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Thu, 23 May 2013 09:56:31 PDT

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Immigration News from the Irish Pastoral Centre (IrishCentral)

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:49:10 PDT

Selective Service Registration – Are you under 26?At a recent clinic, an applicant for US citizenship admitted he had not registered with Selective Service and this brought up naturalization eligibility issuesSelective Service Registration is the government’s way of keeping a database of young men who may be called on in case of draft or a national emergency You are required to register with Selective Service if you are between the age of 18 and 26 Young men convicted of failure to register may be fined up to $25,000 imprisoned for up to five years, or both READ MORE

Boston Irish Festival Band Highlights (IrishCentral)

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:49:09 PDT

SearsonThe ICC is excited to announce more of its exciting festival performers!On Saturday night, we have the hugely talented sister group Searson, comprised of Erin, Heather and Colleen Searson These three multi-talented sisters play a variety of instruments and are all expert step dancers Piano, organ, fiddle, tenor guitar and bass are all highlighted in their live performances Talented drummer Danno O'Shea is an energetic compliment to the live show READ MORE

Irish Cultural Centre upcoming events (IrishCentral)

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:49:08 PDT

Upcoming Events: Boston Irish FestivalBoston Irish Festival: June 7, 8, & 9 Three days and three stages of non-stop, rock your socks off Celtic music at the largest Irish festival on the east coast Fun for the whole family! Details at wwwBostonIrishFestival READ MORE

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Wed, 22 May 2013 09:43:20 PDT

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Gallagher study of elderly Irish living in the New York to prevent further community tragedies (IrishCentral)

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:57:10 PDT

By: CAHIR O'DOHERTY

The Gallagher Initiative, a new Irish American community project to identify and address the needs of elderly Irish born citizens living in the U.S., presented the findings of its first study at the American Irish Historical Society in New York on Monday.

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

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:17:01 PDT

By: Irish Voice Reporters

Who Needs Money?
THE Donegal man who lived without money for three years is planning to expand his project and live with others in a money-free community.

Today's Irish news roundup (IrishCentral)

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:03:00 PDT

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Irish chefs Zack Gallagher and Wendy Kavanagh start new all-Ireland culinary tour business (IrishCentral)

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:56:40 PDT

By: JANE WALSH

A 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 products.

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Mon, 20 May 2013 09:29:10 PDT

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New Irish stamp features Irish teen’s short story about Dublin (IrishCentral)

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:18:50 PDT

A new 60c Irish stamp was commissioned to commemorate UNESCO naming Dublin as a permanent city of literature in 2010On the stamp is an entire 224 word short story meant to “capture the essence” of Dublin, penned by Irish teenager Eoin Moore, who was 17 at the time he wrote it Moore’s short story was chosen from a group of applicants through Dublin’s Fighting Words’ creative writing programThe stamp was designed by the Stone Twins, Amsterdam-based Irish designers READ MORE

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Fri, 17 May 2013 09:54:34 PDT

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Irish startups present to New York Digial Irish aiming to break into the U.S. (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:52:42 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

The new networking group, New York Digital Irish, have chosen three new Irish startups, including BusyMoos, Trustev and Marino Software, to pitch alongside US startups at their upcoming event.

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Thu, 16 May 2013 09:40:25 PDT

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Irish Pastoral Centre Immigration News (IrishCentral)

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:48:54 PDT

Clinic updateWe had 15 people present on complex immigration issues at last week’s legal clinic Our thanks to Chris Lavery and Dan Harrington for their expert advice to those present and to our regular volunteers Neil and Sheila Our next clinic is on June 4th at 630pmVisa to come and spend time with ill relativeI had a sad call recently from an Irish person who wanted to come to the US for an extended trip so he could stay with and provide comfort to a close relative who was stricken with cancer READ MORE

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Wed, 15 May 2013 09:48:52 PDT

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Irish Production Company announces new ‘GAA USA’ project – filming starts in June (IrishCentral)

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:22:17 PDT

By: JANE WALSH

Sónta Films have started pre production on a new four-part series 'GAA USA', which will offer an insight into Irish American history through the untold story of the GAA in the U.S.

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

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:08:17 PDT

By: Irish Voice Reporters

Stolen Snake
GARDAI are investigating the theft of a six foot long Albino Boa Constrictor from the Duleek area. The snake, named Jenga, was stolen from a log cabin at the rear of the property outside Duleek in the early hours of Saturday, May 4.

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Tue, 14 May 2013 09:46:02 PDT

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Mon, 13 May 2013 09:59:01 PDT

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