Niall O'Dowd
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
Why basketball should be banned from the next Olympics after US crushed Nigeria -- Running up the score against Third World country not the Olympic spirit
Cardinal Dolan does the right thing by inviting President Obama to Al Smith dinner
Gold medalist Katie Taylor is the hero that Ireland desperately needed
Congressman Paul Ryan a brave pick by Mitt Romney for Vice President - Charismatic Irish American will force a major economic debate in fall campaign
Paul Ryan versus Joe Biden sets up Irish Catholic political showdown - Lace curtain Irish Ryan against Shanty Irish Biden a contest for the ages
Catholics are now the new Protestants in American presidential politics -- Paul Ryan and Joe Biden symbolize a new era for Catholic politicians
U.S. Catholic Bishops have major choice to make between Romney/Ryan and Obama/Biden -- Problems with both parties makes their choice far more complicated this election
Why the Rose of Tralee remains Ireland’s most popular TV program by far -- Irish Diaspora comes alive as women from all over the world seek the crown
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