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February 3, 2012

Clooney lays bare his debt to award rival Fassbender: Irish Examiner

John Hurt's brother in monastery here after UK child-abuse caution: Irish Independent

€10 Yeats coin launched: Irish Examiner

Elizabeth Bowen's strange last novel: Guardian.co.uk

Requiem for the lost souls of the Titanic: BBC

Adams and McGuinness sign their way into unique history book: Derry Journal

Art in Paradise – Getting Gaelic: The Valley Advocate

'Wild Atlantic Drive' to the end of the world along Ireland's west coast: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Fr. Mychal remembered in Syracuse: Irish Echo

A medieval Irish castle and a Dublin gem give couples a taste of town and country: Chicago Sun Times

Joy for Hammersmith centre, but is well running dry?: Irish Independent

Irishwoman who discovered the 'lighthouses of the universe': The Irish Times

February 2, 2012

Chris O'Dowd walking on the Moone with new TV shoot: Irish Independent

Wogan resists red carpet treatment in his native city: Irish Examiner

The Guard's John Michael McDonagh on success, roadkill and good priests: Guardian.co.uk

Beckett's hideout: The Irish Times

Titanic 'will be bigger than the Olympics': The News Letter

Slane marks thirty years: New Ross Standard, May 24, 2011

Boston keeps its Irish roots – community's presence felt through out Massachusetts: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Irish Anti-Defamation Federation supports cancellation of Hoboken's St. Patrick's Day Parade: Jersey Journal

Welcome to the real Hollywood: Irish Examiner

Irish jewellery to sparkle in Harrods: Irish Examiner

Derry-Londonderry to be City of Culture in 2013: Daily Telegraph

In puzzling move US Cenus bureau to differentiate Irish Scotch and Scotch Irish: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

February 1, 2012

McGuinness lashes out at Google over music piracy sites: Irish Independent

That's one way to spend the royalties – Damien Rice spends $500,000 on Bono's old guitar: Daily Mail

Northern Irish film The Shore makes Oscar shortlist: BBC

Our Terry is up for another Oscar: Belfast Media

US network commissions comedy series from O'Dowd: The Irish Times

James Joyce's Ulysses – The beginning of an epiphany: Independent.co.uk

ACLU wins ruling against St. Patrick's Day parade in Ohio: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Now it's Timoney of Arabia: Irish Echo

This baby bear gurgles in Irish: Irish Echo

Tipperary Crystal shines in China: The Irish Times

Unlocking the secret of Ireland's past: BBC, June 14, 2011

Tuam conference to explore Irish-U.S. links: Irish Echo

January 19, 2012

Broken-hearted Morrison has always been a real enigma: Sunday Independent

Daniel leads farewell to 'Girl from Donegal': Irish Independent

London Irish author silenced: Irish Examiner, July 12, 2011

Irish American Heritage Museum opens in Albany: Albany Times Union

Sailing to NY: Irish Echo

Titanic centennial crosses land and sea: Boston Globe

Who are the Antarctic Irish?: IrishEcho (Australia)

Appetite for Catch and Release Is Tempered: New York Times

In its libraries, Dublin's literary reputation shines: Washington Post

As Irish economy staggers, youth set eyes on Canada: Montreal Gazette

Olympics-bound Behan may be London born, but he's Irish bred: Irish Independent

Local Name – Killearn Estates: Tallahassee Democrat

January 18, 2012

Coogan's only codding as he joins Moone cast: Irish Independent

Oscar shorts – An evolution of films about Northern Ireland: LATimes.com

German Chancellor Angela Merkel pays tribute to Seamus and his Nore Folk Museum: Kilkenny People

Joy as stolen relics found in field: Irish Independent

Guide raises a glass to Irish pubs: Belfast Telegraph

Obama got the love from Irish audiences he couldn't get in America: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Want to see the Northern Lights in 2012? Head to Ireland...: Daily Mail

Harvard prof Henry Louis Gates Jr. hunting for great-great grandfather: Boston Herald

Blaa to rank among best things since sliced bread: The Irish Times

Outrage as Google appears to wipe Limerick off face of the Earth: Belfast Telegraph

Mary Raftery, 54, Dies; Irish Journalist Documented Child Abuse: New York Times

Irish farming reaps growing success: Financial Times

January 16, 2012

Die-hard U2 fan's experience – 'General Admission 'Layin' it on the Line" for U2" documentary: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Another cry for help? Sinead O'Connor tweets that she is in 'serious danger' and claims she needs to see a psychiatrist: Daily Mail

Brian's sister Susan to take US by storm as she joins Celtic Woman: Evening Herald

The Treacherous Orchestra stay faithful to their reputation for loudness without betraying folk roots: Scotland on Sunday

Actor Cunningham 'in a sweat' before working with Spielberg: Irish Independent

Monuments to truth: Irish Examiner, January 29, 2011
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Lisburn school with Glee appeal goes viral: BBC

No Parade in Hoboken to Celebrate St. Patrick's: New York Times

Beara, West Cork – Ireland's most beautiful landscape?: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Albany opening [Irish American Heritage Museum]: Irish Echo

Another Step Up for a Bronx Native Who Led the Archdiocese in Baltimore: New York Times

Tullamore-made candles light a cleaner future for NY cathedral: Offaly Independent

January 15, 2012

Michael Fassbender – Wanted man: The Independent

January 13th, 1986 [Funeral of Thin Lizzy's Phil Lynott]: The Irish Times

New year Glee for Damian: Derry Journal

Revealed ... Jane Austen's Irish roots: Evening Herald

Biddy O'Loughlin – The girl who thought she was Irish: BBC

Queen's visit set to crown Titanic year as city comes into its own: Belfast Telegraph

Finding a long lost relative in the 1901 Irish census: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Sorry, sir, your pot of plum jam is a terror risk – Food writer banned from taking homemade conserves with him on the plane: Daily Mail

Football – Passport is requirement for playing for Notre Dame this fall: LATimes.com

'Mysterious French lady' speaks of devotion to Collins's memory: Sunday Independent

Weekend in Dublin, Ireland: Atlanta Journal Constitution

Finally -- even stocious loopers will be able to natter as Gaeilge: Irish Independent

January 11, 2012

Seeing my face everywhere just made me feel ugly, says Andrea: Belfast Telegraph

Bridie Gallagher – Ireland's 'first international pop star': BBC

Causeway's O'Neill Sisters get nominated for awards in the US: The Kerryman

Tenor Paul and partner call US cops over anti-Irish abuse: Evening Herald

Walt Disney and the Kilkenny connection: Kilkenny People

A Billionaire Lends Haiti a Hand: New York Times

Why Northern Ireland's just the ticket in coming months: Belfast Telegraph

Two Unique Irish Whiskies To Try This Year!: Forbes

The Irish village that said 'no' to austerity: Guardian.co.uk

The Fall of Ireland's Mighty Quinn: New York Times

Donegal man sets sheep shearing record: BBC

'26 Census campaign hits bureaucratic resistance: Irish Echo

January 9, 2012

Sinead O'Connor – 'Do not f**k with me or my husband': Sunday Independent

Corr uncomfortable with 'most beautiful' plaudits: Irish Examiner

George Clooney's father to star in TV show on Irish ancestors: Belfast Telegraph

Michael Fassbender: Guardian.co.uk

'James Joyce: A Life' – A Fine Rendition of this Brilliant, Sensitive, Churlish, Inconsiderate Figure: PopMatters.com
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New York's Next Cardinal: New York Times

Kenny rings NY radio show -- and gets cut off: Evening Herald

Scotch-Irish will no longer be included in official US census figures: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Part II – Ireland's beauty hides a harsh colonial history: Washington Times

In 2012, big events will bring big crowds to Britain and Ireland: Chicago Tribune

Hockey is an Irish game, don't you know?: Guelph Mercury

Local graveyards documented online: Kilkenny People

January 6, 2012

U2 hail late producer as 'Spider-Man' strikes gold: Irish Independent

Another tacky divorce, another album full of promise – nothing compares to Sinéad: The Observer

Lynott's fans not Thin on ground: Irish Independent

Flashback – Ciarán Hinds remembers playing Brian Keenan in 1991: Daily Telegraph

New song to welcome George Clooney home: Kilkenny People

Facebook battle will go down in Effin history: Irish Independent

Major events planned for Titanic centenary: Western People

In Ireland, Making Art From the Rubble: New York Times

Monastery is reunited with piece of Jesus's 'True Cross': Irish Independent

Winter Solstice at Slieve Gullion: Newry Times

US soldier who learned Irish on the internet is set for TG4: Irish Independent

When leaving home is the only way out: Casey Weekly (Berwick, Victoria)

January 1, 2012

Forgettable Fire... U2 tops the unwanted music list this Christmas: Daily Mail

Van Morrison and the bizarre mystery surrounding claims that he fathered his tour manager's baby: Daily Mail

Trogs, old men and 'normals' a-plenty . . . but I still haven't met my match: Sunday Independent, September 11, 2011 (by Sinead O'Connor)

Saoirse -- my private life is off limits: Evening Herald

Irons to promote 'paradise' Cork as movie location: Irish Examiner

Local group keen to restore Quiet Man cottage to its former glory: Galway Advertiser

'Mean Mary' named top prosecutor: San Antonio Express

Revisit Titanic with pride – and dignity: Belfast Telegraph (Editorial)

The historic city of Armagh, Northern Ireland: Daily Telegraph

Wearing the Green, in More Ways Than One: New York Times

An Irishman in America: Alexandria Times

Controversial life of Haughey set for movies: Irish Examiner, April 18, 2011

December 29, 2011

Shayne Looper – Bono sees the real miracle of Christmas: Taunton Daily Gazette

Dolly Parton's sister says she'll sue Irish promoter: Irish Independent

A day in the life as Lennon peers over Cliffs of Moher: Irish Examiner

Darren Clarke – Open odyssey 2011: The Independent

Our great teller of the short story: The Irish Times, February 12, 2011
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Heaney shares his lifetime's library with the nation: Irish Examiner

35,000 order Titanic centre tickets: Belfast Telegraph

Surfer claims biggest swells on planet are off Irish coast: Irish Examiner

Irish make up more than half of 76,400 emigrants: The Irish Times

Lobster pot tag washes up across the Atlantic 2 decades after 'Perfect Storm': Quincy Patriot-Ledger

Online project launched to discover Plumbridge's history: BBC

Irish continue to flock to US immigration figures show: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

December 28, 2011

Charity begins at home – Bono surprises shoppers by busking on the streets of Dublin: Daily Mail

Singer Sinead O'Connor ends marriage after 16 days: BBC

Colin Farrell spreads some Christmas cheer as he delivers gifts to children's hospital and spends time with staff and patients: Daily Mail

Pacino to attend Dublin film festival: The Irish Times

Photo collection reveals contrasting lives in Ireland's real Downton Abbeys: Irish Independent

Book review – 'Stolen Souls,' top-notch Irish crime fiction: Los Angeles Times

Interview Author and poet Geraldine Mitchell: Mayo News, January 25, 2011

Forgiveness is in my heart but I want justice to be done: Impartial Reporter

Joining a family's evening Rosary – a spiritual awakening: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

New sculpture looks at 'plight of the Irish': Quad City Times

Talking up Irish design in the Windy City: The Irish Times

The Long Blue Line: Irish Echo, April 6, 2010

December 27, 2011

Bono says he's ready to tour the world as Irish economic ambassador: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

On Location – 'Sons of Anarchy' spreads mayhem across L.A.: LATimes.com

Extras on board for Titanic tale: The Irish Times

Heaney's insightful gift that just keeps on giving: Irish Independent

Sculpture is 'new icon' for Belfast: Belfast Telegraph

Designers streets ahead in the style stakes: Irish Independent

Tullamore could see famous whiskey return: The Irish Times

Making tracks for Donegal, again and again: Irish Echo

Irish economic exodus costs Gaelic sports dear: Guardian.co.uk

McKiernan brought MLK's message East: Irish Echo

Ireland's prettiest ghost estate – Quaint £700,000 thatched cottages sit empty because no one can afford them: Daily Mail, June 18, 2011

December 23, 2011

U2 top Billboard chart of high-earning tours in 2011: Guardian.co.uk

Van and his mini-Van, the true story of Van Morrison's love child at last: Daily Mail

Film reveals vision of a carefree Amy Winehouse at remote Irish festival: The Observer

It's a tale of two Colins as Irish movie stars meet at last: Irish Independent, February 26, 2011

Riding the Irish documentary wave – all the way to Paris: The Irish Times

The Irish hand that first held Maggie's: The Irish Times, January 24, 2011
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Part I – Ireland's beauty hides a harsh history: Washington Times

Royal College of Surgeons reject call to bury skeleton of 'Irish giant': Guardian.co.uk

Irish and proud?: The Irish Times, April 4, 2011

Dublin becomes hub for major internet groups: Financial Times

Tipperary Crystal planning joint venture in China: The Irish Times

Blacksmiths create roses for Norway massacre memorial: Irish Independent

December 21, 2011

O'Dowd – Christmas plans cause a row: Belfast Telegraph

Irish animator inks Disney deal to toon of €6m: Irish Independent

Irish passengers will follow historic footsteps cruising from Cobh: Mirror.co.uk

Please please please – don't ignore Irish roots of The Smiths: The Irish Times

Irish tenor brings holiday charm to Redlands: San Bernadino Sun

Play About Abuse in Ireland Will Arrive in New York: New York Times

Pizarro – Saratoga's Mike Fox, Mary Ellen Fox to receive Spirit of Ireland award: San Jose Mercury News

Secret $350 Million gift to New York by Irish American billionaire Chuck Feeney -- Will go to build new Silicon Valley: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Why I went searching for Canada's lost Irish ... and what I found: Irish Independent

Drogheda woman spots 'Jesus' in Cliffs of Moher: Drogheda Independent

Mayor Dooley delivered surprise in his bid for third term: The Nelson Daily

So is this what it means to be Irish?: The Irish Times

December 20, 2011

It's a family affair as Sinead O'Connor's daughter joins her for duet: Belfast Telegraph

Music sacred to Dingle: Irish Examiner

'I had to flee Ireland for LA to escape 'the curse of the X Factor' – Conway Sister Laura gives pop fame another shot, and says Simon Cowell did her a favour: Daily Mail

Irish talent well represented at Golden Globes: Irish Examiner

A refreshing week in Irish America – Community fights for Ireland and for the Irish people: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

P.E.I. goes to Ireland looking for workers: Summerside (PEI) Journal Pioneer

Titanic Centenary Puts Belfast on Tourist Map: New York Times

Fall of 'Mighty Quinn' mirrors Irish collapse: Financial Times

Helping hand from a royal – London move for glove designer: The Irish Times

Irishman's extradition fight costs taxpayers: The West Australian

'Fair deal for the arts' demand in Northern Ireland: Guardian.co.uk, January 14, 2011

Cross-Border strategy to stop wild boar being re-established: The Irish Times

December 19, 2011

Imelda and Bono tear it up as audience dances recession away: Sunday Independent

Christmas, Bing Crosby and the transience of fame: TroyMedia.com

'Regular lads from Ireland' play Niagara Falls Friday: Niagara Falls Review

One way or the Other, they're going to get 'Dingled': The Irish Times

You've made my day – Clint's joy as movie icons are honoured: Irish Independent

The Grim Good Cheer of the Irish: New York Times (by John Banville)

The Forgotten Waltz by Anne Enright: Toronto Star, May 28, 2011
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Guinness settles on St James's Gate: The Irish Times

Another lonely Christmas for illegal Irish trapped in the United States: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Time for €3 visa: Irish Echo (Editorial)

Internet entrepreneur giving back after striking gold: The Irish Times

Crosbie stunned by mystery gift from 'deeply touched' Queen: Belfast Telegraph

December 17, 2011

End of line now on the horizon for U2: Sunday Independent

Michael Flatley taps into his artistic side and makes €5,600: The Irish Times

Saoirse in town as Ireland's own 'Royal Academy' opens: Irish Independent, October 22, 2011

The fight for 'Quiet Man' cottage: Sunday Independent

The Force of a Personality Can Conjure Up a World: New York Times

Rory McIlroy – The year I choked and cried was also the year I grew up: Guardian.co.uk

Henry Ford's great grandson gets Irish link made official: The Irish Times

Titanic concert to be beamed around the world: Irish Examiner

Jameson exports set to rocket with Irish Distillers' €100m investment: Irish Examiner

Bay Area execs' Diaspora 2016 gives back to Ireland: San Francisco Chronicle

Schumer proposes 10,000 Irish visas per year: Irish Echo

Ireland needs to get serious about mental health – Kate Fitzgerald and Gary Speed's untimely death starts conversations: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

December 14, 2011

In Esquire, Taymor Says She Was Unfairly Maligned by U2 Leaders Over 'Spider-Man' Woes: New York Times

Sinead – always controversial but she's still incomparable: Belfast Telegraph

Daniel's on song with first tune as Gaeilge: Irish Independent

Singing Christmas carols with Celtic twist: San Francisco Chronicle

Locals over the Moone as IT guy comes home to put Boyle on the comedy map: Irish Independent

Saoirse getting her fangs into Jordan vampire film: Irish Independent

My Week With Marilyn – Kenneth Branagh interview: Daily Telegraph

Brian Keenan – A journey beyond imagination: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Watch worn by 'Ulysses' character clocks up €60,000 at auction: The Irish Times

Ruins of Mellifont Abbey features beautiful lavabo: Catholic.org

English accent but Irish heartbeat: The Irish Times

From Cliftonville to Congo: BBC

December 13, 2011

Jay-Z says he 'inspired' Bono to 'strive for perfection': Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

U2-led music scheme expands its horizons: Irish Independent

Fourth time lucky? A girly Sinead O'Connor marries online boyfriend of three months in quickie Vegas wedding: Daily Mail

Chris O'Dowd – From 'hunchback' to Hollywood heart-throb: Independent on Sunday

Anne Enright in conversation – The Forgotten Waltz and life after the Booker: MontrealGazette.com

'Whistling donkey' leaves court in tears of laughter: The Kerryman

Public access to Titanic Drawing Office: UTV Internet

Turf sculptor creates Moneygall peat sculpture for Obama: Offaly Independent

Clandeboye – The Irish mansion filled with a diplomat's memorabilia: Daily Telegraph

Sea plane flights are cleared for take-off: Irish Examiner

House Hunting in ... Ireland: New York Times

Irish Network elects new board members: Irish Echo

December 8, 2011

U2's Bono – 'I think I sound like a girl': NME.com

U2's Bono in line for Facebook cash windfall: Belfast Telegraph

Elvis Costello – a troubled troubadour: Sunday Telegraph

Sir James Galway supports the Irish National Concert Hall: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Restored tomb of Oscar Wilde unveiled in Paris: RTE

French lose the accent of love... as the Irish lilt is voted world's sexiest: Daily Mail

Have we forgotten our roots?: The Irish Times

Developer's controversial Achill structure praised as 'genius': Irish Independent

US food bloggers hot on the trail of our culinary fare: Irish Examiner

Belfast in National Geographic top 10 destinations: BBC

Ireland hoping to use the cold to its economic advantage: Irish Examiner

President Obama impersonator helps souvenir book in Moneygall: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com, July 6, 2011

December 7, 2011

Spider-Man musical thriving – finally: The Irish Times

U2-owned company grows cash to €4m: Irish Examiner

Amy Winehouse's dad lights up Irish Centre near her old home: The Irish Times

Tourists urged to 'jump into NI': UTV Internet

'Wire' star pays tributes to wife as he visits alma mater: Irish Independent

Nora Roberts – The woman who rewrote the rules of romantic fiction: The Observer

One man's Titanic task re-mastered: Irish Examiner

Northwest tunes up for North Atlantic Fiddle Convention: The Irish Times

US ambassador gives boost to Croke Park's bid to stage €50m NFL bonanza: Irish Independent

Facebook finds town too Effin rude for site: Irish Independent

Who, What, Why – Why are so many airline bosses Irish?: BBC

Cliffs of Moher fail in 7 Wonders bid: Irish Independent

December 1, 2011

Amy Winehouse's intimate Dingle gig to reach big TV audience: Irish Independent

The Irish dancing scene in the United States compared – feeling part of an "authentic" Irish dance class: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Handsome Irish Boys in Hollywood: TheCelebrityCafe.com

Capturing a Tradition, Blow by Blow: New York Times

Crime master: Irish Echo

American Sci-Fi Author Anne McCaffrey Dies: MyFoxLA.com

Revolutionary style that even Yeats would approve of: Irish Independent

Leading lights of book world to celebrate City of Literature: Sunday Independent, March 6, 2011

Tycoon's downfall is fairies' revenge, say locals: Irish Independent

Enjoy Ireland's super-food – top ten potato recipes with a twist: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Drogheda woman spots 'Jesus' in Cliffs of Moher: Drogheda Independent

Anglo Avenger's Achill antics: Mayo News

November 29, 2011

NAMA takes over U2 Tower site: BusinessPost.ie

Slimmed down Sinead O'Connor – I've lost two stone since coming off the wrong medication: Irish Independent

Imelda to spin hits on new radio show: Sunday Independent

Other Voices – the secret Irish festival where rock's finest mix with fishermen: The Observer

Literary festival to celebrate seaside town's link with Moby Dick: Irish Examiner

'Sex in an Irish context is really funny': The Irish Times

Thousands learning the Irish language in the United States: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Earhart footage surfaces in Belfast: Irish Echo

Bridgestone author John McKenna forced to eat his words: Irish Examiner

Belfast in National Geographic top 10 destinations: BBC

Geraldine is 'Ireland's best-kept fashion secret': Larne Times

Irish immigrant gives power to the people: YourOttawaRegion.com

November 25, 2011

'Shame's' Michael Fassbender, Steve McQueen on a serious roll: Los Angeles Times

Jordan scouts locations for latest vampire movie: Irish Examiner

Norris tips helped The Wire's West pass TCD test: Evening Herald

Back on the rock and roll [Saw Doctors]: The News Letter

Review – On Canaan's Side: Macleans

Titanic's final photographs by Father Frank Browne: BBC

Kayak trail shelter to be opened: Belfast Telegraph

Irish Palates, Enticed by Other Carbs, Are Losing Their Taste for a Signature Starch: New York Times

