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Boston’s Cardinal O’Malley insults Irish in boycotting Irish leader Enda Kenny - Anger over cardinal’s move over abortion will win Kenny huge support in Ireland

Cardinal Sean O'Malley So much for Cardinal Sean O’Malley the hope of the millions of moderate Catholics worldwide who almost became pope according to ...

by Niall O'Dowd 56

Former Irish PM Bruton attacks President’s calls for end to austerity as ‘immoral’

Former Irish Prime Minister John Bruton has attacked President Michael D Higgins’s call for an end to austerity – as he enjoys a near $200,000 state pension. ...

by PATRICK COUNIHAN 21

Politicians on all sides begin planning for a shared future in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s First Minister Peter Robinson and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness announced on Thursday May 9 that they anticipate all the peace walls in Northern Ireland to be taken down over the next decade. ...

by KERRY O'SHEA 17

Pro-Choice demonstrators call for new legislation in the wake of Savita Halappanavar's death

When the Catholic Church does not know best - Ireland’s abortion law reform

The abortion bill being proposed by the Irish government is the best that can be achieved on this incredibly difficult issue. ...

by Irish Voice Editorial 47

Irish professor fighting for the 'right to die' slammed Enda Kenny and Irish judiciary system

Terminally ill Marie Fleming, who lost a legal battle to be given assisted suicide earlier this month, has criticized Taoiseach Enda Kenny and the judiciary for leaving her in a terrible limbo. ...

by PADDY CLANCY 2

If nobody's happy, it's working – the abortion debate and Irish politics of stalemate

A pro-life demonstration in Dublin last week (Credit: Photocall Ireland) We don't really think about what happens to a woman once the plane that's carrying h ...

by Cahir O'Doherty 14

rish members of the British army during the second world war – they were branded deserters by the Irish government. Photograph: Hulton-Deutsch Collection/Corb

Irish soldiers who fought Hitler are finally issued State pardon

Irish Army soldiers who deserted to fight Hitler with the Allies received a state pardon on Tuesday afternoon. ...

by PATRICK COUNIHAN 65

New Bishop of Kildare chimes in on abortion row - praises Knock pro-life demonstration

Father Denis Nulty, 49, from Slane in County Meath, has just been picked by Pope Francis to become Ireland's newest and youngest bishop and already he has used his appointment to weigh in on the new Irish abortion bill controversy ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 5

President Michael D. Higgins stands by his comments on the EU's lethargic response to financial crisis

President Michael D Higgins defends statements against austerity policy

Ireland’s President, Michael D Higgins, has spoken out against accusations that his comments on the austerity policy imposed by Europe went beyond the constitutional remit of his office. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 2

Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny responds to Sean Brady's threats over abortion law

Enda Kenny reminds Church that Ireland is governed by the constitution and the people

Ireland’s Prime Minister Enda Kenny has responded to threats from the Catholic Church over the abortion debate – and reminded Cardinal Sean Brady that he has a duty to legislate for limited abortion. ...

by PATRICK COUNIHAN 29

Bigoted Ulster still says no - Stormont votes against gay marriage as NBA player Jason Collins comes out

Jason Collins, the NBA player who came out as gay on Monday.Ulster said no to gay marriage this week, and America’s first top-level athlete admitted he’s ... ...

by Niall O'Dowd 70

President Higgins praised for slamming EU leaders and ECB’s response to euro zone debt crisis

Irish President Michael D Higgins chimed in on the Eurozone debt crisis this week, criticizing the response of European leaders and the actions of the European Central Bank. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 1

Irish government concerned PSNI taking Boston College IRA tapes will destabilize peace process

While the PSNI has begun making plans to subpoena the Boston College ‘Belfast Project’ interview tapes, some are fearful that the exposure of the tapes could bring down Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams and, in turn, the peace process ...

by KERRY O’SHEA 44

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk from the White House with their daughters Sasha Obama, second from left, and Malia Obama, right, on their way through Lafayette Park to St. Jo

First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters tipped for Irish visit in June

First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters Sasha and Malia are expected to visit Ireland June 17 and 18th while President Obama is at the G8 summit in Enniskillen. ...

by JAMES O'SHEA 40

New law to criminalize buying sex to be introduced in Irish parliament

A bill to criminalize the purchase of sex will be introduced to the Irish parliament today. It will target men seeking sex from prostitutes. ...

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