Charles J. Haughey, former Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) and ex-leader of the Fianna Fáil party, was buried in Dublin following a long illness. Haughey, aged 80 years, was afforded all the trappings of a state funeral, but the Irish public remains divided by the many contradictions surrounding his leadership and lifestyle. Although he remained a figure of considerable … [Read more...] about State Bids Farewell to Haughey
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N.I. Talks Show Slow Progress
Irish and British governments continue to decommissioning, but DUP leader Dr. Ian push the November 24 deadline for power sharing in Northern Ireland, but there is little sign of actual progress on the ground. Unionist and nationalist parties have been unable to find a way to restore devolved gov- ernment at the N.I. Assembly, but Dublin and London hold the majority Democratic … [Read more...] about N.I. Talks Show Slow Progress
Ireland and Beyond
Irish Tony Award Nominees Celebrate Brían F. O’Byrne summed it up when he said, “It’s beyond Irish.” O’Byrne who is currently starring in Shining City, was speaking at a reception hosted by New York Consul General Tim O’Connor on June 9. The event celebrated the Tony nominees from three Irish plays currently on Broadway (Faith Healer, The Lieutenant of Inishmore, and Shining … [Read more...] about Ireland and Beyond
Gov. Ryan Convicted on 18 Counts
Irish-Americans are in the news in Chicago where U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald – who has charged Vice President Dick Cheney’s chief of staff with perjury and obstruction of justice – over- saw the prosecution of George Ryan, the former governor of Illinois, that was spear- headed by his top public corruption prose- cutor, Patrick Collins. Ryan was convicted on 18 counts of … [Read more...] about Gov. Ryan Convicted on 18 Counts
Duddy Jabs His Way to Win
On the undercard to the Cotto/Malinaggi world title bout, John Duddy faced his sternest test June 10 against Freddy Cuevas and once again answered with a resounding victory in the seventh round. The atmosphere in Madison Square Garden was like a football match with “Olé, Olé” and “The Fields of Athenry” the soundtracks to Duddy’s most notable win to date. Entering the ring to … [Read more...] about Duddy Jabs His Way to Win