With Johnny Cash in the news a lot recently thanks to the movie Walk the Line, many tend to forget the music legend's ScotsIrish roots. Though he was always the Man in Black, Cash was also the guy who loved Ireland, so much so that he penned the song "Forty Shades of Green" after his first trip there in the 1960s. The lyrics go like this: "I close my eyes and picture the … [Read more...] about Cash’s Forty Shades of Green
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Peck’s Star Stolen
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is missing I one of its most beloved stars thanks to a thief whose identity remains unknown. The missing black cement square featured a pink star honoring Gregory Peck. The perfectly cut square hole left in the pavement indicated that whoever took Peck's star was in possession of a cement saw. Authorities say that the thief was probably dressed as a … [Read more...] about Peck’s Star Stolen
Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform
The newly formed Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform (ILIR) is galvanizing support for the undocumented as it plans an all-out effort on the critical issue of immigration reform. The lobby group created by The Irish Voice newspaper will advocate on behalf of the estimated twenty to thirty thousand undocumented Irish living in the U.S. "We don't want to be in the shadows," said … [Read more...] about Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform
Boston Museum to Showcase Kennedy’s Irish Heritage
The museum at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library will unveil an exhibition entitled "A Journey Home: John F. Kennedy and Ireland" on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2006. It will feature artifacts, film footage, documents and photographs relating to the President's Irish heritage. Among the highlights are gifts presented to Kennedy by the people of Ireland that have never … [Read more...] about Boston Museum to Showcase Kennedy’s Irish Heritage
Irish Eye on Hollywood
The Irish were extraordinarily well represented in this year's Golden Globe Awards nominations. Both Pierce Brosnan and Cillian Murphy were nominated for Best Performance in a Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy). Brosnan earned a nod for his turn in the spy caper The Matador while Murphy makes the final cut for his daring role as a transvestite in Neil Jordan's Breakfast on … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood