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Today's Irish news roundup (IrishCentral)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:33:40 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

The top Irish news stories today:

8 Misconceptions about New York actors - An Irish actor gives her verdict on life as an NY thespian (IrishCentral)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:30:46 PDT

By: NICOLA MURPHY

1. We are all famous!

Channing Tatum will produce new comedy sitcom 'Nicky' (IrishCentral)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:19:37 PDT

Channing TatumThe 'White House Down' actor and his producing partner Reid Carolin worked with their close friend, 'Happy Endings' actor Nick Zano, to put together the half-hour comedy co-written by and starring Nick, which is being developed at Warner Bros TVChanning wrote on Facebook: "We've spent many nights laughing our asses off with our pal Nick Zano and his tales of being raised in a multi-generational house of seven women in New Jersey“And now we're so proud to announce that we're bringing those stories to your home! Look out for NICKY, a new sitcom from Warner Bros TV, starring Nick and produced by us, next year!"All three will serve as executive producers for the venture READ MORE

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

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:09:31 PDT

By: Irish Voice Reporters

Animal Cruelty Abuse
JEERS and sexual insults were hurled at a woman who went to a Kilrush pub to get water for horses, ponies and donkeys that were standing in the searing heat at the local fair last week.

Today's Irish news roundup (IrishCentral)

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:21:31 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Today's top Irish news stories:

Major new JFK online exhibition 'Four Days in June' launched ahead of 50th anniversary of Irish visit - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:39:52 PDT

By: MICHELLE K. SMITH

RTE archives has launched a new online exhibit chronicling John F. Kennedy’s visit to Ireland in 1963. The new exhibit consists of more than 50 clips that document Kennedy’s four day visit through audio, video and documents of the era. RTE is Ireland’s national television and radio broadcaster.

2013 Connecticut Irish Festival (IrishCentral)

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:04:27 PDT

The Wolfe Tones, who perform on Saturday and Sunday in the Main TentThe Connecticut Irish Festival, Feis and Agricultural Fair returns to the North Haven Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23, Route 5, 300 Washington Avenue The event, presented by the Irish American Community Center, attracts thousands of followers each year and features the finest in Irish music, dance and sportsThe festival, which is the longest running Irish festival in New England, features several top Celtic musical groups performing on both days A full day dance competition takes place on Sunday at the Annual Feis with dancers dressed in colorful and traditional costumes READ MORE

Immigration News from the IPC (IrishCentral)

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:49:42 PDT

US Citizenship - the interviewOur recent US citizenship applicants were interviewed within a few months of applying for citizenship At the interview, the officer goes over the entire N400 application with an applicant and administers the English and civics examination While the process can vary around the country and changes from time to time, usually one of three things happen at the conclusion of the interview:If granted USCIS may tell you of the date/time of you’re swearing in ceremony If you are not told at the interview, you will receive a notice telling you when and where your oath ceremony READ MORE

Today's Irish news roundup (IrishCentral)

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:49:25 PDT

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New York GAA report: Kerry/Donegal claim victory in the Annie Kearney Cup final (IrishCentral)

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:24:13 PDT

By: EUGENE KYNE

Kerry/Donegal used a tremendous history making performance by Marie Dargan to take home the Annie Kearney Cup. The full forward had a six pack of goals with four in the second half to lead her side to an inspiring victory.

The new Beatles? Don’t compare us to the Fab Four say Irish group The Strypes - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:06:49 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Please don't compare us with The Beatles, say Irish music group The Strypes.

New study finds pain killers for back issues may cause erectile dysfunction (IrishCentral)

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:49:24 PDT

Back pain drugs could be linked to EDA new study published last month in the journal Spine, shows that men who are prescribed opioid pain killers for back pain are significantly more likely to develop erectile dysfunctionAccording to the studies lead investigator, Richard A Deyo, MD, MPH, from the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research and professor of Evidence-based Family Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University, 50 percent of men are more likely to receive ED prescriptions than men who did not take prescription painkillersThe study involved over 11,000 cases READ MORE

News from Ireland - news from around the 32 counties (IrishCentral)

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:24:03 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

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Secret Service agents take to the Fermanagh fields to protect President Obama – in brand new tractors (IrishCentral)

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:44:12 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Locals are laughing at British and American Secret Service attempts to disguise themselves as farmers around the G8 summit – in sparkling new tractors.

New political party tweets in Irish (IrishCentral)

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 07:51:33 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

NI21, a new pro-union, political party launched in Belfast last week by MLAs Basil McCrea and John McAllister, has begun sending out tweets in Irish.

Two Irish chefs launch new All-Ireland Culinary tours business (IrishCentral)

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 04:34:30 PDT

Irish Food Tours offers guided Culinary tours to food producers and restaurantsA new Irish start-up business, Irish Food Tours, is building a network of Food Tourism Holidays around the whole island of Ireland, north and south Started by Donegal Town chef Zack Gallagher and his business partner Wendy Kavanagh from Kildare, the guests on these Culinary Tours will learn the story behind the vast array of Irish Artisan Food productsIrish Food Tours offer guided food tour holidays, by coach around Ireland, covering all 32 counties North and South of the Irish border The tours include visits to the best food producers, restaurants, accommodation and food excursions that are available READ MORE

New study show Irish in 1950s and 1980s may have left because they suffered abuse (IrishCentral)

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:57:18 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

A new study has found that some older Irish emigrants may have left the country because they suffered abuse.

‘Taken’ star Liam Neeson presented with Belfast Ambassador Award in New York (IrishCentral)

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:24:30 PDT

By: IrishCentral Intern

'Taken’ star, Liam Neeson, was presented with the first ever Belfast Ambassador Award during a recent visit to New York City by the new Lord Mayor of Belfast, Martin O Muilleoir.

Today's Irish news roundup (IrishCentral)

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:31:01 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

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In Focus: Nicola Murphy, native of Dublin, brings her many talents to New York City (IrishCentral)

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:07:11 PDT

By: MOLLY MULDOON

Background: Originally from Dublin, Murphy is an actor, producer, director, writer and co-artistic director of the Fundamental Theater Project in New York. She lives in Hell’s Kitchen.