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Bard of Molagga still the life of the party
Illustration by Caty BartholomewOn a July evening when the official headlines in Ireland refer to an official report from learned economists that almost half of us nowadays have difficulty in meeting...
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H1b problems - what happens if I lose my job?
“I have an H-1B visa I’ve had it for seven months, but I’m afraid that I’m going to be laid off because my company has hit hard times and will likely start cutting back I’ve been looking for other jobs...
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Sinead O’Connor says petty crime could have been her career
Sinead O'Connor Sinead O’Connor could have been wearing pinstripes if it wasn’t for her music career, she saysIn an interview broadcast last Sunday on the BBC, O’Connor said that she didn’t have talent...
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Bankrupt Irish billionaire Sean Quinn's son and nephew jailed
Bankrupt Irish billionaire Sean Quinn's son and nephew have been sentenced to three months in jail for contempt of court after attempting to hide a 500 million euro property portfolio from the former...
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A tribute to Jessica Ghawi
The terrible shooting in Denver in the very early hours of this Friday morning still seems somewhat unreal It is both shocking and tragic, and there are obviously and understandably going to be...
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Today's Irish news roundup
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Songs for the 21st – 22nd July Irish Dancing Competitions – VIDEOS
by PATRICIA MCNAMARAHeading to Wisconsin this weekend for the Badger State Feis or the Cream City Feis? How about Washington for Dance for Life or New York for the Governor Thomas Dongan Feis? Or maybe...
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Media breathlessly tries to tie Colorado shooter to Tea Party
The masked and heavily armed shooter burst into the crowded Aurora Colorado theater, threw a gas canister of some kind, then opened up with semi-automatic weapons into the confused and horrified crowd...
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Dublin Zoo welcomes new baby giraffe
The new baby giraffe at Dublin zooDublin Zoo is celebrating the birth of a female Rothschild giraffe, which was born on June 27thThe calf stands tall at six foot and takes after her mother Maeve with...
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Irish mother’s imminent arrival encourages a cleaning frenzy
A husband gets down and dirty with some cleaningThirty-eight miles separate my house from that of my mother’s It takes about 50 minutes for Eileen’s 77-year-old husband to drive her here, 63 if you...
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A looks at books - Irish food and fiction
Call of the LarkBy Maura MulliganMaura Mulligan is perhaps best known to the Irish community in New York for her works as a dancer and actor at the Irish Arts Center, and as the founder of the Irish...
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Enjoy Ireland’s super-food - top ten potato recipes with a twist
Just as many associate America with its famous burger, Ireland is the go-to country for potatoes. Read more
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Anne Hathaway enjoyed bashing men 'a little too much' in 'The Dark Knight...
Anne Hathaway as CatwomanThe 29-year-old actress plays Catwoman in the Batman movie, and she loved grappling with guys in a more action-packed role than she usually takes onSpeaking at the European...
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'Bridemaid's' star Rose Byrne isn't driven enough to be a lawyer
Rose ByrneThe actress plays attorney Ellen in TV series 'Damages' but says she could never be a legal eagle in real life as she doesn't have the right personalityShe said: 'I'm fascinated by lawyers My...
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One Direction boys splurge on brand new cars for their ladies
Louis Tomlinson and Liam PayneOne Direction's Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne have both purchased new cars for their girlfriendsManchester University politics student Eleanor Calder, who is dating...
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Joe Patrick Byrne -- an unforgettable great publican
Joe Patrick ByrneThe old ways are changing, you cannot deny, and the institution known as the Irish pub is very much under siege Its days as THE gathering spot for conversation and craic agus ceol is...
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Celtic Cross’s Kathleen Vesey Fee prepares for Montauk summer sessions
Kathleen FeeThe summer season is a busy one for Irish musicians They no sooner get a break from the St Patrick’s Day festivities before rolling into a busy festival calendar during the warm months For...
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'Prometheus' star Michael Fassbender wants to go into space - VIDEO
The 'Shame' actor would 'definitely' accept any opportunities to explore outside of Earth but it is not on his list of short-term ambitions. Read more
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Irish doctor wanted for child sex abuse in Florida flees bail
An Irish judge has strongly criticized Irish police for allowing a doctor wanted for sex abuse of children in Florida to escape an extradition request. Read more
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In Focus: Alice Ann Robinson New York representative for this year’s Mary of...
Alice Ann Robinson, an actress and Irish dance teacher, is New York representative for the 45th Mary from Dungloe International Festival. Read more
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