens April 16, but New York movie lovers can get an early peek of the flick at the New York City International Film Fleadh on March … [Read more...] about New Movie from Neil Jordan

Mitchell Honored by Northern Women

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2003

April 1, 2003 by Leave a Comment

Former Senator George Mitchell was honored for his tireless work for peace in Ireland at the Northern Ireland Women's Initiative (NIWI) January 21 in New York. NIWI founder and president Maureen Murray said, "The Northern Ireland Women's Initiative is honored to have Senator Mitchell's support in our efforts to promote full and equal participation of women in the political … [Read more...] about Mitchell Honored by Northern Women

Mitchell Honored by
Northern Women

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2003

April 1, 2003 by Leave a Comment

Former Senator George Mitchell was honored for his tireless work for peace in Ireland at the Northern Ireland Women's Initiative (NIWI) January 21 in New York. NIWI founder and president Maureen Murray said, "The Northern Ireland Women's Initiative is honored to have Senator Mitchell's support in our efforts to promote full and equal participation of women in the political … [Read more...] about Mitchell Honored by
Northern Women

The Cork Choral Festival

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2003

April 1, 2003 by 1 Comment

The 49th annual Cork International Choral Festival kicks off May 1 with some 5,000 participants from all over the world expected to flock to Cork. Choirs participating will come not only from Cork and across Ireland, but also from Russia, Switzerland, Hungary, Latvia, Poland, Sweden, Finland, Italy, Norway, and Wales. A highly anticipated competition for youth choirs also … [Read more...] about The Cork Choral Festival

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