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'The Westies' Irish American gang boss arrested smuggling cannabis in US

The infamous Irish American “mafia” gang, “The Westies” have resurfaced with a sophisticated scheme smuggling high-quality marijuana using a private jet. At the head of this operation is John Bokun. ...

February 22, 2012 by ANTOINETTE KELLY 2

News anchor Liz Cho sued by Irish Bronx contractor over failure to pay up

Cathal Maguire, a contractor based in Yonkers, New York has filed papers claiming that WABC-TV news anchor Liz Cho and her husband Evan Gottlieb failed to pay him over $100,875 for the renovations he carried out on their Westchest ...

February 21, 2012 by CATHY HAYES 4

The heroic NYPD Irish cops who gave their all to keep the city safe

The shooting of two Irish American NYPD police officers in recent weeks highlights once again what a dangerous career it is protecting the public. ...

February 17, 2012 by JAMES O'SHEA 3

Scene of the murder suicide in Indianapolis

Two Irishmen shot in suspected murder-suicide over love affair in Indianapolis

An Irish-American shot his Irish-born close friend then killed himself in a tragic outcome to a personal dispute in Indianapolis that police have linked to an extra martial affair. ...

February 16, 2012 by PATRICK COUNIHAN 3

NYPD Detective Kevin Herlihy leaving hospital

Second Irish American NYPD officer shot in the line of duty

NYPD Detective Kevin Herlihy was shot on Tuesday while in pursuit of a suspect in Harlem. He is the second Irish American cop shot in New York in the last month. ...

February 15, 2012 by KATE HICKEY 3

Pastor’s daughter in critical condition - shot in the head at Church - VIDEO

The daughter of a pastor is in critical condition in a Florida hospital having been accidentally shot in the head. ...

February 15, 2012 by BERNIE MALONE 2

‘Whitey’ Bulger stands to make a killing from his chilling biography tales

Whitey Bulger trial date set for November after judge rejects request for more time

James ‘Whitey’ Bulger will go on trial in Boston on November 5th after 16 years on the run. ...

February 14, 2012 by PATRICK COUNIHAN 2

Greg Kelly rape case collapses due to lack of detail

Rape charges brought about ‘Good Day New York’ host Greg Kelly have been dropped after the accuser, Maria di Toro, admitted to not remember having sex with Kelly. ...

February 10, 2012 by KERRY O’SHEA 3

Shot Irish American NYPD officer's recovery helped by Giants win

Kevin Brennan, 29, the lucky New York cop who survived a gunshot would to the head was well enough to revel in the Giants’ victory on Sunday. ...

February 08, 2012 by ANTOINETTE KELLY 2

Irish American NYPD cop’s shooter beaten in police station, claims lawyer

Eric Poulos, the court appointed lawyer for the alleged cop-shooter Luis 'Baby' Ortiz told the press yesterday his client was beaten in police custody. ...

February 06, 2012 by DARA KELLY 13

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