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New book ‘John F. Kennedy - Among the Germans’ claims US President admired Hitler (IrishCentral)

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:33:47 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

A new book showcasing President John F Kennedy’s travelogues through Germany prior to World War II indicates that the US President may have been in favor of Hitler and his movements that would ultimately send the world into war.

President Higgins warns of “real danger” of not supporting creativity while at UNESCO event (IrishCentral)

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:13:07 PDT

By: KERRY O'SHEA

Irish President Michael D. Higgins warned of the “real danger” of not supporting creativity while he was on hand at the unveiling of a special stamp meant to commemorate UNESCO’s naming of Dublin as permanent city of literature in 2010.

An open letter to President Obama - some handy local tips for his visit to Ireland (IrishCentral)

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:03:55 PDT

Illustration by Caty BartholomewDear President Obama,Not alone are you returning to Ireland one of these fine days, probably with your family I hear, but you will be spending almost all of your time on this Emerald Isle in the county of Fermanagh where I was bred and born Accordingly you are doubly and trebly welcome, and I hope the summit which brings you here with the other powerful world leaders goes wellConsider this as an early and perhaps unique briefing document in advance of your trip It contains the kind of local knowledge about Fermanagh and Enniskillen and the Killadeas venue for the summit which even the most astute of your aides are unlikely to access elsewhere READ MORE

Senate President Murray Visits Ireland (IrishCentral)

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:18:46 PDT

Senate President Murray meets with the Mayor of Donegal, Frank McBrearty, and Mayor of Letterkenny, Dessie Larkin, to discuss collaboration and economic development opportunitiesSenate President Therese Murray is currently in Ireland as part of a trade-mission to connect with politicians and local councils, with Governor Deval Patrick also traveling to Ireland later this week as part of an effort to drum up business for companies in MassachusettsMurray began her 10-day trip in Derry on Thursday by attending the launch of the North West Health Innovation Corridor with the Derry City council and on Friday The senate president also traveled to Donegal where she met with the Mayor of Donegal and Mayor of Letterkenny to discuss collaboration and economic development opportunities READ MORE

GAA Digest: Donegal’s Jim McGuinness and GAA President trade barbs in Bitegate saga (IrishCentral)

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:13:00 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness has defended Patrick McBrearty and lashed out at GAA President Liam O’Neill in the latest chapter of the Bitegate saga.

Vice President Joe Biden slams Republicans in Congress for not believing in global warming (IrishCentral)

Tue, 14 May 2013 05:10:10 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Climate change is as important an issue for the nation as reforming gun laws, so why doesn't the Obama administration push for equal reform in this area?

Former president Jimmy Carter enjoyed fishing in Ireland while at The Elders summit (IrishCentral)

Mon, 13 May 2013 05:06:44 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Former US President Jimmy Carter was in Kilkenny this past week as part of a summit for The Elders organization, an elite independent group of global leaders who work together for peace and human rights.

President Higgins leads Clare tribute to those who died in the Great Famine (IrishCentral)

Mon, 13 May 2013 04:36:54 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

A West of Ireland town has remembered those who died or were forced to emigrate in the famine that robbed it of half its population.

Former Irish PM Bruton attacks President’s calls for end to austerity as ‘immoral’ (IrishCentral)

Sat, 11 May 2013 05:53:23 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Former Irish Prime Minister John Bruton has attacked President Michael D Higgins’s call for an end to austerity – as he enjoys a near $200,000 state pension.

President Obama plans trip to Belfast before G8 summit as anarchists plan protests (IrishCentral)

Sat, 11 May 2013 05:41:20 PDT

By: IRISHCENTRAL STAFF WRITERS

President Obama has announced he will visit Belfast, during his three-day trip to the United Kingdom and Germany surrounding the Group of Eight (G8) Summit, being held in County Fermanagh in June.

Galway teacher thrilled to receive thank you letter from President Obama for sketch drawing (IrishCentral)

Sat, 11 May 2013 05:33:35 PDT

Obama sketchBarack Obama wrote a personal letter in thanks to untrained artist and secondary school teacher Brian Fogarty who simply drew a depiction of the President’s Irish relation The 35-year-old Fogarty is a business and economics teacher at Salerno school in Salthill and has always had a passion for drawing Although untrained, Fogarty has a very natural talent for drawing as both his father and grandfather were artists The Galway Advertiser reported that Fogarty said, “Since I was a child I would do drawings, mostly of houses, trees and of course being from Tipperary, hurlers READ MORE

Benghazi/Watergate - What difference does it make? (IrishCentral)

Wed, 08 May 2013 06:34:25 PDT

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One Direction will be protected by President Obama's bodyguards on their US tour (IrishCentral)

Wed, 08 May 2013 05:48:43 PDT

One Direction star Niall Horan is flanked by personal security guards as he goes shopping on Sunset Plaza on November 7, 2012 The 'Kiss You' hitmakers' management have reportedly hired a team ex-secret service agents whose previous assignment was protecting the American leader to escort the group as they travel across America for their 'Take Me Home' world tour from JuneA source said: "They will be protected by some of the best security personnel America has to offer"There is significant concern that the group will be greeted by mobs of thousands of girls, which is too much for the normal team to handle To make matters worse it is the US school holidays too READ MORE

President Michael D Higgins defends statements against austerity policy (IrishCentral)

Mon, 06 May 2013 04:56:39 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Ireland’s President, Michael D Higgins, has spoken out against accusations that his comments on the austerity policy imposed by Europe went beyond the constitutional remit of his office.

Nancy Pelosi lends backing to Hillary Clinton as polls give Democrat the green light for 2016 presidency (IrishCentral)

Sat, 04 May 2013 06:50:05 PDT

By: IRISHCENTRAL STAFF WRITERS

Hillary Rodham Clinton may want to think twice about retirement. In the latest Quinnipiac University presidential poll Clinton is dominating the Democratic field by a margin that makes it clear she's already the candidate of choice.

President Higgins praised for slamming EU leaders and ECB’s response to euro zone debt crisis (IrishCentral)

Fri, 03 May 2013 04:36:02 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Irish President Michael D Higgins chimed in on the Eurozone debt crisis this week, criticizing the response of European leaders and the actions of the European Central Bank.

Former president George W Bush praises his old friend U2 frontman Bono (IrishCentral)

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:41:31 PDT

By: Irish Voice Reporters

Who says only Democrats get to make friends with rock stars?

President Barack Obama plays Daniel Day Lewis in hilarious White House spoof - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:10:28 PDT

By: MICHELLE K SMITH

A spoof video of Obama playing Daniel Day Lewis in a Steven Spielberg film was part of the annual White House Correspondents Dinner.

Former President Bill Clinton joins Twitter after taking Stephen Colbert’s advice - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:41:04 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Former President Bill Clinton officially joined Twitter on Wednesday, sending his first tweets to his daughter Chelsea and TV host Stephen Colbert.

Bill O’Reilly slams President Obama for labeling Boston bombings a ‘tragedy’ – VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:35:14 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Fox News pundit Bill O’Reilly slammed President Obama Monday after the U.S. leader described the Boston bombings as a “tragedy” during his address to the nation on Monday.