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Sisters abused over six years by their uncle - disgusted by two year sentence for sexual abuse (IrishCentral)

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:07:22 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Two sisters who found the courage to give evidence at County Sligo Circuit Court about their sexual abuse as children at the hands of their uncle were left speechless and dismayed by what they called his light sentencing.

Nigerian migrants send $653 million a year home from Ireland, new figures show (IrishCentral)

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:47:24 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

World Bank figures reveal that Nigerian migrants send $653 million (€500) back home from Ireland each year.

Remains of former Irish politician found in car wreck 23 years after he went missing (IrishCentral)

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:02:36 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

A chance discovery has uncovered the long missing remains of an Irish politician and businessman reported missing 23 years ago.

Senator Schumer says Irish deserve a separate deal for visas because of 1965 shutout - Says “Schumer visas” set to give Ireland 10,500 visas a year for the future (IrishCentral)

Sat, 18 May 2013 04:33:51 PDT

Sen Charles SchumerSounding very upbeat, Senator Charles Schumer (D-New York), architect of the senate immigration bill says he is now very confident that 10,500 Schumer visas will be passed as part of the billHe asked for the Irish community across the US READ MORE

The many reasons to visit and fall for ‘Lovely Leitrim’ in the year of The Gathering (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:04:29 PDT

By: DERVILLA KEEGAN

On the first weekend in May a sea of gold and green jerseys descended upon the Big Apple, as Gaelic Park hosted New York versus Leitrim. But when the dust has settled, bar stools emptied, and flights returned, those left behind might ponder what kind of place Leitrim is?

Irish fans elated as Brian O’Driscoll signs on for one more year with Leinster rugby team (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:15:23 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has signed a new one-year contract with former Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll to play for Leinster.

In twilight years and refusing to go quietly - 'These Halcyon Days' at The Irish Arts Center - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:03:58 PDT

Anita Reeves and Stephen Brennan star in These Halcyon DaysIt seems that the most vital voices in Irish playwriting currently belong to women For proof stop by the Irish Arts Center in New York this weekend and catch 'These Halcyon Days' by Deirdre Kinahan A lovely, understated marvel about life and loss and finding the courage to keep on going, it features pitch perfect performances by the two leads, Anita Reeves and Stephen BrennanSet in a nursing home (Kinahan’s dramatic instinct takes her to places other writers avoid), we meet the elderly Sean, who has essentially been abandoned by his loved ones, dropped off and completely forgotten READ MORE

After 15 years, what are the challenges ahead for the Good Friday Agreement (IrishCentral)

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:57:01 PDT

By: CAHIR O'DOHERTY

It's the 15th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland, and a top-level public symposium has been announced for May 23 in New York City to reflect on the successes and challenges that lie ahead to secure lasting peace in the North.

Elderly Irishman decribes being kept in servitude for six years by Irish Travellers gang (IrishCentral)

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:41:39 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

A 65-year-old Westmeath man has spoken out about how he was kidnapped and kept as a slave for six years by a group of Irish Travellers.

Waterford artist Seamus Kelly bog art reflects on 13,000 years of Irish history (IrishCentral)

Tue, 14 May 2013 05:49:55 PDT

By: MICHELLE K SMITH

Waterford artist Seamus Kelly makes art out of thousands of years old submerged wood and ancient animal specimens that he finds in wetlands. Taking his inspiration from the Irish bogs, his iconic art gives a modern twist to Irish history.

Video of three-year-old Colombian boy 'celebrating' Mass becomes online hit (IrishCentral)

Tue, 14 May 2013 05:33:41 PDT

Samuel Jaramillo from Medellin, ColombiaA video of a three-year-old Colombian boy dressed in priestly garments celebrating Mass has become an online hitSamuel Jaramillo, who is an orphan, lives with his grandmother and aunt in the city of Medellin, the Catholic News Agency reportsA video of the young boy, called “pequeño sacerdote” (little priest) pretending to celebrate mass which was posted by family members on YouTube has clocked up over 500,000 viewsHis family told reporters he asked Santa Claus for “priest’s clothes” and the objects necessary to “celebrate” Mass, instead of toys READ MORE

After ten years shouldn't we be caring for each other and taking our relationship to the next level? (IrishCentral)

