Chicago Daley family among frontrunners for new U.S. Ambassador to Ireland
Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley is among the frontrunners for Ambassador to Ireland, according to Democratic Party sources. Read more
View ArticleArchbishop of Dublin describes Savita death as a ‘terrible disaster’
The Catholic Archbishop of Dublin has sympathised with the family of Savita Halappanavar and described her death as a ‘terrible disaster’. Read more
View ArticleBill Clinton returns to Ireland to take part in All Ireland Scholarship Awards
Former President Bill Clinton made a return to Ireland over the weekend to take part in the All Ireland Scholarship Awards on Saturday at the University of Limerick. President Clinton was a guest of...
View ArticleIn Focus: Stephen O’Regan, founder of BalconyTV - VIDEO
Originally from Dublin, O’Regan is the founder of BalconyTV, a daily online viral music show that features bands, musicians and other variety acts on balconies around the world. Read more
View ArticleEd Burns talks about his Irish American roots with 'The Fitzgerald Family...
In writer and director Edward Burns’s latest film The Fitzgerald Family Christmas, he returns to his roots and tells the story of an Irish American family facing a dramatic Christmas reunion. But it’s...
View ArticlePolice forced to guard Irish embassy in New Delhi over angry protests
Police were forced to guard the Irish embassy in New Delhi on Friday night as angry protests mounted over the death of Savita Halappanavar. Read more
View ArticlePope Benedict dismisses doomsday theory that world will end on December 21st
The Pope has reassured Catholics that the end of the world is not night – and has told them to ignore claims that December 21st will be doomsday. Read more
View ArticleNew poll finds Fianna Fail leader Micheál Martin most popular leader in Ireland
The Sunday Times/Behaviour & Attitudes poll has found that leader of Fianna Fail Micheál Martin is currently the most popular leader in Ireland, just ahead of Taoiseach Enda Kenny. The survey also...
View ArticleOne Direction's Harry Styles dating Taylor Swift
Harry Styles & Taylor SwiftOne Direction's Harry Styles has reportedly rekindled his relationship with Taylor Swift, according to SkyNewscomThe 18-year-old heartthrob was seen holding hands with...
View ArticleIreland’s Niall Horan thought to be most popular member of One Direction
Niall HoranGood on ya, Niall! Mullingar native Niall Horan is thought to be the most popular member of One Direction, according to sales of dolls in the band’s likenessesRTE reports that figures from...
View ArticleSean Quinn hits the legal books as he serves his time in Mountjoy Prison
Jailed billionaire Sean Quinn is studying law and answering dozens of letters as he spends time behind bars. Read more
View ArticleMatthew McConaughey talks about his shocking weight loss for 'The Dallas...
Matthew and Kay McConaughey in Austin Oct 7Matthew McConaughey has dropped a shocking 38 pounds to play an AIDS patient in ‘The Dallas Buyers Club’Speaking with HitFlix, McConaughey said, 'I feel good,...
View ArticleNotre Dame football naysayers looking very foolish now -- Brian Kelly proves...
Brian KellyAll those naysayers who thought Notre Dame would never compete for a national championship again can sit down nowA win over USC puts Notre Dame in the national championship game, likely...
View ArticleThe first date - getting over the jitters, feeling great and learning to relax
How do I get over first date jitters?Dear MTN,I need a few tips on relaxing before a first date I get so nervous before a first date that I always make sure I get to the restaurant early to have a few...
View ArticleA look at Irish books - from comedy and Typhoid Mary to history and more
Wacky EireBy Geraldine ComiskeyIreland is the acknowledged home of surrealism and Geraldine Comiskey (a roving reporter for the Sunday World) often has occasion to encounter it at its source Having a...
View ArticleNotre Dame Fighting Irish number one in the BCS
According to the newly released BCS standings, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (11-0) are the highest-ranked team in the BCS for the first time in the school’s history. Read more
View ArticleSunderland boss backs James McClean and confirms death threats
Sunderland manager Martin O’Neill has backed James McClean to beat the boo boys – and confirmed his player has received death threats. Read more
View ArticleGet Thanksgiving started the right way with delicious Pumpkin Pancakes
Of course the turkey, stuffing, potatoes and pumpkin pie are the main act of the day but that’s not to say that there can’t be some delicious supporting acts early on in the day to get the family...
View ArticleBarkley injury opens the door for The Fighting Irish
With another dominant win, this time blasting past over-matched Wake Forest, Notre Dame marched a little closer towards its first National title since 1988 With some dramatic news following USC’s...
View ArticleIrish Catholic bishops deny they value life of baby over that of mother
The Irish Catholic Bishops have come out with a major statement on the death of Savita Halappanavar. Read more
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