A LEGAL bid by Eleanor Donaldson, wife of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, to have two charges against her dropped in a historic sex offences case has been rejected by Newry Crown Court. The Donaldsons were arrested and charged last year with multiple offences. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson (62) faces eighteen historic charges including one count of rape, four of gross indecency, and 13 of … [Read more...] about Lady Eleanor Donaldson fails to have two charges dropped in historic sex case
Lady Eleanor Donaldson fails to have two charges dropped in historic sex case
A Tribute to Justice: The William Brennan Legacy
Interview by Sean O Murchu, edited by Irish America Staff
September / October 1997
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
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
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
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