John Cardinal O'Connor was installed as Archbishop of New York in March, 1984, and elevated to Cardinal in May, 1985. He was born, the fourth of five children, in a row house in a blue-collar Philadelphia neighborhood on January 15, 1920. After ordination, he worked as a diocesan priest before joining the Navy. He served as a chaplain in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. When … [Read more...] about John O’Connor
John O’Connor
Edna O’Brien
From the publication of her very first book, The Country Girls (1960) to her most recent books, Edna O'Brien's works have gained wide acclaim, particularly among American readers. One of Ireland's most influential writers, she is famous for her rich and sensuous prose, and her books often deal with disappointments in love. In 1986, she talked to Susan O'Grady Fox about growing … [Read more...] about Edna O’Brien
Omagh Bombing Inquiry to resume from June 23rd 2025
THE Omagh Bombing Inquiry which began on January 28, 2025 has now completed its first series of hearings. Chairman of the independent statutory public inquiry the Rt Hon Lord Turnbull confirmed that the next hearings will take place in Omagh on the week commencing June 23, 2025. The remit of that segment will be to enable core participants to make their opening statements. Core … [Read more...] about Omagh Bombing Inquiry to resume from June 23rd 2025
Sinn Féin pull out of St Patrick’s Day events at White House
SINN Féin have announced that no representatives of the party will attend St Patrick’s Day events at the White House this year. Neither president of the party Mary Lou McDonald nor First Minister Michelle O’Neill will make the journey to Washington. A party statement said: “This is a ‘principled stance in response to the call for the mass expulsion of the Palestinian people … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin pull out of St Patrick’s Day events at White House
Bill Murray
Born in Wilmette, Illinois on September B21, 1950, Bill Murray grew up, one of nine children, in an Irish Catholic family (one sister is a Carmelite nun). He left home in the early '70s to join Chicago's Second City comedy group and found fame with Saturday Night Live, before conquering Hollywood and becoming one of the most highly regarded actors of the day. This interview … [Read more...] about Bill Murray