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The US stars that the Emerald Isle has adopted as their own - Irish roots or not (IrishCentral)

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:33:24 PDT

By: AMANDA DRISCOLL

Many American celebrities have traced their roots and have found a nugget of Irish blood somewhere in their ancestry, at which point they are welcomed by the Irish with open arms and bombarded with invites to visit again soon.

See Ireland like never before - image taken in space of Emerald Isle and Britain lit up (IrishCentral)

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 07:16:36 PST

A photograph taken from space shows a stunning view of Britain and Ireland lighting up the night skies The picture, posted on Twitter @earthposts this week shows the more populated areas, like Dublin in Ireland, lit up brighter than others READ MORE

Ireland's boating heritage - a constant in the Emerald Isle’s thousands of years of history (IrishCentral)

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:05:08 PST

By: JASPER WINN

Across Ireland's landscape thousands of years of history are recorded by ring-forts, round towers, castles, Georgian streets and thatched cottages. All are built to endure in stone. It's perhaps more surprising that an equal span of history is still marked today in the far more fragile form of Ireland's traditional boats.

Eating out in the Emerald Isle (IrishCentral)

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:33:43 PST

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Emerald Isle's laws lean more right than left says American author living in Ireland (IrishCentral)

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 06:12:11 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

Despite appearances, Ireland leans more to the U.S. Republican party side than the Democratic, according to an opinion piece on BostonHerald.com.

Emerald Isle Immigration Center host seminars around New York on Green Card applications (IrishCentral)

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:04:24 PDT

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The Emerald Isle Immigration Center, 59-26 Woodside Avenue, Woodside, will host a green card lottery information meeting on October 10th from 6-8 p.m.

Emerald Isle Immigration Center Job Vacancy - Computer Teacher (IrishCentral)

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 07:33:06 PDT

Emerald Isle Immigration Center Emerald Isle Immigration Center is seeking a part-time Computer Teacher for both our Queens and Bronx OfficeExcellent people skills and solid knowledge base for Basic Intermediate and advanced classes Experience teaching seniors preferred Knowledge of teaching Quickbooks helpfulFlexible hours: Evenings/weekend and some daytime hours READ MORE

Emerald Isle Immigration Center Dinner Dance (IrishCentral)

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 07:33:04 PDT

The EIIC’s Annual Dinner Dance will take place on 26th of October this year, in the beautiful Astoria World Manor in Long Island CityWe invite you to join us on the night as we honor three individuals who typify the spirit of the Emerald Isle Immigration Center and acknowledge their contributions to the Irish Community:· Larry Sullivan- President and CEO of Conserve Electrical Supply Corp· Martina Lavin- Owner of Anna’s Attic Irish gift shop, Yonkers NY· Honorable Jimmy Van Bramer- New York City Council Member, District 26It will be a spectacular evening with good company and great music from the New York Show BandTickets: $90Advertising space is available in the official Dinner Dance Journal READ MORE

“Ireland Unbridled” – a coast-to-coast exploration of the horse world in the Emerald Isle (IrishCentral)

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 08:26:31 PDT

By: JANE WALSH

“Ireland Unbridled” is set to premiere on HRTV, the Network for Horse Sports on Monday evening.

The 2012 Emerald Isle Classic, Notre Dame v Navy - A great day to be American and to be Irish (IrishCentral)

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 06:32:06 PDT

Pub on Dame St decked out for the big gameA number of writers, both on this website and in every major Irish newspaper, have filled column inches and/or computer screens with details of the incredible spectacle that was the Emerald Isle Classic 2012 between the University of Notre Dame and the United States Naval Academy I have enjoyed both the personal observations and writ large reflections – Kathy Sheridan’s piece in Monday’s Irish Times is my own favorite thus far – that they have shared Following is a recounting of my own experience in Dublin last Saturday, September 1stFor me and my Irish in-laws, the game presented an opportunity to spend some time together and, more importantly, to engage in some banter READ MORE

Notre Dame v Navy at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin - The Emerald Isle Classic - slideshow (IrishCentral)

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 09:15:42 PDT

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After the game, my in-laws and I boarded the train home to Wicklow. We regaled our wives and others with tales of this amazing day into the wee hours at The Shed Bar. It was an occasion that I mightn’t fully remember, but just as certainly, will never forget. READ MORE

Fighting Irish crush Navy in Emerald Isle Classic :- VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 08:01:59 PDT

Stephon Tuitt breaks Navy hearts with 77-yard TDEvery now and then a person experiences a moment READ MORE

South Bend bars enjoyed celebrations for Emerald Isle Classic - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 05:14:33 PDT

By: KERRY O'SHEA

While thousands flocked to Ireland to see the Emerald Isle Classic game between University of Notre Dame and Navy football teams, many in South Bend, home of Notre Dame, chose to stay local and headed for the their favorite bar or restaurant to catch the game on TV.

