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Shock as Orange Order leader seeks permission for Dublin parade

A senior member of the Orange Order has appealed to the Irish government to allow members to take part in a parade in Dublin.

By ANTOINETTE KELLY

Published Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 6:52 AM

Seeking help from Senator Robert Kennedy on changing 1965 Immigration Act

As a young Irish American lawyer, Judge John Collins of New York helped lead the fight to overturn the 1965 immigration act which essentially ended legal Irish immigration to America. In this chapter of his memoir he describes efforts to get Senator Robert Kennedy and other leading figures on their side. At one of our Immigration Committee meetings, a member proposed that our officers - in particular Fr. O'Callaghan, John O'Donnell and myself - go separately to speak to the various Irish

By JOHN COLLINS

Published Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 6:46 AM

Top ten recipes to celebrate 4th of July Irish style

With the 4th of July just around the corner here in the US, here are some Irish inspired recipes to help create the perfect menu for your Independence Day celebrations.

By KERRY O'SHEA

Published Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 6:47 AM

Bill O’Reilly half apologizes for “being an idiot” after Supreme Court Obamacare ruling

Political pundit Bill O'Reilly half honored his public pledge to 'apologize for being an idiot' if the Supreme Court upheld the individual mandate in President Obama's health care law.

By ANTOINETTE KELLY

Published Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 7:13 AM

Prince Charles and Irish celebrity gardener want to fix Ireland’s ghost estates

Prince Charles revealed to celebrity gardener Diarmuid Gavin recently that he’d like to apply the Prince’s Foundation for Building Community to the problem of Ireland’s ghost estates

By LAURA BRYN SISSON

Published Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 7:34 AM

Irish trainee pilots stranded in Florida after training course is grounded

Up to 80 Irish trainee pilots have been stranded in Florida after their flying school ran into financial difficulties.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 7:43 AM

FBI arrest founder of Irish-based gambling site in New York City

Raymond Bitar, founder of defunct online poker site Full Tilt, was arrested Monday by the FBI at John F. Kennedy International Airport as he returned from the company’s headquarters in Ireland

By LAURA BRYN SISSON

Published Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 7:01 AM

Husband accused of helping wife in financial trouble commit suicide – VIDEO

Mark Kelly has appeared in court after his wife, Sonia Marie Dixon (49), committed suicide. He is accused of aiding her in her suicide, not because she was serious ill but because of financial troubles.

By CATHY HAYES

Published Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 7:06 AM

PhotoIreland’s 2012 Festival explores powerful subject of migration and Diaspora - PHOTOS

The annual PhotoIreland festival in Dublin began Sunday, centered around diaspora and migration and including 73 exhibitions around the city.

By LAURA BRYN SISSON

Published Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 7:25 AM

An American student’s guide to the best nightlife spots in Dublin city - PHOTOS

When my friends and I arrived in Dublin for our study abroad last fall, there was much we didn’t know.

By LAURA BRYN SISSON

Published Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 7:38 AM

Town of Tipperary to celebrate centennial of “It’s A Long Way to Tipperary” - VIDEO

It’s a long way to Tipperary - especially the Tipperary of 100 years ago.

By LAURA BRYN SISSON

Published Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 7:08 AM

Irish Netball Team record victory over USA at the World University Championships

The Irish Netball Team had a historic and comprehensive win over the USA in the World University Championships in Cape Town South Africa yesterday on a scoreline of 67 - 16 points.

By AOIFE HERBERT

Published Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 7:43 AM

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