In a small village in County Galway, a group of parents decided to keep their children home from school. Their school has just 12 pupils between four and 12 years old, but parents closed it down for a week last September, because they wanted to keep other children out. The children they wanted to keep out were also Irish. Their parents had grown up in the area, Ballinruane … [Read more...] about The Travelling People
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President Bush Honors
Robert Kennedy
On November 20th, President Bush, Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert Kennedy, and other members of the Kennedy clan attended a ceremony to rename the Justice Department headquarters after Robert Kennedy. Although somewhat surprising that the Republican Bush administration has chosen to honor a Democrat in this way, the impetus behind the honor came from the President himself, … [Read more...] about President Bush Honors
Robert Kennedy
Another Tragedy for Rockaway
When American Airlines Flight 587 crashed in Rockaway Beach, Queens, it hit a tight-knit community already reeling from numerous losses suffered in the World Trade Center tragedy. After taking off only two minutes earlier from Kennedy Airport, located across Jamaica Bay, flight 587 broke apart and nose-dived directly into a heavily populated area of Rockaway known as Belle … [Read more...] about Another Tragedy for Rockaway
Death of “Quiet” Beatle
The world is mourning the death of former Beatles guitarist George Harrison, who died in Los Angeles, aged 58, after a long fight against cancer. In New York, fans gathered at Strawberry Fields in Central Park to pay homage to George at the garden created as a memorial to former Beatle John Lennon, who was murdered in 1980. Liverpool has long been the first port of call for the … [Read more...] about Death of “Quiet” Beatle
Homesick for Irish Products?
If you are suffering withdrawal symptoms for authentic Irish rashers and other Irish products, you will rush to access www.celticbrands.com. The website offers over 50 tempting gift baskets ranging in price from $20 to $250 with something to suit all pockets, tastes and occasions. Typical baskets include 'Traditional Country Breakfast' at $35 (plus S&H). 'The Irish Survival … [Read more...] about Homesick for Irish Products?