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Patriots fan and writer outrage at loss of Wes Welker is misguided (IrishCentral)

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:32:14 PDT

Fans and writers wailing about loss of Welker to the Broncos seem to have forgotten how the Patriots deal with high priced free agentsWes Welker - not the first Patriot to depart in the free agency processThe departure of Wes Welker from New England to the Broncos via free agency has predictably been the catalyst for the usual over the top dramatic hyperbole from some of Boston’s finest sporting media entities I was amused to read one prominent scribe describe the loss of the wide receiver as such; ‘’Patriots drop ball in Welker, Amendola swap’’ On his page there is a link to his Twitter feed and his top Tweet was this cracker; ‘’Hey, Ryan Mallett is younger than Brady, let's go with hom (sic) at QB, too;]’’ READ MORE

Doolin short story competition and writer’s weekend announced (IrishCentral)

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:34:28 PST

By: JANE WALSH

Details of the Doolin Short Story Competition 2013 have been announced by the Irish Writers' Centre in association with Hotel Doolin.

Leading Catholic writer slams different Papal treatment of American and Irish cardinals (IrishCentral)

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 04:52:39 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

A leading Catholic lawyer and commentator has slammed the Pope for publicly shaming Los Angeles Cardinal Roger Mahony over clerical child abuse whilst treating Irish Cardinal Sean Brady in an entirely different matter.

Israeli writer targeted for massive hate mail from Ireland after column (IrishCentral)

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 04:37:26 PST

By: JAMES O'SHEA

A Jerusalem Post columnist has said she has been targeted for vicious anti-Semitic mail from Ireland after writing about anti-Jewish comments she heard in County Kerry.

Travel writer recalls 17th century Ireland as bleak place where ignorant men ate soap (IrishCentral)

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 04:18:15 PST

By: DARA KELLY

Born in Lincolnshire in 1566, Fynes Moryson was a travel writer. The Cambridge graduate wrote “An Itinerary” comprised of 12 years of travel through Europe from 1590, including England, Scotland, and Ireland.

Senior New York Times writer launches hit job on Irish economic recovery -- ‘Everywhere..abandoned housing projects rot, waist high weeds sprouting’ (IrishCentral)

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 03:00:35 PST

Horses in a field in front of a new house which has been left unfinished in Co Leitrim If the Irish government were hoping for a positive spin as they take over the presidency of Europe for six months they will be disappointed with the New Year’s Day hit job article in The New York TimesIn an article entitled 'From Ireland to Greece: The New Fiscal Reality' in the print edition of the newspaper, Suzanne Daley, former National Editor and now a senior foreign correspondent, had nothing good to say“In Ireland government austerity measures have pummeled the fragile economy with cuts in service and higher taxes,” she writes READ MORE

Iceland had the last laugh on Ireland says top financial writer (IrishCentral)

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 05:04:09 PST

By: KERRY O'SHEA

Writing for the Sunday Independent, Dan White explains why Ireland should have taken more cues from Iceland in back in 2008 regarding economic and financial choices.

Barring of writer Tim Pat Coogan from U.S. is an absolute disgrace - America’s greatest friend in Ireland insulted by the U.S. Embassy (IrishCentral)

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 04:31:55 PST

Tim Pat CooganThe barring of Tim Pat Coogan from coming to America for a book tour is disgraceful He was refused a visa when he applied for one for his new book tourIt is one in a clear pattern of a number of recent clueless decisions at the American Embassy in Dublin at the consular level that defy logicRead More: Famed historian Tim Pat Coogan confirms he was turned down twice for U READ MORE

Dublin’s Irish Writers’ Centre launches pendant inspired by Seamus Heaney’s poetry (IrishCentral)

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:47:19 PST

By: JANE WALSH

The Irish Writers’ Centre, on Parnell Square, Dublin, in association with Alan Ardiff have launched a pendant inspired by a line of Seamus Heaney’s poetry.

US dancer and writer S.J. Velasquez might as well keep jigging with two legs - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:00:52 PST

Adult Irish dancer SJ Velasquez from New York, USAPhoto: courtesy SJ READ MORE

Wall Street Journal op-ed writer slams Irish economy (IrishCentral)

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 06:16:07 PDT

By: FRANK HARRIS

Influential Irish commentator Eddie Hobbs has written in the Wall Street Journal that talk of a Celtic comeback is utterly exaggerated and Ireland is in worse shape than ever.

