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  1. Irish writer Colum McCann says U.S. award will not change him
    November 20, 09

    Colum McCann says he was devastated that Ireland lost out to France in the World Cup but that winning the National Book Award "did make up in some way for the defeat.”

  2. Thierry Henry calls for replay of Ireland - France game
    November 20, 09

    Handball villain Thierry Henry has called for the controversial Ireland/France game to be replayed. The French star striker said a replay would be the "fairest solution" after his handball set up the goal which dumped Ireland out of the World Cup.

  3. Jonathan Rhys Meyers keeps busy after wrapping ‘The Tudors’
    November 20, 09

    Jonathan Rhys Meyers has a busy few months coming up. In addition to saying goodbye to his popular Showtime series “The Tudors,” the Irish actor will also premiere his film with John Travolta, “From Paris With Love,” and begin shooting another project with Kevin Bacon in Belfast.

  4. Padraig Harrington slams French team
    November 20, 09

    Irish golfer Padraig Harrington has slammed the French team for the way they celebrated after Thierry Henry's hand ball helped them win their World Cup clash with Ireland.

  5. 200,000 Irish turn to Facebook over French foul play
    November 20, 09

    About 200,000 Irish fans from all over the world have joined a Facebook petition calling on FIFA for a replay of the France/Ireland match which ended in bitter controversy in Paris Wednesday night. France advanced to the World Cup finals through a disputed goal after star striker Thierry Henry blatantly handled the ball before setting up the winning score.

  6. Instant replay could have saved American sports' worst calls
    November 19, 09

    French soccer “star” Thierry Henry’s “hand of Gaul” go-ahead goal against Ireland in the World Cup qualifier has once again shown the need for the instant replay. American sports are no stranger to human error and bad calls that could have been solved by modern technology. Here’s a list of the ten of greatest blown calls in American sports history that could have been reversed with instant replay...

  7. Irish should be going to World Cup says French poll
    November 19, 09

    Zut alors! Even the French think we were robbed last night in the Stade de France. An online poll in the French newspaper Le Monde shows a staggering 80,657 French people (presumably) believe Ireland should be on their way to the World Cup.

  8. French should offer to replay Irish game
    November 19, 09

    Video replay. Two words that have come back to haunt FIFA, the international body who runs soccer. Because of the lack of it France are in the World Cup championship and Ireland are out.

  9. France defeats Ireland to qualify for World Cup
    November 18, 09

    Sean O'Shea: France is through to the World Cup finals after an incredible oversight by the referee, which allowed a Thierry Henry handball to go unpunished, which led to the winning French goal. With the goal, the French qualified on a 2-1 aggregate score

  10. Update: Ireland playing extra time after defeating French
    November 18, 09

    Sean O'Shea: Ireland is playing extra time against France after the Irish defeated the French in 90 minutes. Two periods of 15 minutes will be played followed by a penalty shoot-out if there is no further score.

  11. French coach pleads with fans to turn out for Irish game
    November 17, 09

    France coach Raymond Domenech is pleading for players to turn out in huge numbers on Wednesday night in the second playoff game against Ireland. His side leads 1-0 after the first leg "We need the support of the fans from the first to the last minute," Domenech said. "The fans have a real part to play."

  12. Damien Duff says Ireland can beat France in World Cup playoffs
    November 17, 09

    Ireland face an uphill task in Paris on Wednesday but star midfielder Damien Duff thinks the upset can be achieved. The Republic trail 1-0 on aggregate after a Nicolas Anelka goal gave France victory in Dublin on Saturday evening. But Fulham midfielder Duff believes a shock win can be pulled off at the Stade de France.

  13. Ireland can pull off French upset in Paris
    November 16, 09

    Sean O'Shea: Ireland will travel to France on Wednesday night knowing their World Cup hopes hang by a fingernail. Yet they can pull off a huge upset.

  14. ‘Wicked witch of the North’ has 10 Catholic cousins
    November 16, 09

    It has emerged that the DUP politician Iris Robinson, also known as the "wicked witch of the North," has 10 Catholic cousins.

  15. Disgusting, vile French taunt enrages Ireland World Cup playoff team
    November 15, 09

    Sean O'Shea: The explosive reasons behind the brawl at the end of the Irish vs. France World Cup game in Dublin on Saturday have been revealed. After the game, French player Lasanna Diarra refused to shake hands with Irish player Keith Andrews and said ' F-- off Irish pr--- to him adding '"You're out," referring to the 1-0 first leg victory for France.

