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Periscope

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Niall, IrishCentral's founder and publisher, is a believer and expert in all things Irish and Irish-American.

Profile in Irish fighting courage - Heffernan’s campaign for respite care for families dealing with fatal rare illnesses such as Batten’s disease

Tony and Mary Heffernan with their son Liam The next time I think of fighting Irish spirit, when your back is against the wall and when all looks hopeless yet somehow a grace and courage comes, I’ll think of Tony and Mary HeffernanTony,.....Read More


From the Right

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An American with Irish roots living in California. Took an interest in politics when politics took an interest in me.

Obama administration getting caught in its own tangled web of deceit - has the White House been lying through its teeth

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People and Politics

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Patrick, a longtime Washington, D.C. insider, brings his political savvy to our readers.

No U.S Ambassador to Ireland in place until September at least say insiders - No envoy in Dublin for Barack and Michelle Obama trip to Ireland in June

Former US Ambassador Dan Rooney and President Barack ObamaThere will be no US ambassador to Ireland in place until at least September say Washington sources who state that a couple of top names have been derailed because of background.....Read More


Allen's Ireland

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Paul Allen slices and dices the news as it happens from Ireland and gives his unique take on events.

Irish politicians would have been better off staying at home for St. Patrick's Day

Enda Kenny and his wife sign a girder at the World Trade Center (Photo: James Higgins)In the supposed year of the Gathering, and with the country’s coffers still struggling, our politicians would  have been be better off welcoming.....Read More


Boston Irishman in Ireland

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A closer look at Irish politics and current affairs and the relationship between Ireland and the US

Ireland and abortion - A divided country, an depressing and ongoing debate

An Irish protester over Savita Halappanavar's death, caused by being denied an abortion, holds a sign that reads "SHAME"In Ireland, there is simply no issue that so inflames passions and ignites heated argument as abortion  Probably.....Read More


Danny Boy

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IrishCentral's Daniel O'Carroll reports back on what's news and happening in the Emerald Isle.

National hero Donal Walsh loses battle with cancer - teen's optimism and courage inspired thousands

Donal Walsh: Irish teen dies, 16, afterfour year cancer battleKerry teenager Dónal Walsh, whose optimism and courage in the face of a terminal cancer diagnosis saw him labelled a 'national hero', died last night aged 16Tributes.....Read More


Irish Media Nation

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Media feedback with an Irish accent: media pro John Lee explores Irish connections to communications today.

YouTube previews "new" sport set for Dublin kick-off - VIDEO

YouTube video and online stories are calling "FORE!" about a new sport set to debut in May on the outskirts of Dublin called Footee, a mash-up of golf and soccer football, played on a golf course with a soccer ball and no more.....Read More


Sidewalks

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The author of “Irish Americans: Coming to America,” Tom writes for the Irish Voice, Irish America magazine and the Newark Star-Ledger.

'The Great Gatsby' author F Scott Fitzgerald’s death and burial another Catholic lesson

F Scott Fitzgerald (The Atlantic)It is true that F Scott Fitzgerald wasn’t much of a Catholic Yes, he had strong Irish roots on both his mother and father’s side..Read More



SPORT BLOGS

From the Bleachers

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Former Irish baseball team international takes a look at sporting events in the US and Ireland

Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask punches Toronto player in face during game

Bruins goalkeeper takes care of business in the crease during the Boston versus Toronto playoff game seven last nightTuukka Rask - Boston Bruins keeperIncredible comeback by the Boston Bruins last night Playing game seven against.....Read More


Cathal Dervan

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Cathal's name is synonymous with sports both in Ireland and throughout Irish America.

We won't see the likes of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguon again

Alex FergusonThere is a very good lunchtime program on the Irish music station Spin FM every weekday, a magazine show presented by the very professional Jonathon McCrea and the very lovely Clare McKennaClare is an old friend from.....Read More


Sean O'Shea

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Sean believes there is no sport, no match, no title, and no title the Irish should not, and cannot, win.

Orb should win Preakness easily, Oxbow up for second

OrbOrb quite simply looks unbeatable in the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown at Pimlico todayDon’t take my word for it ask the owners and trainers of the second, third and fourth place finishers behind Orb.....Read More



ENTERTAINMENT BLOGS

Amy Andrews Gossip Girl

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Amy is a step away from the hottest stars and celebs, and a step ahead of their spin-controllers!

Kristen Stewart has been leaning on her friends since splitting from Robert Pattinson

Kristen Stewart has surrounded herself with friendsThe 23-year-old actress and 'Bel Ami' actor are reportedly on a 'break' after calling time on their four-year romance, and Kristen has since surrounded herself with a support.....Read More


Irish dating dish

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Tales from the battle ground of the Irish dating scene.

