A new trophy has been added to the roster of college football trophies, only this one is different from the bowl game and rivalry cup trophies most Americans are familiar with, because this one will only be awarded in Dublin.
The Keough-Naughton trophy bears the names of two powerhouses of Irish America – Donald Keough, former head of Coca-Cola and the first inductee into the … [Read more...] about Weekly Comment:
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Kelley O’Hara's World Cup
The U.S. women’s national soccer team won the World Cup in July, beating Japan in a near-blowout 5-2 victory. But it was a goal in the semifinal game against the top-seeded German team that made Irish American Kelley O’Hara a household name. Nine minutes after O’Hara, 26, was subbed in, just minutes before the end of regulation time, she scored the definitive goal of the game, … [Read more...] about Kelley O’Hara's World Cup
Shannon Gaels: Field of Dreams
The Shannon Gaels GAA Club in New York is one step closer to building its field of dreams – a children’s playing field in Frank Golden Park in College Point, New York. In January, Minister for the Diaspora Jimmy Deenihan, TD announced that the Irish government will give €250,000 to develop the site. The GAA has also received €45,000 in funding under the Emigrant Support … [Read more...] about Shannon Gaels: Field of Dreams
John Duddy: Actor
Middleweight champion John Duddy on hanging up his gloves. In 2011, John Duddy retired from boxing. Living in New York, the popular Derry native had compiled a 29-and-2 record with 18 knockouts. He’d experienced the thrill of fighting before cheering crowds in Madison Square Garden and also in his beloved Ireland. Now, at age 35, Duddy is pursuing a new career. He wants to … [Read more...] about John Duddy: Actor
Croke Park Classic Puts
American Football Front
and Center in Dublin
It’s not football season without the Croke Park Classic in Dublin. This year’s match-up saw the University of Central Florida pitted against Pennsylvania State in both teams’ season opener, drawing a crowd of 53,304 to Ol’ Croker on August 30.
Penn State won with a last-minute field goal 26-24, but the game, at least for Dublin, wasn’t really about the score (UCF might argue … [Read more...] about Croke Park Classic Puts
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