Mychal Judge – Celebrating the whole person at All Saints: Syracuse Post-Standard

Irish ambassador expresses fascination with Sir John A.: Kingston Whig-Standard

'Little Museum of Dublin' has big ambitions: The Irish Times

O'Sullivan credited with coining 'cloud computing': The Irish Times

November 23, 2011

Florence Welch – Bono taught me how to dance in heels: Daily Mirror

Budding Irish actress stuns director by learning entire Beethoven piano sonata in just 12 weeks for film role: Daily Mail

Nora Roberts – The woman who rewrote the rules of romantic fiction: The Observer

Keano helped bankroll €2bn 'Avatar' movie: Sunday Independent

Fall of 'Mighty Quinn' mirrors Irish collapse: Financial Times

Food fight – Baileys Irish Cream sues Eli's over cheesecake: Chicago Sun Times

And now for a wee dram . . .: The Irish Times

Ireland in ruins – the height of folly, the depths of misery: The Irish Times

Ireland's Celtic Tiger now a roaring good real estate deal: Toronto Star

Half-term holidays – the delights of Donegal: Daily Telegraph

Mayor Dooley delivered surprise in his bid for third term: The Nelson Daily

Irish peatlands – the last stand against climate change: The Irish Times

November 19, 2011

U2 back in town with wall-to-wall support at studio: Irish Independent

Sinead O'Connor nude to go under the hammer again: The Irish Times

Midnight Oil's Moginie leads Irish trad band: IrishEcho (Australia)

Heaney receives lifetime award for literary work: Irish Examiner

Why writer Nuala O'Faolain decided to give famous interview about her fatal cancer: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

It's 'Sister Act 4' as choir gets parishioners in the gospel habit: Irish Independent

Ellis Island souvenir's Cairncastle history: Larne Times

The Saturday interview – Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary: Guardian.co.uk

Both Sides Of The Story – A double-edged look at how both sides of the divide adjust to peace: Belfast Telegraph

Murphy's Irish Stout stands up well to Guinness: Springfield Republican

Swallowing Austerity Turns Into Irish Way as Strikes Grip South: BusinessWeek.com

Lapwings become jailbirds to avoid extinction: Guardian.co.uk

November 16, 2011

U2 album covered for Africa funding: The Irish Times

Fans get their Phil as lost Thin Lizzy treasure surfaces: Irish Independent

'Drinking not main reason for Ó Riada's death': Irish Examiner

Singing Priests to go 'Gaga': Derry Journal

Michael Fassbender – Hollywood's New Brando Ascends to the A-list: TheCelebrityCafe.com

Cillian Murphy to Make US Stage Debut in MISTERMAN, 11/30-12/21: BroadwayWorld.com

Novelist Emma Donoghue honored by Irish ambassador in Washington: Washington Post
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Jacksonville native's book brings Civil War enemies together: Jacksonville (IL) Courier
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A Long, Hard Road to Recovery in Northern Ireland: New York Times

Slainte – Feasting With Angels, Irish Recipes for Michaelmas: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

A craicin' good time: San Luis Opsipo Tribune

Warhol reclaimed – Irish property developer's art work for sale: Guardian.co.uk

November 11, 2011

U2 not splitting up – McGuinness ends speculation on band's future: Belfast Telegraph

The Priests making heavenly music: The News Letter

GQ&A – Cillian Murphy: GQ.com

Is 'Strumpet City' the great Irish novel?: The Irish Times

Fritzl case novel is tipped for €100,000 book prize: Irish Independent
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A Lost Girl of Ireland, Dealing With Its Lost Boys: New York Times

Heard the one about the Irish Bishop?: IrishEcho (Australia)

Pensioners tell of pride over Titanic display: The News Letter

U.S. businessman Donald Keough unveils plaque at Dunbrody's visitor centre: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Nomadic O'Leary family stayed long enough on Washington waterfront to make a strong impression: Washington Post

Science and genealogy unite to profile typical Irish person: The Irish Times

Diva's dress puts Umit on red carpet to fame: Irish Independent, May 27, 2011

November 10, 2011

How Bono helped CBS beat the rap for Janet's 'boob': Evening Herald

MTV boss reveals why Belfast was chosen for awards event: BBC

Steve Carell looks to make music with 'Once' director: LATimes.com

Titanic role for Mr Big – €22m series a boost for Irish industry: The Irish Times
Ronan McGreevy

New on TV – Star Trek's Colm Meaney takes on a new time frame in Hell on Wheels: Ottawa Citizen

