Jim Sheridan will introduce his new film In America for the closing night of the fifth annual Boston Irish Film Festival at the end of April. The acclaimed Irish director will be on hand for the East Coast premiere of the film. Festival director Peter Flynn remarked, "Sheridan's work as a writer, producer, and director has done more for the image of Ireland and the Irish … [Read more...] about Jim Sheridan at Boston Film Festival
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“Mick” Is Top Dog
Mick, the Kerry blue terrier, stole the prize silver dog dish when he won the coveted Best in Show prize at the 127th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 11. Mick won over the 10,000-strong crowd at Madison Square Garden with his Irish charm and good looks, as his owner Marilu Hansen of New Jersey cheered him on, wearing her lucky shamrock-clad scarf. "Mick" to his … [Read more...] about “Mick” Is Top Dog
Bono Nominated for Nobel
He's been nominated for Oscars, was recently awarded the French Legion d'Honneur, and won dozens of Grammies and other prestigious music awards. So it really isn't a big deal that U2 lead singer Bono has now been nominated for a little thing called the Nobel Peace Prize, is it? Think again. "It's just a huge honor to be even mentioned on the same list as people like Pope John … [Read more...] about Bono Nominated for Nobel
On Trial in Colombia
The trial of three Irishmen in Colombia will resume on February 5 after a hearing in December ended in disarray. The so-called 'Colombia Three' -- James Monaghan (56), Martin McCauley (40) and Niall Connolly (36) -- are charged with assisting FARC rebels in a guerrilla campaign against the state government. The three men, all with links to Sinn Féin, have protested their … [Read more...] about On Trial in Colombia
Cardinal Meets Abuse Victims
Desmond Connell, Archbishop of Dublin, met with victims of clerical sexual abuse in an attempt to defuse widespread anger with the Church's handling of abuse cases. Two victims, Marie Collins and Ken Reilly, had said they would organize a protest march to the archbishop's residence and demand that he stand down. In response, Cardinal Connell invited them to discuss the … [Read more...] about Cardinal Meets Abuse Victims