Irish American of the Year, 1996 It was an evening that dreams were made of, a crystal clear Belfast night, the winter air crackling with anticipation. On the sound stage adjacent to City Hall, Van Morrison was blasting out his There'll Be Days Like This, the unofficial anthem of the peace. A huge and enthusiastic crowd, later numbered at 100,000 was rocking along to the … [Read more...] about The Man from Hope
The Man from Hope
The First Word: A Whisper of Hope in Northern Ireland
There is an absence of joy so far this St. Patrick's Day season but not of hope. The end of the IRA cease-fire on February 9 and the subsequent bombings in London have cast a shadow over the celebrations of our Irish heritage, but all is not lost. Moves afoot as we went to press could certainly help change this gloomy scenario. By all accounts President Clinton is playing a … [Read more...] about The First Word: A Whisper of Hope in Northern Ireland
Taoiseach outlines Ireland’s strategy in response to US tariffs
AN Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said today that Ireland will use ‘every avenue’ at its disposal to weather the potential storm of American trade tariffs. The White House is expected to make an announcement Wednesday which could see world markets thrown into chaos if their economic plans are carried out. US President Trump said that reciprocal tariffs will now include ‘all … [Read more...] about Taoiseach outlines Ireland’s strategy in response to US tariffs
Cardinal Farrell issues preservation of human life statement
CARDINAL Kevin Farrell’s new pastoral framework entitled Life is Always a Good: Initiating Processes for a Pastoral Care of Human Life has been published by his Vatican department, the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life. The document calls for renewed efforts to defend and promote human life in all contexts. The Bishops Conference of England and Wales have welcomed its … [Read more...] about Cardinal Farrell issues preservation of human life statement
MLAs speak out over abuse suffered by Northern Ireland politicians
THE Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont has been in contact with the PSNI over serial abuse suffered by members (MLAs). House speaker Edwin Poots has revealed that the devolved parliament has been taking the matter extremely seriously. Speaking to BBC News NI last week, some Assembly members said that they had faced attacks on their offices, received death and rape threats, … [Read more...] about MLAs speak out over abuse suffered by Northern Ireland politicians