Twenty-five years ago the hopes of a nation were shattered as Robert Kennedy lay dying, his final words "Is everyone else all right?" reflecting the person that he was. On June 6 a "Mass for Courage and Reconciliation" was held to mark his anniversary. Patricia Harty reports. The crowd of some 18,000 who had gathered at Arlington Cemetery fell silent as Ethel Kennedy and her … [Read more...] about Remembering Bobby
Remembering Bobby
An American in Ireland
By Denise Hall
July August 1993
Denise Hall, an American journalist, gave up the fast-track for the briar paths in a remote corner of Ireland. I lived in Los Angeles for ten years. For three of those years, I worked for the legendary National Enquirer, and I was definitely ready for a change. It wasn't just the lurking behind palm trees in expensive Beverly Hills restaurants that eventually got to me. I … [Read more...] about An American in Ireland
Dublin man charged over collision in Wales that claimed life of woman with ‘true heart of gold’
A MAN from Dublin has been charged in connection with a collision in Wales that claimed the life of a woman described as having 'a true heart of gold'. Lydia La Polla, 47, from Wrexham, died two days after the collision in the city last March. Michael Connors, 28, of Landen Road, Ballyfermot appeared before Llandudno Magistrates' Court today charged with causing death by … [Read more...] about Dublin man charged over collision in Wales that claimed life of woman with ‘true heart of gold’
Father Mychal Judge
By Rosemary Rogers
June 17, 2026
St. Francis of Assisi on West 31st Street may be the most sacred space in New York City. Long revered for its Franciscan ministry to the poor, the daily breadline for the homeless and, especially, for one extraordinary friar, Father Mychal Judge. Father Mychal was the FDNY chaplain who, on September 11, 2001, left the friary on 31st Street and rushed to the World Trade Center … [Read more...] about Father Mychal Judge
Two arrested after gun, ammo and silencer seized in Dublin
TWO people have been arrested after a gun, ammunition and a silencer were seized during a search in Dublin. The discovery was made following a search under warrant at a location in the Mulhuddart, Dublin 15 area on Tuesday. The operation was conducted by the Blanchardstown Crime Task Force and Blanchardstown District Detective Unit as part of ongoing investigations into … [Read more...] about Two arrested after gun, ammo and silencer seized in Dublin