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Irish women gone wild after reading 'Shades of Grey' they say

'Shades of Grey,' the erotic novel that has started a new literary trend called "mommy porn," has caused many Irish women to throw caution to the wind and go out and grab a copy as well to sex up their lives.

By DARA KELLY

Published Sunday, July 8, 2012, 7:54 AM

US Supreme Court appeal possible in Boston College IRA case

The Boston College legal decision which orders the college to hand over tapes of interviews of IRA members to the US Justice Department and British authorities could be appealed to the US Supreme Court.

By NIALL O'DOWD

Published Sunday, July 8, 2012, 7:32 AM

John Ford and 'The Quiet Man' shaped Irish identity in US says columnist

The New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd writes this Sunday that she thought that the impact of the John Ford movie ’The Quiet Man’ had long since disappeared.

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Published Sunday, July 8, 2012, 7:46 AM

Why Mitt Romney needs to pick Chris Christie as running mate - GOP campaign needs the excitement and media pizazz of Christie

Published Sunday, July 8, 2012, 8:16 AM

Unionist politician claims Boston College tapes will implicate senior IRA figures

A leading Ulster politician has claimed senior IRA members could be implicated in the Boston Tapes case.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Sunday, July 8, 2012, 8:26 AM

Judge orders proceeds from New York apartment sale be handed over to Adam Clayton

Rock star Adam Clayton is to receive $235,000 from the sale of a New York apartment bought with money stolen from his bank accounts.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Sunday, July 8, 2012, 8:38 AM

Obama administration offer deferred action to some undocumented young people

On June 15, 2012, the Obama administration announced that it would allow certain undocumented young people the opportunity to apply for a temporary status called DEFERRED ACTION.

By IRISH INTERNATIONAL IMMIGRANT CENTER

Published Saturday, July 7, 2012, 9:27 AM

Police used sting operation to record 8,000 hits on child pornography pay-per-view website

An international investigation, code-named Carole, has identified 50 suspects in Ireland as part of an international investigation into abusive images of children.

By CATHY HAYES

Published Saturday, July 7, 2012, 11:25 AM

Up, up and away – Irish construction firms creates cable car for London 2012 Olympics

A shiny new cable car system has opened in London in time for the start of the Olympic Games later this month. And, as usual in the UK, Irish construction firms were at the forefront of its innovation.

By FRANK MURPHY

Published Saturday, July 7, 2012, 9:35 AM

Kennedy Tour of Boston: From penniless emigrants in Boston to JFK in the White House

The Kennedy family’s journey from Irish emigrants in Boston to becoming the Leader of the Free World is the definitive story of the American Dream.

By BILL LEOPOLD

Published Saturday, July 7, 2012, 9:31 AM

Craic in upstate New York is about to explode with Catskills Irish Arts Week

The craic in the Catskills is about to explode up and down Route 145 in East Durham, New York; the heart of the Irish Catskills.

By PAUL KEATING

Published Saturday, July 7, 2012, 9:29 AM

Ireland draw 'group of death' in Cosmos Copa soccer tournament, but hope to come out on top

On June 25th at a midtown Manhattan venue, the groups were announced for Cosmo Copa 2012.

By KELLY DONOHUE

Published Saturday, July 7, 2012, 11:08 AM

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