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Rory McIlroy makes cut in Houston then opts to play in Texas ahead of Masters (IrishCentral)

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 07:30:19 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Rory McIlroy will fine tune his Masters plan in Texas next week – after just making the cut at the Houston Open by one shot.

New England Patriots v. Houston Texans AFC divisional playoff preview (IrishCentral)

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 09:00:41 PST

A melancholic result on the first day of the NFL divisional round of the playoffs has offered the New England Patriots both added motivation to make the next round, as well as fair warning to those expecting an easy result in Foxboro. READ MORE

Houston Texans Matt Schaub faces New England Patriots in legacy game (IrishCentral)

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:40:23 PST

For some time now, there has been a lot of debate about Houston Texans' quarterback Matt Schaub. As NFL fans, analysts and just as people in general, labelling people is seen as a necessity in identifying the capabilities of that person, whether it be playing football, teaching children or whatever walk of life a person chooses for themselves. For Matt Schaub, there are any number of labels that the masses are trying to stick to his helmet. READ MORE

Houston Texans Must Change Offensive Approach for New England Patriots Clash (IrishCentral)

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 07:16:01 PST

Gary Kubiak is under pressure this weekHaving already beaten the Houston Texans earlier this season, the New England Patriots won't be intimidated by the prospect of facing them again in the AFC Divisional round this weekend The Texans will travel to Foxboro after beating the Cincinnati Bengals in the wildcard round of the playoffs this past Saturday As the second seed in the conference, the Patriots haven't played in two weeks and will have homefield advantage throughout the playoffs if they can avoid the Denver Broncos READ MORE

New England Patriots v. Houston Texans Monday Night Football Preview, Injury Report (IrishCentral)

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 08:46:41 PST

Arian Foster will be expecting a big performance against the PatriotsAlong with an 11-1 record, the Houston Texans bring a superstar running-back, Arian Foster, a historically good wide receiver, Andre Johnson, a Pro Bowl caliber quarterback, Matt Schaub, the best left tackle in the NFL, Duane Brown, the best defensive end in the NFL, JJ Watt, and a top-ranked defense to Foxboro for Monday Night Football So in other words, the Houston Texans are bringing a lot with them to face the New England PatriotsDespite locking up their playoff spot last week, the Patriots will be desperate to beat their AFC counterparts for multiple reasons The first is obvious, the Texans are the Patriots' main rivals for home-field advantage and are currently leading them by two victories on the season READ MORE

New England Patriots Face Biggest Test of Season So Far in Houston Texans (IrishCentral)

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 01:16:30 PST

JJ Watt is a Potential MVP WinnerWith the top two offenses in the NFL facing off on Monday night, the New England Patriots and Houston Texans are averaging a combined 65 points per game, every NFL fan in the world will have their eyes glued to what could easily be the best game of the regular season One would expect that the fans of the two teams who will actually compete in the game may be less interested, because both teams have already sealed a playoff spot, but that certainly isn't the case for the New England PatriotsHaving rolled their way, at times into a pothole or two, to a 9-3 record on the season, the Patriots have already sealed the division crown in the AFC East That said, they are still competing with multiple teams for playoff seeding, including the Texans READ MORE

Houston Texans Andre Johnson brings some Christmas cheer to kids in Houston (IrishCentral)

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:31:27 PST

Tired of grim news clogging up your Internet? How about a little boost? Look no further than Houston Texans superstar Andre Johnson Johnson really put his money where his charitable mouth is and treated twelve children to an incredible pre-Christmas shopping spree at a Houston area Toys ‘’R’’ Us on Tuesday afternoon The shopping spree was funded by Johnson via his foundation, the Andre Johnson Charitable Foundation which he setup in 2003, his rookie season His foundation and Child Protective Services worked together to select twelve kids for the event READ MORE

Kevin Costner prefers not to think of Whitney Houston's "troubles" (IrishCentral)

Mon, 21 May 2012 07:00:11 PDT

Kevin CostnerThe 'Hatfield & McCoys' actor delivered the eulogy at his 'Bodyguard' co-star's funeral in February, and though he was aware of her personal problems, including a struggle with drug abuse, he doesn't think her difficulties overshadow her professional achievementsHe said: "I tried to identify [her vulnerability] in my eulogy I think about Whitney a little bit the way I think about the Kennedy family"I know there's trouble, but I choose to think about a lot of other stuff READ MORE

‘Glee’ looks set to feature a tribute episode to Whitney Houston (IrishCentral)

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:50:12 PST

By: BUZZ BRADY

After the Fox musical TV show included a performance of ‘I Will Always Love You’ by Amber Riley – who plays Mercedes Jones in the series – last month, ‘Glee’ bosses are said to be planning a full-length episode dedicated to the legendary singer, who passed away last month, according to PerezHilton.com.

