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Irish Consul General Noel Kilkenny and historian Christine Kinealy discuss the Great Hunger at Rochester ‘Irish Gathering’ (IrishCentral)

Irish Gathering teaches about time of the Great Hunger Music, literature and especially history were the focus of a full day of activities at St. John Fisher College on Sunday May 19, 2013, recalling the Irish famine years known as The Great Hunger.Several ... [Published Irish Central - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Kilkenny (Ireland), Consul, Irish-Americans, Eoin McKiernan, Famine

First reported 10 hours ago - Updated 2 hours ago - 1 reports

South African hotelier will restore castle to former glory

A SOUTH African-born hotelier – who once beat efforts by US authorities to extradite her from Britain on tax charges – has bought Ashford Castle, with plans to carry out an extensive refurbishment programme. New buyer Red Carnation Hotels is hoping to ... [Published Irish Independent - 10 hours ago]

Entities: Tom Barrett, Dianthus caryophyllus, Chuck Feeney, Extradition

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated 9 hours ago - 2 reports

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Sides sparring over debts and claims on Quay site

SARASOTA - A former owner of the Sarasota Quay testified in court Tuesday that an Irish bank wanted to squeeze him out of the $1 billion development planned for the 15-acre waterfront tract. Sheldon Fenton, who was part of a group that sold the Quay property ... [Published Southwest Florida Herald Tribune - 9 hours ago]

Entities: Patrick Kelly, Sarasota (United States), David Kelly, Irish-Americans

First reported 15 hours ago - Updated 15 hours ago - 1 reports

My Jeopardy audition did not go as planned.

A few months ago, my sister and I decided to audition for Jeopardy. This was a first round audition, and if we passed, we would be invited to a second, in-person audition in Detroit. Like nearly everyone who watches the show, I consider myself to be a ... [Published Chicago Now - 15 hours ago]

Entities: Audition, Irish-Americans, Detroit (Michigan, United States)

First reported 22 hours ago - Updated 22 hours ago - 1 reports

I’m ready for marriage but my new girlfriend keeps nagging me about my gambling habit (IrishCentral)

Dear MTN,I need your advice before I lose another girlfriend. I've been going with a nice girl for almost six months now. Things were great in the beginning but lately she's been on my case because I like playing cards with my buddies a few times a week. ... [Published Irish Central - 22 hours ago]

Entities: Gambling, Tara Nelson, Irish-Americans

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

The top ten things I dislike about Irish women

My top reasons to steer clear of the Celtic colleens I was inspired to write to IrishCentral after Colleens Hartes piece on Ten things I now dislike about Irish men. While its fair to say that for the most part were not all George Clooney-esque or anywhere ... [Published Irish Central - May 21 2013]

Entities: Fake, Ireland, Carrie Bradshaw, Irish-Americans, Sex

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Irish American cop shot during Tsarnaev shootout says he’s ready to go back to duty (IrishCentral)

Richard Donahue said he's determined to return to duty The Irish American cop who was seriously injured during a shootout with the Boston bombing suspects is determined to return to work.Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Officer Richard Donahue ... [Published Irish Central - May 21 2013]

Entities: Irish-Americans, shoot-out, Friendly Fire, Tamerlan Tsarnaev, MA Bay Transpn Auth

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Letters: Government should offer equal rights

_ In his May 18 Silver Pen letter, Jim Dickson writes that any benefits for same-sex couples should be based on the value of their contribution to the culture. Presumably, Dickson believes that same-sex couples contribute less to society than opposite-sex ... [Published Post Crescent - May 21 2013]

Entities: Homosexuality, Lesbian, Lutherans, Irish-Americans

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Hope for US illegals but J1 students should not be hit

FOR many months now there has been real hope that the agony of waiting and uncertainty for 55,000 illegal Irish immigrants in the US will soon be over. But now we learn that there may be a nasty sting in the tail of this welcome development. Pending new ... [Published Irish Independent - May 21 2013]

Entities: Illegal, Immigration, Irish-Americans, Government of Ireland

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Cardinal O?Malley to boycott Kenny and BC speech

The head of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, Cardinal Sean O’Malley, says that he will not attend May 20 graduation ceremonies at Boston College because Taoiseach Enda Kenny will be delivering the commencement address and receiving an honorary ... [Published Irish Echo - May 20 2013]

Entities: Enda Kenny, Boston College, Boycott, Jack Dunn, Catholic

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

BettaNY'S BEAUTIFUL MIND

THE DASHING PAUL BETTANY DREW FROM HIS OWN INNER TURMOIL TO TAP INTO HIS LATEST CHARACTER IN NEW FILM 'BLOOD'PAUL Bettany is rather taken aback when I tell him that he made me cry. The 41-year-old Londoner is kitted out in a tweed three-piece suit and ... [Published Irish Independent - May 20 2013]

Entities: Paul Bettany, Brian Cox, Charlie Condou, Irish-Americans, Coronation Street

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Diaspora matters

Diaspora, a term once associated only with the exile of the Jews from Israel more than two millennia ago, has moved to the centre of the global policy agenda in recent years as governments everywhere have woken up to the value of their migrants who have ... [Published Irish Times - May 20 2013]

Entities: Ireland, Irish-Americans, Israel, benign

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Tom Barrett of Savils auctioneers, who handled the sale, said it was "a strong vote of confidenceconfidence in the future of the industry. Ashford Castle is the jewel in the crown of Irish hospitality."

