Democratic presidential candidate Martin O’Malley announced what has been the most comprehensive plan for immigration reform yet seen by a Democratic hopeful this election season at a round table discussion in New York City in July. Speaking with eight members of the community, including Siobhan Dennehy, Executive Director of the Emerald Isle Immigration Center, O’Malley said, … [Read more...] about Martin O’Malley Releases Immigration Plan
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Englishman Legally Changes Name to Avoid Ryanair Fees
In what could be mistaken for a fake news story, 19-year-old Manchester, England native Adam Armstrong (pictured below) legally changed his name to Adam West because it was cheaper than changing the name on his Ryanair ticket. Armstrong was planning a trip to Ibiza with his girlfriend. According to IrishCentral, his girlfriend’s stepfather booked the tickets with Ryanair. … [Read more...] about Englishman Legally Changes Name to Avoid Ryanair Fees
Ireland Has Highest Alcohol and Tobacco Prices in EU
Ordering a whiskey or a pint in Ireland may find you with a subtle pain emanating from your wallet. A newly released survey found that tobacco and whiskey costs are 70 percent higher in Ireland than the rest of the countries in the EU. The National Off Licence Association director Evelyn Jones greeted the news with an attack on the Irish government, saying that the results of … [Read more...] about Ireland Has Highest Alcohol and Tobacco Prices in EU
Golfer Pádraig Harrington Speaks Out About Skin Cancer
Three-time major champion golfer Pádraig Harrington announced in February that he had undergone treatment for skin cancer. As he told Matt Cooper of Today FM’s The Last Word: “I had a number of skin cancers removed off my face. When you get a symptom, do something about it. Don’t ignore it.” Harrington mentioned getting the cancerous spots removed almost off-handedly in … [Read more...] about Golfer Pádraig Harrington Speaks Out About Skin Cancer
Thirty Years After Chernobyl, Irish Aid Is Still Crucial
As the 30th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster approaches, Chernobyl Children International (CCI), founded by Irish woman Adi Roche in 1991, continues to offer support to those affected by the disaster. The catastrophe occurred April 26, 1986 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine (then part of the U.S.S.R.), and long-term effects from the worst nuclear … [Read more...] about Thirty Years After Chernobyl, Irish Aid Is Still Crucial