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Irish soldiers fought for Mexico during Mexican-American War (IrishCentral)

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 01:47:45 PST

By: MICHELLE K SMITH

Located in Plaza San Jacinto in San Angel, a suburb of Mexico City, a war memorial honors the San Patricios, which translates to St. Patrick’s Battalion. This battalion of Irish-born and Irish-American soldiers fought for Mexico during the Mexican-American War between 1846 and 1848.

Are the killer dogs in Mexico City weapons of a drug cartel? (IrishCentral)

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 02:33:27 PST

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Irish dancing school thrives like a rose in the Mexico desert - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 03:16:11 PST

Yovanna Torres, adult Irish dancer in Mexico in "Take the Floor 2012" Photo: courtesy Yovanna TorresIn May of 2000, Irish Dancing de Mexico was founded by Alicia Mosti, a trained ballerina, and self- trained and later certified, Irish dance teacher Now there are seven academies under Mosti's dance school, the newest of which is located in Tijuana, taught by Yovanna Torres Blanco, who also runs an academy in Guadalajara Irish dancers in MexicoOn November 8, 2012, dancers from Irish Dancing de Mexico participated in "Fiesta de los San Patricios", a celebration honoring the Irish fighters of Mexico Along with the Rose Ritchie Academy of Irish Dance, Blanco's students were able to perform for an enthusiastic crowd READ MORE

San Diego cops warn Irish students to stop socializing in Mexico (IrishCentral)

Sat, 11 Aug 2012 05:45:36 PDT

By: CATHY HAYES

A San Diego police sergeant has warned underage Irish J-1 students not to venture across the Mexican border for nights out.

Mexico City Irish dancing competition - results and photos (IrishCentral)

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:15:16 PST

Yovanna Torres Blanco and Alejandro Hernandez Rios The México City Feis took place February 25, 2012, at the beautiful Royal Pedregal Hotel Judges were ADCRGs Michael P Gallagher, Gary Healy and Matthew Martin and the feis musician was Kay Hess More than 300 competitors from all over México, Texas and as far away as Massachusetts gathered for a fun day of Irish dancing competitions in Mexico City READ MORE

New Mexico Governor fights threat to our National security (IrishCentral)

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:45:16 PST

New Mexico citizens voted in a new Governor who is no nonsense when it comes to protecting the citizens This new Governor is attempting to undo some of the laws enacted during Governor Richardson's watch Some of these laws threaten national securityGovernor Susan Martinez was district attorney for 14 years prior to being elected Governor in 2010 READ MORE

Irish couples return home from Mexico after child adoption nightmare (IrishCentral)

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:14:00 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

The Irish couples innocently caught up in an adoption scandal in Mexico have returned home – heartbroken, shaken and childless.

George Clooney and Stacy Keibler vacation in Mexico (IrishCentral)

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 06:00:26 PST

Stacy Keibler & George Clooney in Mexico (justjaredbuzznetcom)The Hollywood heartthrob and the former WWE Diva are staying in Cabo San Lucas for a sun-drenched pre-Christmas break with friends including Cindy Crawford and her husband Randy GerberThe holiday comes less than a month after they spent Thanksgiving in Mexico with pals Alex Rodriguez, Cindy Crawford and Molly Sims and also celebrated Stacy's 32nd birthday in Cabo in October READ MORE

George Clooney has taken his new girlfriend Stacy Kiebler to Mexico for a vacation (IrishCentral)

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:15:21 PDT

The Hollywood heartthrob and the former WWE Diva are staying in Cabo San Lucas for a short sun-drenched break with friendsA source told Peoplecom: "George is very sweet to Stacy He gives her a lot of attention and is always complimenting her READ MORE

Billy the Kid's Irish parents would welcome his pardon if New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson does the right thing (IrishCentral)

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:25:04 PST

The news that the governor of New Mexico Bill Richardson is on the verge of pardoning Billy the Kid before he leaves office on December 31st is bound to cause wavesGovernor Bill Richardson set up an online poll to see how New Mexico residents felt about the Kid getting the pardon and more approved than disapprovedAs I wrote back here a few months ago a pardon for Billy the Kid would bring to a close a major chapter in Irish American history as wellWhen Pat Garrett finally tracked down and killed Billy the Kid in 181 a subtext of the killing was the Irish identity of the two famous protagonistsPat Garrett was the grandson of Irish immigrants while Billy the Kid was really William McCarty, both of whose parents came from Ireland READ MORE

Notre Dame and Miami players banned from crossing border into Mexico (IrishCentral)

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 04:30:38 PST

By: DARA KELLY

Read more: Notre Dame fans warned to avoid Mexico during Sun Bowl trip to El Paso

Players from both the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Miami Hurricanes have been banned from crossing the border into Mexico during their free time before the Sun Bowl.

