Abducted Irish priest now missing 4 weeks today in Philippines

Father Sinnott, a Colombian priest based in Pagadian in the Philippines, was abducted and held for ransom exactly 4 weeks ago today. Father Sinnott was born in Co. Wexford in Ireland and is 79 years old.  He underwent quadruple bypass surgery in 2005 and...

Minsky's Alternative to NAMA'S Gombeen Ireland - Part 2

Thus, the huge pools of gombeen wealth, which are glorified by the economic charlatans who dominate the Irish media, designate NAMA and cutbacks as being  “helpful” and “essential” to the Irish  economy's well being. The entire reason why...

Minsky's Alternative to NAMA'S Gombeen Ireland

The Irish  Government is currently forcing legislation through the Irish parliament quickly, with plans for a National Asset Management Agency (NAMA), which will operate as an independent commercial entity to absorb all of the toxic banking debts in Ireland. This...

Sexiest Accent Poll: Irish the Sexiest Thanks to Colin Farrell

According to an international survey, the world's sexiest accent is Irish, followed by Italian, Scottish, and French. The poll surveyed 5,000 women worldwide, which was carried out by OnePoll.com. Apparently there's a study that found 3/5 of women admitted having been seduced...

Dublin, Ohio Irish Festival to feature over 20 bands

It turns out that Dublin, Ohio is home to one of the largest, loudest and most popular Irish festivals in country.  It’s arrival during the first week of August is one of Ohio’s most eagerly awaited...

Why does everyone want to be Irish?

"From Angela's Ashes to Who Do You Think You Are?, the Emerald Isle is still a reliable source of self-pity." Nine times out of ten when I tell someone that I'm Irish (the born and bred there kind, with accent to prove it, by the way), they tell me about their Irish...

Frank McCourt Passes: A Tribute

What a father can learn from Angela's AshesBy Ethan Snyder, 16 July, The Examiner –" Frank McCourt, best selling author of Angela’s Ashes, is reportedly very ill and unlikely to survive his current bout with meningitis. McCourt’s brother, Malachy who is also an author...

Twisted H.R. 1913 Passes House Committee

While America slept on Wednesday April 25 we woke up to find headlines about how Michelle Obama likes to sneak out and eat at fun restaurants. Not so well covered by the media was the passage of the Hate Crimes bill re-introduced and passed in committee by John Conyers....

Ireland's rugby squad will return home to a heroes' welcome today

"Sunday, 22 March 2009 09:59 Ireland's rugby squad will return home to a heroes' welcome today after their historic Six Nations win in which they clinched their first Grand Slam in 61 years. Declan Kidney's men...

Natasha Richardson Obituary: a life of acting achievements

Natasha Richardson, wife of Liam Neeson, and daughter to Vanessa Redgrave and Tony Richardson, has died in New York today at the age of 45. She was taken off life support after falling on a Mont-Tremblant Quebec ski...

St. Patrick's Day Made in America? Irish Heritage Lauded in USA

St. Patrick's Day occurs on a Catholic feast day honoring one of Ireland's most famous patron Saints so it may be surprising to learn that less than half a century ago the observance was a relatively minor event in...

Shamrock Seeds Seized, Irish Contraband Denied Entry at Dulles

Just in time to make St. Patrick's Day headlines federal agents have seized 16 packages of shamrock seeds from Irish travelers.  The contraband shamrock seeds were being brought into the United States illegally,...

Great St. Patrick’s Day Drinks That Aren't Dyed Green Lager

St. Patrick's Day and drinking seem to go hand in hand but if you are anything like me you are done to death with the standard pub offering of dyed green lager.  But fear not St. Paddy's Day revelers you do...

Shamrock Fest 2009: St. Paddy's Day Celebration with leprechauns

Shamrock Fest 2009 is taking place at RFK Stadium in Washington DC today for St. Patrick's Day and it includes more than 50 live bands, unlimited green beer and of course, a few leprechauns thrown in for good...

St. Patrick's Day, March 17th 2009: Just around the corner!

Saint Patrick's Day is just around the corner!  Every March 17th thousands around the world, both Irish and non-Irish alike, celebrate the life of Saint Patrick.  Though the holiday as celebrated in Ireland...

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