South African hotelier will restore castle to former glory [Published Irish Independent - 10 hours ago]

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection Managing Director, JonathanRaggett, continued: "We look forward to working with Ashford'sGeneral Manager Niall Rochford and his excellent team, and also toseeking the best local talent to grow the workforce. We will beworking with local suppliers and partners on a refurbishmentprogram that will restore this illustrious hotel to its formerglory, and build on the fine reputation that the hotel alreadyenjoys."

Red Carnation Hotels Adds Ashford Castle, Ireland, to its Portfolio of Award-Winning Properties [Published SPi World News - 16 hours ago]

Moviemaker Jim Sheridan said: "this Symposium is great for Ireland and I think that it will help set Ford as an Irish director, as opposed to solely a great American director. I think that it's an important event in bringing Ford home."

Second symposium on maker of 'The Quiet Man' [Published Meath Chronicle - 21 hours ago]

Maureen Tara Nelson is proud to be called The Irish American Matchmaker. "We specialize in attractive, quality singles who are ready for a committed relationship." We do ALL the work!" "Being Irish is also a plus." PLEASE CONTINUE TO EMAIL IN YOUR QUESTIONS TO MTN AT mtnmatchmaking@aol.com

I’m ready for marriage but my new girlfriend keeps nagging me about my gambling habit (IrishCentral) [Published Irish Central - 22 hours ago]

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Irish Consul General Noel Kilkenny and historia... [Published Irish Central - 1 hour ago]
Ashford Castle hotel resort sold for €20m [Published Irish Times - 7 hours ago]
Sides sparring over debts and claims on Quay site [Published Southwest Florida Herald Tribune - 9 hours ago]
South African hotelier will restore castle to f... [Published Irish Independent - 10 hours ago]
My Jeopardy audition did not go as planned. [Published Chicago Now - 15 hours ago]
Red Carnation Hotels Adds Ireland’s Ashford Castle [Published Travel Pulse - 16 hours ago]
Red Carnation Hotels Adds Ashford Castle, Irela... [Published SPi World News - 16 hours ago]
Red Carnation Hotels Adds Ashford Castle, Irela... [Published Zecco - 17 hours ago]
The Scene-Stealer Goes Center Stage: Melissa Mc... [Published Irish Central - 21 hours ago]
Second symposium on maker of 'The Quiet Man' [Published Meath Chronicle - 21 hours ago]
I’m ready for marriage but my new girlfriend ke... [Published Irish Central - 22 hours ago]
The top ten things I dislike about Irish women [Published Irish Central - May 21 2013]
Venues in Montgomery, Prince Geroge?s and more ... [Published Gazette.net - May 21 2013]
Irish American cop shot during Tsarnaev shootou... [Published Irish Central - May 21 2013]
Letters: Government should offer equal rights [Published Post Crescent - May 21 2013]
Hope for US illegals but J1 students should not... [Published Irish Independent - May 21 2013]
Factions fight in court over Quay land [Published Southwest Florida Herald Tribune - May 21 2013]
Billionaire Malone Buys Irish Green Banana as C... [Published La Repubblica - May 21 2013]
Cardinal O?Malley to boycott Kenny and BC speech [Published Irish Echo - May 20 2013]
How to make $30 billion and pay no corporate in... [Published Ezra Klein - May 20 2013]
Row over infamous Maze prison [Published Sydney Morning Herald - May 20 2013]
BettaNY'S BEAUTIFUL MIND [Published Irish Independent - May 20 2013]
RICHARD KAY: Its great to be British at last, s... [Published Mail Online UK - May 20 2013]
Diaspora matters [Published Irish Times - May 20 2013]
A Prison Site's Future Stirs Up the Ghosts of I... [Published Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - May 19 2013]
"A Rochester Irish Gathering" Held at Saint Joh... [Published WROC TV - May 19 2013]
“Star Trek’s” Chris Pine to join Jake Gyllenhaa... [Published Irish Central - May 19 2013]
Boston?s Irish community praise Kenny for stand... [Published Western People - May 19 2013]
10:38 Boston's Irish community praise Kenny for... [Published Eircom.net - May 19 2013]
Boston's Irish community praise Kenny for stand... [Published Eircom.net - May 19 2013]

Blogs

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How to make $30 billion and pay no corporate in... [Published Ezra Klein - May 20 2013] Apple went to Ireland, and it found a pot of gold. Or more precisely, it managed to bring in $30 billion in overseas profits over a four-year period without paying a dime of corporate income tax to the Irish, American or any other national government. ...
READER BOOK PLUG: Flanagan And The Crown Of Mex... [Published Instapundit - Apr 29 2013] READER BOOK PLUG: Flanagan And The Crown Of Mexico. From reader John Reisinger, who writes: “Many people don’t realize that Cinco de Mayo commemorates the 1862 Battle of Puebla, when the Mexicans fought the invading French army to a standstill. ...
Gayle King Plays Up Columnist's Fear of 'Backla... [Published NewsBusters.org blogs - Apr 22 2013] On Monday's CBS This Morning, open liberal Gayle King ballyhooed a guest's fear that Americans might target Muslims in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing. The news host thought it was " very important " to point out Boston Globe columnist Kevin ...
Are Critics Afraid To Go After Tyler Perry? How... [Published Think Progress - Apr 22 2013] Joshua Alston has a terrific piece at the AV Club about how white critics have treated Tyler Perry movies and television shows. He argues that there’s been a strong tendency to treat Perry with deference because white critics either feel a need ...
Rep. Peter King Calls on FBI to put him under C... [Published Informed Comment - Apr 21 2013] Satire. Or not. Rep. Peter T. King (R-NY) called on Saturday for close and constant FBI surveillance of himself. “Let’s not be politically correct,” the congressman told surprised agents. “I have a long history as a material supporter of terrorism. ...

Press Releases

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