The Irish Post's PETER KELLY reports from inside the White House DID the DUP 'steal a march' on normally super-savvy Irish republicans in the United States' St Patrick's events? You bet they did. In the land of the free rein for Sinn Féin in the past, the DUP — the party founded by Rev Ian Paisley more than fifty years ago — commanded previously unthinkable centre stage in a … [Read more...] about After St Patrick’s Washington celebrations – the shape of things to come?
After St Patrick’s Washington celebrations – the shape of things to come?
Roots: The O’Briens
By James G. Ryan
January/February 1996
The O'Briens are one of the great Gaelic families of Ireland, and were the rulers of the ancient kingdom of Thomond, which takes in much of the modern county Clare and also the adjacent parts of counties Limerick and Tipperary. The family name is derived from Brian Boru (925-1014 A.D.) who was King of Thomond and rose to become High King of Ireland. Brian Boru is best … [Read more...] about Roots: The O’Briens
The Big Fella: An Interview with Liam Neeson
By Mary Pat Kelly
January/February 1996
Liam Neeson's name is synonymous with success. The big, handsome actor from Ballymena, Co. Antrim, has become one of the leading international stars of our time. Nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Oskar Schindler in Schindler's List, the veteran of some 35 movies has taken on the role of Ireland's revolutionary leader Michael "The Big Fella" Collins, in a Neil … [Read more...] about The Big Fella: An Interview with Liam Neeson
Hourly service between Belfast and Dublin: the verdict six months on
IT’S been almost six months since the Enterprise rail service between Belfast and Dublin extended its timetable to provide hourly train journeys between the two cities. As one of the main transport routes along the east coast of the island, commuters rely heavily on the rail network as a means of facilitating both trade and leisure. The service now runs fifteen times during … [Read more...] about Hourly service between Belfast and Dublin: the verdict six months on
The First Word: When Hope and History Rhyme
History says, don't hope on this side of the grave. But then, once in a lifetime the longed-for tidal wave of justice can rise up and hope and history rhyme. So hope for a great sea-change on the far side of revenge. Believe that a further shore is reachable from here. Believe in miracles and cures and healing wells. - Seamus Heaney (The Cure at Troy). The Americans, having … [Read more...] about The First Word: When Hope and History Rhyme