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A Tribute to Justice: The William Brennan Legacy

A Tribute to Justice: The William Brennan Legacy

Interview by Sean O Murchu, edited by Irish America Staff

September / October 1997

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The death of Justice William Brennan in July, after a long illness, was mourned by President Clinton, other dignitaries, family and friends who packed St. Matthew's Cathedral -- the same church where the funeral mass was celebrated for slain U.S. President John F. Kennedy in November 1963 -- in Washington, D.C. for his funeral mass.  "We thank God for his life," said Clinton, … [Read more...] about A Tribute to Justice: The William Brennan Legacy

Living on the Fringe

By Frank Shouldice

September / October 1997

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Frank Shouldice explores the relationship between Irish travellers and the settled community. When Mary Robinson announced she would not be staying on for a second term of office as President of Ireland it was worth observing the reaction from various quarters.  For most people, the announcement heralded a conclusion to a uniquely popular presidency. As a most impressive … [Read more...] about Living on the Fringe

Patrick still popular, but Jack and Sophie are top baby names

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Rían and Éabha make their mark, Patrick holds on to respectable placing but Mary and Brigid stay out of top 100 IRELAND’S Central Statistics Office (CSO) has released its list of top names for babies born in 2024. The top five names for girls last year were Sophie, Éabha, Grace, Emily and Fiadh. Sophie replaced 2023's top choice of Grace, which dropped to third. The top ten … [Read more...] about Patrick still popular, but Jack and Sophie are top baby names

There is a There There

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
September / October 1997

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Twelve years ago we published the very first copy of Irish America magazine. Many of those who attended the launch party on October 16, 1985, didn't give it a prayer. "There's no there there," or similar words, were heard. The prevailing thought of the day was that the Irish were assimilated, and cared not enough about their heritage, to support a magazine called Irish … [Read more...] about There is a There There

Kerry man jailed over links with Mexican Sinaloa Cartel

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A MAN from Co. Kerry has been jailed for 12 years today after being found guilty of helping Mexico’s infamous Sinaloa Cartel to import the biggest consignment of crystal meth in the history of the State. 44-year-old Nathan McDonnell, who ran the Ballyseedy Garden Centre in Tralee, was found to have used his place of business as a store for the passage and transportation of more … [Read more...] about Kerry man jailed over links with Mexican Sinaloa Cartel