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"First Woman Bishop" elected as one of Ireland's four main church leaders - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 04:20:54 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Reverend Dr Heather Morris will become the president of the Methodist Church on Wednesday, the first time a female cleric has been elected one of Ireland's four main church leaders.

No ambassador to Ireland chosen is raising questions among Irish Americans - Failure to fill post six months after election seen as strange (IrishCentral)

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:33:17 PDT

Deerfield, or the Chief Secretary's Lodge, in Phoenix Park, Dublin, is the residence of the American Ambassador to IrelandNo ambassador to Ireland chosen is raising questions among Irish Americans - Failure to fill post six months after election seen as strangeAlmost six months after being re-elected president, Barack Obama has still not named an Ambassador to IrelandThe job winner was usually announced on St Patrick’s Day, but this year the green season has come and gone and no ambassador named while lots of other envoy posts have been filled READ MORE

Ireland’s Cardinal elect Eamon Martin calls for renewal in the Catholic Church (IrishCentral)

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:33:16 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

The incoming head of the Catholic Church in Ireland has vowed to restore faith amongst his flock after his full ordination.

Southie political race in Boston may not elect Irish American (IrishCentral)

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:15:19 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

It became famous as the most Irish political home on the planet but Southie, as in, South Boston, may be about to elect a Haitian American and one of two women over an Irish American in a key state senate race.

Sarah Palin back in the running for 2014 midterm elections – VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 06:55:07 PDT

By: IRISHCENTRAL STAFF WRITERS

Sarah Palin, the former Governor of Alaska tried to relaunch her political career SarahPAC, on Thursday with a Web video called “Loaded for Bear."

Francie Molloy, director of Bobby Sands' elections, succeeds Martin McGuinness for Westminster seat (IrishCentral)

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:39:05 PDT

By: PADDY CLANCY

Sinn Fein veteran Francie Molloy, once a director of elections for Bobby Sands, has been elected to retain the Westminster seat of Mid-Ulster in succession to Martin McGuinness.

Italian readers want Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley elected as their next pope (IrishCentral)

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 04:18:17 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley is the joint favorite to win the Papal election according to Italy’s paper of record, Corriere della Sera – and their readers’ pick.

Hillary Clinton remains top of polls for 2016 US Presidential election bid (IrishCentral)

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:24:07 PST

By: KERRY O'SHEA

A Quinnipiac University national poll found that former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is still the early favorite to win the 2016 presidential election.

Four to contend for Martin McGuinness' seat on Mid Ulster by election (IrishCentral)

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 05:58:19 PST

By: IRISHCENTRAL STAFF WRITERS

In a bizarre twist, a Westminster seat in Northern Ireland will be competed for by a man once accused of killing the father of another candidate.

New pope could well be elected on St. Patrick's Day (IrishCentral)

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 04:14:56 PST

By: IRISHCENTRAL STAFF WRITERS

It is now quite likely the new pope could be elected on St. Patrick's Day, March 17th.

Fine Gael plans election date to ensure it is in power for 1916 Centenary (IrishCentral)

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 04:29:01 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Fine Gael wants to remain in power for the centenary of the 1916 Rising – and is planning a general election date to ensure it stays is government.

Guns lose elections as well as lives -- Tens of thousands shot dead each year in the US (IrishCentral)

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:46:00 PST

A protest against the NRA on Capitol HillGo to the mall, get shot Go to the movies, get shot Go to the gun show, get shot Go hunting, get shot READ MORE

Christine Quinn vows to keep Ray Kelly as commissioner if elected NYC mayor (IrishCentral)

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 06:06:54 PST

By: DARA KELLY

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn has vowed to retain NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly on for another term if she is elected as New York mayor this year, latest reports suggest.

Sean Hannity ratings plummet after Obama election victory (IrishCentral)

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 05:58:38 PST

By: DARA KELLY

Conservative talk show host Sean Hannity has seen a dramatic drop in ratings in the two months following President Obama's re-election.

Leo Varadkar backs proposals to allow Diaspora to vote in Irish elections (IrishCentral)

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 05:05:13 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Ireland’s Transport and Tourism Minister Leo Varadkar is backing proposals to allow the Diaspora to vote in Presidential and parliamentary elections.

Micheal Martin eyes return to government with Fianna Fail at next election (IrishCentral)

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 06:08:01 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin has re-iterated to rebuilding the party and leading it back into government.

Immigration advice for Republicans - post election talk of reform seems superficial and desperate (IrishCentral)

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 04:46:34 PST

Senator Linsdey GrahamWell, Republicans, here’s the bad news Your attempts to suddenly seem immigrant-friendly are awkward at best, and - to put it more bluntly - seem hypocritical, superficial and desperate On the other hand, there is good news There is no reason to believe Mitt Romney’s loss to Barack Obama truly represents some kind of final nail in the coffin of the Republican Party READ MORE

Time to vote in the Presidential Election, despite all the negativity around (IrishCentral)

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:00:46 PDT

Time to get out and voteThe presidential election on November 6 brings to an end the most expensive and hotly contested race of modern timesBy the end of the campaign both tickets will have spent $2 billion in total trying to win the White HouseThere are those who would argue that it is a colossal waste of money, that elections should be federally funded as they are in Europe in many cases, and that a level playing field should prevailWhatever the merits of that, it is clear it will not happen any time soon given the deep pockets of major players on both sides who are doing their best to help influence the election READ MORE

96 percent in Ireland say they would vote for Obama in US election - Puzzled Americans ask why do Irish in Ireland dislike the GOP so much? (IrishCentral)

Sat, 20 Oct 2012 04:16:00 PDT

Mitt Romney and Barack ObamaA Gallup International poll has revealed that Irish, in Ireland, would vote 96-4 percent for Barack Obama over Mitt RomneyThat’s not a landslide it is an avalancheBut it begs the question why Irish and Europeans in general see so little to like in the GOP candidates these daysAfter all many Irish are Catholic conservatives fiercely opposed to abortion and feel issues like immigration into Ireland is destroying the country READ MORE

Emigrants should have a vote in upcoming general election (IrishCentral)

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 02:20:23 PST

General Election looms but no voice for emigrant IrishWith the General Election looming, millions of people around the globe will once again be robbed of their right to have a say in Ireland’s political destinyUnder Irish law if you are living abroad you cannot be entered into the register of electorsThere are some exceptions for Irish diplomats, members of the defense and police forces who can apply for a postal vote if they are abroad in Election DaySo for countless Irish abroad they are caught in diplomatic limbo READ MORE