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Irish Archbishops slam Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s report on Rome Irish college

Cardinal Timothy Dolan has been attacked by four Irish archbishops for a misleading report which had led to major changes at the Irish College in Rome.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Friday, June 15, 2012, 7:26 AM

The top 25 who made a difference - celebrating the Irish Voice’s 25th Anniversary

Irish Voice publisher NIALL O’DOWD looks at some of the notables who have done their part to ensure that the Irish American community thrives.

By NIALL O'DOWD

Published Friday, June 15, 2012, 7:21 AM

Top ten Father’s Day gift ideas on June 17th for your Irish dad

Father’s Day is this weekend - June 17th! Have you got your Irish da, grandpa, uncle or special someone a gift yet to say thanks for their loving role in your life?

By KERRY O’SHEA

Published Friday, June 15, 2012, 7:20 AM

Northern Ireland First Minister supports ‘Save Lennox’ campaign - against death of pit bull-type dog

Northern Ireland’s First Minister Peter Robinson has stepped out in support of the longstanding ‘Save Lennox’ efforts, but admits that his position as a politician does not grant him power to intervene with the case.

By KERRY O’SHEA

Published Friday, June 15, 2012, 8:02 AM

Michaela Harte murder trial hears Irish teacher died in violent struggle

Michaela Harte died as a result of a violent struggle which lasted around two minutes, her murder trial has heard.

By ANTOINETTE KELLY

Published Friday, June 15, 2012, 7:49 AM

Sean Brady apologizes to victims of sexual abuse - ‘may God forgive us’

Embattled Catholic Primate of All Ireland Cardinal Sean Brady, who was alerted to - and failed to stop - the abuse perpetuated by notorious pedophile Brendan Smyth in the 1970's, has publicly asked forgiveness for himself and the Church for failing all abuse victims yesterday.

By CATHY HAYES

Published Friday, June 15, 2012, 7:52 AM

Northern Ireland filmed ‘Game of Thrones’ in hot water over George W. Bush

The world of George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones, which is filmed in Ireland and Malta, is a bloody one. As fans have discovered no main character, no matter how beloved, is safe from sword or sorcery.

By ANTOINETTE KELLY

Published Friday, June 15, 2012, 9:00 AM

19-year-old American musician arrested for murder of Nicola Furlong in Tokyo

An American teenager has been arrested in connection with the murder of Irish student Nicola Furlong, 21, in Tokyo, Japan last month. Furlong was in Japan studying when she met her untimely death.

By KERRY O’SHEA

Published Friday, June 15, 2012, 7:56 AM

The rich get rich and the poor get poorer - it’s the GOP economy, stupid

Published Friday, June 15, 2012, 8:30 AM

Letting my colorful side out - Cormac MacConnell has been with the Irish Voice since day one

He’s been with the Irish Voice since Day One, and his weekly column about life in the west of Ireland has been a creative and colorful escape for our beloved CORMAC MacCONNELL.

By CORMAC MACCONNELL

Published Friday, June 15, 2012, 7:34 AM

Some things never change - John Spain caused his fair share of controversy over the past 25 years

Irish Voice columnist JOHN SPAIN has caused his fair share of controversy for the past 25 years, and he’s enjoyed every minute of it.Nothing stays the same.

By JOHN SPAIN

Published Friday, June 15, 2012, 7:38 AM

Ireland's European Championship dream annihilated at the hands of Spain

Ireland's European Championship dream is over after a 4-0 annihilation at the hands of champions Spain in Poland.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Thursday, June 14, 2012, 6:00 PM

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