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Clarke’s Window Finds a Place in the Sun

Clarke’s Window Finds a Place in the Sun

By Charlene Komar and Greg Storey

March/April 1996

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The Geneva Window, created by Harry Clarke, Ireland's greatest stained-glass artist, finds a home in Miami. The Countess Cathleen is breathtaking, her brocaded gown glowing with the light of a million rubies. Joxer Daley rubs his hands together as he gazes shrewdly beyond us, a bottle of stout set next to the red horn of the victrola behind him. The Western world's notorious … [Read more...] about Clarke’s Window Finds a Place in the Sun

The Man from Hope

By Niall O’Dowd, Founding Publisher
March/April 1996

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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 First Word: A Whisper of Hope in Northern Ireland 

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
March/April 1996

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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 

Cardinal Farrell issues preservation of human life statement

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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

Taoiseach outlines Ireland’s strategy in response to US tariffs

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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