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Many Irish can’t afford to visit Ireland in high summer due to ticket costs

In the summer months, high ticket prices dissuade Irish emigrants and visitors from journeying to Ireland.

By BRENDAN CHARLES

Published Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 4:05 AM

Irishman attacks Australian politician live on air over alcohol-fueled violence - VIDEO

An unidentified 28-year-old Irishman has been charged over the assault of Australian politician John Elferink.

By CATHY HAYES

Published Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 4:20 AM

Noise levels hit the roof in London and Bray as Katie Taylor eyes Olympic gold

Irish boxer Katie Taylor raised the roof and the noise levels in London as she moved closer to an Olympic gold medal.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 6:46 AM

Two-thirds of Irish university graduates will leave Ireland to find work

Two-thirds of Irish students believe they will not find a suitable job in Ireland and will travel abroad to find work.

By CATHY HAYES

Published Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 4:32 AM

Irish American businessman buys every foreclosed home in his county

In a move that rankled some locals last Tuesday, former yacht dealer Bill McMachen bought up every foreclosed property in Macomb County, Michigan, for $4.9million, Fox 2 News, Detroit, reported.

By LAURA BRYN SISSON

Published Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 5:09 AM

Mitt Romney out-raises Barack Obama re-election campaign with $101.3 million in July

Mitt Romney’s campaign announced yesterday that it had raised $101.3 million in campaign donations in July, out-raising the Obama campaign by more than $25 million.

By ANTOINETTE KELLY

Published Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 5:15 AM

No more football for the Kennedys in Hyannis Port compound

The main home in the so-called ‘Kennedy compound’—including its lawn, where the Kennedy clan once played football—is now off-limits to the family, as the nonprofit Edward M. Kennedy Institute exercises its right to control the house for educational purposes.

By LAURA BRYN SISSON

Published Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 4:38 AM

Mitt Romney campaign ranks Bill Clinton more pro-Israel than Barack Obama and Ronald Reagan

Only Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter qualify among the last six presidents as leaders who 'recognize the cherished relationship the U.S. has with Israel and stands with our allies,' according to a new ad released by the Romney campaign.

By ANTOINETTE KELLY

Published Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 5:23 AM

Witness accounts of 1916 Rising and War of Independence unveiled

The 1916 Rising is online – with graphic eye witness accounts now available to the public for the first time.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 7:27 AM

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IrishCentral is searching for new blogging talent. If you have opinions on matters that affect the Irish, be it current affairs, travel, sports, roots, dating, entertainment, or the arts, we want to hear from you.

By KATE HICKEY

Published Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 6:27 AM

New York Irish bar owner ready to battle Premium Sports

In the wake of winning a legal battle against Premium Sports, New York bar owner Eugene Rooney faces a fresh lawsuit refiled by Premium for theft of signal.

By KELLY DONOHUE

Published Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 4:45 AM

Police investigate racist incident in Limerick directed at Manchester City’s Gael Clichy

Irish police are investigating a claim by Manchester City defender Gaël Clichy that a banana was thrown on to the pitch during a friendly match between his club and Limerick Football Club.

By DARA KELLY

Published Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 5:19 AM

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