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Lennox the dog is executed Belfast City Council has confirmed

Belfast City Council has confirmed that Lennox, the 7-year-old dog at the center of a major controversy, was put down on Wednesday.

By CATHY HAYES

Published Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 7:21 AM

Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny refuses to personally back gay marriage proposal

Irish leader Enda Kenny has point blank refused to say whether he supports gay marriage or not, despite a majority of his cabinet expressing their support. He stated it was a matter for the upcoming constitutional convention to decide how to proceed.

By ANTOINETTE KELLY

Published Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 7:49 AM

Tug of Love toddler sent back to Ireland without his mother

Five-year-old Illinois-born Jack Redmond boarded an Aer Lingus plane from O’Hare to Dublin at 6:45pm last night unaccompanied by his American mother, in accordance with a court order for Jack’s return to his father in Ireland, his family told the Irish Voice.

By LAURA BRYN SISSON

Published Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 7:16 AM

Irish senator calls on Trina Vargo to resign if she won’t attend Foreign Affairs Committee

Irish Senator Mark Daly has called on the head of the US Ireland Alliance, Trina Vargo, to come before the Irish Foreign Affairs Committee or to resign.

By JAMES O'SHEA

Published Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 8:21 AM

Son arrested on suspicion of shooting his parents just four months after saving their lives

A man has been arrested in Manchester on suspicion of shooting his parents just four months after he was hailed a hero for saving their lives.

By CATHY HAYES

Published Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 8:35 AM

Beloved Irish American nun killed by hit-and-run driver on Long Island

An Irish American nun who was beloved in her community at St.Edwards Parish in Syosset, Long Island has died after being the victim of a hit and run driver.

By CATHY HAYES

Published Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 8:04 AM

Mitt Romney doesn't know where all his foreign investments are

Published Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 4:30 PM

Pat Buchanan shocks with sexist remarks on female US president

Speaking on Sunday’s “McLaughlin Group,” Irish American Pat Buchanan raised some eyebrows saying he hoped no women would be elected president until at least 2040.

By CATHY HAYES

Published Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 8:26 AM

Catholic priest who denied a lesbian Holy Communion at her mother’s funeral leaves diocese

A Catholic priest who denied a lesbian communion during her mother’s funeral mass has left the Archdiocese of Washington after he was suspended for his actions earlier this year.

By HILDA HIGGINS

Published Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 8:16 AM

Irish hotels refuse to host ‘Toddlers and Tiaras’ style child beauty pageants – VIDEO

Some Irish hotels have refused to host American style child beauty pageants, despite there being a demand for the events.

By HILDA HIGGINS

Published Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 8:10 AM

Weapons amnesty after nine stabbings and 30 arrests at one concert in Dublin

With the country still reeling from the shocking series of stabbings at a music concert in Dublin at the weekend, Dublin Labour Councillor Steve Wrenn has indicated he's prepared to organise a weapons amnesty with or without the support of Irish Justice Minister Alan Shatter.

By ANTOINETTE KELLY

Published Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 8:29 AM

New York GAA - Strong start seals it for Na Fianna

In the first three minutes Na Fianna had 1-01 on the board and it was a lead that they lost but were able to regain with a strong second half showing when they used a rousing start to again open up the lead.

By IrishCentral Staff Writers

Published Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 8:43 AM

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