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The Irish Derby
A Message From An Taoiseach The Budweiser Irish Derby is a great sporting occasion, the…
A Day in the Long Life of the Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are probably the most famous basketball club in the world. Since its…
Hibernia – Sports
Irish Punters in American Football Daniel Whelan It’s shaping up to…
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Ireland v. Mexico Soccer Friendly
The Irish men’s national soccer team is set to square off against Mexico June 1 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The friendly match, which won’t count towards either teams […]
Weekly Comment: Ireland’s Longest Greenway Is Officially Open to the Public
Waterford Greenway, the longest off-road walking and cycling path in Ireland, opened to the public at the end of March. Running 46km from Waterford City to Dungarvan and tracing the […]
Hall of Fame: Dr. Kevin White
Kevin White believes that his success and impact on collegiate sports is because of his Irish ancestry. “I am who I am, the diminutive pluses combined with the avalanche of […]
Jimmy McAleer’s Opening Day Legacy
The Irish American baseball legend who introduced the concept of the opening day pitch by the President of the United States. James Robert, “Jimmy,” McAleer, the youngest of eight children, […]
It Takes a Village
In February, 110 Irish men and women from Kildangan, County Tipperary converged on the New York midtown pub Slattery’s to help raise money for a new half-million euro community center, […]
Up Tipp: Hurling & Nationalism
Dave Lewis explores the historical connections between the Gaelic Athletic Association, nationalism, and a heritage of hurling in County Tipperary. 2016 was a great year for Ireland as it celebrated […]