Do Irish guys have the “gift of the gab” like their American counterparts? -- Survey finds American guys are chattier than American girls

New research has shown, perhaps surprisingly, that it is in fact men who spend more time chatting on the phone as compared to womenRelationship psychologist Susan Quilliam says, “The classic joke is that it's the girls who are.....Read More


Manhattan Diary

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Cahir is the Arts Editor of The Irish Voice, our sister publication.

Will New York Senator Chuck Schumer ditch gay couples for an immigration deal?

New York Senator Charles Schumer (Credit: Derek Storm / Splash News)New York Senator Charles Schumer is busy this week pushing for what we hope will be a successful comprehensive immigration reform bill as one of the so-called.....Read More


From The Hob

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Superbly well-informed, fair and funny, Paul is a true professional in the world of traditional Irish music.

New Jersey Fleadh weekend a huge success

Pearl River 2013 under-12 ceili band at the Parsippany Fleadh (Photos by Sean Conway)Parsippany, New Jersey -- In last week’s column we extolled the virtues of the visionary people who were concerned with the disappearance of.....Read More


Off The Record

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Mike has followed Irish and Irish American music, in all its many forms, for years in The Irish Voice.

An open letter to the Catholic League on rant against David Bowie video “The Next Day” - VIDEO

David Bowie's 'The Next Day'Hi Bill:Well, looks like you got yourself noticed yet again with a whacked-out rant against the new David Bowie video Bowie is back after a decade-long hiatus with a killer album The Next Day, which.....Read More



IRISH DANCE BLOGS

Get up and Irish Dance

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Song picks and other tricks to get dancers pumped for competition

Start your feis-filled weekend with these songs - VIDEOS

You can't storm the dance floor without blasting Hot ChipHeading to Alberta this weekend for the Wild Rose Feis or Florida for the Orlando Feis? How about Arizona for the Tucson Feis or Quebec City for Feis Montreal? Ontario for.....Read More


Irish Dance and Pop Culture

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RincePop! Traditional Irish dance and music mix with modern pop culture.

'Heartbeat of Home' online auditions prompt influx of amazing dancer videos - VIDEOS

Mollie McCabe, of Buffalo, NY, Irish step dances along the shores of Lake Erie in her "Heartbeat of Home" audition videoOpen auditions for "Heartbeat of Home" -- the dance fusion show produced by the creators of "Riverdance" --.....Read More


Adult Irish Dancing

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Feature writer for Feis America shares the joy of Irish dancing through life.

Irish dance diet - Practice pays off - PHOTO

My motivation to practice daily varies depending on whether or not I have a feis or performance coming up and what else is going on in my life When I consistently practice my dancing on a daily basis I see a big differenceAdult.....Read More



ARTS AND STYLE BLOGS

Tip Sheet

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New York is the arts and style epicenter of the world and Tip Sheet will help you find the best of arts and style in Manhattan.

In twilight years and refusing to go quietly - 'These Halcyon Days' at The Irish Arts Center - VIDEO

Anita Reeves and Stephen Brennan star in These Halcyon DaysIt seems that the most vital voices in Irish playwriting currently belong to women For proof stop by the Irish Arts Center in New York this weekend and catch 'These Halcyon.....Read More



ADVICE BLOG

Health Matters

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Helping out the Irish community with all kinds of medical inquiries

Snoring can be serious - apart from disrupting sleep, noisy sleepers could be in need of medical attention

Snoring could be a sign of a serious breathing conditionNearly half of all adults snore, and about one in four people are regular snorers Occasional snoring rarely poses any serious problems, although it can become an annoyance.....Read More


The Matchmaker

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I specialize in singles who are commitment-minded, and I am the only matchmaker with photos for my clients.

I’m ready for marriage but my new girlfriend keeps nagging me about my gambling habit

My gambling habit annoys my girlfriendDear MTN,I need your advice before I lose another girlfriend I've been going with a nice girl for almost six months now Things were great in the beginning but lately she's been on my case.....Read More


Green Card

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Debbie is the editor of our sister publication, The Irish Voice, and is an expert on immigration issues.

Extending your stay with a 90 day holiday waiver - is it possible?

"I have a nephew who just arrived in the US  He is 22 and of course loves it here He would like to stay into the fall, and I have a feeling even longer..Read More



ROOTS BLOGS

An American girl in Dublin

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Where the bread is brown, the sky is grey, the hills are green and the craic is mighty.

