Irish America

December January 2013 Issue

The Last Word: Enough Sitting on the Fence

By Darina Molloy, Contributor
December / January 2013

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The young Indian dentist who died in Galway when doctors refused to terminate her pregnancy even though she was carrying a non-viable fetus has sparked protests all over Ireland, with citizens calling for the government to consider the life of the mother in such cases.  Dear Taoiseach, I have never before ‘made representations’ to my TD on any matter, and I must confess that … [Read more...] about The Last Word: Enough Sitting on the Fence

Dáil Survey Shows Positive Attitude Towards Immigrants

By Michelle Meagher, Editorial Assistant
December / January 2013

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It’s an issue of significant division within the US government, but a recent survey of Irish elected officials found largely positive attitudes towards reforms that would benefit immigrants living in Ireland. The survey, led by international research agency Millward Brown, polled a sampling of 71 Irish TDs (the elected officials of Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Irish … [Read more...] about Dáil Survey Shows Positive Attitude Towards Immigrants

Maureen O'Hara: From Santa to St. Patrick

By June Parker Beck, Maureen O'Hara Magazine
December / January 2013

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The movie Miracle on 34th Street won’t be the only place Maureen O’Hara will shine this Christmas season. Bean Ui Dhombnaill, a school-teacher from Donacarney National School in County Meath, decided to compile a series of children’s bilingual books and CDs of Irish folklore. These books will retell the great stories like those of Cuchulainn, Fionn Mac Cumhaill, and the … [Read more...] about Maureen O'Hara: From Santa to St. Patrick

Irish Eye on Hollywood

By Tom Deignan, Contributor
December / January 2013

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The latest with your favorite Irish and Irish-American film and television stars. 1. Irish actor Chris O’Dowd is among the stars of Judd Apatow’s latest comedy This is 40, to be released December 21.  O’Dowd (Bridesmaids, Friends With Kids) plays the annoying pal of Apatow regular Paul Rudd in this film, which has been described as a “sort of sequel” to the mega-smash … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood

Galway University Dinner a Smashing Success

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
December / January 2013

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On Thursday, November 1, the National University of Ireland, Galway hosted its 6th annual Gala Dinner at the Metropolitan Club in New York City.  This year’s event honored two graduates: Michael P. Higgins, Galway graduate, 1982 and managing director of Real Estate Finance, CIBC World Markets, and Academy Award-winning actress and honorary Galway graduate Anjelica Huston. The … [Read more...] about Galway University Dinner a Smashing Success