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All-star benefit for great Irish musician Mickey Finns’ Ray Kelly who died tragically (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:03:56 PDT

Ray KellyLast December, the world lost a great Irish musician when Ray Kelly of the Mickey Finns departed suddenly from this planet He left behind a grieving family with a young son as well as devastated bandmatesMickey Finns drummer Brian Tracey has been laying down the beats behind Kelly for two decades, since their time in the Prodigals He has organized a benefit for Kelly’s family at Connolly’s Pub in the Klub 45 room (125 West 45th Street, right off Times Square) on Sunday, May 19 from 4 p READ MORE

Waterford artist Seamus Kelly bog art reflects on 13,000 years of Irish history (IrishCentral)

Tue, 14 May 2013 05:49:55 PDT

By: MICHELLE K SMITH

Waterford artist Seamus Kelly makes art out of thousands of years old submerged wood and ancient animal specimens that he finds in wetlands. Taking his inspiration from the Irish bogs, his iconic art gives a modern twist to Irish history.

Chris Evans and Minka Kelly going strong - “Captain America” and Derek Jeter’s ex spotted in LA (IrishCentral)

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:33:42 PDT

Minka Kelly and Chris EvansActor Chris Evans and Minka Kelly are still going strong They were recently spotted holding hands after going to Jessica Alba’s birthday party at the Bootsy Bellows Club in Los Angeles, California on April 27, 2013 Rumors spread of them getting back together in September of 2012 Evans, who’s currently in filming for the second Captain America movie, and the newly blonde Kelly had tried to avoid the paparazzi in October and again on Valentine’s Day READ MORE

What lies ahead for Brian Kelly and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish team in 2013 (IrishCentral)

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:41:42 PDT

By: MATT KEOUGH

After finishing the regular season without a loss for the first time in about 20 years, Notre Dame, the once standard of college football, has recaptured a favorable spotlight and hopes to ride the momentum back to the BCS National Championship.

Hollywood legend Gene Kelly was proud of Irish passport, widow tells Dublin crowd (IrishCentral)

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 07:20:25 PDT

By: AMANDA DRISCOLL

A screening of “Singin' in the Rain” with a live performance of the orchestral score is to be held on April 27th at the National Concert Hall in Dublin as part of RTE’s “Ireland at the Movies” initiative which celebrates the influence of Ireland on Hollywood and the big screen.

NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly says Boston bomber brothers planned to attack Times Square - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:48:53 PDT

By: KERRY O'SHEA

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and NYPD Police Commissioner Ray Kelly told reporters Thursday afternoon that the Boston Marathon bombers had “spontaneously” planned to drive to Times Square with their unused six explosives.

Mark Kelly and Gabrielle Giffords ‘furious’ over Republican’s move to block gun control reform - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:44:52 PDT

By: AMANDA DRISCOLL

Despite being supported by 90 percent of Americans, the recent amendment proposing background checks for gun-buyers came up short against the 60-vote threshold needed to carry through the legislation and caused much upset among its supporters.

John Travolta and Kelly Preston are enjoying an Australian vacation with their two-year-old son Benjamin (IrishCentral)

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:32:55 PDT

John Travolta and Kelly PrestonThe couple took Benjamin to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast over the weekend, where the tot was thrilled to see koalas and wallabies, while his famous parents chatted to other visitorsPenny Ferguson, who was at the zoo with her two-year-old son Aidan – told The Gold Coast Bulletin newspaper: “My son was in the pram and I heard a woman ask her son if he wanted to look at the baby, so I turned around and saw Kelly Preston and her two-year-old son Ben walking towards me“I got Aidan out of the pram and Kelly asked me how old he was and then John Travolta told me my son was gorgeous, which completely made my day“When you become a parent it isn’t uncommon to chat and share advice with other random parents and their children – and this is exactly what this was like READ MORE

Brian Kelly confirms Gunner Kiel’s transfer from Notre Dame (IrishCentral)

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 05:32:11 PDT

By: MATT KEOUGH

Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly has confirmed that backup quarterback Gunner Kiel does intend to transfer before next season.

A great day for the Fighting Irish as Coach Kelly honored (IrishCentral)

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 05:11:17 PDT

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Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly will be rubbing elbows with NYPD top cop Ray Kelly and the rest of New York's Kelly Gang Inc. at their charity fundraiser staged at media hot spot Michael's Restaurant on Wednesday, March 13.

Giovanni Trapattoni’s job in jeopardy after Stephen Kelly dispute (IrishCentral)

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:16:00 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni faces the axe as soon as the World Cup campaign is over after a public dispute too many with a senior player.

Author John Kelly to discuss his latest book, ‘The Graves are Walking’ (IrishCentral)

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 03:46:22 PST

Author John Kelly will discuss his latest book, “The Graves are Walking: The Great Famine and the Saga of the Irish People” at Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum at Quinnipiac University, 3011 Whitney Avenue, from 5:30-6 pm on Thursday, Feb 7 READ MORE

Ray Kelly weighs in on gun control On Face The Nation: 'The Problem Is The Handgun' – VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 05:15:45 PST

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

One of the biggest issues facing gun control in New York is the vast supply of handguns, NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly said Monday.

Dubliner’s Luke Kelly is still alive, alive oh - there’s never been more ballad singers in Ireland (IrishCentral)

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 05:01:05 PST

I have great news for all of you arising from a lovely singing session in the town of Ennis the other night The good news is that the mighty balladeer Luke Kelly of The Dubliners is not dead at all Forget that story Luke Kelly is alive and well and singing away as good as ever READ MORE

Irish community and musicians gather for tribute to Micky Finns frontman Ray Kelly (IrishCentral)

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:56:38 PST

By: JANE WALSHE

Local and international artists of the Irish music community will perform a benefit concert for the Andrew Grene Foundation (AGF) and in memory of local Irish Rock musician Ray Kelly.

New Yorkers have spoken - overwhelming support for Ray Kelly to stay on as NYPD boss (IrishCentral)

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 06:03:26 PST

By: DARA KELLY

New York Police Commissioner, Ray Kelly, has the highest approval rating ever, the latest poll has revealed.

Chip Kelly commits to NFL, signs on as head coach for Philadelphia Eagles - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 01:33:34 PST

By: KERRY O'SHEA

Just days after saying that he was committed to staying with Oregon, head coach Chip Kelly jumped ship and joined the NFL by signing on as the new head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Mourning the great Ray Kelly - County Clare frontman of the Mickey Finns - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 05:15:55 PST

The Mickey FinnsThe Irish American rock and roll community was gutted to its core this week with the news of the sudden death of Ray Kelly, 46, former singer and guitarist on some of the best Prodigals albums and lead singer of the Mickey Finns Kelly, a carpenter in the construction industry, was injured while at work and passed away suddenly Kelly had that one-of-a-kind rocker voice that sounded like broken glass wrapped in velvet It rang with a rebellious energy over the furious noise of the Prodigals jig punk sound and in recent years, and had that creaky croak of a last call at closing time at a honky tonk country bar that suited the Mickey Finns southern-fried soulful Irish music so perfectly READ MORE

Outlaw Ned Kelly will finally be laid to rest on Friday, 132 years after he was executed (IrishCentral)

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 04:08:23 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Ned Kelly is finally to be laid to rest in his adopted homeland of Australia – 132 years after he was hanged for murder.

Brian Kelly to stay at Notre Dame despite Eagles interview (IrishCentral)

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 07:11:12 PST

By: SEAN O'SHEA

Fighting Irish fans will breathe a huge sigh of relief. Brian Kelly is staying as coach at Notre Dame after briefly flirting with the Philadelphia Eagles.