  16. Irish boxer Andy Lee defeats Affif Belghecham in Limerick
    November 14, 09

    Andy Lee's (20-1) beat France's Affif Belghecham (19-4-1) on points at the University Arena in Limerick on Saturday night.

  17. Heartbreak as France tips Ireland 1-0 in World Cup playoff in Dublin
    November 14, 09

    Ireland’s chances of qualifying for the World Cup in South Africa were dealt a cruel blow when an unlucky Sean St. Ledger own goal gave France a 1-0 win at Croke Park in Dublin on Saturday night.

  18. Ireland 0 - France 1
    November 14, 09

    Ireland’s chances of qualifying for the World Cup in South Africa were dealt a cruel blow when an unlucky Sean St. Ledger own goal gave France a 1-0 win at Croke Park in Dublin on Saturday night.

  19. Ireland vs. France preview: Come on ye boys in green!
    November 14, 09

    We are just hours away from the biggest soccer match that we have seen In Ireland for many a year. Ireland take on France in the first leg of the World Cup playoff at Croke Park, and if ever there was a need for an Irish crowd to inspire our warriors then today is the day.

  20. Irish manager Giovanni Trapattoni names linuep for French game
    November 13, 09

    Giovanni Trapattoni confirms ten of his team for the first leg of Ireland’s World Cup playoff against France at Croke Park on Saturday, but must make game time decision between McGeady/Lawrence.

  21. Irish defender Richard Dunne ready for French battle
    November 12, 09

    Central defender Richard Dunne is in defiant mood ahead of Ireland’s crunch clash against France in the World Cup Playoff this Saturday in Croke Park.

  22. Marco Tardelli: Concentration is crucial for Irish team against France
    November 12, 09

    Irish coach Marco Tardelli has warned his World Cup hopefuls that they will need to be on full alert for the two legs of their playoff against France.

  23. Roy Keane: Irish unity will beat testy French in World Cup playoff
    November 10, 09

    Ipswich manager and former Irish international Roy Keane believes the boys in green can overcome Les Bleus when Ireland take on France in the two legged World Cup playoff on November 14 and 18.

  24. Duff gives Ireland a boost ahead of French game
    November 09, 09

    Ireland were given a timely boost ahead of their World Cup playoff against France with the news that Damien Diff played a full ninety minutes for Fulham against Wigan Athletic on Saturday.

  25. Former minister denies tipping driver $2,620 on trip to USA
    November 09, 09

    Former Progressive Democrat and junior minister, Tom Parlon has denied tipping a chauffeur $2,620 while on a state trip to Atlanta as part of the St. Patrick Day celebrations in 2006.

  26. Irish boxer Andy Lee happy with New York training camp
    November 05, 09

    Andy Lee's (19-1) preparations for his fight against France's Affif Belghecham (19-3-1) on November 14 at the University Arena in Limerick are going to plan in New York.

  27. Former Irish boss Mick McCarthy says Ireland can make World Cup
    November 04, 09

    Wolves and former Irish national team manager Mick McCarthy believes Giovanni Trapattoni can inspire his old Ireland team to the World Cup finals in the forthcoming playoffs against France.

  28. Irish coach Trapattoni tells his team to believe they can beat France
    November 04, 09

    Giovanni Trapattoni has told his World Cup playoff hopefuls that France are beatable -- and he has the DVDs to prove it. Trapattoni, who has left Andy Reid and Stephen Reid out of his squad for the two games against the French, has spent hours studying Raymond Domenech’s side in their qualifying campaign.

  29. Finnan and Reid left out as Ireland names squad to play France
    October 30, 09

    Steven Reid and Steve Finnan have both been left out of the Republic of Ireland squad for the World Cup play-off against

  30. Republic of Ireland assistant coach Liam Brady unafraid of French ahead of the World Cup Playoff
    October 28, 09

    Brady believes that the Irish are most dangerous when counted out and have what it takes to advance to the World Cup finals in South Africa.

  31. U2 announces 360 tour dates for 2010
    October 26, 09

    U2 has confirmed its tour dates for 2010. The fantastic foursome will kick off the 2010 tour on June 6 in Anaheim, California.

  32. Immigration Q & A: Passport issues
    October 22, 09

    Irish Voice Senior Editor Debbie McGoldrick answers your immigration questions, queries and concerns. This week: passport issues.

  33. Bookworms rejoice: The top 10 Irish writers festivals
    October 22, 09

    To get started with your own literary tour of Ireland here’s a list of the 10 top annual Irish literary festivals to check out. Pick any one of them and in no time you’ll be completely absorbed by Irish culture and craic.

