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Irish president defends Gabriel Byrne after ‘Gathering’ remarks

Calls him ‘a magnificent Irish person who has worked for Ireland’

DARA KELLY,

IrishCentral.com Staff Writer

Published Saturday, November 24, 2012, 9:00 AM

Updated Friday, December 7, 2012, 10:52 AM

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Eamonn Ryan | Jan 24, 2013, 08:56 PM EST

Sorry I think it is outrageous that they expect to have a Gathering, but yet will not make the records available so that people can connect. I think at least they owe that to their Diaspora?

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Seanmor | Nov 26, 2012, 04:08 PM EST

In addition to a "deeper connection", those who attend the gatherings should also be provided with a wider Irish connection - wide enough to include the whole Irish nation, not merely the part of the homeland over which Michael D. Higgins is president.

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cillowen | Nov 24, 2012, 05:03 PM EST

The Leprechaun is a personal friend of those in the artzy world - it makes him feel like a giant.

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Murph46 | Nov 24, 2012, 04:31 PM EST

For the same reason people sleep in lines to get in stores early for Black Friday,I went to Ireland this year rather than pay excess for the same exact thing next year.

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eiriamach | Nov 24, 2012, 12:19 PM EST

This sounds encouraging. I'd like more information about the "Irish heritage available." There are web sites with lists of programs. Why doesn't Irish Central provide some links and discussion of the heritage programs in various locations?

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Murph46 | Nov 24, 2012, 12:11 PM EST

Anyone believe there won't be gouging? Byrne just called a spade a spade!

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christilcaugh | Nov 24, 2012, 11:03 AM EST

I agree with President Higgins. Everyone is allowed their opinion and his comments are what he believes. I don't, because I am going to try to find a way to return to Ireland because it's where my people are from, and it is the most wonderful place in all the world! That's my reason for returning!

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