Springtime in Dublin - Flowers in bloom, playing co-ed tag rugby, and joining a choir

Stunning springtime view from Dublin's Three Rock MountainI couldn't decide on a particular piece of cultural commentary this week, so I thought I would just do a general May update - spring has finally arrived in Dublin, and.....Read More


April Travels Ireland

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April travels around Ireland with her family and gives us the low down on activities, hotels and the many wonderful splendors of the country

Falling in love with County Clare -- The Falls Hotel and Spa, Ennistymon, is the perfect getaway

The Falls Hotel: Ennistymon, Co ClareLiving in Limerick has its advantages Everywhere is a short driving distance A few weekends ago my husband John and I decided to take a few days out of our busy working schedules and spend.....Read More


Irish Food Guide

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Our Irish chef keeps us up-to-date on food news, events, and recipes from Ireland

Irish chef Brian McDermott warns about salt usage after having his own health scare

Community Chef Brian McDermott is urging people to cut down on their salt usageIrish chef and cook book author Brian McDermott, who teaches community groups across Ireland how to cook healthily, today warned of the dangers of.....Read More


Jersey Irish Blog

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Writer/photographer Jim Lowney highlights the fun spots where Ireland meets New Jersey. Musing about all things Irish.

Even with Irish directions you arrive at the heart of the land - mighty craic and laughter with friends

Nothing could warm the heart more than a pint of Guinness and a roaring fire in the hearthWe have fallen victim to Irish driving instructions in the past so I should have known betterI didn’t properly read the email about the.....Read More


Ireland Calling

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John doesn't mince words, and uses the unminced words to talk about Ireland's problems.

Abortion reform Irish style - Women still have no rights over their own bodies, continue to travel to the UK for procedure

A protestor meets Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney last week at Government Buildings in DublinThe outline of the government's proposals for legislation on abortion were agreed by the cabinet and published last week  It's.....Read More


The West's Awake

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Cormac is a novelist, journalist and columnist. "The West's Awake" is a big hit with Irish Voice readers.

An open letter to President Obama - some handy local tips for his visit to Ireland

Illustration by Caty BartholomewDear President Obama,Not alone are you returning to Ireland one of these fine days, probably with your family I hear, but you will be spending almost all of your time on this Emerald Isle in the.....Read More


Atlantic Crossings

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Daithi presents Ireland's Rose of Tralee contest and is one of Ireland’s top TV personalities

A New York bachelors weekend leaves happy memories - Betting on Ireland’s rugby team does not

Daithi photographed with the Aisling Center's bachelors of the yearIt was great to hit New York for the weekend a few weeks back and all for a good cause too Being stuck in studio in Cork 4 days a week didn’t make it easy, especially.....Read More


Irish Community Connections

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News and announcements from Irish organizations serving the Irish community in the United States

Irish Cultural Centre upcoming events

Upcoming Events: Daniel P Roy Art ExhibitArt Exhibit by Daniel P Roy: Saturday, May 18 4-6pm..Read More


Across The Pond

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A view from beyond the pale

"Guns & Roses" - How left wing coalition might be Ireland's Labour Party's only hope

Eamon Gilmore discusses the Algerian hostage situation on Irish TVI was in a hotel room in London last week, and switched on the TV for the news at the time the Algerian hostage crisis was being covered Half way through the bulletin,.....Read More


Emerald Extracts

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Bite-sized Irish blog gives snapshots of Ireland's news, culture, entertainment and everything in between.

Ellen DeGeneres mocks Abercrombie & Fitch’s sizing and customer policies – VIDEO

Ellen mocks tiny clothes at Abercrombie & FitchEllen DeGeneres went after Abercrombie & Fitch’s CEO, Mike Jeffries, and his policy of not catering for anyone over a size 8 by saying “Fitch, please!”DeGeneres, whose talk show’s.....Read More


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John Fay left New York one day for Ireland, which is why he's IrishCentral's "American in Ireland" blogger.

Ireland as Britain's wind farm - weighing up the pros and cons of ugly and heavily subsized Irish windfarms

Wind turbines at Richfield Windfarm, County WexfordIf you have been to Ireland recently then you have seen the wind turbines Like daffodils in the spring they seem to be popping up all over Unlike daffodils, the wind turbines.....Read More



TRAVEL BLOGS

The Gathering Dublin

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The Gathering Dublin will host 25 sports tournaments in 2013. More info at www.TheGatheringDublin.com.

Irish Cerebral Palsy soccer team prove victorious at Gathering Dublin tournament - VIDEO

Players take part in a Football For All tournament as part of The GatheringIt's been a busy two weeks here at The Gathering Dublin We had a few days of matches with the CFAI Gathering tournament at Peamount United Football Club.....Read More


Ireland's Hidden Gems

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Travel tips, news & views from the author of independent Irish travel website www.irelands-hidden-gems.com

Barron's Bakery, a family-run, Waterford staple baking the best bread in Ireland for over 125 years

Barron's Bakery, Cappoquin, WaterfordApparently it is “impossible to go into a bakery and just come out with a loaf of bread” which is certainly the case with Barron's Bakery in Cappoquin, in County Waterford, a small, sleepy.....Read More






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