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ANTRIM - Vandals who damaged two school buses and a window at Riverside Special School caused disruption and upset to “some of the most vulnerable children in society,” the headmaster has told the...
View ArticleBritish porn baron to close Irish paper over Kate Middleton pictures? --...
Prince William and Kate MiddletonThe hypocrisy of the British media mogul trying to close down the Irish Daily Star for showing the braless pictures of Kate Middleton is incredible Over 100 jobs are at...
View ArticleEmigration taking a deep toll on the GAA in Ireland
Lack of jobs is forcing young GAA players to leave Ireland to look for work. Read more
View ArticleMuslim leaders need to incite less, understand more -- Failure to comprehend...
Still from movie 'Innocence of Muslims'The blood-dimmed tide was loosed again in the Middle East over the latest crazy reaction to a “film” that a five-year old would have shot betterHave you actually...
View ArticleMurdered Real IRA man’s brother charged after show of strength at funeral
The brother of murdered dissident Republican Alan Ryan has been charged with membership of the IRA. Read more
View ArticleDublin still bears the scars of the 1916 Easter Rising almost 100 years later
Nearly a century has passed since Ireland’s monumental 1916 Easter Uprising took place on the streets of Dublin. Read more
View ArticleOne Direction's Niall Horan is “chill” despite Twitter teasing
One Direction's Niall HoranWith worldwide fame comes worldwide haters, it seems, for the lads of One Direction Twitter proves to be a breeding ground for trolls and criticism directed at all the boys,...
View ArticleChristopher Maloney could be the next Susan Boyle at this year’s UK ‘X...
'X Factor' UK star Christopher Maloney This season of the UK ‘X Factor’ has gained an impressive frontrunner - 34 year old Christopher Maloney, a shy Liverpool native with Irish roots who is a customer...
View ArticlePlayboy cover girl Rosanna Davison says posing topless helped her confidence
Ireland's first Playboy cover girl Rosanna Davison told the Sunday Independent that she does not believe the famous magazine exploits women and revealed how she felt the shoot helped her overcome...
View ArticlePan-European survey helps to confirm unfortunate Irish teeth stereotype
A new pan-European survey conducted by GSK and Wrigley surveyed 3,500 Europeans regarding the health of their teeth. Read more
View ArticleFounder of Pentagon’s Victim and Witness Program helps 9/11 families testify...
By founding the Pentagon’s Victim and Witness Program, Manhattan-native Karen Loftus has become a beacon of hope and a source of comfort for those affected by the tragedies of 9/11. Read more
View ArticleIrish charity for Haiti Haven seeks volunteers to build sustainable communities
Haven, a Irish non-governmental, non-political, non religious organization working to build sustainable communities through the provision of housing, and emergency relief and by implementing community...
View ArticleIrish woman Sharon Collins who ordered Las Vegas hitman to kill her partner...
A convicted Clare woman infamous for the “Lying Eyes” court case, is writing a book about her experience and in which she will protest her innocence. Read more
View ArticleNew York GAA: Celtics take junior title and three in a row for Leitrim
The New York Celtics were victorious in the Junior Football final after an intense battle when they used two late points from Johnny McGeeney to finally put space between the sides. Read more
View ArticleCanadian dentist travels 4,000 miles to track down his Irish love he met for...
A Canadian dentist has flown to Ireland to find a woman he met for a mere two minutes earlier this summer. Read more
View ArticleRory McIlroy rethinks his Olympic 2016 decision – doesn't want to choose...
Rory McIlroy has admitted that the heartfelt reaction by fans to his decision to choose the Great Britain team over the Irish team for the Rio 2016 Olympics has led him to think deeply about his...
View ArticleMother of Ronan Thompson speaks out about Taylor Swift's tribute - VIDEO
When pop superstar Taylor Swift finished her performance at the recent Stand Up to Cancer 2012 telethon, the audience’s eyes were not fixed upon the pretty blond singer. Instead their eyes were drawn...
View ArticleThe high price of free speech - Muslim and Irish protests against hate
Anti-US protests in Ankara, Turkey last week (AP)In 1849, Irish immigrants were a key participant in what came to be known as the Astor Place Riots At least two dozen people were killed Read more
View ArticleMitt Romney’s Mexican comments were the most offensive -- Thinking small and...
Mitt RomneyOf all the rash comments that Mitt Romney made the other night the one that most struck me has been almost ignored'Had [my father] been born of Mexican parents, I'd have a better shot of...
View ArticleIrish America celebrates the best and the brightest in finance with annual...
Irish America magazine will celebrate the 15th Anniversary Wall Street 50 in Manhattan tonight with an awards dinner co-hosted by Teneo, a global consulting firm and investment bank. The annual event...
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