At the end of August, eight American contestants competed in the famous International Rose of Tralee pageant in Ireland. The eight American girls traveled to Ireland in order to represent their various cities and areas of the country and to compete for the coveted title of Rose of Tralee. Over 200,000 head to Tralee each year to witness traditional Irish song, dance, music, … [Read more...] about U.S. Roses Bloom in Tralee
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Irish-Americans make their mark in hit HBO series
There has never been a shortage of Irish-Americans in the forever changing rotation of the actors, directors, writers and producers who make up Hollywood. Why, they have always been one of the most talented groups of people in the history of the film industry, whether on the big screen or television! It is no surprise then that HBO's new break-out show Entourage features … [Read more...] about Irish-Americans make their mark in hit HBO series
Matt Dillon in Galway
Hollywood actor Matt Dillon was recently in Galway for the Arts Festival. He brought a film he is extremely proud of, City of Ghosts. Dillon wrote, directed and stars in the film along with James Caan and Gerard Depardieu. The movie is about a con man (Dillon) who travels to Cambodia to collect his share from an insurance scam. Since the movie did not do well in the United … [Read more...] about Matt Dillon in Galway
Dublin Population Faces Boom
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) predicts that the population of Greater Dublin area will exceed two million people by the year 2021. It is estimated that the region will by then be home to an estimated 40 percent of a national population of five million people in the Republic of Ireland. This will mean that growth in Greater Dublin -- which includes neighboring counties of … [Read more...] about Dublin Population Faces Boom
John Duddy Wins Again
June 11 was a big night for the Irish in boxing. In Washington, D.C., journeyman Kevin McBride outlasted a fading Mike Tyson to put the final nail in Iron Mike's career coffin. But Tyson-McBride was about the past. The future of boxing was on display at Madison Square Garden, where John Duddy of County Derry continued his climb through the middleweight ranks. Duddy fought … [Read more...] about John Duddy Wins Again