Up below we live - The Irish relationship with death and the finest writers, James Joyce and Paddy Kavanagh included (IrishCentral)

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 05:30:27 PDT

Myself and Paddy Kavanagh on the banks of the canal (Photo: Jim Lowney)While heading out the door to a photo shoot recently, Honey Badger asked with a worried face, “Are you alright?”Apart from being awake too early and working on a Saturday morning, I was grand The question and expression were puzzling thoughShe later explained her concern that maybe I was in dark spirits because of my internet postings the night before while she slept One of them was from Samuel Beckett:“Hereunder lies the above who up below So hourly died that he lived on till now READ MORE

Irish American Writer and Artists sponsor monthly salon (IrishCentral)

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 06:32:35 PDT

Irish American Writers and ArtistsThe Irish American Writers and Artists are partnering with the Irish American Cultural institute in Morristown, New Jersey to sponsor a monthly writers and artists salon beginning Thursday, September 27 from 7-9 pmWriters eager to work out new material and/or practice reading in front of groups, Irish or Irish American singers looking to find an audience, poets looking to work out lines of their prose, playwrights eager to put parts of their plays through the paces, and non-writers and artists looking to get a peek into the cutting edge of talent from our culture are all welcome to join us It’s a great networking opportunity for artists! Each performer is limited to five-seven minutes and spaces are expected to fill up quickly READ MORE

A night to remember with William Kennedy, greatest Irish American writer of his generation -- Recalling the Saratoga Springs glory days of Mafia, molls, gambling, and Irishmen (IrishCentral)

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 01:16:16 PDT

William KennedySaratoga Springs: Close to 1,000 people crammed the Canfield Casino in Saratoga Springs in upstate New York on Tuesday night to absorb a talk by William Kennedy, Pulitzer Prize winning author of the great Albany novels such as “Ironweed’ “Billy Phelan’s Greatest Game”, and “Legs”Kennedy is the greatest Irish American writer of his generation and at age 84 looks and acts as spry as a man 30 years younger Impeccably turned out in a white suit, Kennedy held the audience enthralled for almost two hours with tales of derring-do, gangsters, crooked pols, and influential Irishmen of the era Kennedy explained how Saratoga became the gambling Mecca, how they managed to fix the card games, who got paid off, what gangsters were behind the scenes, and how Saratoga eventually had to shut down its lucrative casino haunts because of political pressure READ MORE

Writer Maeve Binchy was truly a one in a million Irish treasure -- Remembering her kindness and humor even more than her writing (IrishCentral)

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 01:46:16 PDT

Beloved Irish author Maeve BinchyWhen you hear the term national treasure used to refer to someone who has just passed, it is usually exaggeration of the worst kindIn the case of Maeve Binchy however, it is correct Maeve passed away on Monday at age 72She was a national treasure of Ireland and much more; hilarious, profane, an incredible friend, and a hugely talented writer READ MORE

The genius of the Irish writer James Joyce - gearing up for Bloomsday (IrishCentral)

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 05:12:40 PDT

By: Irish Voice Editorial

James Joyce could hardly have imagined the extraordinary popularity of his novel Ulysses which will be celebrated throughout the world this 16th June.

Irish Writers’ Centre in Dublin aim to break Guinness World Record on Bloomsday (IrishCentral)

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 07:37:35 PDT

By: KERRY O’SHEA

The Irish Writers’ Centre in Dublin, Ireland is gearing up to shatter a Guinness World Record culminating on June 16th, also known as Bloomsday. The Centre is looking to break the record for ‘Most Authors Reading Consecutively From Their Own Books’ over a 28 hour period from June 15th - June 16th.

Write on with Irish American Writers and Artists (IrishCentral)

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:30:09 PDT

Add captionWriting is a tough business and like all tough businesses, it’s best to have friends in high places that support youAs a member of the Irish American Writers and Artists (IAW&A), I have reaped the benefits of networking that has scored book signings and events to support my books You might be thinking that this is all well and good if you have a book done or a deal signed, but the organization helps writers at all levels of development IAW&A’s salon meets the first Tuesday of the month at the Thalia Café at Symphony Space, 95th and Broadway, at 7 p READ MORE

Mel Gibson has been accused of "hating Jews" by the writer of "Basic Instinct" (IrishCentral)

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 06:30:11 PDT

Mel GibsonJoe Eszter has launched a scathing attack on Mel claiming he sabotaged a movie they had planned together, 'The Maccabees' - which tells the story of Judah Maccabee, a Jew who led a revolt against the Seleucid Empire - because he is anti-SemiticIn part of a nine page letter, he wrote: "I've come to the conclusion that you never had, or have, any intention of making a film about the Maccabees"I believe you announced the project with great fanfare - 'a Jewish Braveheart' - in an attempt to deflect continuing charges of anti-Semitism which have dogged you"I've come to the conclusion that the reason you won't make 'The Maccabees' is the ugliest possible one READ MORE

North Revision Is Wrong (IrishCentral)

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:50:13 PDT

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HISTORICAL revisionism generally begins after the passage of many years from the events in question.