Rogue UK protester disrupted Emerald Isle Classic football game in Dublin - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 04:13:34 PDT

By: KERRY O'SHEA

During the much-hyped Notre Dame v Navy football game at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on Saturday, a protester from the UK managed to get on the field and performed what some are calling an Irish jig.

Irish pride and power spill over as Notre Dame triumph over Navy - What Irish and American dreams are made of in the Emerald Isle (IrishCentral)

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 04:31:57 PDT

Notre DameDublin: In years to come hardcore Notre Dame fans will ask “Were you there?” when this Dublin game against Navy is discussedI predict it will be right up there with many of the great moments of this storied collegeWhat a day to be both Irish and American If you were not proud of your heritage in Dublin on Saturday then you lack an emotional bone in your body READ MORE

Notre Dame 50 Navy 10 Game Recap (IrishCentral)

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 11:16:58 PDT

Though both sides had to endure the jet lag that comes with a quick trip across the Atlantic, only Navy appeared sluggish in the Emerald Isle Classic Notre Dame shot out to a 27-0 lead in the first half before a field goal with seconds left put Navy on the board after 30 minutesRegardless of Navy's efforts before and after the half, quarterback Trey Miller led an incisive touchdown drive to open the third quarter that cut the lead to 17, Notre Dame's lead was insurmountable Touchdowns from running back Theo Riddick(2), George Atkinson(2), Tyler Eifert, Stephen Tuitt and Robby Toma allowed Notre Dame to finish the game on the half-century mark READ MORE

Notre Dame trample Navy with final score 50-10 at the Emerald Isle Classic in Dublin (IrishCentral)

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 09:54:30 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

Visit our sports bloggers for a full analysis of the game on the ground in Dublin

IAFA Press Release Emerald Isle Classic – Legal Situation (IrishCentral)

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 05:16:29 PDT

Irish American Football Association Press Release – 10th August 2012Emerald Isle Classic – Legal SituationThe Irish American Football Association (‘IAFA’)¹ is disappointed at the approach taken by the United States Naval Academy (‘Navy’) to the issues surrounding the upcoming Emerald Isle Classic game to take place in Aviva Stadium on 1st SeptemberIn Ireland, it is expected that large scale sporting events with significant commercial income should contribute to the sport at grassroots level and cooperate with the National Governing Body (‘NGB’)² on regulatory mattersWhat happens from this point forward will have a major impact on all of sport in Ireland There is a danger that if sanction contracts are not enforced, an undesirable precedent may be set whereby anyone can run a major sporting event in Ireland outside the control of the domestic NGB READ MORE

Playing Emerald Isle Bingo - revisiting my favorite Irish tourist attractions (IrishCentral)

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 06:01:02 PDT

Caela at the Cliffs of MoherI have a running joke with my Mimi and Aunt Lynn about the number of times I’ve visited certain places while here in Ireland To explain this in the fastest and most complete way, I need only give you the following information:1) A have the most amazing family/friends in the world, some of whom have made the trek to Ireland to come visit me during my year-long graduate program (You all know who you are, and your visits have meant the world to me) 2) I’m somewhat of a collector of “favorite things” READ MORE

Celtic Games of Our Fathers - From Setanta to Rory McIlroy (IrishCentral)

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:55:10 PDT

Way back in the mists of time, a hero came to Scotland from Ireland With three massive steps, he came bounding over from the green swards of the Emerald Isle to the Isle of Skye Hanging off his thighs and traveling with him were 80 other people: 80 more on each arm; nine more spinning in his hair He came to Scotland to compete his education as a fosterling with the Warrior Queen Sgáthach; to learn to battle and love READ MORE