  34. French coach dismisses Ireland's World Cup squad as 'England's B team'
    October 20, 09

    French soccer manager Raymond Domenech is public enemy number one in Ireland after dismissing the Irish soccer team as second-rated has-beens. "They are the England Bs,” he told an Irish journalist with a Gallic

  35. Irish manager Giovanni Trapattoni looks forward to 'cup final' against France
    October 19, 09

    Story / Ireland draws France in World Cup playoff / Click here Giovanni Trapattoni has pointed to his team's resilience against Italy as a benchmark of their strength and determination as they now face

  36. Ireland draws France in World Cup playoff
    October 19, 09

    Ireland have drawn France in the two legged playoff to earn a place in the World Cup in South Africa.

  37. Irish boxer Andy Lee to fight in Limerick on November 14
    October 15, 09

    Andy Lee (19-1) will fight France's Affif Belghecham (19-3-1) on November 14 at the University Arena in Limerick.

  38. OConnell Connolly Conlon and Connellan
    March 09, 09

    The name Connolly is derived from several different roots. In Connaught and Monaghan it derives from the Gaelic O'Coingeallaigh. Both are anglicized to Connolly although the spelling form Connelly is often found in Galway.

  39. Cummins Cummings Commons Comyns Hurley
    March 09, 09

    The original Irish name is " Coimn and its variations are numerous in every part of Ireland. The name lends itself to many interpretations. Some say it comes from the Irish word cam, meaning crooked, while others incorrectly believed the name derived from the word camán, which means a hurling stick.

  40. Ireland's World Cup playoff challenge
    October 14, 09

    Ireland could face France, Portugal, Greece or Russia in next month’s World Cup play-offs -- and coach Marco Tardelli wants to stay away from the French.

  41. Do the Irish speak a foreign language?
    October 08, 09

    April Drew: You'd think that emigrating to the U.S., Canada or Australia from Ireland would be easy. We speak the same language. Right? Think again! The Irish seem to speak a foreign language no matter where they are. Take a read and see what you think.

  42. Irish Speaker John O'Donoghue resigns in expenses scandal
    October 07, 09

    The Speaker of Ireland's parliament has become the first casualty of the massive recession and the anger over political spending.

  43. U2 may wrap up 360 Tour with surprise Dublin gig
    October 05, 09

    Rumor has it that legendary Irish rock band U2 is planning to wrap up their epic tour with a surprise gig at Croke Park in Dublin.

  44. Roman Polanski is no different than Irish pedophile priests
    October 05, 09

    Niall O'Dowd: What is the difference between Roman Polanski and a Catholic priest child abuser? A Roman collar and an extraordinary media bias, I'd say.

  45. News from around the 32 counties of Ireland
    September 21, 09

    News from the 32: Antrim, Armagh, Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cork, Derry, Donegal, Down, Dublin, Fermanagh, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Leitrim, Limerick, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary, Tyrone, Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford, Wicklow

  46. Dublin voted friendliest city in Europe
    September 20, 09

    Dublin has been voted the friendliest city in Europe in a new poll of top tourist attractions. The Irish capital scooped the top spot ahead of

  47. The McCain Keane clans
    September 13, 09

    The McCain family name originated in the Gaelic as O'Cathain, and is derived from Cathain, who was a ninth century ancestor of the King of Tara. Conchobar, son of Fergal Mac Mael Duin of the O'Neills, formed the O'Cahan sept, which came to be known as the "Warrior Clan of Ulster." The O'Cahan clan served as subordinate kings to the O'Neills who granted them the titles "King of Kianaght, King of Limavaday, and King of Fir-na-Creabh.

  48. The Dunne clan
    September 13, 09

    The name Dunne is derived a color - donn, the Gaelic word for brown. This is relatively unusual since the vast majority of Gaelic names are based on relationships, i.e.

  49. The Moloney clan
    September 13, 09

    Moloney is derived from the Gaelic O Maoldhomnaigh, meaning a descendant or a servant of the church. The name is often spelled Maloney but the O'Moloney (or O'Maloney) form of the name is only rarely found. The family was originally associated with the area around Tulla, County Clare but is now commonly found in Limerick and Tipperary.

  50. The Malone clan
    September 13, 09

    The name Malone derives from the Gaelic O'Maoileoin meaning follower of St. John. The family originally came from Ballynahown, County Offaly.







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