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October/November 2004

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FEATURES

CSI’s New Irishman

One of the most anticipated new television series to debut this fall is Crime Scene …
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Rescue Me Star Donates Command Center to FDNY

Denis Leary, who stars as a firefighter in the new TV series Rescue Me (Fox …
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Last Word: The Passing of a Legend

“He was a unique individual, both a pioneer and a genius. He will be missed …
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News: An Overlooked Atlantis

According to Swedish scientist Ulf Erlingsson, the mythical sunken island of Atlantis was actually Ireland. …
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News: Big Rise in Traffic at Knock Airport

Knock Airport, the brainchild of the late Monsignor James Horan, has proved critics wrong by …
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News: Fresh Talks to
Kick-Start Assembly

Political parties in Northern Ireland are gearing up for September talks in England at Leeds …
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News: Hospitals Admit Selling Organs

A number of hospitals in Ireland admitted they had taken glands without consent during post-mortem …
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News: Joe Cahill Laid to Rest

Joe Cahill, former I.R.A. chief of staff, died on July 23 at his Andersonstown home …
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News: Kilkenny Rose Wins in Tralee

Kilkenny Rose Orla O’Shea emerged as winner of the 46th International Rose of Tralee Festival. …
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News: Major Financial Cuts at Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus, Ireland’s national airline, is cutting costs in response to mounting financial difficulties. It …
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News: Show Jumping Win Lifts Irish Gloom

Cian O’Connor jumped for gold at the equestrian events in Athens to send the Irish …
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Photo Album: Cummings Coalminers

1890: Jackson’s Patch, Pennsylvania. ℘℘℘ In this picture, Patrick Cummings of Loan in Clogh parish near Castlecomer …
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Roots: The Quinn Clan – Descendants of Conn

The surname Quinn is derived from the Irish word O’Cuinn meaning “descending from Conn.” Conn …
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Sláinte!: A Peck of Pickled Peppers

When I set out this year’s veggie garden, it never occurred to me that 6 …
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The First Word: The Irish Way

“Eoin was never afraid to aim high. He played a seminal role in creating the …
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9/11 Memorial Planned for Irish Catskills

After losing Michael, his firefighter son, on September 11, 2001, Jack Lynch felt a responsibility …
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A Postcard from Prince Edward Island

The unique Irish / Scottish heritage of PEI, off the coast of Nova Scotia, is …
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An American Night in Dublin

The Ireland-U.S. Council, an American-based organization that promotes economic growth in Ireland, held its annual …
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AOH Holds Convention in Philly

The 92nd biennial convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, which was established in 1836, …
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Book Reviews

A sampling of the latest Irish books. ℘℘℘ RECOMMENDED Nights of Rain and Stars Maeve Binchy There was a rumor …
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Donnelly Wins Carnegie Medal

Acclaimed author Jennifer Donnelly won the prestigious U.K. literary prize, the Carnegie Medal, for her …
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Firefighters Ride

The FDNY Cross Country Bike Tour is a ride across America by N.Y.C. firefighters cycling …
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Head in the Clouds

Tom O’Neill talks to Hollywood heartthrob Stuart Townsend about his newfound stardom and his latest …
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Inter-Continental Youth Championships

The first annual Inter-Continental Gaelic Athletic Association Youth Championships were held in Purchase, N.Y. at …
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Irish Eye on Hollywood

Brendan Gleeson is turning into Hollywood’s go-to-guy, at least when it comes to supporting characters. Gleeson’s …
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Kansas City Celebrates Its Heritage

The Celtic heritage of Kansas City runs deep, as immigrants from Ireland were first brought …
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Let’s Put on a Show!

Showbiz legend Mickey Rooney took to the Irish Repertory stage in New York in August …
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MacGowan’s Road to Paradise

Long written off by the music industry, Shane MacGowan’s new single “Road to Paradise” has …
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Music Roundup

Selections of recently released music by Irish artists. ℘℘℘ Critic’s Pick: James Galway Wings of Song Perhaps the greatest …
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New Book Celebrates Irish Americans

The Irish Face in America, a stunning book of photographs and text, by writer Julia …
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News in Brief

ROAD deaths in Ireland are on the increase despite the introduction of penalty points and …
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News: Fresh Talks to Kick-Start Assembly

Political parties in Northern Ireland are gearing up for September talks in England at Leeds …
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News: Show Jumping Win Lifts Irish Gloom

Cian O’Connor jumped for gold at the equestrian events in Athens to send the Irish …
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O’Toole in Charge

Boston Police Commissioner Kathy O’Toole serves as top cop to the nation’s oldest police force …
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Olympics’ Golden Girl

Natalie Coughlin, an Irish-American swimming champion, came back from a shoulder injury and a career …
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Pete Hayden Named New FDNY Chief

Pete Hayden, a career veteran, was named Chief of the Fire Department of New York …
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Philly’s Rose

Sinead deRoiste was the first African-American Rose to compete in the Rose of Tralee competition …
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Proudly We Serve

September 11 has become this generation’s “Day of Infamy.” The terrorist attacks forever changed the …
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Remembering Typhoid Mary

Pity poor Mary Mallon. Born in Cookstown, County Tyrone in 1870, she came to New …
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Rose Garden Blooms in Boston

The Kennedys were out at the New England Aquarium in Boston on Monday, July 26.. …
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Sláinte!: A Peck of Pickled Peppers

When I set out this year’s veggie garden, it never occurred to me that 6 …
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The Irish Issue

As the 2004 United States Presidential Election Approaches, Irish Americans want to be informed of …
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The Last of His Kind

Christopher Connell writes on his Uncle Jimmy McSweeney, the very model of the Irish bachelor …
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The Unfortunate Legacy of Mary Mallon

Death and disease. Mystery and suspense. A lover’s betrayal with controversial human rights issues in …
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The Wall Street 50 Awards

Irish America magazine and Financial Dynamics Business Communications co-hosted the 7th annual Wall Street 50 …
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Those We Lost

Recent passings in the Irish and Irish American communities. ℘℘℘ Al Gavin Legendary boxing cutman Al Gavin passed …
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Typhoid Mary Under
the Microscope

NOVA’s new film about Mary Mallon, The Most Dangerous Woman in America, is based on …
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FIRST WORD

The First Word: The Irish Way

HIGHLIGHTS

Cover Story

Head in the Clouds

News
The latest updates from Irish America’s most recent print issue….
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Hibernia
News from Ireland and happenings in Irish America….
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Those We Lost
A tribute to those who have passed on…..
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Slainte!
Tracing the history of traditional Irish food, drink, and celebration…..
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Photo Album
Photos and stories of our reader’s Irish ancestors….
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SPECIAL

Photo Album: Cummings Coalminers

1890: Jackson’s Patch, Pennsylvania. ℘℘℘ In this picture, Patrick Cummings of Loan in Clogh parish near Castlecomer …
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