Hurricane Katrina

1. Jewish community feels the pain of Catholic priest abuse
   June 17, 10

   Posted by MeganFinnegan at 10/21/2009 6:09 PM EDT A fellow journalism student sent me the link to this article, published in the New York Times on October 13, “Orthodox Jews Rely More on Sex Abuse Prosecution,” knowing my interest in all things Catholic and knowing that for the next several generations at least, any type of child sexual abuse perpetrated by religious figures will be linked, deservedly or not, to the Catholic Church. The article describes the recent and unusual spate of prosecutions by the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office against members of the Hasidic Jewish community for varying offenses of sexual abuse of ...

2. South Hadley school board debases the memory of Phoebe Prince
   June 17, 10

   It is disgraceful that South Hadley School Committee has voted unanimously to extend the tenure of school superintendent Gus Sayer for two years.But I'm not really ...

3. New Orleans reception for new honorary consul for Ireland
   May 26, 10

   A reception is being held today in New Orleans to celebration Judge James F. McKay III’s appointment to the position of Honorary Consul General of Ireland in the state of Louisiana. McKay is widely known for his leadership and service to the Irish community in New

4. John Lahey and Great Irish Hunger collection
   May 24, 10

   As president of Quinnipiac University for the past 23 years, John Lahey has played a vital role in educating the public about the story of the Great Hunger.

5. The Irish American Media Top 30
   March 22, 10

   This year, some of the finest media professionals are being honored in The Irish American Media Top 30. Here are their profiles.

6. Irish singers express themselves through music at the Rockland County Feis
   July 20, 09

   For the singers competing at the Rockland County Feis, performing at the feis helps them connect with their culture. Whether it takes the form of a clattering dance, a piping whistle, or a casual song, we Irish have clearly held onto our traditional love of song and dance.

7. Somebody, please! 'Rescue Me' from 9/11 conspiracy theories!
   April 06, 09

   The TV drama "Rescue Me" is a groundbreaking - and controversial - depiction of New York City Irish life. But spare me the 911 conspiracy theories.

8. Edge Rises to the Occasion
   March 10, 09

   THE Edge, lead guitarist for U2, was the star attraction at a benefit auction at the Hard Rock Café in New York on Saturday in aid of his charity Music Rising, which he created in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina to raise money for affected musicians in the Big Easy.

   The "Icons of Music," auction raised an eye-popping $2.5 million, as bidders from around the world ponied up huge amounts of money for precious items such as a pair of Bono's sunglasses, a saxophone donated by former President Bill Clinton, and best of all, the Edge's prized possession, a 1975 Gibson Les Paul custom guitar which he's used on every U2 tour since 1985.

9. GAC Marks 20 Years
   March 10, 09

   THE Gaelic American Club (GAC) based in Fairfield, Connecticut has found an outstanding way to mark its 20th anniversary festival this coming Father's Day Weekend June 15-17 in Indian Ledge Park in nearby Trumbull, its home for three years now. Under the aegis of its charitable wing, Feile, the GAC benevolently is helping out New Orleans' recovery efforts after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina two years ago, in raising funds directly for some organizations that have been hard at work since then.

   New Orleans was the second leading destination for the famine-stricken Irish in the 1840s after New York, so the Irish have a soft spot for the southern melting pot that became one of America's cultural treasures.

10. Bono Mixes With Presidents
    March 10, 09

    IT'S been quite a week for Philadelphia. The local Phillies beat our atrocious New York Mets for a National League playoff spot, and a few days before, Bono was the guest of honor at an event where he was awarded the city's prestigious Liberty Medal, which is given annually to "individuals or organizations whose actions represent the founding principles of the United States." The U2 singer/ activist extraordinaire received his honor from last year's co-recipient, President George H.