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Paul Ryan’s Vice Presidential campaign off to a tough start - hecklers in Iowa and policy criticism (IrishCentral)

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 05:45:02 PDT

By: CATHY HAYES

Vice Presidential nominee Paul Ryan, 42, had a rough public roll out on Monday when protesters heckled him at the Iowa State Fair.

Paddy Powers refunds gamblers who bet on Rick Santorum for Iowa caucus (IrishCentral)

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:23:52 PST

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

In the end even the bookies couldn't pretend: the measly eight votes separating Mitt Romney from Rick Santorum in the Iowa caucuses hardly constituted a win or a lose.

Ron Paul may run as Libertarian after Iowa because of massive youth support (IrishCentral)

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:45:14 PST

Ron PaulBeware of Ron Paul running as an independentHe finished a close third in Iowa but is effectively out of the raceHe has proven, however, that young people will flock to him as he utterly dominated the under 40 vote in the Iowa caucusThe enthusiasm gap is real for Republicans READ MORE

Iowa race turning into exciting photo finish (IrishCentral)

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:30:16 PST

Ed will be interviewed by Gavin Grace, who hosts the Today show on radio Clare FM Time of the interview will be 1:45pm Irish time, 8;45 am est, January 4 Tune in for a conversation about the USA's 1st Presidential primary race READ MORE

Sarah Palin fans urge her to join 2012 presidential race with Iowa ad (IrishCentral)

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:25:31 PST

By: JANE WALSH

Fans of former Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin have urged the reality TV star to join the race for the White House, as they prepare to run an ad on a local Iowa station.

Romney wins Iowa debate and only Rick Perry can stop him (IrishCentral)

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 04:25:07 PDT

Watching the Republican debate last night I came away with an even clearer sense that Mitt Romney will be the Republican candidate if the party has any sense He remained cool, calm and collected while Michelle Bachman and Tim Pawlenty entered into a Minnesota slug fest that would have suited their former governor and ex-wrestler Jesse Venture better Romney has clearly decided that it is the economy stupid and that he will not be drawn into personal battles with the other contenders He is telegenic, smart, looks the part and has hardly a hair out of place in contrast to several others who seem to flail away with Gingrich the worst in that regard READ MORE

A Who's Who of Grand Marshals (IrishCentral)

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 01:57:17 PST

By: Katie McFadden

From New York to Hot Springs, Arkansas, and from Rock Island, Illinois to New London, Wisconsin, thousands of people from a range of backgrounds will come together to cheer on and participate in St. Patrick’s Day Parades. Here’s a look at some outstanding Irish Americans around the country who have been chosen by their communities to lead the marchers, dancers, bands, societies, and floats down the parade route.

Sarah Palin visit to Iowa a clear sign she'll run for president in 2012 (IrishCentral)

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 06:55:04 PDT

Some months back I wrote that Sarah Palin was likely to be the Republican candidate for president in 2012 and a number of disparaging comments were postedBut now the Guardian newspaper in London is leading with the news that Irish American Palin will headline a dinner in Iowa on FridayThey say it is clear that this is her opening salvo in the race for the 2012 nominationCan't say I'm surprised READ MORE

Notre Dame checks out Iowa Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz; Kelly still favorite (IrishCentral)

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:27:28 PST

By: SEAN O'SHEA

Sean O'Shea Update / It's official! Brian Kelly WILL coach Notre Dame / Click here

Sean O'Shea / Notre Dame interviews Kelly for top job on Tuesday / Click here

News / Jimmy Clausen quits Notre Dame to enter the NFL draft / Click here

Sean O’Shea / Brian Kelly sounds like he is heading for Notre Dame / Click here

AJ Voelpel / Notre Dame football Christmas wish list / Click here

Irish couple killed in Iowa crash laid to rest in County Kerry (IrishCentral)

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:04:26 PDT

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Joe and Anne O’Connell, the Irish parents of three who were killed in a road accident on June 14 in a car accident in Iowa, were buried at Killury Cemetery in County Kerry today.

Irish couple killed in car accident in Iowa (IrishCentral)

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:41:52 PDT

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An Irish couple died when their van crashed last weekend near Maquoketa in Iowa. Their three children were injured in the accident.

Iowa Irish to the Fore (IrishCentral)

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 09:52:24 PDT

By: Niall O'Dowd

IRISH SETTLEMENT, IOWA - The Famine Irish came to this forsaken land in their thousands. They were lured from their East Coast hovels by promises of 160 acres of land, which they could homestead if they stayed longer than five years. For men and women who had endured unimaginable suffering, Iowa must have sounded like El Dorado. READ MORE