Rory McIlroy offered chance to be Ireland’s flag bearer in 2016 Olympics
The head of Ireland’s Olympic Committee says he will offer Rory McIlroy the chance to carry the Irish Tricolor during the opening ceremonies of the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil, in return for...
View ArticleCEO Sean FitzPatrick to go on trial over $38 billion collapse of Anglo-Irish...
Sean FitzPatrick, 64, the former chairman of the now-nationalized Anglo Irish Bank, is to stand trial on charges of providing unlawful financial information and assistance. Read more
View ArticleTop ten little-known facts about Ireland ahead of the Gathering 2013
1.Ireland is the only country in the world which has a musical instrument – the harp – as their national symbol. Read more
View ArticleBritish Army, police used waterboarding as a torture method in Northern Ireland
The British Army and the RUC used waterboarding as a torture method in Northern Ireland over 40 years ago. Read more
View ArticleMary McAleese calls for gay marriage, slams Pope on Vatican II
Former Irish President Mary McAleese has come out in favor of gay marriage. She made the declaration in an interview on Irish television. Read more
View ArticleWind farms on the bogs of Ireland could provide the whole of the UK with power
The great bog of Ireland, spoken of in song and story, could become the host to hundreds of wind farms which would generate electricity exclusively for the United Kingdom's national grid. Read more
View ArticleNew book claims Bill Clinton asked Hillary for a divorce in 1990
A new book by historian William Chafe, entitled “Bill and Hillary,” dissects the couple’s marriage and alleges that Bill Clinton asked Hillary for a divorce in 1990 before he embarked on his long-...
View ArticleIrish World Heritage Center in Manchester to tell the story of Ireland to the...
The first phase of the Irish World Heritage Centre in Manchester is nearing completion. The $24 million facility on 25-acres will aim to tell the history of Ireland, new and old, to millions of...
View ArticleCatholic bishop Kirby disputes newspaper’s allegations of sexual abuse cover up
The Bishop of Clonfert, John Kirby, has denied claims made by the Irish Times newspaper that he knowingly moved a priest to another parish after sex abuse claims were brought against him. Read more
View ArticleNew York City Catholic schools explain the benefits of a Catholic education
In October, several New York City high schools will welcome prospective students and parents to their respective open houses, in an attempt to explain the benefits of a Catholic education. Read more
View ArticleIrish sports journalist arrested over sexual relationship with teenage girl
A prominent Irish sports journalist has been arrested over allegations he sexually abused a minor. Read more
View ArticleBarack Obama's campaign gains $150 million in September while Mitt Romney...
As of yesterday, President Obama leads Mitt Romney once again in Gallup's daily tracking poll, after the Republican presidential hopeful got a boost from his debate performance last week. Read more
View ArticleHeartbroken dog tracks down his sick owner in hospital two miles from home –...
A seven-year-old husky dog, Zander, was so upset by his owner’s hospitalization that he tracked him down. The dog crossed under a busy parkway and a four-lane road to get to his owner. Read more
View ArticleLiam Neeson gets revenge as ‘Taken 2' scores explosive $50 million debut - VIDEO
Liam Neeson may have turned 60 this year, but its the best of times for the Irish actor. Read more
View ArticleMaspeth Queens exhibition focuses on Irish Americans in building New York’s...
Assemblywoman Margaret Markey and the board of directors of Maspeth Town Hall will host a reception on October 12th to open a two week public exhibition that spotlights the contributions of Irish...
View ArticleLansdowne Rugby 31 Connecticut Yankees 6
This past Saturday, homeside Lansdowne utilized an expansive approach as they displayed their best performance of the season. Read more
View ArticleOlivia Wilde takes her romance with Jason Sudeikis to the next level
Olivia WildeThe 28-year-old 'Butter' actress - who plays a stripper called Brooke in the satirical comedy movie - has moved in with her comedian actor boyfriend of nine monthsA source told US Weekly...
View Article‘Argo’ star Ben Affleck wrote a note to accept full responsibility in car...
Ben AffleckThe 'Argo' actor and director was involved in a minor crash with a parked car in Santa Monica on Saturday during which he knocked off the other car's side mirror after taking his daughters...
View ArticleMel Gibson sells his Malibu mansion for $9.3 million
Mel GibsonThe 56-year-old actor has finally offloaded the Californian property - which he owned with ex-wife Robyn Moore Gibson, who he divorced in December 2011 - for more than $5 million less than...
View ArticleOne Direction win three awards at BBC Teen Awards - VIDEO
One Direction at the BBC Teen AwardsThe 'Live While We're Young' hitmakers - made up of Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson - took home prizes for Best Single with...
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