After her surprise announcement that she will step down from her position as UN High Commissioner on Human Rights when her four-year term expires this September, Mary Robinson has now agreed to remain in the post for one more year. "The secretary General prevailed on me to change my mind," she admitted, but it was letters and E-mails from human rights activists around the world … [Read more...] about Robinson to Stay at UN
2001
A Feast for the Eyes
Patrons of New York watering holes such as Clancy's, Rory Dolan's and Barney Mac's are seeing amazing things on the walls, and no, they haven't had one too many. They're gazing at the murals of artist Paul Joyce who recently exhibited in Houston. Joyce currently works as assistant studio manager for renowned contemporary artist Jeff Koons, overseeing the development and … [Read more...] about A Feast for the Eyes
Adrian Flannelly Show Expands
The Adrian Flannelly Show, part of the Irish Radio Network, has expanded into new markets and extended its Saturday broadcast from two to five hours. You can now catch the show on WJUX 103.1 FM (New York City, Bergen County, Northern New Jersey, Bronx, Westchester, Western Queens and Brooklyn), 94.3 FM (Rockland and Orange Counties, NY), 99.7 FM (Monticello; Sullivan, … [Read more...] about Adrian Flannelly Show Expands
New U.S. Ambassadors to Ireland
Richard Egan, the ninety-ninth wealthiest person in America, was nominated by President Bush as the new U.S. Ambassador to Ireland. Egan, one of Irish America's Business 100, holds an Irish passport, and traces his roots back to Westmeath. He is the founder of EMC Corporation, which controls 30 percent of the data storage market in the United States. A Massachusetts native, … [Read more...] about New U.S. Ambassadors to Ireland
Coming Home
I always imagined my wedding as a beautiful and romantic event: My dad would walk me down the aisle, my brother would be a groomsman, and my very best friends would be there standing up for me. The "who" was easy. But when John and I got engaged in August of 1996, the "where" and "when" of our plans did not take shape so effortlessly. I hadn't lived in my hometown in … [Read more...] about Coming Home