"Irish" Mickey Ward takes on Arturo Gatti again for $1.2 million ℘℘℘ Mickey Ward is a fighter. That's the first thing to know about him. Outside the ring, he's soft spoken and likeable. Inside the squared circle, he's something else. On May 18, 2002, Ward stepped into the ring against Arturo Gatti. It was a memorable fight marked by unremitting punishment and an extraordinary … [Read more...] about The Fighting Irish
2003
Irish Win Ryder for Europe
The European Ryder Cup Team, which included several Irish players, triumphed over the United States in the 34th Ryder Cup held at the Belfry, North Warwickshire, England, in late September. Of the twelve team players, three were Irish, one of whom, Paul McGinley, was playing in his first Ryder Cup. The Americans had been expected to win. They had five of the top10 players in … [Read more...] about Irish Win Ryder for Europe
Solas Award for Menino
Boston's Irish Immigration Center is awarding its ninth annual Solas Award to Mayor Thomas Menino in recognition of his administration's work on behalf of immigrants and refugees. The award ceremony will take place on December 3, 2002 at the Boston Westin Hotel in Copley Square. Solas is the Irish word for light and the award was created to recognize people with a steadfast … [Read more...] about Solas Award for Menino
Ireland’s Ambassador to Washington Welcomed by President Bush
President George W. Bush formally welcomed Ireland's newest dignitary to the U.S. recently. Ireland's new ambassador in Washington, D.C., Noel Fahey, accompanied by his wife, Christine, presented his letter of credence to Bush in a White House meeting on Wednesday, September 25. Fahey, who replaces the popular Sean O'Huiginn in the top diplomatic post, praised the … [Read more...] about Ireland’s Ambassador to Washington Welcomed by President Bush
Daniel’s Big Day
One of Ireland's most eligible bachelors, Daniel O'Donnell, will walk down the aisle with his fiancée Majella McLennan on Monday, November 4. The couple who met three years ago has had to wait until Majella's annulment came through, as she is the divorced mother of two. "We're delighted that Majella and her former husband were successful in their attempts to get an annulment … [Read more...] about Daniel’s Big Day