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Irish dance diet - Summer is the perfect time to be healthy (IrishCentral)

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:34:32 PDT

Summer fruitsPhoto: Flickr/Mrs MagicIf you are paying attention to my Irish dance diet, you may have noticed how slooowly the weight is coming off I am not discouraged though, because I've been converting fat to muscle Go me! I'm getting so close to my goal and you know what that means? A solo dress! My oldest son (who is also in my Irish dance class) says that he can't imagine me in a solo dress READ MORE

Today's Irish entertainment roundup (IrishCentral)

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:40:14 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

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Today's Irish news roundup (IrishCentral)

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:21:31 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

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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.

Irish jewelry designer creates a contemporary Ring of Kerry (IrishCentral)

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:34:52 PDT

Ring of Kerry ring by Paul F KellyNo doubt you have all heard of the Ring of Kerry the that famous scenic drive around the Iveragh Peninsula on the West coast of Ireland 1000‘s of people ‘do’ the Ring of Kerry every year taking in its wonderful sights like the golden strand at Rossbeigh looking out over the Dingle Peninsula, the prehistoric stone forts at Cahirciveen and the picturesque little fishing village which is the gateway to Valentia Island where dinosaur footprints are etching in the mud flats or you can catch a boat out to to the dramatic Skelligs Islands On then perhaps to Waterville and Derrynane House in Caherdaniel, home once upon a time to Daniel O’Connell the liberator and then on via Sneem to Kenmare where you will find master goldsmith Paul Kelly working away in his shop on Henry StreetAn enterprising jeweller by day and organic mussel farmer by night Paul Kelly lives with his young family of redheads on the beautiful Beara Peninsula READ MORE

Irish kids receive almost $700 in Holy Communion gifts as parents fork out over $900 for sacrament (IrishCentral)

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:16:56 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Irish Catholic children receive almost $700 (€521) in gifts for their First Holy Communion, while parents shelled out almost $900 (€713) for their child’s big day in 2013.

Pardoned Irish soldier who fought against Nazis attends memorial in Dublin (IrishCentral)

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:09:25 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

This week 92-year-old Phillip Farrington, one of the last surviving Irish soldiers who was granted a pardon after fighting against Nazi Germany, laid a wreath at the Irish National War Memorial to remember his comrades.

Daily Mail unloads on 'drunken young' Paddys with booze-baiting rant - British tabloid continues its anti Irish attitude (IrishCentral)

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:04:37 PDT

Daily Mail leans on Irish stereotypeThe Daily Mail ran an article yesterday about the findings made by Irish researchers from University College Dublin that discovered - on average - students in Ireland drink more than their international counterpartsNot much more, but the Mail managed to extrapolate from that to make the claim 'that those from the Emerald Isle do drink more than their international counterparts'That's not at all what the research found, but history shows that no one needs a Paddy quite like a British tabloidThe Irish reputation for enjoying a drink or two is 'partly due to TV characters such as Father Ted's Jack and the pub regulars in Mrs Browns' Boys,' the Mail claimed READ MORE

Body of Irish immigrant tossed in medical examiner's van alongside trash (IrishCentral)

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:27:03 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

The Irish community in New York are mourning the loss of Kevin Bell, a young Irish immigrant who died in a tragic hit-and-run accident early Sunday morning in the Bronx.

Michelle Obama and daughters trace their Irish roots at Trinity College during stay - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:19:34 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

First Lady Michelle Obama visited Dublin with her daughters, Sasha and Malia on Monday where she attended several events that coincide with the G8 Summit in Co Fermanagh which President Obama is attending.

