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New Irish stamp features Irish teen’s short story about Dublin (IrishCentral)

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:18:50 PDT

A new 60c Irish stamp was commissioned to commemorate UNESCO naming Dublin as a permanent city of literature in 2010On the stamp is an entire 224 word short story meant to “capture the essence” of Dublin, penned by Irish teenager Eoin Moore, who was 17 at the time he wrote it Moore’s short story was chosen from a group of applicants through Dublin’s Fighting Words’ creative writing programThe stamp was designed by the Stone Twins, Amsterdam-based Irish designers READ MORE

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Fri, 17 May 2013 09:54:34 PDT

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Irish startups present to New York Digial Irish aiming to break into the U.S. (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:52:42 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

The new networking group, New York Digital Irish, have chosen three new Irish startups, including BusyMoos, Trustev and Marino Software, to pitch alongside US startups at their upcoming event.

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Thu, 16 May 2013 09:40:25 PDT

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Irish Pastoral Centre Immigration News (IrishCentral)

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:48:54 PDT

Clinic updateWe had 15 people present on complex immigration issues at last week’s legal clinic Our thanks to Chris Lavery and Dan Harrington for their expert advice to those present and to our regular volunteers Neil and Sheila Our next clinic is on June 4th at 630pmVisa to come and spend time with ill relativeI had a sad call recently from an Irish person who wanted to come to the US for an extended trip so he could stay with and provide comfort to a close relative who was stricken with cancer READ MORE

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Wed, 15 May 2013 09:48:52 PDT

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Irish Production Company announces new ‘GAA USA’ project – filming starts in June (IrishCentral)

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:22:17 PDT

By: JANE WALSH

Sónta Films have started pre production on a new four-part series 'GAA USA', which will offer an insight into Irish American history through the untold story of the GAA in the U.S.

Ireland's Eye – A roundup of top Irish news stories (IrishCentral)

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:08:17 PDT

By: Irish Voice Reporters

Stolen Snake
GARDAI are investigating the theft of a six foot long Albino Boa Constrictor from the Duleek area. The snake, named Jenga, was stolen from a log cabin at the rear of the property outside Duleek in the early hours of Saturday, May 4.

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Tue, 14 May 2013 09:46:02 PDT

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Mon, 13 May 2013 09:59:01 PDT

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National hero Donal Walsh loses battle with cancer - teen's optimism and courage inspired thousands (IrishCentral)

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:33:43 PDT

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 from those inspired by Walsh's bravery have already flooded in A Facebook page set up in his honour has already received almost 100,000 likesFr Francis Nolan, the priest of Walsh's parish, called the rugby-crazed teen an 'inspiration' to those in Kerry and beyond READ MORE

Irish music mogul Louis Walsh is putting together a new boy band to rival One Direction (IrishCentral)

Mon, 13 May 2013 06:18:44 PDT

British Irish boyband One DirectionThe 'X Factor' judge - who previously created and successfully managed Westlife and Boyzone - has revealed he will be holding auditions for the first time in 12 years in Dublin from next weekend and is looking for five young male superstars to form his next big actIn a statement, the music mogul said: "It has been 12 years since I did auditions for a boy band, it's boys over 16 from anywhere, any nationality but they must be prepared to work hard; vocals are key I'm looking for 5 pop stars and I have a major record company and a high profile UK partner"The auditions, open to male singers aged up to 25 years, will take place over three days from Sunday, May 19, to Tuesday, May 21 at the Button Factory in Temple Bar READ MORE

Stunning new maps will outline what Irish land Cromwell stole – and who owned it (IrishCentral)

Mon, 13 May 2013 04:13:07 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Reckon Oliver Cromwell stole your family’s land back in Ireland – now you can find out thanks to Trinity College in Dublin.

The Sunday Independent reports that a ‘staggering’ collection of maps at TCD reveals the exact ownership of the lands plundered by the Cromwellian Plantation of 1670.

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Fri, 10 May 2013 09:55:35 PDT

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Anthony Weiner running for New York mayor and the Italian mob and Irish Americans strong ties (IrishCentral)

Fri, 10 May 2013 05:33:46 PDT

Anthony Weiner (Richard Drew/AP)The recent movie The Irishman told the story of colorful -- some might say deranged -- Irish American gangster Danny Greene, who saw himself as a glorious figure in a long line of Irish rebels Greene famously taunted the powerful Italian American mobsters who ran his native ClevelandThe Irishman in this week’s story, however, seemed very much to enjoy his role within the Genovese crime family hierarchyIt got him sent to prison READ MORE

Irish American comedian Colin Quinn to headline for New York Irish Center’s fundraiser (IrishCentral)

Thu, 09 May 2013 02:16:08 PDT

By: JANE WALSH

An evening of top-notch entertainment in aid of the New York Irish Center (NYIC) is promised at Symphony Space with the best of stand-up comedy, courtesy of headline act and Broadway powerhouse, Colin Quinn, and stellar Irish music act Mundy, of chart-topping “Galway Girl” fame.
Throw in a guest appearance from Co. Kildare's mesmerizing Jack Lukeman, known simply as Jack L to many, and you have the makings of a night for the history books.

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Thu, 09 May 2013 09:23:06 PDT

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New details on an Irish-born Black and Tan who was executed by British (IrishCentral)

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:26:40 PDT

By: DJ Kelly

On Tuesday 7th June 1921, three men were executed at Dublin’s Mountjoy Gaol. Executions of Republicans were almost commonplace during the Irish War of Independence [1919-21]. On that day however, although two of the men hanged were Republicans, the third man was not. Thirty-three year old William Mitchell was a temporary constable in the Royal Irish Constabulary – a so-called Black and Tan. Moreover, he was the only member of the British Crown Forces to be hanged for murder during that bitter struggle for Ireland’s freedom.

Tom Hanks set to host New York Irish Rep Theater’s fundraiser (IrishCentral)

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:48:17 PDT

By: Irish Voice Reporters

The Irish Repertory Theatre in New York has scored quite a coup for its annual gala fundraiser next month – two time Oscar winner Tom Hanks, currently starring in the Broadway megahit Lucky Guy, will act as host of the party.

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Wed, 08 May 2013 10:12:38 PDT

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