The Carlin name is found in County Limerick, where they held a family seat in ancient times, as well as in the counties of Meath, Derry, Cavan, Monaghan and Tyrone. The name is derived from the original Gaelic forms, O Caireallain and O Cearbhallain. The O Caireallains hailed from County Derry, and were the chiefs of the Clan Diarmada in the area of Tirkeeraqn, and … [Read more...] about Carlin
2006
The Law of the Irish
With St. Patrick’s Day just past, it’s only natural to reflect on the many gifts given us by Irish culture: the words of literary giants like Joyce, the lilting music of The Chieftains, the stirring spectacle of Riverdance, and of course the liquid wonder that is Guinness. But as we put away our “Kiss Me I’m Irish” t-shirts for another year, let us stop to ponder how the Irish … [Read more...] about The Law of the Irish
Irish-American of the Year – Ray Kelly
At the helm of the NYPD, the nation's largest police force, which is acknowledged as an international model for its cutting-edge crime-fighting techniques and facing down terrorist threats, is Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, a former Marine who likes a challenge. Ray Kelly recalls how when he was only seven years old. he'd often hop on the subway and travel down the West Side … [Read more...] about Irish-American of the Year – Ray Kelly
The Top 100
"I'm, Irish. There are some things more important to me than money." - POLICE COMMISSIONER RAY KELLY Our Top 100 is about many things, but more than anything, it's about heart. It's about an 11-year-old giving up play time to practice Irish dance and winning the World Championship in Ireland. It's about a snowboarder going for the gold and coming up just short, and a skater … [Read more...] about The Top 100
1916 Anniversary Sparks Debate
On the eve of the 90th anniversary of the Easter Rising, mainstream political parties are actively competing for the legacy of Ireland's historical revolution. The government has already announced that the state will officially mark the occasion on April 16 with a military parade past the General Post Office in O'Connell Street, site of rebel headquarters during the … [Read more...] about 1916 Anniversary Sparks Debate