Mariah Carey says Whitney Houston's funeral was a 'class act' - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:30:20 PST

Mariah CareyThe 41-year-old singer was among mourners at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey last Saturday and found the service to be a fitting tribute to her friend, who was found dead in her Beverly Hills hotel room earlier this monthMariah said: "I'm almost incapable of talking about this still It's very heavy emotionally…"[The service] was gorgeous Such a class act READ MORE

Kevin Costner delivered an emotional eulogy at Whitney Houston's funeral - VIDEOS (IrishCentral)

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:15:31 PST

By: BUZZ BRADY

Irish American actor Kevin Costner paid tribute to his late friend - who he starred opposite in the 1992 movie 'The Bodyguard' - as he addressed the congregation at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey, and urged her to go to meet her "heavenly father" with no fear.

Whitney Houston tried to please during last Dublin show - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:38:33 PST

By: DEBBIE MCGOLDRICK

The untimely death of Whitney Houston on Saturday was so sad but not all shocking given her long history of drug abuse. Having one of the most amazing voices the world has ever heard ultimately means zero when drugs take over, but Houston tried her best to be as professional as she could a couple of years back when her “comeback” tour was scheduled for a stop in Dublin.

President Barack Obama expressed concern for the wellbeing of Whitney Houston’s daughter (IrishCentral)

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:15:17 PST

President Obama sends condolences to Houston's familyTMZcom reports that a rep for the White House revealed that the president’s “thoughts and prayers” are with the 18-year-old Bobbi Kristina was stretchered to hospital on Sunday, the day after her mother died, while staying at the same hotel She is said to be “hysterical, exhausted and inconsolable” READ MORE

Bill O'Reilly blames Whitney Houston for her own death - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:15:12 PST

Bill O'ReillyThe thing about addiction is that it doesn't care who you are or what you stand for It doesn't care what you make or where you live Addiction wants to rob you of your dignity and self-control and it wants to kill you And it often succeeds READ MORE

Gabrielle Giffords released from hospital – returns to Mark Kelly’s Houston home (IrishCentral)

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:30:31 PDT

By: KATE HICKEY

Just five months after Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot in the head in Tucson, Arizona, she has been released from hospital to recover in Mark Kelly’s suburban Houston, Texas home.

Houston Academy Wild Irish Rose Feis 2011 (IrishCentral)

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:30:23 PDT

Open Championship under 16 Top 3Open Championship under 17 Top 3Preliminary Championship under 12 Top 3Kim Houston Kinash, TCRG and Courtney ManionThe Houston Academy's Wild Rose Feis took place on June 4-5th at the Westin Calgary in Alberta, Canada The Houston Academy, run by Sally Houston ADCRG and her two daughters TCRGs Kim Houston Kinash and Kerry Houston, is the longest-running school in Calgary Expert tabulation and results by FeisWorx Photos courtesy of Houston Academy READ MORE

Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly reunited in Houston hospital (IrishCentral)

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:44:00 PDT

By: KATE HICKEY

It has been a long 18 days of Captain Mark Kelly, commander of the final mission in the space shuttle Endeavour, and his wife Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who is recovering from surgery on her skull. Reunited in her hospital room Giffords said it was “like a first date”.

Sad Whitney Houston struggles at Dublin concert (IrishCentral)

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:16:55 PDT

By: DEBBIE MCGOLDRICK

The train wreck that is Whitney Houston ferried into Dublin last Friday for a series of concerts on her European tour.

Whitney Houston sets Dublin concert date (IrishCentral)

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:16:39 PDT

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

Whitney Houston will perform a concert in Dublin while on her highly anticipated 2010 European tour.

Susan Boyle shoots to top of charts - beats Beatles and Whitney Houston! (IrishCentral)

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:46:22 PDT

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

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