In fact Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly see Mexico, one of the worlds most dangerous cities, as such a threat and temptation for his players that he has taken his players passports away before they fly to El Paso, according to the Globe and Mail.

The Miami Hurricanes also did not bring their passports. The teams also met with a local law enforcement officers to emphasize the dangers with the players.

El Paso is at the border to Cuidad Juarez which is the center of a massive drugs war. More that 3,000 people were murdered in this city in 2010 and most crimes go uninvestigated.

Notre Dame fans warned to avoid Mexico during Sun Bowl trip to El Paso (IrishCentral)

Sat, 25 Dec 2010 07:40:12 PST

Notre Dame fans heading for the Sun Bowl have been warned to avoid Juarez across the border from El Pas,Juarez is a center of the drug smuggling region in Mexico and scenes of violent shootouts between drug gangs (pictured)Sun Bowl officials are warning fans that Juarez is one of the most violent cities on earth with 3,000 slayings last yearNotre Dame coach Brian Kelly has also issued a strong warning READ MORE

Down Mexico Way ... in Dublin (IrishCentral)

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:50:05 PDT

Saludos amigos! Last weekend I was at a Mexican themed barbeque in Dublin where the hosts were serving cold Cerveza and frijoles refritos (that's beer and refried beans, senor) along with fajitas off the grill, burritos, enchiladas and tacos People were wearing sombreros and talking like the old Speedy Gonzales cartoons  Why? Because those Mexican soccer hombres in South Africa stuffed the French, and as a result we now love all things south of the border  The Mexican barbeque I was at was one of many here READ MORE

Mexico eliminates French cheats from World Cup (IrishCentral)

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:25:04 PDT

The men in green got their revenge on France last night No, it wasn't Ireland but the green-clad Mexican side who hurled Les Cheats out of the World Cup on a 2-0 scoreline which was celebrated from Tijuana to Tipperary Via Mexico Au Revoir Les Cheats READ MORE

Colin Farrell admits he was spooning with Jeremy Renner in Mexico (IrishCentral)

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:45:07 PST

Colin Farrell earned a shout-out from Best Actor Jeff Bridges for his role in "Crazy Heart," Sunday night at the OscarsUnfortunately, Farrell had already left the stage after his role in paying tribute to the Oscar nominees for Best ActorHowever, Farrell had already held his own while surrounded by a bevy of beautiesMichelle Pfeiffer, Vera Farmiga and Julianne Moore paid tribute to their Oscar-nominated leading men in the movies (Jeff Bridges, George Clooney and Colin Firth) READ MORE

Fight in Mexico led to Charlize Theron/Stuart Townsend breakup (IrishCentral)

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 04:45:07 PST

Irish actor Stuart Townsend and girlfriend Charlize Theron broke up after a major blow up on a 10 day trip to Mexico it has been revealed The trip lasted only day and they returned and broke up Charlize demanded the Dublin actor move out immediatelyTownsend is not letting his break up with Charlize Theron slow his acting career The Dublin actor has agreed a part in a new film with Woody Harrelson produced by Oscar winning producer Noel Pearon ('My Left Foot') according to the Sunday Independent newspaper READ MORE

Kirsty MacColl group abandons effort to seek justice over Mexico death (IrishCentral)

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:36:52 PST

By: PATRICK ROBERTS

Kirsty MacColl was the lead female singer on one of the greatest Christmas hits ever written when she sang with Shane MacGowan and the Pogues on 'Fairtytale of New York" in 1987.

Have your dream stay in an Irish castle - in Mexico (IrishCentral)

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:00:22 PDT

By: TIM COTRONEO

Always wanted to stay in an Irish castle? But wanted to avoid the cold drafts?

Mexico fire Eriksson after latest defeat (IrishCentral)

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 01:56:34 PDT

By: SETANTA SPORTS

The Mexican Football Federation has announced the departure of boss Sven-Goran Eriksson nine months into his reign.