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Boston, New York, Kansas fundraising efforts for little Irish dancer who lost leg (IrishCentral)

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 04:34:24 PDT

By: JAMES O'SHEA

The suffering imposed on the Richard family of Dorchester has struck a chord with millions of Americans. Eight-year-old Martin Richard was killed in the blast, and his seven-year-old sister Jane lost her leg, while their mother Denise suffered a head injury. Jane is an Irish step dancer at the Clifton Academy of Irish Dance in Milton.

Irish American cop uncovers “mole people” living in tunnels below Kansas suburb - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:54:07 PDT

By: AMANDA DRISCOLL

A tunnel occupied by homeless people was recently discovered underneath Kansas city when a nearby copper mill in the area was repeatedly hit by thieves. In an effort to address the rise of crime in the city, the police cleared the tunnels on Friday and encouraged its inhabitants to seek proper shelter.

Kansas City Chiefs Cut Eric Winston, Could New England Patriots Pounce? (IrishCentral)

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 06:32:04 PST

The New England Patriots' starting right tackle Sebastien Vollmer is a free agent this off-season Vollmer has been an excellent player in New England when he has been on the field, but his track record with injuries has been bad and he has chronic back issues that should dog him throughout his career Understanding that, and the fact that he will be a highly sought after option on the open market, the Patriots may not look to re-sign himEven though the Patriots may not feel comfortable enough with Vollmer to invest heavily in him, that doesn't mean they won't invest heavily in another free agent offensive tackle READ MORE

Good Catholics can not be Democrats argues Kansas Irish American politician (IrishCentral)

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 04:11:37 PDT

By: JAMES O'SHEA

Steve Fitzgerald, an Irish American Republican candidate for the Kansas State Senate has stated that Catholics should not be Democrats because the party supports gay marriage.

Route 66 Beer launches in Kansas City - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:23:00 PDT

By: JANE WALSH

Route 66 Beer is a fine American lager, brewed in the heartland of the USA. Produced in Wisconsin and brought to you by Instant Karma through Central States Beverages in Kansas City.

Kansas City Mayor Joe Reardon builds links with Limerick during Irish visit (IrishCentral)

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:52:03 PDT

By: JANE WALSH

Kansas City Mayor Joe Reardon has led a delegation to Co. Limerick to highlight the formal twinning partnership between the U.S. city and Ballylanders.

Kansas Speaker Mike O'Neal's prayer for President Obama's Death (IrishCentral)

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:00:48 PST

Mike O'NealKansas Republican House Speaker Mike O’Neal stepped onto the national stage last week when he was forced to apologize to First Lady Michelle Obama after an email he forwarded to fellow lawmakers calling her 'Mrs YoMama' made national newsO'Neal's offense giving impulses were not over, however Another email he forwarded to his fellow House Republicans asked them to to pray Psalm 109, which contains these verses:'Let his days be few; and let another take his office READ MORE

New England Patriots v. Kansas City Chiefs NFL Preview Monday Night Football (IrishCentral)

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:30:22 PST

New England Patriots' Wes WelkerA New England Patriots' defense that looks very little like it did at the start of the season, faces off against a Kansas City Chiefs' offense that has suffered a similar fate this yearThe Patriots welcome the Chiefs to Foxboro tonight in what was supposed to be the return of quarterback Matt CasselCassel will miss out with a right hand injury and be replaced by Tyler Palko, who is making his first ever NFL start Despite the frailties of the Patriots' defense, Palko faces a tough task as he is without two of the Chiefs' best offensive weapons READ MORE

New England Patriots v. Kansas City Chiefs: What do we know about Tyler Palko? (IrishCentral)

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 06:45:18 PST

The New England Patriots face off against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night looking to build on last week's victory against the New York JetsThe Chiefs season has been decimated by injuries to key players such as Eric Berry, Tony Moeaki, Jamaal Charles and most recently, starting quarterback Matt CasselCassel is a former Patriot who the team traded to the Chiefs for a second round pick, along with Mike Vrabel, after the 2008 seasonWithout Cassel under center, the Chiefs will turn to little known Tyler Palko READ MORE

Notre Dame do battle with Kansas high-school over Fighting Irish logo (IrishCentral)

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:25:57 PDT

By: BERNIE MALONE

The summer the Indiana University, Notre Dame, famed for its football team and its Fighting Irish leprechaun, noticed that Chapman High School, in Kansas were using the very same logo.

