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
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
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
Fine Gael support slumps amid domestic and international pressures
FINE Gael has slumped to its lowest-ever rating in a Business Post/Red C poll, dropping to 17 per cent—five points behind both Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin, who are now tied on 22 per cent each. The figures come as Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris prepares for high-level EU talks amid fears of a trade war with the US. President Donald Trump is expected to announce a raft … [Read more...] about Fine Gael support slumps amid domestic and international pressures