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Julia Brodsky

Weekly Comment: How Irish Was the Titanic?

By Julia Brodsky, Editorial Assistant
April 8, 2016

April 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment

This week marks the 104th anniversary of the sinking of the R.M.S. Titanic in the early morning hours of April 15, 1912. With the ship’s final port in Europe in Cobh, Ireland (then called Queenstown,) one does not have to dive too far into the story of the R.M.S. Titanic to find Irish connections. The ship was designed and built by the Belfast industrial company, Harland and … [Read more...] about Weekly Comment: How Irish Was the Titanic?

Dublin City Center Proposes Major Pedestrian Overhaul

By Julia Brodsky, Editorial Assistant
April / May 2016

March 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Dublin City Council recently unveiled a plan that, if accepted, will radically change traffic patterns in front of Trinity College and allow for easier flow of pedestrians. Under the proposed changes, College Green, the major thoroughfare that flows directly to the college’s gates, will be transformed into a large pedestrian plaza. A new, wider pedestrian crossing will connect … [Read more...] about Dublin City Center Proposes Major Pedestrian Overhaul

Irish Government in Turmoil

By Julia Brodsky, Editorial Assistant
April / May 2016

March 25, 2016 by 2 Comments

The March 10th election of the Irish Parliament’s, called the Dáil, failed to decide on a new Taoiseach, despite four candidates facing the vote: Enda Kenny, Fine Gael, the majority, center-left party leader and current Prime Minister; Fianna Fáil, the majority center-right party, leader Míchaél Martin; Sinn Féin, the Irish Republican party, president, Gerry Adams; and Richard … [Read more...] about Irish Government in Turmoil

Queen’s Prize to Queens University Belfast

By Julia Brodsky, Editorial Assistant
April / May 2016

March 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment

In February, the Centre for Secure Information Technology (C.S.I.T.) at Queen’s University Belfast received a royal award for its work in strengthening cyber security. Chancellor Tom Moran, Vice-Chancellor Professor Patrick Johnston, and Head of Cyber Security, Professor John McCanny accepted the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education, bestowed at Buckingham … [Read more...] about Queen’s Prize to Queens University Belfast

Ireland’s First All-Catholic Radio Station Launches

By Julia Brodsky, Editorial Assistant
April / May 2016

March 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Ireland’s first-ever Catholic radio station, Radio Maria Ireland, launched in February. It will offer 24-hour, 365-day programming without advertisements that will cover three main areas: prayer, religious instruction, and social development. The station is supported entirely by its listeners and friends, and it joins the World Family of Radio Maria, whose main headquarters are … [Read more...] about Ireland’s First All-Catholic Radio Station Launches

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January 27, 2009

This marks the anniversary of President Barack Obama’s first State of the Union address. President Obama traces his Irish roots to Moneygall in County Offaly. The United States Constitution states that the president “…shall from time to time give to Congress information of the State of the Union and recommend to their Consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.” (Article II, Section 3). This evolved into a yearly speech during which the president is expected to present not only the current state of affairs but also his plans to resolve existing issues and better the country.

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