In 'Moby Dick,' his hometown played New Bedford: SouthCoastToday.com

The life of Thomas D'Arcy McGee in words and music: Ottawa Citizen

Friend's tribute to 'Smokin' Joe' Frazier: BBC

Not all emigrants are victims: IrishEcho (Australia)
Billy Cantwell

American food expert urges Kilkenny chefs to put bacon and cabbage back on the menu: Kilkenny People

First heritage certificate goes to firefighter who died in 9/11: Irish Independent

From Bono to the President, Ireland Stops at Nothing to Woo Europe's Entrepreneurs: Wall Street Journal

November 8, 2011

Is it time for U2 to call it a day?: Telegraph.co.uk

U2's 15 best songs – and what should, and should not be, on the list.: Ottawa Citizen

Honk-Honks and Melodies – Two Sides of the Atlantic Meet: New York Times

Learning the language of Irish dance – definitions of common Irish dance words, terms, and steps: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Landscapes of loneliness [Colm Tóibín]: Boston Globe, January 2, 2011
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Anne Enright's 'The Forgotten Waltz': Washington Post
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Former slave befriended by the Liberator: Irish Examiner

Titanic's discoverer Robert Ballard returns to Belfast: BBC

NI increasingly attractive to tourists: UTV Internet

1,000 pubs forced to close in Republic of Ireland: Belfast Telegraph

Catching up with … Orla O'Reilly: Binghamton University Pipe Dream

The building blocks of Irish culture: The Irish Times

November 7, 2011

Unforgettable fire flickering out as U2 ponder end of the road: Irish Independent

Donald Sutherland Meets U2 Drummer Larry Mullen Jr. on 'The Train': WallStreetJournal.com

The night the world tuned in to watch Belfast: The News Letter

Imelda May's debt to the humble fish finger: The Observer

Superhero film snapped up in US: Belfast Telegraph

The dark side of Day: Irish Examiner, February 5, 2011
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Rory McIlroy – An agent of change: Abu Dhabi National

18-Year-Old Jockey Sets Record While He Can: New York Times

Irish Teenager Rides YouTube Song to Breeders' Cup: NYTimes.com

Ali interview was one of RTE's finest: Irish Echo

Fighting Irish and Navy ready to set sail: The Irish Times

700-year-old title dies with last Knight of Glin: Irish Independent

November 4, 2011

U2's Bono – the tweetest thing for web geeks: Guardian.co.uk

George Byrne: The best band in 25 years – who are U2 kidding?: Evening Herald

Bono and the Edge help Clarence Hotel back to profit: Irish Examiner

Eyes of the world fall on Belfast ahead of MTV EMA's: BBC

'Screamers' in Belfast are best we've ever found – MTV chief: Belfast Telegraph

Teen singing sensation's song now available on iTunes: Offaly Independent

'Glee' show with leprechaun Damian McGinty a disgrace – Creator Ryan Murphy owes fellow Irish an apology: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Pocket watch featured in 'Ulysses' goes up for auction: The Irish Times

Boxer's arm a knockout at exhibition: Irish Independent

New Irish president is Indiana University graduate: Indianapolis Star

Michael D Higgins is no poet: The Guardian

In Ireland at Clonmacnoise Abbey: National Catholic Reporter

November 1, 2011

Does U2 still matter?: Macleans

Bono drove U2 mad: Daily Express

Fairytale over as Shane nixes Pogues tour: Sunday Independent

Music Reviews – The Latest in Irish and Irish-American Music: Irish America/IrishCentral.com

Bookies favour A-listers for Priests' movie roles: Derry Journal

Author inks fantasy deal for his zombie novel series: Irish Independent

Titanic Goes Down a Storm in Tipperary Libraries: Tipperary Star
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Markets bullish and cows over moon about mobile app: Irish Examiner

Belfast on a Budget: Minneapolis Star Tribune

Inspirational tale of hero Neil and his amazing dogs: The News Letter

Restaurant Report – Rustic Stone in Dublin: New York Times

Irish eyes and a cowboy hat: Omaha World-Herald, July 5, 2011

October 31, 2011

Are U2 really the best band of a generation?: Telegraph.co.uk

Bono holds court at after-bash mishmash: The Sun

Northern Ireland's music scene has never been more vibrant... and here's the proof: Belfast Telegraph

When Van the Man Goes Riding: SFGate.com

Michael Fassbender on Sexual Deviance in 'A Dangerous Method' and 'Shame': Hollywood Reporter

No love scenes for me, vows teen star Saoirse: Evening Herald

Irish Writers Take Manhattan: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Insight into Beckett's creative soul: Sunday Business Post

