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Irish among hundreds of thousands of undocumented applying to stay legally

Undocumented immigrants, who were brought to the US as children, began applying for a deportation deferral action and a two-year work permit on Wednesday.

By ANTOINETTE KELLY

Published Thursday, August 16, 2012, 7:16 AM

American football played by women in their underwear set for Dublin - VIDEO

Move over Notre Dame and get ready, Dublin, the Lingerie Football League is coming your way.

By KERRY O’SHEA

Published Thursday, August 16, 2012, 7:21 AM

Massive demand for newly issued Michael Collins coins in Ireland

Ireland’s Central Bank has launched two new collectors coins to commemorate the 90th anniversary of Michael Collins' death and demand has been extraordinary.

By CATHY HAYES

Published Thursday, August 16, 2012, 7:24 AM

Irish GOP group strongly back Paul Ryan for VP -say he has shown real courage

The Irish American Republicans group have come out with a strong endorsement of Paul Ryan as VP following criticism of the choice form their Democratic counterparts.

By JANE WALSH

Published Thursday, August 16, 2012, 7:42 AM

Vote for Paul Ryan? That’s rich! Romney VP pick most extreme candidate ever to run

Published Thursday, August 16, 2012, 8:16 AM

New drama 'Copper' follows Irish American detectives in 19th century NYC - VIDEO

In Copper, the new BBC America drama starting on Sunday, August 19 we follow Detective Kevin Corcoran, a rugged Irish immigrant cop, as he patrols the notorious New York Five Points neighborhood, standing up for justice in a neighborhood where it’s seldom seen. Cahir O'Doherty talks to the show’s Irish star Kevin Ryan about the hard-hitting new drama set in the 19th century.

By CAHIR O'DOHERTY

Published Thursday, August 16, 2012, 8:18 AM

Ireland battered by worst storm in 26 years - Atlantic winds and rains slam ashore - VIDEOS

Ireland has been slammed by hurricane strength wind and rain in what is being described as the worst storm in 26 years. Meteorological experts are comparing conditions to Hurricane Charlie, which hit Dublin City in 1986.

By ANTOINETTE KELLY

Published Thursday, August 16, 2012, 8:06 AM

Irish employees warned over sending ‘50 Shades of Grey’ to co-workers

Irish employees are being warned about sharing e-copies of the so-called “mommy porn” trilogy ‘50 Shades of Grey’ on their workplace’s networks. The graphic nature of the sexually explicit books could be flagged as inappropriate.

By KERRY O’SHEA

Published Thursday, August 16, 2012, 7:37 AM

Dublin bars use strippers, midgets, and drinks promos to entice high school students

High school leavers in Ireland are being lured to nightclubs by the promise of strippers, midgets, and drinks promos in the nation’s capital.

By HILDA HIGGINS

Published Thursday, August 16, 2012, 7:49 AM

Congratulations to IrishCentral competition winner John McKenna - you won an iPad

John McKenna, from Northport, New York, is the lucky winner of IrishCentral’s Summer iPad giveaway having entered our Facebook competition.

By JANE WALSH

Published Thursday, August 16, 2012, 7:32 AM

Celtic Legend Henrik Larsson won’t know who to cheer for at Helsingborg game

Celtic legend Henrik Larsson had admitted he won’t know who to cheer for when his old club meet Swedish side Helsingborg in the Champions League playoffs next week.

By CATHAL DERVAN

Published Thursday, August 16, 2012, 8:27 AM

Sold win for super featherweight Patrick Hyland against Carlos Fulgencio

Super featherweight Patrick Hyland (27-0, 12 KOs) defeated Carlos Fulgencio (19-8-1) by unanimous decision at the Sahlem Stadium in Rochester, New York last Wednesday night.

By DECLAN O'KELLY

Published Thursday, August 16, 2012, 8:27 AM

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