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Gerry Adams condemns government as nine Irish people an hour emigrate

Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams has attacked the Irish government for driving ‘nine Irish people an hour’ out of the country.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Sunday, May 27, 2012, 7:31 AM

President Clinton to make return visit to Ireland in June

Former US President, Bill Clinton, is to return to Ireland next month to make a keynote address and meet with business leaders and philanthropists, the Sunday Business Post has learned.

By NIALL O'DOWD

Published Sunday, May 27, 2012, 7:22 AM

This Memorial Day the strong Irish presence among Medal of Honor recipients remembered

The correct title for the military award often called the “Congressional Medal of Honor,” is simply “Medal of Honor,” and those who receive it prefer to be called “recipients” rather than “winners.”

By JAMES O'SHEA

Published Sunday, May 27, 2012, 7:04 AM

Irish flock to Florida for child adoption opportunities

Childless Irish couples are flocking to the sunshine state of Florida to adopt babies, according to new figures.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Sunday, May 27, 2012, 8:23 AM

Donald Trump proposes himself for VP and a nation laughs

Published Sunday, May 27, 2012, 8:15 AM

Conservative Christians creating God in their image - VIDEO

Published Sunday, May 27, 2012, 2:00 AM

Polls suggest Euro referendum will be passed with ease

Outspoken independent politician Shane Ross has added his weight to the No campaign ahead of Ireland’s vote on Europe but the latest opinion polls suggest the Yes camp will win comfortably.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Sunday, May 27, 2012, 9:03 AM

Prime Minister Enda Kenny declares "war" on Scotch whiskey

Irish prime minister Enda Kenny, who launched a €100m expansion of Irish Distillers Midleton plant in Cork on Friday, has declared that Ireland will reclaim dominance in world whiskey markets.

By DARA KELLY

Published Sunday, May 27, 2012, 8:44 AM

Hit the ground running in Ireland this summer - our top picks of the great events

There’s a great deal happening in Ireland to see and do this year. So why would you want to have your holiday anywhere else? Here’s a look at some of the biggest events happening across the Irish Sea in 2012 which might be well worth a look if you planning a holiday any time soon.

By FRANK MURPHY

Published Sunday, May 27, 2012, 7:05 AM

Irish-Jewish Museum in Dublin promoted in New York City

Over 50 people of Irish and Jewish heritage gathered at the Irish Consulate in New York on Monday evening to learn about the expansion of the Irish Jewish Museum in Dublin.

By MOLLY MULDOON

Published Saturday, May 26, 2012, 8:15 AM

“Downton Abbey’s” Mr Bates has Irish charm - exclusive interview

Brendan Coyle plays the stoic but thoroughly decent Mister Bates in the international phenomenon Downton Abbey. This week he’s in New York to promote Origin Theatre’s annual First Irish theatre festival. Fans of the hit TV show have been scouring the Internet for months for the first hints about what's to come in season three and now for the first time Coyle’s speaking exclusively to Cahir O’Doherty about the hit show and his beloved character.

By CAHIR O'DOHERTY

Published Saturday, May 26, 2012, 8:26 AM

Cavan got knocked down by Na Fianna, but they’ll be back again

So I guess our positive attitude didn’t win the Annie Kearney Cup final for Cavan in Gaelic Park on Sunday. Na Fianna took home the cup after an exciting game, winning us over by just 2 points.

By KELLY DONOHOE

Published Saturday, May 26, 2012, 10:41 AM

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