Pagan festival of Samhain to kick off: Irish Examiner

Mayor of small B.C. town aims for 45 years in office: Toronto Globe and Mail

Colony of stromatolites found in Giant's Causeway: BBC

Q&A With Enda Kenny: Wall Street Journal

October 29, 2011

Revisit U2's dark, dramatic 'Achtung Baby': USA Today

Stormont minister McCausland hits out at Rihanna video: BBC

Kelly's Korner – Irish native records a bit of fresh Eire: Reading Eagle

Áilín Quinlan talks to the new generation of dancers leading the sean-nós comeback: Irish Independent

'Molly Malone' was written to lampoon Irish, claims expert: Irish Independent

Strange — it's Irish writers who pen the Great American Novels: Irish Independent

Still hot at 80 — the age-defying Edna O'Brien: Irish Independent

Poor state of pier may sink Titanic plans: Irish Examiner

Former Irish president Robinson – Climate change deniers should see what I've seen: Chicago Sun Times

Northern Ireland a vital stop on Emerald Isle: Edmonton Journal

Paintings of historic royal visit go under the hammer: The Irish Times

Reconstructed footbridge spans dramatic sea gorge at Mizen Head: The Irish Times, August 6, 2011

October 27, 2011

U2 are 'greatest act in 25 years': Belfast Telegraph

U2 Revisit 'Achtung Baby' – and Question Their Future: Rolling Stone

Eleanor McEvoy – Alone, CD review: Daily Telegraph

Traitors: Evening Herald, August 24, 2011

Fassbender and McQueen reunited: Belfast Telegraph

Saoirse to play Sheriff St girl in Jim's biopic: Irish Independent

Meaney of life: Sunday Business Post

Titanic message in a bottle goes on display: Irish Examiner

In Person – Fitzgerald's fix for Boeing 747-8 earns aviation honors: Seattle Times

Recalling a world champ's love for Inishowen and Irish atmosphere: Derry Journal

An emigrant wife's tough choices: Irish Echo

That statue of Cornelius J. Coakley in Fairfax? Here's why it's there.: Washington Post

October 25, 2011

Bono's Square Go: Scottish Sun

Local dancer dreams of winning big, teaching: The Beacon News

The film that changed my life – Brendan Gleeson: The Observer

Ultimate tribute to Irish animators: The Irish Times

Anne Enright turns her sharp wit to love, marriage and betrayal: Ottawa Citizen
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Acts of penance? Why Irish theatre is still obsessed with Catholicism: Guardian.co.uk

Perfecting His Irish on the Job: New York Times

The Hacker – Greens and fairways awash with history on Emerald Isle: Independent on Sunday

The EU and Ireland – the importance of being close to Boston and Brussels: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Daniel McGowan – an unlikely Irish terrorist: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

What are the best meals to cook for Irish in-laws?: Daily Telegraph, December 29, 2010

Irish and American students swap places through 'Scholars' program: The Bona Venture

October 22, 2011

Child who appeared on U2 album covers for 'Boy,' 'War' all grown up 31 years later: New York Daily News

Bangor farmer Alan Graham not for turning on Rihanna: BBC

Gorgeous George gears up for bike trip around Ireland: Irish Examiner

In name of the father: Irish Examiner
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Man who tried to turn his faeces into gold is jailed: Belfast Telegraph

Belfast 'ghostbusters' request City Hall investigation: BBC

Irish prisoner registry from 1790 to 1920 is launched: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Philanthropy boosted by global Irish tribe: Irish Echo

Beer named after Tom Crean to debut at Dingle food festival: The Irish Times

Ireland revisited: Jacksonville Journal Courier, July 13, 2011

Irish America magazine announces the 2011 Wall Street 50 honorees: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

The Irishman running the big bank in wartorn Iraq: Sunday Independent

October 19, 2011

U2 and the rock royalty hitch up to the repackage-reissue bandwagon: The Irish Times

An Irish torchbearer of Americana: Boston Globe

Sarah's so happy to be in sights of a stalker as movie career takes off: Evening Herald

Trinity celebrates Flann O'Brien centenary: The Irish Times

Tortured Irish history lesson: London Free Press
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Both Sides Of The Story – A double-edged look at how both sides of the divide adjust to peace: Belfast Telegraph

I'm bleeding to death! Here is the news... Terry Wogan recalls some of the hilarious calamities that made his early days on Irish radio so memorable: Daily Mail

Hope floats – race to secure future of traditional boat building: The Irish Times

Ireland back from the brink: Financial Post

Our own Downton Abbey: Irish Independent

'I never in my dreams thought I'd be running an airline like BA': The Irish Times

Restaurant Report – Rustic Stone in Dublin: New York Times


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