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Kate Dillon

By Siobhán Tracey, Contributor
August / September 2002

August 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

Kate Dillon wears many hats. In addition to her work in the world of fashion, she is spokesperson for the Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy and Action and co-founder of Echo, a children's organization committed to teaching social consciousness through art. Dillon is both beautiful and very much in proportion at five feet eleven inches and 175 pounds, yet she has … [Read more...] about Kate Dillon

Murphy’s Lauder

By Irish America Staff
December / January 2002

December 1, 2001 by Leave a Comment

Elizabeth Hurley.

After seven years, actress/model/producer Elizabeth Hurley will be sharing the commercial spotlight of Estee Lauder with another gorgeous face. The Irish eyes of Carolyn Murphy will be promoting make-up, skincare and spa products, while Hurley will continue to advertise the fragrance line. Murphy, who was voted 1998's Model of the Year by VHI, is rumored to have beaten out … [Read more...] about Murphy’s Lauder

New and Noteworthy

By Irish America Staff
December / January 2001

December 1, 2000 by Leave a Comment

Actress, model and former MTV VJ, and Irish America Top 100 honoree Karen Duffy, better known as Duff, can now add author to her list of accomplishments with her new book Model Patient: MY Life as an Incurable Wise-Ass. Pretty impressive, when you consider that for the past five years she has been battling a rare life-threatening and painful illness called sarcoidosis of the … [Read more...] about New and Noteworthy

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March 13, 2000

On this day in 2000, a massive drug bust in Holland resulted in the arrest of John Cunningham, who was one of Ireland’s most notorious career criminals. Born in Ballyfermot, Dublin, Cunningham became known in the 1980s, when he was jailed for taking part in the abduction of Jennifer Guinness. He escaped in 1996 and moved to the Netherlands. There, Cunningham built up a drug empire worth €50 million. Known as ‘Gentleman John’ for his tidy appearance and well-spoken manner, he was eventually caught and convicted for trafficking over €10 million worth of drugs between Holland and Ireland.

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