Mon, 13 May 2013 05:33:38 PDT

Where am I left now? Dear MTN,I think I need your advice I've been dating my boyfriend who is a fireman for ten years now We both have our own houses, but when my kids stay with my ex-husband every other weekend, he always stays over Soon my kids will be 18 and I will have to buy my ex out of my house READ MORE

Barron's Bakery, a family-run, Waterford staple baking the best bread in Ireland for over 125 years (IrishCentral)

Sun, 12 May 2013 04:48:38 PDT

Barron's Bakery, Cappoquin, WaterfordApparently it is “impossible to go into a bakery and just come out with a loaf of bread” which is certainly the case with Barron's Bakery in Cappoquin, in County Waterford, a small, sleepy town on the river Blackwater, backed by the Knockmealdown mountainsServing Cappoquin and the wider community now for over 125 years, Barron’s Bakery is a much loved institution that has survived against all the odds “The supermarkets ruined it for the small bakeries”, Esther Barron, tells me as we stand chatting in front of the oldest working Scotch Brick Ovens in Ireland, which are fired up daily to bake the hand molded loaves of bread on ‘a falling heat’ which is entirely regulated by experienced hands, to produce the finest bread in Ireland todayThere is simply no comparison between ‘factory made’ bread and Barron’s bread READ MORE

LA judge blocks Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards from discussing custody battle for their four-year-old twins (IrishCentral)

Thu, 09 May 2013 05:18:40 PDT

'Anger Management' star Charlie Sheen A Los Angeles judge issued a gagging order to prevent the 'Anger Management' star and his ex-wives Denise Richards and Brooke - who is currently being treated for addiction to prescription drugs after their sons, Bob and Max, were removed from her home by child protective services on Thursday - from discussing the case at an emergency hearing on TuesdayA source told gossip website RadarOnlinecom: "The judge ordered no comment to anyone from everyone involved in the case"The hearing also saw Charlie Sheen's second ex-wife Denise get an extension on her temporary custody of the little boys READ MORE

Irish Travellers jailed for 13 years in the UK for forcing vulnerable men to work as 'slaves' (IrishCentral)

Thu, 09 May 2013 04:55:48 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

An Irish Traveller father and son who forced vulnerable men to be their slaves were sentenced to 13 years in prison on Wednesday.

Three white-tailed eagles born in County Clare - first births of endangered birds in 100 years (IrishCentral)

Thu, 09 May 2013 04:44:15 PDT

By: AMANDA DRISCOLL

A project which began in Killarney National Park in 2007 aims to re-introduce white-tailed eagles to Ireland after a 100 year absence and has reached success with the birth of three eaglets in the past week.

Century Ireland set to bring 100 years of history alive with photos, artefacts and social media (IrishCentral)

Thu, 09 May 2013 04:06:37 PDT

By: MICHELLE K. SMITH

A new virtual newspaper which charts some of the most momentous periods in Irish history has gone live.

Charlie Sheen praises Denise Richards after she secured temporary custody of his four-year-old twins (IrishCentral)

Tue, 07 May 2013 05:33:38 PDT

Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen The 'Anger Management' star's sons, Bob and Max, were removed from their mother Brooke Mueller's care by the Department of Children and Family Services on Thursday night (020513) after she was allegedly placed under an involuntary psychiatric hold in a Los Angeles hospital, amid allegations her drug use was jeopardizing their safetyThe 47-year-old actor's publicist Larry Solters told gossip website RadarOnline READ MORE

A myth breaking marriage - 20 years of wedded bliss (IrishCentral)

Sat, 04 May 2013 10:03:38 PDT

The newly married Mr and Mrs FarragherGreetings from Key West! As you read this, my toes are in the sand and my bride is by my side as we celebrate 20 years of wedded bliss With two college tuitions facing us and conflicting schedules too busy to comprehend, there is never a good time to get away from it all but we got away nonetheless READ MORE

Two Irish 12-year-olds confirmed by Pope Francis I at Vatican, to mark Year of Faith celebrations (IrishCentral)

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:47:30 PDT

By: MATT KEOUGH

Emily Mulcahy from Cobh and Edmond Roche from Fermoy, Co Cork were both part of a group of 44 individuals from around the world personally confirmed by Pope Francis in St. Peters Square.