THREE men have been jailed for their involvement in the riots and violence that has erupted across Britain in the past week. Derek Drummond, of Pool Street, Southport, pleaded guilty to violent disorder and assaulting an emergency worker after taking part in a riot in Southport on Monday, August 29. Drummond was among a group of around 300 people walking towards the mosque on … [Read more...] about First three prison sentences handed down to thugs involved in riots across Britain
First three prison sentences handed down to thugs involved in riots across Britain
A People’s President
Mary McAleese was elected president of Ireland in October of 1997. It was an astonishing outcome. Just a few months previously, the 46-year-old law professor at Queens University in Belfast was hardly known in the Irish Republic and the notion that a Northerner could be elected president of Ireland seemed a farfetched one. Then in one of the most stunning ascents to power in … [Read more...] about A People’s President
The Music Makers
By James Fraher
May / June 1998
These photographs represent wonderful meetings and friendships with traditional Irish musicians which originated over twenty years ago when we arrived in Ireland for a two-year sabbatical in 1977. After numerous concerts, pub sessions, dances, and house parties, both in Ireland and in the States, I can only affirm that the soul of Ireland is deeply embedded in the music. That … [Read more...] about The Music Makers
Historic Times in Ireland
Every once in a lifetime or so comes an opportunity to reflect on truly historic news which affects all Irish Americans of whatever class or creed. The peace agreement signed in Northern Ireland on Good Friday after much burning of the midnight oil by all the parties concerned qualifies for the term "historic" and has been portrayed as much by the world media. There are many … [Read more...] about Historic Times in Ireland
Teenager dies in collision in Co. Kildare
A TEENAGER has died after a car was involved in a single-vehicle collision in Co. Kildare. The incident happened on the Clane Road (R403) in Celbridge at around 10.30pm last night. "The driver and sole occupant of the car, an adult male (teens), was fatally injured," read a garda statement. The local coroner has been notified and arrangements are being made for a post-mortem … [Read more...] about Teenager dies in collision in Co. Kildare