GARDAÍ are investigating a threat made against Taoiseach Simon Harris in a social media post over the weekend. The post, which referred to the Taoiseach and his family and was published on Instagram, is now the subject of an investigation the police force has confirmed. Responding to the incident, Mr Harris said there would be “no place” for those who make online threats to … [Read more...] about Gardaí investigate threat made to Taoiseach’s family
Gardaí investigate threat made to Taoiseach’s family
Charles Thomson: America’s Forgotten Irish Son
By Eoin McKiernan
When Congress ordered the official reading of the Declaration of Independence, Irish-born Charles Thomson performed that duty on July 9, 1776. It was Thomson who was called upon to organize the procedures for the election of the first president of the United States. The election over, Congress appointed Thomson as its representative to inform George Washington of the country's … [Read more...] about Charles Thomson: America’s Forgotten Irish Son
Six Things You Didn’t Know
About Mark Kelly’s Roots
About Mark Kelly’s Roots
By Megan Smolenyak
It’s an understatement to say that Sen. Mark Kelly has an impressive resume. Navy Captain turned astronaut turned Senator and married to former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, who survived an assassination attempt, retired from Congress, and became a formidable gun control activist. Then there’s the fact that he’s a potential candidate for Vice President of the United States. … [Read more...] about
About Mark Kelly’s Roots
First three prison sentences handed down to thugs involved in riots across Britain
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
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