Niall, IrishCentral's founder and publisher, is a believer and expert in all things Irish and Irish-American.
Sen Charles SchumerSounding very upbeat, Senator Charles Schumer (D-New York), architect of the senate immigration bill says he is now very confident that 10,500 Schumer visas will be passed as part of the billHe asked for the.....Read More
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An American with Irish roots living in California. Took an interest in politics when politics took an interest in me.
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Patrick, a longtime Washington, D.C. insider, brings his political savvy to our readers.
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
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Paul Allen slices and dices the news as it happens from Ireland and gives his unique take on events.
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
- Ireland is bouncing back despite all the naysayers -- It is time we stopped wallowing in despair and started cheerleading
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A closer look at Irish politics and current affairs and the relationship between Ireland and the US
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
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IrishCentral's Daniel O'Carroll reports back on what's news and happening in the Emerald Isle.
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 professor with multiple sclerosis Marie Fleming loses landmark right-to-die case in Irish Supreme Court
- Irish government cracks down on scam motorists - stamp out loopholes to scrub penalty points
Media feedback with an Irish accent: media pro John Lee explores Irish connections to communications today.
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
- Shadowy ninjas of Irish dance, Fusion Fighters set to debut March 17 (VIDEO)
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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.
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
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- Victor Navasky lauds Thomas Nast - American cartoonist known for his racist Irish ape-like drawings