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

Boston/Northeast Youth Board “Blitz” Summer 2013 Events (IrishCentral)

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:49:47 PDT

The 2013 GAA season has begun with the seven clubs of the Boston/Northeast Divisional Minor Board commencing their competitive schedule in June Most clubs are hosting a “blitz” event, a gathering where players from the Minor Board clubs travel to a host club’s venue and play multiple games of hurling, football, and camogie over the course of an afternoon These serve many purposes including but not limited to qualifying teams from Under 6 to Under 16 for the New England championships in August Just as important is the chance for the players, coaches, parents, and supporters of each club to visit the other communities and strengthen the ties that their mutual love of Gaelic games has helped to create READ MORE

Titanic play comes to Boston (IrishCentral)

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:49:46 PDT

The Jimmy Titanic play comes to the New Rep Theatre for a five-night stint from Wednesday June 19th through Sunday June 30th 2013This is Titanic like you've never seen it before Having gone down with the ship, Jimmy has rock star status in heaven; flirting with angels, rewriting history and with a direct line to an unlikely God - Jimmy Titanic is a unique and, at times, hilarious take on the story of the greatest ship ever builtThe play is performed as a one man show with actor Colin Hamell playing more than twenty different roles READ MORE

Boston Strong Music Marathon Benefit (IrishCentral)

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:49:46 PDT

The Irish Social Club and The West Roxbury Y and Parkway Running Club have got together to host a Music Marathon Benefit in aid of One Fund Boston The special 10-hour event on June 29 will feature live music, DJs, dancing, raffles and a live bachelorette/bachelor auction with first responders Special Guest Susan Wornick from WCVB-TV will serve as the Auctioneer There will also be a few “celebrity” bachelors and bachelorettes in the mix, including one of the officers who appear in Boston’s Finest – Jenn Penton READ MORE

IIIC launches J-1 Summer Facebook Page (IrishCentral)

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:49:45 PDT

Are you a J-1 summer student up at 3am and needing help searching for a job? Now the IIIC has a Facebook page dedicated to the J-1 summer students in Boston titled “IIIC J1 Summer Guide to Boston” We are excited to be able to expand these resources this year to the online presence on Facebook This page was introduced in order to provide J-1 students with around-the-clock access to information on jobs, housing, safety, and general information about BostonEvery summer, the IIIC provides access to its Cyber Café and to job and housing resources for the J-1’ers, and this Facebook page should help to reach and assist an even greater number of students READ MORE

Volunteers at the IIIC Make the Difference (IrishCentral)

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:49:45 PDT

Neil Hurley and Attorney Dan Harrington, two of our dedicated legal clinic volunteersEach week, dozens of immigrant families and individuals lineup at the IIIC’s free, weekly immigration legal clinics At the clinic, they are able to consult with immigration attorneys in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole on a wide range of immigration issues This would not be possible without our volunteer attorneys, interpreters, and note takers READ MORE

Keep your USCIS employment authorization current (IrishCentral)

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:49:44 PDT

Q: I have an application pending with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to adjust my status to that of legal permanent resident I received a work card based on a form I filed back when I applied for permanent residence It’s now looking like my work card will expire before I get my green card What should I do?A: Your work card (what USCIS refers to as an “Employment Authorization Document” or EAD) allows you to obtain a Social Security number and work legally in the United States pending the processing of your application to adjust status READ MORE

Senior moments from the IPC (IrishCentral)

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:49:43 PDT

Celebrating years of marriage at the CARA Club, Eileen & Billy Geaney, at 46 years, Pat & Mary Honan, 58 years and Mary & Pat Ahearn 51 years May you all celebrate many more togetherTop 7 Threats to Men’s HealthWhat are the greatest threats to men? Race car driving, bungie jumping, drinking a case of beer every weekend, the list is long In fact, the list is fairly short READ MORE

Upcoming Events at the ICC: Whitey Bulger Discussion & Whiskey Tasting (IrishCentral)

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:49:39 PDT

Whitey Bulger: A Discussion Tuesday, June 21st 7:30pm FREE for ICC Members & $15 General Admission READ MORE

Top ten Irish food and drinks you’ve never heard of (IrishCentral)

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:40:56 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

PHOTOS - IrishCentral’s top ten Irish food and drinks you’ve never heard of