GARDAÍ (Irish police) say they have no leads on the murder of Denis Donaldson, former Sinn Féin activist. Donaldson was outed as a British spy and he immediately left Belfast for Donegal. Within months he was gunned down at the cottage near Glenties where he lived. Nobody claimed responsibility for the murder but republican sources expressed little surprise that it took place … [Read more...] about News in Brief
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Duffy Square To Get Facelift
Hidden in the shadows of a TKTS booth amidst the bright lights and flashing signs that overpower the north end of Times Square stands a statue of Father Francis Duffy – the most celebrated U.S. Army chaplain in history. In any other place the bronze statue, backed by a 17-foot-high Celtic Cross made of granite, would be hard to ignore. But here, the only statue of a clergyman … [Read more...] about Duffy Square To Get Facelift
2006 Features Variety of Innovative Artists
For two weeks each summer the streets of West Ireland’s capital city, Galway, come alive with music and performances. From July 17-31, over 400 writers, artists, performers and musicians from Australia, Europe and North America, as well as Ireland, invade the city for the Galway Arts Festival. The 28-year-old festival – Ireland’s largest and most prestigious arts festival – is … [Read more...] about 2006 Features Variety of Innovative Artists
Irish Eye on Hollywood
Three top-level Irish talents will be teaming up for a U.S. Civil War drama slated to be released later this year. Pierce Brosnan, Liam Neeson and Anjelica Huston will star in Seraphim Falls, a revenge thriller. Mel Gibson’s Icon Entertainment is producing the film, to be directed by first-timer David Von Ancken, who has directed TV shows such as The Shield and CSI. Seraphim … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood
ILIR Intensify Lobbying as Immigration Reform is Addressed in the Senate
It has been a busy few months for the Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform [ILIR]. Shortly after we went to press on our Top 100 issue, well over 2,000 Irish from all over the country descended on Washington, D.C. for a day of lobbying where they were addressed by Senators McCain, Kennedy, Clinton and Schumer. In what was a memorable display of solidarity, March 8 was the day … [Read more...] about ILIR Intensify Lobbying as Immigration Reform is Addressed in the Senate