The shocking indictment of Robert Finn, Bishop of Kansas City --Why did a bishop choose church over children? (IrishCentral)

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 03:15:13 PDT

Will Catholic church leaders ever learn that child abuse is a vile crime?The latest episode is where the Bishop Robert Finn the Irish American conservative bishop of Kansas City was indicted for covering up a pedophile priest in his dioceseThis is no ancient case, but rather one that happened just a few months ago where a sexual predator was allowed free rein by Bishop Robert Finn to prey on young childrenA fellow priest first reported the allegations to Finn and his staffThey ignored itNow Finn has rightfully been indicted and must surely resign READ MORE

NFL Wildcard Weekend: Baltimore Ravens @ Kansas City Chiefs (IrishCentral)

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:40:12 PST

After coming so close to winning the AFC North, the Baltimore Ravens must face a playoff game in Kansas City this weekend opposed to a week of practice at homeThe Ravens and Chiefs have similar identities as both teams rely on a destructive running game on offense with resolute defensesNeither passing offense is overwhelming for different reasonsMatt Cassell, the Chiefs' quarterback, has shown that he has the ability to put up big numbers in the past filling in for Tom Brady in New England before moving to Kansas City READ MORE

Bowl game between Kansas State and Syracuse ends in controversy (IrishCentral)

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 04:45:15 PST

Strange night in NCAA sports last night UCONN ladies lose their winning streak, Washington shocks Nebraska and the officiating crews in the Kansas State and Syracuse game basically take it upon themselves to decide the outcomeIn case you didn't see it, in a wild finish to a superb game played at Yankee Stadium, no less, Kansas State wide receiver Adrian Hilburn drew a flag for a razor sharp, quick quick salute to the crowd after scoring a touchdown with 1:13 to play that pulled the Wildcats within 36-34 of Syracuse At best, this was an entirely disproportionate, non-contextual action by whichever idiot zebra actually threw the flag READ MORE

Charlie Weis success in Kansas sparking Notre Dame angst (IrishCentral)

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 03:55:08 PDT

Have you noticed that the Kansas City Chiefs have started 3-0 , their best record in decades and that the quarterback Matt Cassell is burning up the NFL?Have you noticed that the offensive co-ordinator is someone called Charlie Weis and that he formerly coached a college team called Notre DameNotre Dame are 1-3 last time I looked and some are starting to look at the Weis years as the golden onesI'm sure Weis who was vilified in his last season by the Golden Dome is allowing himself a smug smile or two as he surveys the chaos since he left and the incredible start the Chiefs have made Jimmy Clausen, his main player is already a starter in the NFL, starting against the Cincinnati Bengals for the Carolina Panthers READ MORE

Will Notre Dame's Jimmy Clausen rejoin Charlie Weis at Kansas? (IrishCentral)

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:40:14 PDT

Could Jimmy Clausen be reunited with Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis and get drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs?It would have seemed impossible a few days ago , especially as the Chiefs have committed to quarterback Matt Cassel as their futureBut stranger things have happenedNoone expected Clausen to still be hanging out there after the first round Nobody expected that Charlie Weis might have the chance in the second round to draft the quarterback he turned into one of the legends of Notre Dame READ MORE

Irish mother in coma after serious car crash in Kansas (IrishCentral)

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:50:34 PST

By: DONAL THORNTON

A 27-year-old Irish mother is in a coma in a U.S. hospital following a serious car crash in Kansas.

Kansas anti-gay church claims that God hates Ireland (IrishCentral)

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:31:08 PST

By: CAHIR O'DOHERTY

Father Tim column / Fred Phelps and his 'church' of hate / Click here

Former Notre Dame coach Weis heads to Kansas City Chiefs (IrishCentral)

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:00:16 PST

Former Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis is going back to the NFL with the Kansas City ChiefsWeis will take on the role of offensive coordinator at the Chiefs in a move which will see him reuniting with head coach Todd Haley who shared an office with Weis when they were both tyros at the New York JetsWeis also worked with Chiefs current general manager Scott Pioli at the New England Patriots when, as offensive coordinator, Weis helped guide the Patriots to three Super Bowl titles between 2000 and 2004Weis' alma mater Notre Dame sought him out after his success in New England and offered him a lucrative 10-year contract READ MORE

Dog Is Grand Marshal in Kansas City (IrishCentral)

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 02:02:52 PDT

By: April Drew

A Kansas City police dog is the co-grand marshal of Kansas City’s 36th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade next week.