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April May 2014 Issue

Members of U.S. Congress to Visit Derry/Londonderry

By Mary Pat Kelly, Contributor
April / May 2014

March 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment

“When we stood together on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama during our 2013 Civil Rights pilgrimage, we vowed ‘Next Year in Ireland.’ In April we will fulfill that promise,” says Liz McCloskey, President of The Faith & Politics Institute (FPI), an organization founded in 1991 to advance leadership among political leaders in order to help bridge the divides of … [Read more...] about Members of U.S. Congress to Visit Derry/Londonderry

Irish Eye on Hollywood

By Tom Deignan, Contributor
April / May 2014

March 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment

The St. Patrick’s Day season brings with it two movies featuring Irish actors – one an established veteran and the other a versatile up and comer. First, there’s the always-busy Ciaran Hinds in McCanick. The crime flick features David Morse as the title character, a detective driven to the brink of insanity during his pursuit of an ex-con just released from prison. Belfast-born … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood

The Long Road Back to “White O’Morn” Cottage

By June Parker Beck & Paddy McCormick, Contributors
April / May 2014

March 12, 2014 by 13 Comments

It was a magical place – a romantic place – the mythical cottage of Mary Kate and Sean Thornton that was featured in John Ford’s classic 1952 movie The Quiet Man, starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara. Sadly, Sean Thornton and Mary Kate's real-life “wee humble cottage” currently lies in ruin. There is much more to this plot of land than just a set location. Most people do … [Read more...] about The Long Road Back to “White O’Morn” Cottage

American Song Becomes Anthem of Hope in Ireland

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2014

March 12, 2014 by 2 Comments

Legendary singer/songwriter Carly Simon was moved to tears by a new cover of her iconic “Let the River Run,” which became the theme song for Derry/Londonderry City of Culture celebrations. The new single by Stroke City native singers Damian McGinty (of the tv show “Glee”) and Mairead Carlin (of  Celtic Woman) celebrates the close of Derry/London-derry’s year as U.K. City of … [Read more...] about American Song Becomes Anthem of Hope in Ireland

Ban on Makeup and False Eyelashes for Irish Dancers

By James O’Shea, Contributor
April / May 2014

March 12, 2014 by 1 Comment

Irish dancers under 10 years old are now forbidden to wear makeup or false eyelashes during competition but can still wear wigs. The Irish Dancing Commission’s site announced that the ban would take effect in March. The news created major ripples in the Irish dance world where there has been considerable controversy over the increasing use of makeup on young children. Debbie … [Read more...] about Ban on Makeup and False Eyelashes for Irish Dancers

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